Blue Valley Northwest

Thank you for a wonderful week and for contributing to such a fantastic 1st quarter of the school year. The energy and enthusiasm from our students, staff, and families have been felt throughout our hallways and beyond. We are so proud of the support and pride that makes our BVNW community special.

Wishing you all a great weekend and a well-deserved rest as we look forward to the start of 2nd quarter!

Go Huskies!

Sincerely,

Leah Vomhof

BVNW Principal

At BVNW, we prioritize student safety, and as part of this, we do not have an open lunch policy. If a student needs to leave campus, parent permission is required by contacting our attendance office. Students who leave school will always have to sign back in at the office. If a student signs back in and did not have permission to leave, their administrator will assign them a detention. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students.

A reminder that students will need their ID to enter the building during school hours. Please note-all IDs are digital, meaning we will only be printing hard copies of IDs if you have extenuating circumstances. Make sure your Student ID has been downloaded to student phones.

Student-Operated Motorized Bikes and Scooters on BVNW Campus

To ensure a safe environment for everyone, students must turn off and walk their electric/motorized bikes or scooters once on district property. At dismissal, motors should not be engaged until off-campus. This includes sidewalks and parking lots.

Parent/Teacher Conferences Sign-Ups

We are looking forward to the opportunity to update you on your student’s academic progress this school year! We are offering a combination of virtual (via Zoom) and in-person 10-minute conferences this fall. Sign-ups opened at 7am Monday, October 7th and close on Friday, October 18th at Noon. See your email for sign-up instructions. Our Fall Conference schedule this year is:

• Monday, October 21st – 3:30-7:00 pm – Virtual Conferences Only

• Wednesday, October 23rd – 3:30-7:00 pm – In-person at BVNW OR Virtual

Blue Valley Board Policy 3200 - Attendance

Families, just a reminder that according to board policy 3200, students can only be excused from school for the following reasons: personal illness, death in the family, verified health appointments, verified family emergency, obligatory religious observances of the student’s own faith, prearranged family vacations that have been approved by administration, school sponsored activities, college visits, or personal matters. Students are allowed 7 excused absences per class per year. If your student has additional absences, they will be marked as unexcused. While we understand that there are a number of reasons a student is absent from school, regular attendance is the key to a student’s academic success.

Graduation Update!

It has been announced that Commencement for the Class of 2025 will be held on May 18th at 1:00 PM. There is a change in venue this year. The ceremony will be held at Blue Valley Ant-DAC at 162nd Street and Antioch. If weather does not permit, the event will be moved inside to the gymnasium.

Student Pick Up

Please remember that school adjourns at 2:45. We ask that all students that are not involved with an athletic team, activity, club, tutoring, etc. be picked up by 3:15. Please use the circle drives for both drop off and pickup. Thank you!

Safe Schools Reporting

Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all our schools. We are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of situations. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.

BVNW Daily Announcements

Our daily announcement format has changed this year. You can access our announcement document each day to see what’s going on at BVNW - click here.

School Picture Retakes - October 17

Seniors who want retakes need to be prepared to pay $10. If you were never photographed there is no fee. Students who are not in the building full time can schedule an appointment at any time between 11:30 and 2:00 PM. Seniors must schedule an appointment here.

Underclassmen who purchased pictures need to return what they’ve purchased in order to participate in retakes. If you did not purchase pictures but would still like a retake, the cost is $3. Students in grades 9-11 may report to the aux gym during AST, between 12:10-1:10. No appointment is needed.

If you would like to order school pictures, you may place your order here.

Drop Deadline- October 18th After October 18th, students will no longer be able to withdraw from a class. Student or guardian should reach out to their counselor prior to October 18th if they want to drop a class.

TICKETS NOW ONSALE FOR BVNW THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF MAMMA MIA!

BVNW Theatre is excited to bring the global hit 'Mamma Mia!' to its audiences this November. With the toe tapping songs of ABBA making up the soundtrack, the cast, crew, and pit are eager to perform this musical comedy for their community! Get your tickets today!

Drop Deadline- October 18th

After October 18th, students will no longer be able to withdraw from a class. Student or guardian should reach out to their counselor prior to October 18th .

College Board AP Exam Registration

• Students who are taking a fall or yearlong AP course and plan to take the AP exam must register and pay for exams by November 1, 2024.
• Students and parents/guardians recently received an email with steps to register and pay for AP exams.
• Students register through their College Board account and AP Classroom (see email or Counseling Canvas page)
• AP exam fees need to be paid through BVNW Total Registration website.
• Exams will be administered according to College Board’s AP exam calendar.
• Registration for spring semester AP courses will be in January/February with a registration deadline in early March 2024.
• See Counseling Canvas page for more detailed information on the registration process.

College Financing Night
Tue. Nov. 19 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Regnier Center 101
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd. | Overland Park, KS 66210

**Do not need to be attending JCCC 2025-26 to attend this event!
Campus map

The event will cover:

• FAFSA® prep* (we’ll help students set up their Federal Student Aid ID)
• Scholarship information
• Community resources at JCCC
• Other college funding options

*The 2025-26 FAFSA® form will be available December 2024.

Encourage students to RSVP today!

Questions? Please contact:

finaid@jccc.edu or 913-469-3840.

JCCC Financial Aid
jccc.edu/financialaid

Website: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvnw
Location: 13260 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: (913) 239-3400