Blue Valley USD 384

Message from the Superintendent 8-7-2021 Hi RAMFAM, We have been working on a plan for the opening of school to make sure we can do it in as safe a manner as possible while trying to respect feeling and maintain a safe school environment. As we know, COVID has not gone away and with the Delta Variant it has caused some uneasiness because of its seriousness. We have examined other districts' plans and adopted pieces that we believe will work for Blue Valley as a whole. District administrators and the leadership team have reviewed the plan and believe it is as safe as we can be in our current situation. The one thing we know is that it will change. As the conditions change, we will adapt and overcome the challenges we are faced with together. Please take the time to review the Pandemic Response Plan for the 21-22 school year. We will continue to keep you informed as we navigate the school year. Thank you for the trust and flexibility you have given us. Blue Valley is a great place to be! Go RAMS! #RAMFAM #BVSTRONG Pandemic Response Plan Link :https://docs.google.com/document/d/19EdHYPkwGypuNG-D2HVm_HOycTaQ8wMps-dKGkLTF7g/edit?usp=sharing

Message from the Superintendent 8-6-2021 Hi Blue Valley Families, As you can imaging things are going full speed to get ready for school. Over the next few days, I will be sharing a few of these messages with you to keep you informed of what we are doing. I didn't want to send them out together for fear of overwhelming you. We will be hosting Blue Valley Open House on August 10th. Preschool from 5:00 - 6:30. McCormick Elementary School 6:00 - 7:30. BVMS/BVHS 7:00 - 8:30. Please bring your school supplies and meet your teachers. We are eager to meet you! Please note we have had reports of COVID exposure and positive cases in the school district but nothing directly at school . Wearing a mask is highly recommended to protect yourself and others as we meet to drop off supplies. #RAMFAM. #BVSTRONG

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 8-3-21 Hi Blue Valley Families, Enrollment is going well. We currently have about 60% of students enrolled for the upcoming school year. Which is fantastic! However, we need the remaining 40% to enroll ASAP. Online enrollment will be closing on Thursday August 5th at 4 p.m.. This will allow enough time for staff to make assignments and schedules properly. Please take the time to get it done. If you are having problems with the site, don't hesitate to call the office at 785-293-5256 for assistance. We appreciate your attention to this important matter. #RAMFAM #BVSTRONG

FYI - The annual SchoolaPalooza event will be held at the Alert Covenant Church “Open House” style on August 3rd, 4th and 5th. They will be open from 10am to 8pm for people to get supplies as they can.

***Message from the Superintendent, August 1st, 2021 Please use the link below to read about our Blue Valley mask wearing recommendation for the start of the 21-22 school year. While we realize this is a tough discussion topic, we hope that everyone knows we are making decisions that are in the best interest of the students, staff and keeping our schools open during another challenging time. Thank you for support as we start school!!! Go RAMS!! #RAMFAM #BVSTRONG https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XnEKwx7W89C_eYBbhOf7lGk9BuLslUMk/view?usp=sharing

The deadline for the Household Economic Survey has passed, but we are still accepting them. If you have not submitted your HES form please email form to enrollment@usd384.org or drop off at district office as soon as possible.

**Important Information from the Superintendent 7-29-30. Hi Blue Valley Families, I wanted to share with you that in our community we have had a few cars stolen in recent days. We had one vehicle stolen from in front of District Office in broad daylight. I just heard of another vehicle that was stolen from a community member yesterday. We also received a report that some ATV's were stolen from a local farm. This is a good time to remind everyone that although we are in Randolph and Olsburg, Kansas, we are not immune to people making poor choices. We encourage all of you to remove your keys from and lock your cars when exiting your vehicles. Please remember to take all your valuables with you to help prevent theft.

REMINDER: Enrollment for the 21-22 school year is still open! Instructions can be found at https://www.usd384.org/page/online-enrollment If you have any questions, please call the district office or email enrollment@usd384.org.

Hello Blue Valley Families, The summer has gone by so fast. I can't believe we are talking about enrollment already. School starts August 12th! The enrollment portal is now open on our webpage. Please enroll your children in PowerSchool using the instructions at https://www.usd384.org/page/online-enrollment. This year we are requesting that you complete the Household Economic Survey (HES) that the State is using instead of the free and reduced application that was used in the past. By completing this form, it helps the district qualify and receive additional State funding that we otherwise won’t get if the form isn't completed. If you qualify for free or reduced, your school fees may be reduced by half or at no charge with the exception of the school computer technology fee for grades 8-12. (This fee covers the insurance cost for repairs and/or replacement of damaged technology.) Please return the HES form by Friday July 23rd, 2021. No fees will be charged at enrollment. Fees will be determined based on this application. After review, an invoice will be emailed to you for payment through our online payment center.

Message from the Superintendent July 7th , 2021. ***Important - Parent Feedback Requested**** Please take a couple of minutes to read the information and complete the 3 question survey at the bottom of the message. The survey will close on Monday July 12th at 4pm. The District is gathering parent feedback on using a bus location tracking app. Parents would be able to access the information on the app and be able to locate their student(s) bus during the route as well as be able to set alarms for when they get close to their designated bus stop. (Parents would have to set it up to make it work properly.) Depending on the services purchased the cost of the application and initial fees could be approximately $8200 up to $15,500 for the full package. We are looking at the base package of $8200 for cost effectiveness. It would include the tracking portion, hardware to be installed on the buses, and a basic bus safety and maintenance portion. There are annual fees associated with it from that point of approximately $5000 at today's cost. Is this a service that you as a parent of a Blue Valley USD384 student would value and want? Is this service something that you would be willing to pay a $56 per person per year transportation fee for. The fee would help purchase the equipment and maintain the annual costs? The fee would only be incurred by parents that have students who are on a dedicated route. The fee would not include shuttle routes or activity/athletic transportation. https://forms.gle/voViaZCFZtpZLwdy6

