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Patrons invited to apply for BVRC vacancy

Patrons of Blue Valley Schools who have an interest in recreation and community service are invited to apply for a commissioner opening on the Blue Valley Recreation Commission (BVRC).

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Blue Valley issues first bonds from 2020 referendum, refunds bonds saving taxpayers $2.39 million

On Monday, April 13, the Blue Valley Board of Education issued the first bonds from the 2020 bond referendum passed by district voters on January 28, 2020.

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Blue Valley to hold virtual special Board of Education Meeting April 2

A Blue Valley Board of Education special meeting will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Board members will join the meeting virtually. Members of the public are able to listen to the meeting using the following methods:

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Johnson County superintendents release joint statement following KSDE recommendation

The Kansas State Department of Education issued the following statement on Sunday, March 15: As of Sun., March 15, Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson strongly recommends that those schools currently coming off of spring break, suspend operations for the week March 16-20.

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Johnson County school districts release joint statement on COVID-19

As partners in community health, the six school districts of Johnson County, Johnson County Government and the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment are in the process of collaborating and accumulating data regarding the continuation of school following spring break.

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Blue Valley bond election passes

Blue Valley voters have endorsed a $186,835,000 bond election 73.8 percent to 26.2 percent. The no tax rate increase bond will reinvest in facilities and technology, reinforce school safety and reimagine learning environments and programs that will benefit students and staff for years to come.

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Two Blue Valley teachers win first-year teaching award

In their first year of teaching, Emily Moore and Paige Lankford impressed students, parents and colleagues, and awed a few Kansas state officials as well. These Blue Valley teachers were honored for their first-year teaching talents and commitment to education.

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Blue Valley honors 2019 Friends of Education

Many organizations and individuals play an important role in and make significant contributions toward leadership or quality in education. From volunteering their time to serving as mentors and business partners, each Friend of Education has contributed to the district’s focus of Reimagining Learning | Changing the World.

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Blue Valley students’ 2019 ACT score exceeds state and national averages

Blue Valley graduates have something to celebrate. The district’s 2019 graduates scored a composite ACT score of 25.2, a score that continues to exceed state and national averages.

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Blue Valley takes legal action to protect students from teen vaping epidemic

The Blue Valley School District joins the legal fight to stop JUUL, the largest manufacturer, distributor and seller of electronic cigarettes, from targeting youth. The resolution authorizes legal counsel to initiate litigation against JUUL.

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Blue Valley Schools named to top 10 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers by State

Blue Valley Schools was named to Forbes Best-in-State Employers list, ranking in the top 10 of Kansas employers. Coming in at number 8, Blue Valley is the top-ranked K-12 school district in the Kansas City metro area.

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Blue Valley Board of Education announces superintendent succession plan

Dr. Tonya Merrigan, currently Deputy Superintendent, will succeed Dr. White as superintendent on July 1, 2020. Dr. White will retire from his 35-year career in education after the 2019-2020 school year.

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