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Welcome to Quarter 3, Jags! Take a look at our Quarter 3 news here.

AUDITIONS FOR REP THEATRE NEXT WEEK! Want to appear in some fantastic shows next school year? Then you should audition for the 2023-2024 BVW Repertory Theatre class! Rep and Advanced Rep Theatre are co-curricular classes that produce plays and musicals throughout the year at BVW. We will be choosing next year's stars at the Rep Auditions Wednesday, March 29, 3:00-4:00 pm in the Black Box Theatre (Room 632). Auditions are open to any BVW student, no prerequisites needed! CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up for auditions!

Prospective NHS members have an upcoming volunteer opportunity!

Lakewood Elementary is looking for help with their Spring Carnival on Saturday, April 15th from 5:15-8p.m. This is a great opportunity for current freshmen/sophomores who are interested in joining NHS their junior or senior year to earn some of the 25 hours of community service required for application to the organization. If interested, please sign up using this link.

March 29, 2023: BVW Swim and Dive Team need our help! Please go to Panera at 7871 W 159th Street on Wednesday from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM and tell them you want the proceeds to go to our fundraiser. You can use the code FUND4U if you are using the online checkout, Panera App or at the Kiosk in café so we get 20 percent! This is HUGE for the West team. Please share with your work and friends, thank you!

One night only! Come support your talented Crimson Cats Dance Team in their Spring Show on Saturday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Dancers will be showcasing both group and solo routines and celebrating a terrific season. Tickets are $7 cash. Purchase tickets in advance from a Crimson Cat or at the door.

Doughnuts for a great cause!! BVW BPA (Business Professionals of America) is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Until April 2, 50% of your order will be donated back to BVW BPA when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Treat yourself, friends and family here:

April 4, 2023

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event dedicated to saving lives from cancer. For over 35 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Funds raised through Relay For Life directly support breakthrough research, 24/7 support for cancer patients, access to lifesaving screenings, and much more.

The Blue Valley Relay for Life will be March 31st from 5 PM - 5 AM. Participants interested can use this link to register - https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY23NOR?pg=entry&fr_id=104098. To join communications for BVW Relay, join the group chat below - https://groupme.com/join_group/88998237/AjMPZA1R

Anyone willing to donate towards our fundraising towards the American Cancer Society may donate using the link below - https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=relay_donate_now&FR_ID=104098&fr_id=104098.

Junior-Senior Prom

Date: April 15, 2023

Time: 8:30-10:30 pm

Location: Prairie Fire Museum

5801 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223

Ticket Link: https://bvwestjags.com/event-tickets

Outside Guest Form here: Due Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

We are just a few short months away from summer which means the return of Blue Valley’s Summer Programs! Keep an eye out for more information, including a program catalog, in the coming weeks. Enrollment opens at 8 a.m. March 20.

Course Fees for 2nd Semester

High school course fee payment for second semester is open and online now. Your ParentVUE login and password are required to pay course fees.

Course fees are assigned based on the master schedule and your student’s enrollment.

Course fees are assigned for the second semester only.

If your student dropped a course after the course drop deadline, they are responsible for paying any fees associated with that course.

Questions regarding fee payment should be directed to the bookkeeper.

Numbers you need to know

Last July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-273-TALK) transitioned to a three-digit dialing code, 988. The three-digit dialing code routes calls to the Lifeline network and provides a connection to local support and services for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Johnson County Mental Health Center began answering Lifeline calls as a part of the national network in August of 2021.

In its first five months, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline received over 1.7 million calls, texts and chats. Federal government data shows a significant increase in calls, texts and chats from December 2021 to December 2022. To learn more about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, check out our Mental Health Moment—a weekly newsletter that opens dialogue, increases understanding, and removes some of the stigmas surrounding mental health issues where we’ve prepared hot, warm and crisis lines for you to add to your contact list. We all need some help sometimes, and it’s okay to reach out.

Sign up for other e-newsletters from Johnson County Mental Health Center!

Order form link click here or use the following QR Code.

If you or a guest plan to attend this year’s Class Day or Graduation and need an ASL interpreter, please email Laura Lynn Kono at LKono@bluevalleyk12.org by April 3, 2023. Please note that graduation will be livestreamed with live captioning. Thank you!

Last day to submit photos: March 24, 2023

Seniors, don’t miss this important submission deadline to turn in photos for the Class of 2023 video. See attached instructions here for guidelines.

Hi Seniors! Graduation is quickly approaching and your library books will be due before you graduate! You will periodically be receiving notices in your Canvas accounts if you have overdue library books with the cost of replacing these materials. Please return these books before May graduation or let us know if you need us to bill you for them in StudentVue! Thank you!

Seniors, thank you for your cap and gown sizes. Herff Jones has now placed our order! You can make the payment for your items at the following link.

Once your order is complete, please save your receipt to refer to once Graduation season arrives. Cap and gowns will be distributed at Class Day rehearsal on May 18, 2023.

Click here to view deadlines, important information, upcoming events, and your to do list!

Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling is hosting a Spring College Fair at the Blue Valley Hilltop Learning Center (7700 W 143rd Street - Overland Park, KS 66223) on April 6, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

All students and families are invited. Attached is a graphic to share in your newsletters, websites, emails, and social media platforms.

This event is free and open to the public. Student registration using Strive Scan in advance of the fair is encouraged.

More details, a list of participating colleges/universities, registration, and more can be found on our website: https://gpacac.net/college-fairs

Important upcoming dates for scholarships!

Students have an opportunity to visit with college representatives at BVW during AST in the Commons Faculty Dining Room! If interested, please have your student sign up in Naviance.

The BVW Counseling Department is now on social media! Please follow us to stay up to date on important information.

Facebook - Blue Valley West Counseling (Links to an external site.) –

Instagram - @BVW_Counseling (Links to an external site.) -

Twitter - @BVWCounseling

BVW Athletic website / Eastern Kansas League

BVW PTO is excited to announce our participation in Sunflower Bank's ABC Program!

Our students get a chance to earn $10 for every "A" on their report card, with a matching gift to BVW PTO!

How? Help your student drop a copy of their report card at either or both branches by APRIL 28! Each branch will draw five winners from participating schools' entries.

Local Sunflower Bank Branches:

o Overland Park - 7400 W 135th St. (next to Chick-fil-A)

o Leawood - 15100 Rosewood St. - DRIVE THRU ONLY

No Sunflower Bank account or purchase is required to participate. And students do not have to have “perfect” report cards to participate!

Email: bluevalleywest@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/BVW
Location: 16200 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-239-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westjags