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Patrons invited to apply for BVRC vacancy

Patrons of Blue Valley Schools interested in recreation and community service are invited to apply for a commissioner opening on the Blue Valley Recreation Commission (BVRC). No previous recreation commission experience is required.

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Bre McGranahan and Kale Mann selected to represent Blue Valley for Kansas Master Teacher Award

Congratulations to Blue Valley educators Bre McGranahan and Kale Mann who have been selected as Blue Valley’s candidates for the 2024 Kansas Master Teacher award. Emporia State University established the Kansas Master Teacher awards in 1954. The awards are presented annually to seven teachers across the state who have served the profession long and well and typify the good qualities of earnest and conscientious teachers.

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Blue Valley secures #1 Spot in Kansas and Top 1% nationally in 2024 Niche rankings!

Blue Valley has been recognized as the #1 school district in Kansas and placed in the Top 1% nationwide. The district was also named the best place to teach in Kansas and the district with the best teachers in Kansas. These rankings reflect the dedication of the district’s outstanding students, staff, administrators and supportive families. Together, we have maintained our commitment to academic success, community engagement and a collaborative workplace.

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Blue Valley leads the way in Kansas with 56 National Merit Semifinalists

Blue Valley School District is thrilled to announce an extraordinary milestone in academic excellence that sets the standard for educational achievement in the state of Kansas. With an astonishing 56 high school seniors recognized as National Merit Semifinalists, Blue Valley continues to be the undisputed leader in the state's educational landscape, accounting for a remarkable 39% of all National Merit Semifinalists in Kansas, the most in any Kansas school district.

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Blue Valley commits to train 900+ employees in Mental Health First Aid, first in-house training set for Sept. 5

In response to growing demands for mental health support for students in our community, Blue Valley has embraced Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) a program that equips individuals to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Blue Valley’s 17 certified MHFA trainers are set to conduct the first of many training sessions on Sept. 5, 2023.

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U.S. News names all Blue Valley high schools to 2023 Best High Schools list

All five Blue Valley high schools have earned a spot in the top 15 on U.S. News’ Best High Schools in Kansas list. This accomplishment is magnified by the fact that all five high schools also rank within the top 8% nationally.

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Blue Valley Schools recognized as one of Kansas’ top employers

Blue Valley Schools was named to the 2023 Forbes Best-in-State Employers list, ranking in the top five among all Kansas employers. Blue Valley ranked fifth, making this the fifth year the district has been named among the top 10 employers. Forbes began in 2019 naming America’s best employers by state.

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Blue Valley issues first bonds from 2023 referendum, refunds bonds saving taxpayers $2.1 million

On Monday, June 12, the Blue Valley Board of Education issued the first bonds from the 2023 bond referendum passed by district voters on January 31, 2023. Blue Valley registered voters approved a $251,250,000 referendum that will invest in facilities, technology and safety and reimagine learning environments and programs that will benefit students and staff for years to come.

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Two Blue Valley North seniors receive national recognition

Two Blue Valley North seniors are among an elite group of high school seniors. Elizabeth Rushing Place and Luke Wen-Tsu Chen were among only 161 students named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Both Place and Chen plan to attend Harvard this fall. The program recognizes the nation’s most distinguished high school seniors for their academic success, artistic excellence, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.

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PRESS RELEASES

Patrons invited to apply for BVRC vacancy

Bre McGranahan and Kale Mann selected to represent Blue Valley for Kansas Master Teacher Award

Blue Valley secures #1 Spot in Kansas and Top 1% nationally in 2024 Niche rankings!

Blue Valley leads the way in Kansas with 56 National Merit Semifinalists

Blue Valley commits to train 900+ employees in Mental Health First Aid, first in-house training set for Sept. 5

U.S. News names all Blue Valley high schools to 2023 Best High Schools list

Blue Valley Schools recognized as one of Kansas’ top employers

Blue Valley issues first bonds from 2023 referendum, refunds bonds saving taxpayers $2.1 million

Two Blue Valley North seniors receive national recognition