
North Notes
Blue Valley North's Parent Newsletter - March 28, 2025
Partnering for a Safe School Community
As we near the end of the school year, we want to thank our families for their partnership in keeping our schools safe. Your support and conversations at home reinforce the importance of making good choices and reporting concerns appropriately.
How We Address Threats
We take every threat seriously, whether made on social media, in person, or another way. Our administrators work closely with our Safety and Security team and local law enforcement to investigate each case. If a credible threat is identified, we notify staff and families immediately. Learn more about our safety protocols on the district website.
Keeping Schools Safe Together
This spring, students in grades 6-12 will continue learning about the real consequences of making threats through an informational graphic on Canvas. Even offhand comments or social media posts can have serious repercussions. Families are also encouraged to listen to our BV Unmuted podcast episode from this fall, Understanding Threats and Their Consequences, featuring safety experts discussing school security.
🎙️ Listen here: BV Unmuted: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences
How You Can Help
✔ Report concerns to school staff or through our online system.
✔ Avoid spreading rumors—instead, report concerns directly to administrators or law enforcement.
Your partnership is key to a safe and supportive school environment. Thank you for your continued trust!
Blue Valley Food Pantry Donation Drive - March 25 - April 30
Mustangs, we continue the BV Food Drive and need your help! The National Honor Society is teaming with the BV Food pantry to collect food items for our families in need.
The Blue Valley Food Pantry desperately needs goods, and we need your help stocking their shelves. For March and moving into April, please bring AS MUCH FOOD AS POSSIBLE! Anything and everything helps, so please help us stock their shelves! Below are the Items requested by the BV Food Pantry:
- Pasta Sauce
- Canned Fruit
- PLEASE -- NO green beans or corn (they already have a ton)
Anything is accepted, from canned soup to Mac and Cheese, so bring whatever you can!
Donations are accepted from March 25th to April 30th, and the donation bins are located inside the library, near the entrance, and outside the PAC. Please donate! Thank you for your generosity!
North Stars Spring Show
Tickets are for sale for the North Stars Dance Team Spring Show on the GoFan app. The show is Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. in the BVN PAC. Mark your calendar and purchase your tickets!
Kudos and Celebrations (new)
Innovation Educator of the Year Award
Janie Huo, BVN Chinese Teacher, was awarded the Innovation Educator of the Year award yesterday! In a surprise presentation, members from the Blue Valley Education Foundation, along with Dr. Tonya Merrigan, BVSD Superintendent, were here for the presentation. This award was created with BVEF by Blue Valley North High School parents Ken Selzer and Deb Grimes to honor classroom educators in Blue Valley who are using innovative and creative teaching practices. Janie was presented with a $1,200 check. We are so proud of Janie’s outstanding work in & outside of the classroom. Warm congratulations to Janie!
BVN State Bowling Qualifiers
Congratulations to the Bowling State Qualifiers: Karmen Hayslett, Eli Nathan, Holden Groebl, Anass Alsholbaki, Preston True, Liam Eason and Hogan Mills. All bowled amazing in Wichita with both Eli Nathan and Holden Groebl both medaling in the top 20.
The Girls Basketball Team - 6A Kansas State Champions!
The BVN Girls Basketball Team won against Derby on March 15 to become the 6A Kansas State Girls Basketball Team State Champions! It's the team's 2nd state title in 3 years. We're so proud of these students and coaches for their hard work! A huge congratulations to the girls, Coach Fritz and Coach Hilbert!
Mustang Proud of our Girls' Basketball Team, 6A Kansas State Champions!
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2025 McDonald's All-American Girls Game
Jaliya was also selected to play in the All-American Girls Game. The 2025 McDonald's All-American Girls Game is an all-star basketball game that will be played on April 1, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The game's roster features the best and most highly recruited high school girls graduating in the class of 2025. All evaluations and nominations are based on the individual player's fundamental skill level, basketball IQ, competitive motor, potential for continued growth and development and athleticism.
Coach Fritz is the Sports in Kansas 6A Girls Coach of the Year
Sports in Kansas 6A Girls Coach of the Year is Ann Fritz of Blue Valley North. Coach Fritz has racked up 672 wins in her career with five state titles (1998, 2000, 2005, 2023, 2025) as the Mustangs go out on top with the 6A State Championship over Derby this year in Wichita. Fritz was born in Ohio and played basketball at the University of Nebraska. Her father was an NFL player and NFL coach. Athletic success runs strong in her family as her husband, Ed, is also a Kansas coaching legend that built the BVNW program into a dynasty before coaching in Missouri. Her brother-in-law, Willie Fritz, is the head football coach at Houston. Fritz featured 5-star KU signee Jaliya Davis and Harvard signee Aubrey Shaw as they finished 21-4 with only losses to out of state teams. She also won this award in 2023. "Loved the relationships with every girl on this team! This season's memories and relationships will last a lifetime. The girls played for each other."
