Blue Valley Northwest

This is a reminder about calendar adjustments in March and April:

• Early March high school late start changes – There will be no late start on March 11 or 13.

• School will begin at 7:35 on these Tuesdays and Thursdays. The bell schedule is linked here.

• Barring any additional inclement weather, we will follow this even-day bell schedule through March 13th. When we return from spring break, we will resume our 8:35 late start time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Friday, April 25 – This is now a school day for all students.

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.

Don’t forget to nominate a Husky Hero! This is a great way to recognize staff members who go above and beyond to make a difference at BVNW. If you know someone deserving, be sure to submit a nomination.

Thank you to our PBC for supporting our basketball programs as they have paid for our kids to attend post season games!! They are paying for another 50 to attend BOTH games Friday and Saturday.

Good Luck to Bailey Kinkelaar, Zach Reeves, and Larson Kinkelaar at state bowling today!

Good luck to our boys basketball team as they take on SMNW @ SMNW @ 7:00 for the sub state championship. A trip to the state tournament is on the line. Come support! First 50 kids are free.

Good luck to our girls basketball team as they take on Olathe South @ Olathe South @ 5:00 on Saturday. Come out and support the girls! A trip to the state tournament is on the line! First 50 kids are free.

Want some BVNW Swag? Check out the link! Store closes SOON, hurry and get your orders in.

NEW!! Golf Store: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/gzpkwDr7v7

Track Store: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aCBvWhmffB

Winter signing day has been postponed to Thursday, May 1st. We are going to combine our winter and spring signing. Save the date! More specific information will be sent out closer to May 1st.

Be sure to check out the EKL Schedule for all the specifics: https://www.easternkansasleague.org/public/genie/997/school/9/

Repeat:

Winter signing day has been postponed to Thursday, May 1st. We are going to combine our winter and spring signing. Save the date! More specific information will be sent out closer to May 1st.

KSHSAA Physical Packet and Registration Instructions:

Instructions on submitting a completed physical exam (click)

Athletic Registration (click)

KSHSAA Physical Packet (click)

• Black History Month - created to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and rich cultural heritages of African Americans. Black History Month highlights the triumphs and adversities that have helped shape the United States.
• World Hijab Day - February 1 - recognizes the millions of Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab. Inviting women of all identities to wear the hijab for one day, it promotes understanding of other cultures and personal freedoms of religious expression.
• Magha Puja Day - February 12 - an important Buddhist festival celebrating the gathering between Buddha and his first disciples. Some families will attend temple, meditate, listen to teachings, perform giving alms, and hold candlelight processions.
• The Lantern Festival - February 12 - the last night of Lunar New Year celebrations. Occurring on the first full moon of the lunar year, it serves as a symbol of unity and completeness. Some families will light colorful lanterns - some with riddles written on them, dance, and eat sweet rice balls or dumplings in soup.
• Maha Shivaratri - February 26 - a solemn Hindu festival that marks the “overcoming of darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. Some families will celebrate by chanting prayers to the god Shiva, fasting, and meditating on virtues of honesty, charity, and forgiveness.

With the nicer weather, if your student walks to school, please remind them to use the designated crosswalks and to put their phone down and be aware of their surroundings when crossing the street. We also ask all drivers to drive with caution, with phones down and aware of walkers, as they navigate the roads and parking lots around our school.

While not affiliated with or endorsed by BVNW, we wanted to let you know about an ACT prep class being offered at Blue Valley Hilltop the evenings of Wed., March 26, and Thursday, March 27. BVNW students can register at: http://actprep.info/bluevalleynw.

Many families have reached out asking how they can help the Kyle family, and we wanted to make sure everyone has the opportunity to participate.

A Meal Train has been organized to provide meals for the Kyles, and if you would like to help, you can sign up using the link below:

🔗 Meal Train for the Kyle Family

Do you know a Blue Valley educator who goes above and beyond to cultivate a learning environment where relationships are the cornerstone, where kindness and compassion are guiding principles, and making a profound difference in the lives of young people is not just a goal but a lived reality? Help the Blue Valley Educational Foundation (BVEF) recognize their extraordinary impact by nominating them today for the BVEF annual Champion for Students Award! This $2,500 BVEF award recognizes three exemplary teachers (one elementary, one middle, and one high) whose impact extends far beyond the learning environment, shaping the trajectory of their students’ journeys and leaving an enduring legacy of excellence.

Any member of the Blue Valley Schools’ Community (e.g., school administrator, student, family member, staff, etc.) is welcome to submit one nomination on behalf of an educator (any staff member in Blue Valley Schools - teacher, paraprofessional, administrator, kitchen manager, etc.). The application window will open on February 10th and close on March 7th.

To nominate an educator, complete the 2025 BVEF Champion for Students Award form by Friday, March 7th.

We are short for Prom this year and need your help! Please help us pay for our DJ, dance floor, tables, linens, and photo booth. Donate here: https://app.schoolfundr.org/fund/bvnwprom25. Every little bit helps!

We had our annual presentation about off-campus learning options through our Career Ready Programs this week. To review opportunities for rising 11th and 12th graders please see the slideshow from the program here. This will go over opportunities to pursue certifications in areas such as Fire Science or Automotive as well as Dual Degree Opportunities through JCCC. There are many upcoming information nights at JCCC about these programs that are detailed in the presentation.

Students in grades 9-11 will be taking a standardized test on Tuesday, April 8th from 7:30-noon as follows:

• 9th grade: PreACT

• 10th grade: State Math Assessment

• 11th grade: ACT (score reportable to colleges)

There is no school for seniors. More information will be coming later this semester!

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.

If a student chooses to drop a class, a “W” for the withdrawal will be recorded on their transcript. The last day to drop a second semester class is March 21, 2025. After this date, a student will stay in the class and keep the grade earned.

**COLLEGE VISITS ARE BACK!

SEE BELOW FOR SCHOOLS, DATES & TIMES**

We’re offering college visits again for you to attend this semester. Here is the current list but, check back often as new schools will be added frequently. Once you sign up you will receive an email and this will be your pass to show to your teacher to be able to attend. No passes will be sent for you to attend the visits, you are responsible for keeping track of when & where the visit is happening and getting yourself there.

Johnson County Community College - Tuesday, March 4th at 1:30. Come to Student Services.

Pittsburg State University - Monday, March 10th at 9:30. Come to Student Services.

William Woods University - Tuesday, March 11th at 1:30 - Come to Student Services.

· KASFAA is offering three virtual FAFSA assistance sessions, which provide families with the chance to meet one-on-one with a financial aid professional for assistance completing the FAFSA. This come-and-go opportunity, launched last year, was a tremendous success and is back by popular demand! Please help us support even more students this year by sharing this valuable resource with your students and families and promoting it on your school’s social media platforms.

https://www.kasfaa.org/student_parent_counselor_resou.php

· Additional FAFSA help events through Johnson County Library

Step-by-step through the FAFAS event

"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

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