Hi, Superintendent Brady Burton. As of 4:00PM today, KSDE Commissioner Randy Watson, has requested all school districts in Kansas close for the upcoming week of March 16-20, for the safety of kids and staff due to the Coronavirus. So, Blue Valley schools will be closed March 16-20, only essential staff will be present. A decision by the KSDE will be made late next week about the status of school for the following week. No activities or practices will be allowed during the closing. I will keep you informed as I receive new information. Thank you and stay healthy.
Due to area school closings and concerns for COVID-19 the MS scholars bowl meets for Monday and Thursday of this week have been cancelled. The early release for HS students on Thursday March 19 at 1:53 is also canceled. Track practice is still scheduled for MS/HS students starting tomorrow after school from 3:30 to 5pm.
Hi, Superintendent Brady Burton. I just was informed the Riley County school district is being shut down until March 30 by the Riley County Health Department even though they do NOT have a confirmed case of the Coronavirus. From what I was told the Health Department has received many concerns from the RC parents and staff on their proximity to Manhattan and the decision was made for that reason.When a school district is shut down without a confirmed case of the coronavirus they will have to make up the days missed. The Blue Valley Schools remain open and the plans are to still be in session Monday morning, March 16. I will keep you updated if this changes. Thank you.
Hi, Superintendent Brady Burton. Nothing has changed with the status of school at Blue Valley, we have NO confirmed cases of the Coronavirus with either students or staff. Only the county health department, KSDHE or the Governor can order a school district to close due to a health concern. We do plan to have school Monday, March 16 and are taking every precaution to keep everyone healthy. Starting March 15, the weight room and all school facilities will be locked down for public use. Parents do have the right to keep their children home from school, but the students are responsible for picking up and turning in their homework for class credit. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter and rest assured we are following all the guidelines to keep your children as safe as possible. See you Monday.
Hi, Superintendent Brady Burton. The Riley County Health Department has decided to shut down the Manhattan Public Schools until March 30 due to their proximity to KSU and Ft. Riley and the fear of the Coronavirus. Manhattan USD does not have any confirmed cases. Blue Valley, Riley County and Rock Creek schools are not effected by this decision and all plan to have school Monday, March 16. Again, only the county health department or the State of Kansas can shut down a school district due to health concerns. As always, a parent can choose to keep their student(s) home from school but if school is in session students will be responsible for picking up and completing all classroom work. I will keep you posted if there is any new information on this matter. Thank you.
Hi superintendent Brady Burton, I want to again let everyone know, school is scheduled to resume as normal Monday, March 16. We will immediately notify you if this changes based on the direction of our county health departments and the KSDH. The Kansas State Department of Education is keeping all school districts up to date on any changes. Currently, there are zero cases of the Coronavirus in Kansas schools. If school is cancelled due to a confirmed case of the Coronavirus it will probably stay closed for 14 days but that will be up to our local health department’s guidance and you will be notified of specific plans of making up school, etc. at that time. Again, school is still scheduled to resume Monday unless notified different. Parents always have the right to keep your students home if you feel more comfortable. Thank you.
Hi, this is superintendent Brady Burton. I just finished a Zoom Meeting with the Kansas Department of Education. There are no current cases if Coronavirus in Kansas school districts. Only the County Health Department or the Kansa State Department of Health can close a school district. As of today, all schools will remain open. I will keep you updated if things change. Parents always have the right to keep their children home. For now all Kansas School Districts remain open. Thank you.
Correction to last post. Early release for HS student will be Thursday March 19 at 1:53 and not April 19. Thank you.
Hope all students, staff and students have a safe and enjoyable spring break. Two reminders. Track practice for HS/ms students will start Monday April 16. On Thursday April 19 there will be early release for Hs students at 1:53pm. Hs track practice will be in morning. Ms will have normal class schedule and have track practice after school.
Boys regional. BV 50. Frankfort 56
The USD 384 Board of Education has announced the selection of John Cox as the new superintendent. John is currently the principal at Parsons Middle School and will join the Ram Fam July 1, 2020!
Come to the FFA pancake feed tomorrow morning from 7:00am to 9:00am at the Ag Ed Building! The new superintendent will be available to meet from 7:30am-9:00am!
Girls regional Bv 49. Washington Co. 60
Regional boys score. BV 78. St. Xavier 14
On Monday boys regional basketball game at blue valley at 7pm. Girls will play Tuesday at Washington county also at 7pm.
BV FFA and Alumni hypnotist fundraiser tonight. Doors open at 6 with performance starting at 7. Concessions will be available. Adults $10. Kids 12 and under $5.
BV vs. Valley Heights: Girls 57-65 (L) Boys 51-56 (L)
Superintendent candidate, Rhonda Trimble, will be in the board room at BVMS from 7:00pm-7:30pm tonight for a public meet & greet. Please stop by to meet Rhonda!
Superintendent candidate, Brad Starnes, will be in the board room at BVMS from 7:00pm-7:30pm tonight for a public meet & greet. Please stop by to meet Brad!
Superintendent candidate, John Cox, will be in the board room at BVMS from 7:00pm-7:30pm tonight for a public meet & greet. Please stop by to meet John!