Class Day / Graduation Interpretation Services
If you or a guest plan to attend Class Day or Graduation and need an ASL interpreter, please email Mike Moss, BVN Assistant Principal/Activities Director, at mrmoss@bluevalleyk12.org by May 1, 2025. Please note that Graduation, May 17 at 5:00 p.m., will be livestreamed with live captioning.
Senior Info for the Class of 2025
Please mark your calendars for the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 17, at 5 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the ANT-DAC Stadium (Antioch District Athletic Complex) located at 162nd and Antioch. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move inside to the BV West Gymnasium at the regularly scheduled time.
Senior Outreach Day--Coming up on April 8 (Action Required)
For more information, please click this form: https://forms.gle/6PGkcrknja12u2vdA
"In the Garden" JR/SR PROM is April 26 at the Hilltop Conference Center, from 8-10 p.m. Tickets will be sold on GoFan, or available at lunch the week of Prom, for $40 per person.
Cap & Gown: Please get your order placed for your graduation cap & gown: www.jostens.com . We have only 35 seniors who need to order. If you own a gown from the Class of '23 or '24, then you can re-use it, and all you'd need to purchase is the cap & tassel. Contact the Jostens office with any questions at 913-291-1636.
Senior Diploma Form and Transcript Release- ACTION NEEDED: Please click on the link below and complete the Senior Diploma/Transcript Form. This form authorizes the release of senior transcripts for college applications. Click here: Diploma/Transcript Authorization. Our diplomas have been ordered so that we will have them for May graduation. If you did not fill out the diploma request prior to January, your diploma will be printed with your name as it appears in StudentVue/ParentVue.
Senior Class Picture
The senior class group photo was taken on Monday, Jan. 27. We will get a framed print and hang it on the wall at North. If you would like to purchase your own print click here: CLASS OF 2025.
SENIOR INFO PAGE
All this info and more can be found on our Senior Info Page! Click here: 2025 BVN SENIORS
Important Senior Parent/Student Information (new)
As we enter the final months of the school year, we want to take a moment to remind families about student safety, including concerns surrounding the "Assassins" game. This activity is not school-sponsored, and it cannot take place on school grounds or at school events.
This annual tradition involves students using water guns to "eliminate" each other in an effort to be the last remaining player. While we recognize the tradition this game brings, we ask families and students to engage in discussions about the potential risks and safety concerns. There is nothing more important than the safety of our students.
Key Reminders:
This game is NOT a school-sponsored activity.
The game is NOT to be played on school grounds or at school events.
Water guns are NOT allowed at school at any time.
Law enforcement is aware of this activity and will take any reports of armed individuals seriously.
Students should always respect the property rights of others.
The use of water guns that resemble real firearms can lead to dangerous misunderstandings.
We do not want any student put in harm’s way because their actions or intentions were misinterpreted.
Unfortunately, every year, we hear of instances where this game has led to unsafe situations. In some cases, unfamiliar vehicles and groups of students gathering in residential areas have caused concern among neighbors. In one recent situation, a homeowner, alarmed by unexpected activity near their property, confronted students while holding a firearm. Fortunately, no one was harmed, but the situation quickly escalated and could have ended very differently. These incidents serve as a reminder of how easily misunderstandings can occur and the potential risks involved.
Tragically, a similar situation did not end as favorably in another Kansas community. A student was shot and paralyzed when the Assassins game led to a misunderstanding. This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder that even well-intentioned fun can have serious, unintended consequences.
We share this as a reminder that what may seem like a harmless game can have real risks. Please take time to talk with your student about safe decision-making and the importance of being mindful of how their actions may be perceived by others.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our students and community safe.
Project Graduation for all Seniors
Senior Parents--The Project Graduation (PG) Committee is hard at work, and we need ALL YOUR support to make this event happen! For those unfamiliar, PG is a long-standing tradition at BVN which is held the night of graduation. The purpose is to provide a safe, celebratory environment for our graduates. This year’s event will be at Chicken & Pickle on May 17, 8-11 PM and will provide pickleball, yard games, casino games, a DJ, food and prizes. All graduating seniors are strongly encouraged to attend. Tickets are on sale NOW!
