Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this letter finds you well. We would like to inform you of some important changes to the student shuttle bus schedule and adding 5 minutes to the elementary school day effective November 1st, 2023.
1. Elementary School to Middle/High School Shuttle:
The student shuttle bus will depart from McCormick Elementary School to the Middle/High School and will now leave at 7:30 am. Please make sure your child is at the designated pick-up location on time to ensure a smooth and timely departure.
2. Middle/High School to Elementary School Shuttle:
The student shuttle bus will depart from the Middle/High School to the Elementary School and will now leave at 7:50 am. We kindly request that students are punctual to avoid any delays in the morning commute.
3. Extended-Release Time:
We want to inform you that the release time for students at McCormick Elementary School has been adjusted to provide students with an extra 5 minutes of instructional time. The new release time will be 3:25 pm. This change allows the district to increase the total number of minutes students attend school. Consequently, the district can now accommodate five days of inclement weather closures without having to make up missed school days.
These adjustments have been implemented to ensure the safety, education, and well-being of our students while also enhancing the flexibility of the school district. We believe these changes will contribute to a more efficient and productive school year.
Please be sure to communicate these new transportation and release times with your child to ensure a seamless transition to the new schedule.
We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to provide the best possible education for your children. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes, please feel free to contact our district office at 785-293-5256.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Rex Boley
Superintendent
Parents & Patrons:
Kansas Weather is very unpredictable especially during the winter months. Our District will post information about school postponement, closings or early release due to weather on our website, through our district app, KMAN Radio, KSNT TV and WIBW TV. Parents, please make sure that the school has your current phone number and email for your family. We ask families to be proactive in developing and having in place an alternative plan for a possible school delay, closer or early release.
End of 1st Quarter; 6-24, Osborne leads.
Kickoff at 6:30pm in Osborne! Tonight is a historic game, stay tuned for updates via live feed this evening! Go Rams!
**10/26** Reminder that all staff and students need to wear red tomorrow for our end of the Red Ribbon Week photo! Thank you so much!
**10/26** Quick reminders that today at 1:45pm we will have our Community Send Off in front of the High School for the Football playoff team! We will also have a Student & Community Pep Bus leaving at 4:30pm today from the High School to Osborne for the game tonight! Go Rams!
Good evening Ram Nation!
We are letting you know the play has been moved to April 5 and 6, 2024. Please see the attached picture for updated play practices between now and December.
Blue Valley High School
Blood Drive
Wednesday – November 1, 2023
9:00am to 3:00pm
All those who come to give blood, Oct. 21- Nov. 9, 2023, will receive a $10 Gift Card *by email*PLUS all presenting donors will be automatically entered chance to win a $5K prize. There will be one winner each week, for a total of three winners.
Make an Appointment to Donate Blood: To schedule your life-saving appointment call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767) or contact Ms. Luhman at Blue Valley High School or email her at bluhman@usd384.org. Here is link you can schedule on https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BlueValleyHS.
The playoff game at Osborne will be played on Thursday night at 6:30pm. All other information will come out tomorrow (10/23)!
Blue Valley Rams have advanced next round of Substate Volleyball defeating the Pike Valley Panthers 25-11; 25-14. We will face off against Hanover here at 3pm!
Blue Valley Girls Volleyball dominated their first set of Substate against Pike Valley going 25-11! Minutes away from next set, Go Rams!!
Historic win for Blue Valley Rams Football tonight!! 70-44 was the final score against the Linn Bulldogs! Blue Valley heads to the playoffs against Osborne next week Friday at Osborne!
Tonight we are hosting the Linn Bulldogs for a critical football game tonight! Please come out and celebrate the accomplishments of our Senior Athletes in Cross Country and Football prior to kickoff at 6:45pm. Following Senior Recognition we will also be recognizing and sharing our appreciation for all men and women in the armed forces this evening.
Finally, we are still in need of Gate Workers this evening, if you are interested in helping please stop by the High School office by 5:45pm! Thank you all so much and Go Rams!
Hello Ram Nation!
Next week is Red Ribbon Week. We are looking forward to the activities and pledging to be drug free. Theme this year is Be Kind to Your Mind, Live Drug Free.
We have attached the flyer for the week. On next Friday we ask that everyone wear red! We will be taking a school photo on the football field. This picture will include both Middle School and High School. The Elementary School will be taking one as well.
We have attached both flyers. Please make sure you are looking at the correct one for your school.
HAVE A FANTASTIC RAM DAY!
Here is the link to the Sub-State Volleyball bracket this Saturday (10/21/2023) in Axtell. Our Lady Rams will be playing the first game at 1:00pm! Good luck, Rams!
https://kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Volleyball/1A%20DIISub-State.cfm?Activity=5&Class=10&WeekID=5570
Blue Valley Trap team moves up to 1st place in the conference for Week 3 only by a couple clays going into Week 4. Only two weeks left in the conference to hang on to the lead. Also in the girls division Jaidynn Whearty moves up to the number 2 spot. Putting the Blue Valley girls in the number 1 & 2 spots. In the boys division Dakota is still hanging into the number 1 spot and Joel Louderback and Will Miesner in the number 10 spots.
**10/16/23**Reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences are this week! At the High School and Middle School they will be Tuesday (10/17) 4pm - 8pm in the Old Gym and Thursday (10/19) 2pm - 8pm in teachers' classrooms. Thank you all so much and have a wonderful evening!
Hello Everyone, The National Honor Society is preparing the Veterans Program on November 9th at 11am. We are looking for a service member to be a presenter and someone to play the taps. We have a link to fill out to recognize all service members. If you are interested in speaking or playing the taps, please contact Beth Luhman at bluhman@usd384.org. https://forms.gle/rSkSca9hbyVMofLV7 Thank you for your service.
Military Appreciation Night will be this coming Friday, Oct. 20th during the Football game against Linn. Please use the link below to signup for a Shirt recognizing our Veterans and their sacrifices, orders are due tomorrow:
https://idntiteez.chipply.com/bvmilitary/store.aspx
Oct. 17th is the first day of JH basketball practice. They will practice the 17th and 18th during the school day. There will be no practices the 19th and 20th. We will have a signup sheet for basketball today.