Blue Valley Northwest

All college document requests for counselors, including letters of recommendations and Common Application requests, for the January 1st college application deadline will need to be submitted to counselors by December 11, 2024, to be processed prior to winter break. Please be aware, staff will not be working over winter break, so any documents that are requested, will not be processed until our return in January.

Transcript requests (non-Common Application) through Xello can be submitted until 3:00 p.m. on December 20, 2024, for the January 1 deadline.

At the end of each semester, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app. However, a concluded course remains visible through the Canvas website by selecting ALL COURSES and then PAST ENROLLMENTS.

Please note: The dates are subject to change based upon calendar updates or technology needs.

How do I view my child’s report card?

• Log in on ParentVue.

• Select the student’s name

• In the left navigation bar, choose Report Card

Each new semester, classroom teachers will publish their next semester’s Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.

The schedule repair window for 2nd semester schedules will be December 10-12. During these three days, students will have the opportunity to request a schedule repair if they have a “see counselor,” an error, or a level change request. No other changes will be made per district guidelines. More information about requesting a repair will be provided in advisory on 12/10/24 and can also be found on the BVNW Counseling Canvas page.

2024-25 Schedule Repair Process

Blue Valley Northwest students can only request a second semester schedule “repair” December 10-12th, if the student has a "see counselor", an error, or a level change request.

You are eligible for a schedule repair if:

• Your schedule is incomplete, or missing a core class (error)
• Your schedule shows a "See Counselor"
• You have already taken a class that is on your schedule, and it is not repeatable (error)
• You are missing a prerequisite for a course you are enrolled in (error)
• You have a level change request
• You want to drop CAPS

You are NOT eligible for a schedule repair if:

• You want to switch an elective class
• You prefer a different teacher
• You prefer a different hour
• You want to switch classes to be with your friend

The Husky Hero Award is designed to honor the exceptional contributions and dedication of our educators at Blue Valley Northwest High School. This recognition seeks to spotlight educators who consistently go above and beyond in fostering a positive and impactful learning environment.

The nomination form is open to nominate your “Husky Hero!” Here’s the link: https://forms.gle/zj1Gi9gft1GTELrb7.

Students and parents are invited to attend a CAPS Presentation and Tour. This is a series of one-hour evening presentations at the CAPS building, which is located on Blue Valley School District’s main campus. There will be information presented by CAPS Administrators and Instructors, a question and answer session and a tour.

Students who plan to enroll in a CAPS strand for the 25-26 school year are highly encouraged to attend an open house to confirm their interest before enrollment. Due to the district’s new schedule repair policy, please ensure your student is confident in their enrollment selection of CAPS.

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies is a profession-based, immersive program with a college credit-bearing curriculum designed to provide junior and senior level students the skills they need to succeed both in the competitive college environment and in the twenty-first century global workforce. For more information, please visit our website http://www.bvcaps.org.

Where: Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS)

7501 W. 149th Terrace

Overland Park, KS 66223

913-239-5900

Last opportunity!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

No passes to leave class will be issued during Finals. Once you are in class you must stay in class until the block is over. Please plan accordingly.

Please claim your items before this date!

Calling all Holiday Bakers - Staff Appreciation needs your help!

The BVNW Parent Booster Club will be providing lunch for staff on Thursday, December 19th. This is our final Staff Appreciation event of the first semester. The meal will be catered but we are asking for donations of drinks and desserts for the event. We also need a small number of volunteers to help transform the Commons Area for the lunch. Interested in helping with this effort? Click here for more details.

*Spirit Wear – Our spirit wear shop is now open! You can check out the fun designs here. The shop will be open until December 5th. Place your order now!

*PBC Memberships - Join Today! The Parent Booster Club is the Parent organization at BVNW, similar to a PTA or a PTO from middle and elementary schools. Learn more about the amazing impact of the PBC, what membership means for you and how to join by going to our PBC Website.

“You must be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi ~

Important Travel Outside of the U.S. Information

This important message is for any family or staff that will travel out of the United States during the school year. Please click here to read the restrictions and recommendations for Out of the Country travel. Blue Valley resources such as Canvas, Classlink, and school email are not accessible out of the country unless you have a personal device with a VPN on it.

District Podcast - The Importance of School Attendance

In the latest Blue Valley Schools’ BV Unmuted podcast episode, Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by Leah Vomhof (Blue Valley Northwest principal), Stacey Sperry (Prairie Star Elementary principal) and Dr. Cory Cox (Blue Valley North assistant principal) to discuss the importance of school attendance.

🎙️ To listen to the podcast episode, visit https://tinyurl.com/AttendanceBV.

School Picture Orders

If you would still like to order your student’s school pictures, use this link to both preview and order. You will need your student’s school ID number to preview or order.

Securly Parent Info—new location on BV website

The Securly Parent Information has a new home. It can now be found on the Technology Page. If you had created a bookmark in your files, please change it.

New URL: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/Page/34492

Final Exams - Prearranged Absences

Final Exams will take place December 18-20. The detailed schedule has been previously posted and is listed below in the repeating information section. If your student anticipates being absent during this time period they will need to prearrange this through the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Mr. Aman. Students need to schedule a meeting through the Student Services Office to get all the proper arrangements made. Any late finals must be scheduled in advance through Mr. Aman and be completed before January 17, 2025.

"Communication from the School Nurse and Athletic Trainer:

We have a new fax number for any and all medical records and documents. Please send these to our new fax number: (913) 239-3434

• International Day of People with Disabilities - December 3 - a day to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities, promote an understanding of disability issues, and mobilize support for the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of people with disabilities.

• Bodhi Day - December 8 - commemorates the day that the historical Buddha experienced enlightenment. Some Buddhist families will practice meditation, study the Dharma, chant Buddist texts (sutras), and share a traditional meal of tea and cake.

• Christmas - December 25 - a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Some Christian families will celebrate by attending church services and exchanging gifts.

• Hanukkah - evening of December 25 - evening of January 2 - an eight-day Jewish festival of lights. Some Jewish families will celebrate by lighting a Menorah and eating foods cooked in oil.

• Kwanzaa - December 26 - January 1 - a seven-day African-American holiday celebrating culture, family, and community. For some, celebrations may include song, dance, storytelling, and a large traditional meal.

The Securly Parent Information has a new home. It can now be found on the Technology Page. If you had created a bookmark in your files, please change it.

New URL: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/Page/34492

JCCC Career Ready Information

Is your 10th or 11th grade student interested in exploring possible career pathways or a dual degree with BVNW and JCCC? If so, you are encouraged to attend a community wide event to answer your questions prior to February enrollment for 25-26 school year. Want to know more?

See Blue Valley Career Ready programs website.

• Fire Science January 27th at 6:00 pm at the Fire Training Center at 12401 Hemlock
• Dual Degree on January 22th at 6:00 pm at the JCCC in the Nerman Museum
• Industrial Arts (Welding, HVAC, Auto, Construction Management, Plumbing, Welding, Electronic Technology) on January 29th at 6:00 pm at the JCCC CTEC building
• Cybersecurity and Culinary & Hospitality on January 30th at 6:00 pm at the JCCC in the Wylie Culinary building

The Femineer Program was created to empower K-12 female students to develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue majors and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. It has since expanded to include other under-represented individuals in these fields.

If you are interested in returning to the program, please fill out the application linked below, scan it and return it to the Femineer Program advisor Karen Stohlmann at khenderson@bluevalleyk12.org.

Femineer Program Application 25.docx

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