How can you help? We need cash and merchandise! PG is not a school sponsored event. The committee is working to generate donations from community and local businesses to fund the event and purchase prizes for our graduates.
What can you donate?
- Cash donations of $25 & up are greatly appreciated! If you own your own business, or your business is willing to donate $250+, your business name will be featured in the school graduation program. Cash donations can be dropped off at the BVN front office during normal school hours. If donating by check, please endorse to “BVN Project Graduation”. Donations can also be made on the ticket sales link in the Mustang Fund/ Membership Toolkit (see link below).
- Merchandise donations include sporting event tickets- i.e., Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, Mavericks- movie tickets, unused gift cards, &/or signed sports memorabilia. Any merchandise donations can be dropped off at the BVN front office during normal school hours. Please label your donation with your name & “Project Graduation 2025”.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW in the Mustang Fund/ Membership Toolkit: Click here: The Mustang Club (BVN Parent Booster Club) - Project Graduation 2025 Ticket Sales & Attendance Agreement
(Sorry, parents…this is a ‘graduates only’ event!)
BVN Counseling Department Information (new)
Seniors: Please make sure you are checking Xello for scholarship opportunities!
Summer School registration is now open. It will close on April 7th. Please visit this website for more information.
AP Registration for 2nd semester courses and late registration is now closed. You may still cancel an exam for a partial refund. Cancellations are requested through Total Registration.
Check out our Opportunities page for internships, job opportunities, summer programs, and volunteer opportunities.
Counselors at BVN are assigned by the first letter of a student's last name:
- Bridgett Brownlee: A–Da
- Catalina Donnelly-Vazquez: De-H
- Jenn Weber: I–Moo
- Linda Hardy: Mor-Sho
- Amanda Levin: Shu-Z
Questions? Contact the Counseling Administrative Assistant, Kawaini Duson, at kjduson02@bluevalleyk12.org.
Student Announcements
BVN Fall 2026 Colorguard Auditions (new)
The Blue Valley North High School Colorguard will be hosting open auditions for the fall 2026 colorguard. Auditions will be held at the BVN Main Gym from 6:00-8:30pm April 8th through 10th. No experience is required! Come and experience what colorguard is and have a great time! Any questions can be directed to Sarah Babkin at SEBabkin@bluevalleyk12.org.
Blue Valley School District Academic Integrity
As technology continues to evolve, it is necessary for educators to maintain expectations regarding academic integrity. We have used the guidelines below over the last ten years but have recently added information on Artificial Intelligence. Monday in Advisory, we shared these guidelines with our students. I would encourage you to touch base with your student about this as there are consequences for cheating, plagiarism, and inappropriate use of AI that could impact involvement in academic honors societies and other leadership organizations. Our goal is that BVN students demonstrate their learning by using their own thoughts and ideas.
Blue Valley North Academic Integrity Guidelines: Blue Valley North prides itself on academic excellence, of which honesty is a critical component. Blue Valley North students are expected to conduct themselves honorably in pursuit of their education by upholding all of the Blue Valley Virtues: compassion, courage, honesty, perseverance, respect, responsibility and self-discipline.
The BVN Honor Code expressly forbids the following academic violations:
Cheating includes but is not limited to…
-copying another person’s work or allowing another person to copy your work
-using unauthorized technological devices, notes, aids, or written material
-giving or receiving unauthorized information.
-having anyone, including parents or tutors, complete work and submitting it as one’s own
-presenting collaborative work as independent or presenting independent work as collaborative
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to…
-presenting someone else’s work as your own, in whole or in part, whether intentional or not
-using another’s ideas and/or written work without proper citations
-using another’s graphics, charts, diagrams, illustrations, etc. without proper citations
Use of AI or other technology must …
-be explicitly approved by the course instructor
-be acknowledged and properly cited
-not be presented as the original work of the student
For the purposes of this policy:
-Artificial Intelligence (AI): Refers to software or tools that use algorithms, machine learning, and data to simulate human-like tasks such as writing, problem-solving, language translation, or decision-making.
-Generative Technology: Refers to AI-based tools that create content, such as text (e.g., GPT-3 or ChatGPT), images (e.g., DALL-E), music, or code. This also includes other generative tools that produce outputs from user prompts.
Consequences for cheating and/or plagiarism:
Violations are cumulative and not limited to individual classrooms. Records of violations are also cumulative and will be maintained by administration.