UPDATE FROM THE ARCHERY CLUB 6-1-2021 Hi RAM Fam, Here is the Blue Valley summer archery schedule. An email was sent to all club participants. Attend if you can but we also know this is a busy time of the year for all of you. Sat. June 5th 10-12 Matt Williams, John Nuckols Sat June12th 10-12 Matt Williams, John Nuckols Sat July 10th 10-12 John Nuckols, Blake Fronce Wed July 14th 9:30-11:30 John Cox, Kerri Butler Sat July 17th 10-12 John Nuckols , Blake Fronce Wed July 21st 9:30-11:30  John Cox, Kerri Butler

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 5-20-2021 Hello Blue Valley Community, In an effort to look for the best candidates for our open coaching positions available for next year, I am sending this message out to you and asking for help. Blue Valley is looking to fill each coaching position with the best possible candidate. We want to develop our program s and make them as strong as they can be. If you or someone you know has an interest in coaching at Blue Valley and enjoys working with student athletes, has experienced in the related sport/activity, has good communication skills ( written, spoken and social media form), and wants to develop strong character in our student/athletes please apply for one of our open positions at https://www.usd384.org/page/job-openingsThe following Coaching Positions are open for 2021-2022 School Year: Middle School Head and Assistant Volleyball Coach Middle School Head and Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Cheerleading Sponsor High School Assistant Track Coach Middle School Head and Assistant Boys Basketball Coach High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach If interested in any of the coaching positions please contact Marion Mazouch at mmazouch@usd384.org, 785-293-5255

UPDATE ON THE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT ON MAY 20TH. On Thursday May 20th, BVMS and BVHS will have their Spring Concert at BVHS in the New Gym starting at 7:00 PM. Due to the number of people expected and our need to social distance for safety, we need to limit the number of people who can attend in person. Parents and siblings of BVMS/BVHS students will be allowed to attend. We will also Live Stream it so that those who can't attend won't miss it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKdd_8bqVck6cY Prior to BVHS/BVMS concert, starting at 5:30 in the BVHS commons, FCCLA will host a meal to include pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, green beans, and ice cream sandwich at a cost of $8.50 per person.

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 5-13-2021 Hi Blue Valley Families, yesterday, May 12, 2021, I sent an update for our May 18th MES and May 20th BVMS/BVHS music concerts. I needed to clarify that message. The message was discussed with staff and building administration prior to sending it out but was not clear. I apologize for that. On May 18th at 7:00 PM, the MES Spring Music Concert will be held at BVHS in the New Gym. Due to the number of people expected and our need to social distance for safety, we need to limit the number of people who can attend in person. Parents and siblings of MES students will be allowed to attend. We will also Live Stream it so that those who can't attend won't miss it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKdd_8bqVck6cYDxlPpZsw Prior to the concert, starting at 5:30 in the BVHS commons, FCCLA will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and a cookie for a free will donation to raise money for their National's trip. On Thursday May 20th, BVMS and BVHS will have their Spring Concert at BVHS in the New Gym starting at 7:00 PM. The same attendance and safety procedures will apply for this concert as listed above including the Live Stream link. Prior to BVHS/BVMS concert, starting at 5:30 in the BVHS commons, a meal will be served. Details will be shared by the sponsor once they have been finalized.

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 5-11-2021. Hello Everyone, I wanted to share a story that was put together by K-MAN 1350 and broadcast on Monday May 10th. Here is the link to the written article. https://1350kman.com/blue-valleys-four-student-class-of-2021-prepare-for-next-chapter/. It is exciting for the Seniors to get recognized. It's a great day to be a RAM!!!

What a great night for the FFA Awards Banquet!! There was an amazing turnout by the community. Mr. Meals and the FFA students did a tremendous job!

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!!! Good Afternoon Blue Valley Families, In an effort to have a little fun as we are wrapping up the year, all district schools will be having a theme day tomorrow May 4th. The theme is Star Wars based, "MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU." Students and staff are encouraged to wear Star Wars themed apparel. (T-shirts, hats, etc. ). It is a great day to be a RAM!

***UPDATE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 5-3-2021 Hello Blue Valley Families, The Board and I met this morning to discuss Riley County Health Order #22 related to revoking masks. and face coverings. It was decided to make the wearing of masks and face coverings optional for the remainder of the school year. It was also decided that temperatures do not have to be taken upon entering a building or getting on the bus. We will continue social distancing as well as using good sanitizing and washing techniques to keep the spread of any illnesses as low as possible for the remainder of the year. If you would prefer that your student(s) continue to wear a mask for personal protection, please send a note through Class Dojo to your student(s) teacher so we can have direct communication about this from you. Thank you for your support throughout this year as we have navigated the pandemic together. It is a great day to be a RAM!!

UPDATE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 4-29-2021 Hi Blue Valley families, I am excited to announce that the Blue Valley Board of Education has made the decision to move the last day of school for the 20-21 school year from Friday, May 28th to Tuesday, May 25th. We wanted to get this information to you, so you are able to plan accordingly. Here are the release times for May 25th: McCormick Elementary will dismiss at 12:45 and BVHS/BVMS will dismiss at 1:00pm. This has been a challenging year full of success! I am very proud of our students and staff for battling through the hard times to make it to the finish line! It is a great day to be a RAM!!

Blue Valley Preschool Open House will be on Friday, May 14th from 8:00am to 4:00pm. See the flyer below for more information.