Blue Valley School District

In addition to being ranked within the top 1% nationwide in the 2025 rankings, Blue Valley was once again recognized by Niche as the #️⃣1️⃣ school district in Kansas and the #️⃣1️⃣ district with the best teachers in Kansas! This extraordinary honor belongs to our exemplary students, staff, families and community. Your commitment and effort keep us at the top of the rankings, year after year! 🥇💙🏆 #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

Halls across Blue Valley were filled with excitement and laughter yesterday as our schools enjoyed festive fall activities, creating lasting memories! 🎃✨️🍂 #BVTogether

Schools across Blue Valley have been participating in various #RedRibbonWeek activities over the last few weeks. Harmony Middle wrapped up the week with an educational assembly, featuring a guest performance by the Blue Valley Northwest band! 🎤❤️🎺 To learn more about Red Ribbon Week, visit www.dea.gov/redribbon. #BVTogether

During the regularly scheduled October Board of Education meeting, several students and staff were celebrated for their recent achievements: 🍎 Sunset Ridge Elementary's Christi Darnell was recognized at the BOE meeting with an Excellence in Education Award. 📖 Blue Valley Northwest’s Krrish Sanjanwala and Pranith Surapaneni co-authored two children's books about autoimmune diseases, drawing from their own experiences. 🌟 Blue Valley High's Matthew Budney was recognized at the BOE meeting with a Distinguished Service Award. Check out all the latest Blue Valley Schools celebrations: https://bit.ly/3AshgJq #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

Our Champions of Learning 2024 special publication has arrived! 📚️🏆️🎓 Get an in-depth look at our academic success, including assessment scores continuing to rise, setting Advanced Placement records, success after graduation and more. With the support of our staff, families and community, Blue Valley students are true #ChampionsOfLearning! Check out the full special publication online: https://bit.ly/BV_COL24 #BVTogether

We love gathering with our Presidents’ Council members! 🤩💙💡 PTO and PTA members from across Blue Valley came together this morning to collaborate, share ideas and hear important updates from our administrators. Thank you to these dedicated individuals for all they do for our students, staff and community! #BVTogether

Congratulations to Blue Valley Southwest on winning the Kansas Bandmasters Association (KBA) 2024 Open Class Marching Band Grand Championship! 🏆🎵🎉 We're so proud of these students and band directors for all their hard work. Excellent job, Timberwolves! #BVTogether 📸: KBA

"Blue Valley is such a special place because we have amazing parents, dedicated staff and the best students you could have around." ✨📚💙 Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan shares a message with our students, staff and families reflecting on the first quarter of our 2024-25 school year! #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

During #SafeSchoolsWeek, we’re proud to highlight our ongoing commitment to making the safety and security of Blue Valley students, staff and schools our top priority. With the community's support through our Bond 2023, we're updating safety systems (fire alarm, security, infrastructure) and upgrading emergency communication systems. 🔒 For more information on our Bond 2023, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/bond. For more information on our Safety and Security, https://lnkd.in/gydqKKUF. #BVTogether

“We are a great group of people who work hard for our students and staff. I am always excited to see the kids and make sure they are enjoying their food. I can say I really do love my job!” — Stacey Hutchison, Stilwell Elementary food services manager During National School Lunch Week, we want to celebrate our dedicated Food and Nutrition Services staff like Stacey and Carla! Thank you for your extraordinary effort in ensuring our students and staff are taken care of with healthy, delicious meals. 🥳💚🍽️ “This is my 22nd year in Food Services. As people say, ‘If you love what you do, it’s really not work.’ I enjoy the smiles from the kids. I think I’ll be here until I can’t do the job!” — Carla Schlitzer, Stilwell Elementary food services assistant #BVTogether #NSLW2024