First Offense:
-Student receives reduced or lost credit
-Parent will be contacted
-Immediate referral to student’s administrator
-May result in administrative disciplinary action
-May also result in removal or future participation in honor societies
Second Offense:
-First offense consequences in addition to the following:
-Meeting with teacher, parents, and administrator
-May also result in removal or future participation in honor societies
Third Offense:
First and second offense consequences in addition to the following:
-Student will be removed from any honor societies or restricted from applying without an option for reinstatement
AdventHealth Career Expo -- South Overland Park - April 1, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
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Join Us for the Blue Valley CAPS Open House!
Attention students, parents, and community members! The Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Open House is happening on Tuesday, April 8th, from 12:00–2:00 PM, right after high school testing. This is the perfect opportunity for students to wrap up their testing and explore the incredible real-world learning experiences available at CAPS.
During the event, you'll have the chance to tour our state-of-the-art facility, meet our expert instructors, and hear from current students about how CAPS is shaping their future. Whether you're interested in healthcare, engineering, business, entrepreneurship, food science, technology, law, teacher education, or creative industries, CAPS offers hands-on, professional experiences that prepare students for success beyond high school.
This event is open to the public, so bring your friends and family! We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information, visit www.bvcaps.org.
BVN Fundraisers & Camps
BVN Girls' Volleyball Camp by North's Head Coach Matt Allin - June 2025 (new)
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Freshman Class Fundraiser
Would you like to purchase a BVN seat cushion? Contact Freshman Class Sponsor, Denise Rueschhoff at drueschhoff@bluevalleyk12.org with your order request. Thank you for your support!
Run Wild Camp
Click here for all the details: https://www.bvnorthtf.com/camps . Open to the first 200 kids in grades K-5 who register for this track & field camp.
Boys Basketball Summer Camp
Click the image above for all the details! Contact Coach Phifer at rphifer@bluevalleyk12.org with questions.
Prom Flowers/Fundraiser for Project Grad
Parents of & All Junior and Senior Students! Put your money towards a really good cause! The Project Graduation (PG) Committee is partnering with Rosehill Blooms on a fundraiser for Prom flowers. This year's prom will be held on April 26th.
All profits raised will go towards funding Project Graduation which is an annual tradition at BVN. PG is held on the night of commencement for BVN graduates and provides a safe alternative for the senior class to celebrate their accomplishments and each other. This year's event will again be held at Chicken & Pickle, Overland Park. This event is NOT sponsored by the school so we need your help to keep the tradition alive!
Rosehill Blooms offers 3 fun options- custom corsages, bouquets, & boutonnieres, DIY Bouquet Classes, and Private Bouquet Classes. Scan the QR codes to order and check on Instagram @rosehill.blooms for pictures.
Schedule Change - Friday, April 25 is now a School Day
There is a change to our school calendar to make up lost instructional time due to inclement weather. To put our district in the best position to meet state requirements and maintain our long-standing goal of ending the school year by Memorial Day, Friday, April 25 is now a School Day for all students.
Mark Your Calendars (new info)
March 31 - Odd Block Day
April 1 - Even Block Day
April 2 - Odd Block Day
April 3 - Even Block Day
April 4 - Traditional 7-Hour Day
April 7 - Traditional 7-Hour Day
April 8 - TESTING DAY--NO LATE ARRIVAL:
- 9th grade - PreACT 9
- 10th grade – Math State Assessments
- 11th grade – ACT
- 11th or 12th grade – Work Keys if opted-in
- 12th grade - Senior Outreach Day
April 9 - Odd Block Day
April 10 - Even Block Day
April 11 - Traditional 7-Hour Day
April 25 - is now a School Day
April 26 - BVN Prom
May 21-23 - Final Exams (tentative)
May 23 - Last day of School (tentative)
Upcoming All School Events
All BVN events, activities, sporting events and additional calendar adjustments are found on the EKL calendar: www.easternkansasleague.org
Parent Announcements
Travel Outside of the United States
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. We do not recommend BV Devices leave the country.
Civility Policy
We are thankful for the ongoing partnership and support we experience in our school community. Working together we ensure the best possible student experience allowing them to realize personal success. There are times, however, when issues arise which require our continued collaboration to resolve. Families may utilize the matrix linked on the district website to best address questions and concerns that may arise throughout the course of a school year. Finally, all staff and visitors should conduct their business free from intimidation, harassment, or bullying. The district’s Board of Education states expectations regarding civility within Policy 6341. Again, thank you for your partnership in helping to maintain a safe school community environment for all.
