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School starts Wednesday, August 7th. Before school starts we will be having Meet The Teacher night for Preschool - 6th grade on Monday, August 7th from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Everyone has been working hard at the elementary to welcome the return of our students. We hope you have enjoyed your summer and can't wait to see all of you.

School hours will be 8:00 am - 2:55 pm each day unless otherwise specified. Car drop-off begins at 7:45 am. The car rider pick-up line is usually finished by 3:15 pm each day.

Latch Key will take place at Castle Kids, which is housed at Memorial Wesleyan Church. They will offer before school and after school care. They will be here to sign students up on Meet the Teacher night. We are very happy to be working with them.

Every student MUST REGISTER for school in PowerSchool each year! Online registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year.

Directions for Returning BRV Students only:

1. Login to your existing PowerSchool Parent Account.
2. Select the 24-25 Registration Link located on the left hand side of the page.
3. Then complete the registration process.
4. If you have multiple students, you will need to complete registration for each of your students. Each of your students has his/her own tab in your PowerSchool Parent Account. Select each student's tab and then follow the registration link on the left to complete their registration.

Important: If you have lost your PowerSchool parent login information please contact Lisa Parmley at lisa.parmley@brv.k12.in.us or (765) 836-4851. DO NOT create another parent account.

Directions for NEW to BRV Students:

1. Call the building your student will be attending to schedule an appointment to come in and register your student. Elementary School: (765) 836-4851 and Jr/Sr High School (765) 836-4811
2. Bring the following to the appointment: Child's Birth Certificate, Child's Immunization Records, Guardian's Drivers License, Two Proofs of Residency (Utility Bill, Lease/Mortgage Agreement, etc), and Previous School Records/Transcript if possible

Further information can be found on our website under Enroll at BRV.

BRV Breakfast and Lunch for 2024-2025 School Year

Blue River Valley breakfast and lunch is provided by Chartwells K12. FREE breakfast is provided to ALL BRV students each morning before school in the cafeteria (7:30 am until 8:05, after 8:05 students will receive a grab and go breakfast).

2024-2025 Lunch Price: $3.25 (increase of 5 cents from last year)

Money can be deposited in your student's account via cash, check, or MySchool Bucks.

If you need assistance with the cost of lunch please complete a Free and Reduced Lunch Application and turn into Mrs. Jarvis. You can find the form below or visit our website. If you have any questions or need a form, contact Mrs. Jarvis (kim.jarvis@brv.k12.in.us) or contact the school office (765) 836-4811.

Do you live outside of the BRV district and plan to attend BRV during the 2024-2025 school year?

If you do not live in the Blue River Valley School district, you must complete an Out-of-District Application every year. If you have questions in regards to whether or not you live in district, please contact the office.

All out-of-district families must complete the Out-of-District Application for the 2024-2025 school year. The Superintendent's Office will then notify you about the results of your application. We are grateful that you choose to send your children to BRV!

Other Important Information for the 2024-2025 School Year

Late Start Wednesday's - We will continue 'Late Start Wednesday's' for the 2024-2025 school year beginning on August 14, 2024. On those days, school will begin at 8:30 am in both buildings. This means that the busses will run 30 minutes later on Wednesday mornings. We will release at our normally scheduled time of 2:55 pm. In the event of a 2-hour delay on a Wednesday, 'Late Start Wednesday' will be cancelled.

Aldi Bus Route - The Aldi bus route will continue for the 2024-2025 school year. The bus will pick up students at approximately 7:30 am. The morning pick-up on 'Late Start Wednesday's' will occur around 8:00 am. After school drop off will also occur in the Aldi's parking lot. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Latch Key - Castle Kids at Memorial Wesleyan Church will be offering before school and after school latch key. The Aldi bus will pick up students in the morning at 7:30 am and drop students off in the afternoon. Castle Kids will have a sign up table available at Meet the Teacher Night.

Attendance - Please make sure if your child will not be at school that you call the school and let us know their name and reason for absence. As a reminder, we are following the Attendance Policy outlined in our Student Handbook this year.

Dismissal - Students are not allowed to ride home on the bus with a friend. All students will follow their normal dismissal plans unless the office has been notified. Please notify the office by 2:00 pm if changes are needed.

The start of school also means that is time for the Mooreland Free Fair! The BRV Wellness Committee is encouraging all students and their families to participate in the Mooreland Free Fair 5K. Click on the link below for more information!

Mooreland Free Fair 5k Registration

August 5th - Meet the Teacher (Preschool - 6th grade) - 4:30 6:30

August 7th - Students first day (No Late Start Wednesday)

August 14th - First Late Start Wednesday

September 2n - Larobr Day (No School)

Email: tracy.wordinger@brv.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.brv.k12.in.us/
Location: 4713 North Viking Trail, New Castle, IN, USA
Phone: (765)836-4851