Happy Friday, RAM Nation! As we get ready this afternoon to play our first home baseball game at Westmoreland, it is only fitting that we share the photo of the new baseball/softball scoreboard being installed. It's a great day to be a RAM!!
Congratulations to Blue Valley USD 384 Board President Mitch Innes and Vice-President Jason Hartman on being selected for the Kansas Association of School Boards Leadership for Tomorrow Class of 2022. See the link attached for more details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rc3gySraW-tWMuefXvrDK5Go1EHwxCcS/view?usp=sharing
March 18th, 2022 - Good Morning, I wanted to make you aware of changes we are implementing starting Monday the 21st to the middle school bus pick-up and drop-off area. Use the link to view the changes we are making to support student safety before and after school. #RAMFAM
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U9Z9-Vwpx4oiQG-n5vRRNzSOr-_ixqPYMBc7vJVFcLU/edit?usp=sharing
****School Canceled Due to Weather 3-10-22****Because of the weather predicted overnight into tomorrow, I have decided to CANCEL SCHOOL for tomorrow, Thursday, the 10th. With the forecast calling for heavy winter precipitation, I would rather give parents plenty of notice to make plans and err on the side of caution for students and staff traveling to and from school. Knowing the impact canceling school has on the families and community, this decision was not made lightly. Enjoy your day, stay safe and warm!
****Update on Snow and Road Conditions**** 3-7-2022 We have had staff driving and have reported snow-packed and slick areas on roads. Because of unsafe road conditions, I have decided to CANCEL SCHOOL for today Monday, March 7th. Side streets and gravel roads have not been cleared and. I know the impact of canceling school. This decision was not made lightly. Enjoy your day, stay safe and warm!
***2 HOUR DELAYED START FOR MONDAY MARCH 7th, 2020*** Due to the weather today and current road conditions, we will be starting school on a 2 HOUR DELAY for Monday, March 7th, 2022 to allow for the roads crews to treat them. McCormick Elementary will start at 10:10. High School and Middle School will start at 10:15 There is NO MORNING PRE-SCHOOL session. The afternoon Pre-school session will go on as scheduled. Be safe and allow extra time as you travel to school. There will be NO BREAKFAST served.
I will monitor the road conditions overnight and if needed make the call to cancel in the morning. Be safe, Stay warm!
***Message from Superintendent*** 3-1-22 Good afternoon, As you may be aware, the CDC has updated their guidance to a mask optional policy while riding on or driving school transportation (buses). USD 384 is moving to a masking optional policy with regard to school transportation to reflect the guidance of the CDC. If a student is symptomatic (coughing, sneezing, etc) we are still recommending that those students wear a mask while riding to protect those around them. #RAMFAM
***Message from Superintendent *** 2-17-22
Hi RAMFAM! Starting next Tuesday, February 22nd, students and staff will be provided with more options for lunch. At MES lunch will include a hot meal option or a specialty salad option that will rotate through different salads. At BVMS/BVHS students will have a hot meal option, a student favorites option (rotating between cheeseburger, pizza, and other options), and a salad bar option. The fruit and salad bar will go back to normal at both locations with some portions pre-packaged to make it easier for students to grab and go. It's a great day to be a RAM!
***Message from Superintendent*** 2-16-2022
Hello RAMFAM! Here is the tentative 2022-2023 school calendar for you to start planning. Please BE AWARE that the calendar is TENTATIVELY APPROVED, pending teacher negotiation in April. Once the negotiations are completed, the calendar will receive full approval and I will send out a notice when that happens. It's a great day to be a RAM!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YAg7U9MEcr-Swu3nqHzmfhwVt1fRnvh9/view?usp=sharing
February 2nd, 2022 NO SCHOOL TODAY. Hello Blue Valley Families!
We had wintery weather overnight that has not had a chance to be treated or cleared. Because it is unsafe to transport students or have them drive to school, I have decided to CANCEL SCHOOL for today February 2nd, 2022.. I apologize for the short notice. I know it makes it difficult for families when this happens. I will keep you updated on school closings as needed. Thank you for understanding.