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.
BV Podcast: Legislative District 5 Priority Positions (new)
In the latest Blue Valley Schools’ BV Unmuted podcast episode, Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan discusses the upcoming Kansas Legislative session and the district’s five priority positions with Board of Education members Gina Knapp and Jan Kessinger and Chief Financial Officer Jeremy McFadden.
🎙️ To listen to the podcast episode, visit www.bit.ly/BVPriorities.
BV Podcast: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences
In the latest Blue Valley Schools’ BV Unmuted podcast episode, Dr. Katie Collier, Deputy Superintendent for Learning, is joined by Overland Park Interim Police Chief Simon Happer and Director of Safety and Security Dan Carney to discuss school safety and the importance of understanding threats and their consequences.
To learn more about how families can partner with the district to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students and staff, listen to the podcast: BV Unmuted: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences.
Community Celebrations and Observances (new)
March Celebrations & Observances:
- The Nineteen-Day Fast - March 1-19 - a time of prayer, meditation, and fasting; some adult members of the Baháʼí faith refrain from food and water from sunrise to sunset each day. This practice might include prayers of spiritual preparation for the new year.
- Ramadan - evening of March 1-30 - the holy month of fasting for the Islamic faith. For some Muslim families, it is a time for introspection, communal prayer, reading the Qur’an, and fasting between sunrise and sunset.
- Ash Wednesday - March 5 - a Christian holiday signifying the first day of the Lenten season, the 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading to Easter. Some families will attend religious services and receive ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead.
- Holi - March 14 - known as the Hindu festival of colors, Holi honors the triumph of good over evil and marks the beginning of Spring. Some families will light bonfires, throw colorful powder called gulal, eat sweets, and dance to traditional music.
- Eid al Fitr - March 31 - marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. Some families will celebrate the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” by joining in communal prayer and meals, visiting family, gift-giving, and charity.
National Arab American Heritage Month - recognizes the achievements and contributions of Arab Americans to society, culture, and American history.
Deaf History Month - celebrates the history, culture, and accomplishments of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Day of Silence - April 11 - a national, student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the silencing and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.
Passover - evening of April 12-20 - a Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. Some families will observe the holiday with a special meal, called a Seder, eating foods of symbolic significance and reciting traditional prayers.
Holy Week and Easter Sunday - April 13-20 - includes the Christian holidays of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Some families will attend church services to commemorate the week leading to the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.
Parents, Are you Moving or Have you Moved? (reminder)
If you have moved or plan to move, please contact the BVN Registrar, Ann LaGrange, by email at ALLaGrange@bluevalleyk12.org. Thank you!
Proactive School Safety: How BV Addresses & Assesses Threats
At Blue Valley Schools, student safety is our top priority. Our approach to safety blends proactive prevention, fostering strong adult-student relationships and maintaining robust physical security measures. Central to our strategy is understanding and addressing potential threats.
What Constitutes a Threat?
A threat includes any expression of intent to harm, whether spoken or written. Identifying and responding to these expressions is crucial to the safety of our school community.
The Role of Threat Assessments
Blue Valley’s comprehensive threat assessment process has two primary objectives:
Preventing Violence: We work to intervene before potential threats escalate.
Resolving Underlying Issues: By understanding the reasons behind a threat, we can resolve conflicts and provide necessary support.
Structured, Evidence-Based Approach
Blue Valley Schools follows the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), a nationally recognized, evidence-based program. This approach ensures that we not only prevent violence but also support individuals in need.
Since the fall of 2023, Blue Valley building leaders have been trained in and actively using this Threat Assessment approach. This consistent use of CSTAG has equipped leaders with a common vocabulary and protocol, enabling them to resolve situations more effectively when threats arise.
By staying committed to this structured and compassionate approach, Blue Valley Schools ensures that students and staff are supported, safe and able to focus on what truly matters–learning through extraordinary educational opportunities.
More information about Blue Valley’s threat assessment process is available on the district website.
Nurse Notes -- Updates for the 2024-2025 School Year
COVID/FLU
We urge you to stay informed and prepared by visiting the Blue Valley School District COVID/Flu guidelines at this link: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/Page/36106. These guidelines are crucial for the health and safety of our school community.
Students may not attend classes until both are true: symptoms are improving, and there has been no fever for 24 hours without medication. Upon returning to normal activities, take additional precautions over the next five days, such as avoiding close contact with high-risk individuals and maintaining good personal hygiene.
