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

We are honored to share that in the 2025 rankings released by Niche, Blue Valley was ranked within the top 1% of best places to teach in Kansas! 🍎🏆💙 We are incredibly proud of our exemplary educators and staff, whose hard work and commitment are the driving force behind this extraordinary recognition. Interested in being a part of our award-winning team? Discover what makes Blue Valley a top district today: https://lnkd.in/gAe6DGf2 #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

From childhood dreams to classroom reality, Hannah Spencer’s journey from Lakewood Elementary student to Aspen Grove Elementary teacher exemplifies the lasting impact of our exemplary educators. “That’s always been my dream,” Spencer said. “I wanted to make a full circle and come back and be in the district I grew up in.” 👩🏫💙🥹 Inspired by her own kindergarten teacher, Hannah’s passion for teaching bloomed early and brought her back to Blue Valley, where she’s now making a difference in the very district that shaped her. Read more about this Blue Valley Northwest graduate's heartwarming return in the latest issue of Blue Valley Today: https://lnkd.in/dr2Yjpjn #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

“We do have a good relationship with a lot of the social media platforms and the companies that run those to get information on those so we can find out possibly where a threat originated. We look into that and then obviously if it’s credible, we take the appropriate action.” — Interim Chief Simon Happer, Overland Park Police Department Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on school safety, understanding threats and their consequences. Interim Chief Happer joins Dan Carney (Director of Safety & Security) and Dr. Katie Collier (Deputy Superintendent for Learning) to discuss how Blue Valley ensures a safe and secure environment for our students and staff. 🎙️ To listen to the podcast episode, visit www.bit.ly/BVSchoolSafety. Remember that if you see something, report it! Don’t repost it. 📵 #BVTogether

As we recognize National High School Activities Month, we're thrilled to share that Blue Valley was ranked the #⃣1️⃣ best school district for athletes in the Kansas City area by Niche in their 2025 rankings! This honor is a testament to the leadership and support of our coaches and sponsors, as well as the extraordinary efforts of our students. Your hard work continues to set the standard for excellence across our activities and athletics. 🥇🎉🏆 #BVTogether #HSActivitiesMonth

“My favorite part about working at Blue Valley is just working with my fellow employees every day.” — James Carter, Blue Valley Southwest custodian 💙 On Custodian Appreciation Day, we want to say thank you to our dedicated custodians like James! We're very appreciative of your hard work and care in keeping our buildings safe, clean and healthy for our 22,700+ students and 3,200+ staff. #BVTogether

We had an extraordinary night of music Monday at our 42nd annual Blue Valley Marching Band Festival! 🎺🎶🥁 Our talented students truly shined at the event as they showcased their hard work and passion, performing for our supportive families and community. This night was all about celebrating the love of music and the camaraderie between our high school bands. #BVTogether

“The biggest factor in our success is the quality of our teaching staff and the emphasis Blue Valley places on the AP curriculum.” — Brandon Bishop, Blue Valley Southwest teacher 🍎📚️📈 Blue Valley students completed more than 4,000 Advanced Placement (AP) exams last school year, with 84% earning a score of 3 or higher. The class of 2024 set new records, with 52.7% of our students taking an AP exam and 43% passing at least one AP exam during their high school career. Discover how our passionate educators are shaping tomorrow's leaders, not just preparing students for college, in the latest issue of Blue Valley Today: https://lnkd.in/dr2Yjpjn #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

In the 2025 rankings released by Niche, Blue Valley was once again ranked within the top 1% of school districts in the nation! 🏆💙🎉 We are incredibly proud of our students, staff, families and entire #BVTogether community, who all play a key role in this recognition. Your hard work and dedication are the reasons we sit atop the rankings each year! #ChampionsOfLearning

The Fall 2024 issue of Blue Valley Today is here! 📚📈🏆 Explore our latest edition featuring a Blue Valley graduate's journey to becoming an educator, record-breaking Advanced Placement (AP) pass rates, data-driven teaching and more. Read the full issue online: https://lnkd.in/g5PX5akr #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning