Art students are exploring the batik process of applying dye and wax to fabric to develop an image.


Fifth grade students have been learning about Earth's systems which include the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. As part of this unit, they completed their Earth model project. These projects have been on display at the middle school. Their projects and corresponding stories were very creative!




Today the biology class analyzed their Winogradsky columns to see what was growing. These soil cultures were started these in October. Afterwards, they brainstormed the best method to sample what was growing. Check back tomorrow to see what they decided.




In 5th grade math today, Ms. Francis sprinkles in a little bit of history by teaching how ancient Egyptians used to multiply. They then compared the ancient method to today’s traditional method of multiplying.



Trace is this weeks Star Student. He is the friendly face that his peers can turn to. He give everything his 100%. Congratulations Trace!

There will be track practice tonight for ms and Hs students. The make up date for the ms track meet will be next Thursday April 15 starting the same time at 1pm.
The ms track meet today at Washington co. Has been cancelled due to weather.
**IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT 4-7-2021
Over the past several years the Blue Valley Board of Education and staff have been implementing district wide goals. It is time to renew and update that plan. The following survey in an initial step in that process that will occur over the next 6-9 months to develop a long-term plan. On behalf of the Board of Education, I want to thank you for taking a moment to provide feedback and input as the Blue Valley Board and staff work to update the strategic plan for the next five years.
Please share this link with others in our community who may not follow our Facebook accounts, receive these notifications or be connected to our District webpage. Your input into this process is very important to its success.
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Our stand out athletes today!



Here is some updates on the tower gardens. It is awesome how they are growing. #fuelingkskids



FCCLA members helped put together the cheesy potatoes for the FCA and the Olsburg old street revival April 2.


Mr. Schreiber conducted a very important Flood Drill during English I today. Shoes off, socks in a ball, stand on chair, shoes under arms as floatation devices.... Happy APRIL FOOL'S DAY Everyone!!!
8th graders learning to do some hand sewing. Next we will be making little monsters.




Family Studies learning about healthy and unhealthy relationships.


8th graders finished their pillowcases. Here are pictures of the rest of students.


Huge Congratulations to our Freshman Horse Judging Team! Took home first today! Kirsten Allison was also the top individual!

Blue Valley hosted the 2021 TVL Art Festival on March 25. At the festival student artwork was juried while students competed in onsite competitions. Our students were well represented, they placed 3rd overall and 2nd in the Ceiling Tile Painting Competition.
Individual results are as follows:
1st place:
Lily Corkill, Mixed Media, “Mini Field Journal”
Lily Corkill, Scratch Art, “Lion’s Face”
Clara Sedlacek, Scratch Art, “Flamingo”
2nd place:
Courtney Blackburn, Cardboard Sculpture, “Picture This”
Shianne Shelton, Graphic Design, “Chris Lewis”
Jacob Rowe, Mixed Media, “Australian Shepherd”
Cami Sedlacek, Scratch Art, “The Mask”
Morgan Spangler, Scratch Art, “Cow Composition”
Lily Corkill, Scratch Art, “Matterhorn”
Grace Johnson, Photography, “On the Stage”
3rd place:
Courtney Blackburn, Graphic Design, “Self Love”
Chance Penner, Scratch Art, “Scratch Art Elk”
John Smith, Scratch Art, “The Gray Fox”
Cami Sedlacek, Scratch Art, “Hot Air Balloons”
Brock Burgman, Scratch Art, “Roan Ambition”
Brock Burgman, Sculpture, “Shadow’s Head”
I am a bit late on this, Congratulations to Koy who is this weeks Star Student. Koy is always giving his best in all that he does. He is also a friendly face to his peers.

5th Grade Band enjoying the weather last Friday and working on playing recorders.
Nutrition and Wellness learning about carbohydrates.