Authorization For Medication/Procedure To Be Administered At School. Please have medical orders faxed to 913-239-3038. This is especially important if your student has a health condition that requires medical care at school and is required each school year.
Medications can be dropped off by appointment only during normal school hours of
7:35 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Please e-mail Alex Norval, BVN School Nurse, at annorval@bluevalleyk12.org to schedule your drop off time.
Immunization News
Refer to Link regarding requirements: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/Page/34370
Need to speak with the nurse?
If you need to speak with the nurse, please e-mail annorval@bluevalleyk12.org to set up an appointment.
Student Absences/Appointments: Your Help is Needed
Blue Valley North has 1600 students, so we have a full-time staff member, Stephanie Lange, dedicated to managing all absences and requests when students need to leave for an appointment. Since we do NOT want to interrupt class, and call into the classrooms, we ask you to plan in advance so we can have your student waiting for you to prevent you from waiting on your student.
Need to pick up your student early? We need 2 hours’ notice!
- You and your student discuss the appointment the night before to plan.
- Check the daily bell schedule (see below) for the best time to leave.
- (1) Send a note with your student and provide:
- Student’s first and last name
- Student’s ID# (see ParentVue)
- Reason for absence
- Date/time student needs to leave/return (not the class period)
- Your name, phone number & signature
- Students can drop off the note at the Attendance Office before school.
OR (2) Email attendanceBVN@bluevalleyk12.org at least 2 hours in advance of the time your student needs to leave the office. Include all info listed above.
- A pass will be delivered to your student in class with time of release.
- Your student will sign out in the attendance office and wait in the office until they see you pull up to the circle drive. Parents do not need to come into BVN.
- If they return to school after the appointment, they will sign into the attendance office and get an “excused” pass to give to their teacher.
Will your student be gone all day due to illness, a college visit, etc.?
- Provide the information bolded above.
- Report your absence in ParentVue, the most efficient way to report an absence.
- OR Email attendanceBVN@bluevalleyk12.org by 8:00 a.m. the day of.
Notification of Unexcused Absences
Families of high school students will receive automated attendance messages via email, phone, and/or text message at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. if a child is absent and his/her absence has not been reported by a parent/guardian. If parents forget to report an absence? No worries. Reply directly to the phone call or email and make the edit in the attendance reporting. To avoid these notifications, follow the procedures listed above.
Did you know? Families can select “Religious Holiday” as an option for a child’s absence in ParentVue, when applicable. This notation could be helpful to our school staff so they can plan accordingly for your student’s absence.
Questions? Please contact Stephanie Lange, Attendance Office Manager directly. Email attendanceBVN@bluevalleyk12.org or call (913) 239-3001
Thank you!
Mustang Fund Winter Activity Guide
Please take a look through the BVN Mustang Fund's new Winter Activity Guide! Here is a link to the on-line edition: https://anyflip.com/qzkqi/puqo/
A limited number of printed books are available if you would like your own copy—first-come, first-served! Contact Amanda Palan at amanda@amandapalan.com or Heather Glenn at bvnpbcpresident@gmail.com. You can pick one up in the front office until they are gone . . .
This is a great way to see photos of the athletic teams & performing arts students, find out more about their coaches and directors, and read a greeting from the BVN Principal & the Mustang Fund Presidents. Please take time to see the advertisements from our corporate partners and give them your business whenever possible. We thank them for their support of the Mustang Fund and our Blue Valley North students. Enjoy!
Board & Committee Members Needed!
We are committed to ensuring that BVN extracurricular activities receive financial support, regardless of other funding mechanisms, so that all students are able to participate and compete at the highest levels available. Our goal is to foster experiences for our students outside the classroom in arts, athletics, and activities that match the excellence and quality that Blue Valley North offers within the classroom. Funds also go toward staff appreciation, hospitality rooms, State Cakes, Senior Day Activities, the Homecoming Parade and SO MUCH MORE!
Giving Levels start at just $55! Please visit www.bvnmustangs.com and click on the DONATE NOW button on the home page!
PLEASE CONTACT HEATHER GLENN AT bvnpbcpresident@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out with any of the above positions!
Thank you for your consideration!
Durham Bus Riders
Durham will continue to transport our bus riders in the 2024/2025 school year. If you have questions, please call Durham School Services at 913-681-2492 or contact them via email at admin6700@durhamschoolservices.com.
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