***Message from the Superintendent*** 1-31-22. Hi everyone, I am letting you know that we are short-staffed at the MS/DO office. Melody and Jenny are out of the office for at least the rest of the week. If it is urgent and you need immediate assistance please call my office. If you are calling to report your child absent for the middle school any day this week, call my office phone and leave the message so I can share it with the teachers. My office phone is 785-293-5256 ext. 410. I appreciate your flexibility as we manage this week and thank you for understanding. Its a Great Day to be a RAM!!
January 31st, 2020 ***Message from the Superintendent***. I am conducting a mid-year review of our district Mission Statement. Please answer the 3 questions on this survey to help us gauge where we are. Thank you, we appreciate your feedback. #RAMFAM. https://forms.gle/ng5WmbHnUhygfkvJ9
Child Check Preschool Screening is coming February 4th, 2022 starting at 8:30 at Blue Valley Preschool in Randolph, Kansas. Please share with others who may not receive our notifications. Thank you! #RAMSTRONG
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10dy65vDrqTdI5D6QvXRFC7bNjW1JcX_J/view?usp=sharing
***Spelling Bee Today.*** If you want to watch from home use our Youtube channel link on our website. It is the same one we use for basketball.
****Important Update from the Superintendent 1-19-2022.*** Good evening, as we get ready to come back to school tomorrow, Thursday the 20th, we wanted you to be aware of some changes in our COIVD procedures. Please take a few minutes and read the document as we return to school as safely as we can. #RAMFAM
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NFlm_oxCR9BUSlCsJCfrXgEa_Cf3NLVvGmjM7WT7CrM/edit?usp=sharing
****Important update from the Superintendent - 1-17-22****
Hi Blue Valley families,
School will be closed on Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19 due to COVID-related issues. We will return to school on Thursday the 20th. This will allow us to get a handle on this situation. We currently have several student and staff member positive cases and many more close contacts that we are trying to manage. COVID has put a strain on us at work and home. No one can escape it. Please remember to be kind when responding to emails and texts from staff. We are doing the best we can with case management and communication to make everyone aware of what is going on.
We will continue to play in the TVL high school basketball tournament as long as we can safely do so on our part. Please contact your coaches for details regarding information for student participation and testing requirements in the tournament.
***COVID Update from Superintendent*** 1-17-2022. Good Morning Blue Valley Families, You are receiving this because we were notified that there was a positive COVID-19 case at McCormick elementary school last Friday. Monitor your student(s) for symptoms. If they feel sick or become symptomatic, keep them home, wear a mask, and get tested. If tested and the student(s) is positive, contact your building office/administrator to get the student(s) set up on remote learning for the time they are at home. Here is a list of the most common symptoms: Fever (100.4 or higher), Chills, Muscle aches, Fatigue, Headache, Sore throat, Difficulty breathing, Loss of taste or smell.
Due to the extreme cold weather overnight into tomorrow morning, we will be starting school on a 2 HOUR DELAY for Thursday January 6th, 2022 to allow for safe travel to school. McCormick Elementary will start at 10:10. High School and Middle School will start at 10:15 There is NO MORNING PRE-SCHOOL session. The afternoon Pre-school session will go on as scheduled. Be safe and allow extra time as you travel to school. There will be NO BREAKFAST served.
January 5th, 2021
Hi Blue Valley families,
As we get ready for winter weather, I want to make sure that everyone has the information they need to be notified in the event of a late start or school closing. These notifications will be made through WIBW, KSNT, KCLY, KMAN and via Thrillshare. If you need to download the Blue Valley App use this document to download it.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dmW0FB4WEly1_EL6AyZqpy8tdIRL18qO9auyJndJh9A/edit
Once downloaded, remember to set your notifications. On the upper left menu bar, find the settings button. Scroll all the way down and click the school(s) you want notifications from. Share this with everyone! # RAMFAM
IMPORTANT. 12-14-21. We are holding the kids until the storm passes at the HS and MS. MES kids will be in the MS gym until
the storm passes. We were notified of severe weather in the area and it is not safe for the buses to travel.