Our Clark Middle School 8th graders took a hands-on approach to learning about Kinetic and Potential Energy by building and testing Marble Runs! 🏗️🔥 Through experimentation, they observed how energy transfers, builds, and changes, bringing science concepts to life in an engaging way! 🎢⚡
🐾🦎 The Zoomobile came to visit! 🦉🐍 Our 3rd graders at Edwardsville Elementary had an unforgettable experience this week as the Zoomobile, featuring animal ambassadors from the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, brought some amazing creatures to the classroom! 🐢🦜 Students explored habitats, adaptations, and the unique ways animals survive in the wild. 🌍✨ Hands-on learning like this makes science come to life! 🔍🐾 A huge thank you to the Zoomobile team for this wild adventure!
🎶🎤 Join us for a night of music and unity! 🎶🎤
Tonight we’re celebrating Music in Our Schools Month with our annual district-wide choir concert! Featuring talented singers from BSE, DRE, EDW, CMS, and BSHS, this special evening showcases the power of music to bring us together. Our program includes selections from Grease, hymns, spirituals, folk songs, contemporary choral pieces, and world music that inspire connection and joy.
📍 Braves Fieldhouse/PE Center
🕕 6:00 PM
Come support our incredible students and experience an unforgettable night of music! 🎶✨
🎭✨ Huge congratulations to Clark Middle School 7th grader, Maia Moses, for being selected as one of Starlight Theatre’s 2025 Vincent Legacy Scholarship recipients! 🌟 She is one of only five students chosen across the KC Metro and the FIRST recipient from USD 204! 🎉👏
The Vincent Legacy Scholarship, offered by Starlight Theatre, provides BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth with funds to pursue professional training and experience the life-expanding possibilities of the performing arts. 🎶🎬 Established to create access and opportunity, this scholarship allows young artists to develop their skills, gain experience, and explore the life-changing possibilities of the arts.
Way to go, Maia! We can’t wait to see where your talent and passion take you!
🩺 An inspiring day for our future healthcare professionals! 25 of our high school students recently visited Vibrant Health and Providence Medical Center, gaining hands-on insight into medical careers and connecting with industry experts. A big congratulations to sophomore Mo'Nae Washington for receiving a $500 scholarship to KCKCC during the event! 🎉👏
🎭🔎 Get Ready for a Night of Mystery & Laughs! 🔎🎭
Join us for "Spooky Dog & The Teenage Gang Mysteries" on March 6, 7, & 8! 🐶🕵️♂️
📍 Where: Bonner Springs High School Auditorium
⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎭 Showtime: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Just $5
This hilarious and thrilling show is suitable for ages 13+, so don’t miss out on the fun! Grab your friends and come support our talented BSHS student performers. 🎭✨
🎶👏 Congratulations to Clark Middle School Choir students Stephan Walker and Briana Cisneros Ortiz! 🎤🎶 Under the direction of Mr. Shoemaker, they traveled to Wichita last week to perform in the KMEA All-State Middle Level Honor Choir! After a competitive audition process, they were among just 180 students selected statewide for this elite ensemble. Their dedication and talent shine bright, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🎶🎵 Way to represent CMS and USD 204!
🚨🚨 UPDATE: School Canceled Today – March 5th 🚨🚨 Due to worsening road conditions, we are no longer able to proceed with a two-hour delay—all schools will be closed today. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. After further evaluation, it has become clear that travel conditions are unsafe. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
🎙️New Episode Alert! 🚨
In this episode of Talk 204, Superintendent Moulin sits down with Alexis Davis, one of our dedicated Family Liaisons, along with some incredible students from Delaware Ridge Elementary, 1st grader Ember McKnight and 5th grader Dylan Bellm. They dive into the DRE Acts of Kindness Outreach Project, a heartwarming initiative where students across grade levels are making a real difference in our community. ❤️ From assembling Happy Kits for young patients at Children’s Mercy, to creating Heart Healthy Kits for residents of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living, and putting together Infusion Kits for cancer patients, these students are showing what it truly means to be DRE Brave! Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and what kindness means to them. You won’t want to miss this! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or follow the link below to hear episode 3 of Talk 204.
🎧 https://rss.com/podcasts/talk204/1918579
Student leaders from Clark Middle School visited 5th graders across USD 204 to help them prepare for their big transition to 6th grade! 🎒✨ They shared advice, answered questions, and gave a sneak peek into what middle school life is all about. 🏫👏 Adding to the excitement, the middle school's famous furry friends, Remi and LuLu, who serve as School Companion Dogs, joined the visit, bringing plenty of tail wags and comfort along the way! 🐶
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
Due to extreme cold temperatures and the associated safety concerns, there will be no school Thursday, February 20th. Stay safe and warm, BRAVES!
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
Due to ongoing inclement weather and the continued potential for hazardous road conditions, there will be no school Wednesday, February 19th. Stay safe and warm, BRAVES!
📢 Date Change Alert! 📢
Due to inclement weather, the Instrument Petting Zoo has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 25th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM in the Clark Middle School Band Room! 🎶
This hands-on event is perfect for current 5th grade students interested in joining band. They’ll have the chance to try out different instruments with guidance from our teaching staff to find the perfect fit! 🎷🥁🎺
If your student can’t attend but still wants to join, contact Ms. Irvin at irvinj@usd204.net. We can’t wait to help our future musicians get started! 🎵✨
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
Due to forecasted inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, there will be no school Tuesday, February 18th. Stay safe and warm, BRAVES!
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
Due to forecasted inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, there will be no school Wednesday, February 12th. Stay safe and warm, BRAVES!
🎉🎈 100 DAYS SMARTER! 🎈🎉 Edwardsville Elementary kindergarten and first grade students celebrated a big milestone yesterday—the 100th Day of School! 🏫✨ From counting to crafting, they had a blast with fun-filled activities all day long. Just look at these adorable "100-year-old" students who dressed up to celebrate! 👵🧓🤣 They sure made this milestone extra special. Way to go, young learners -- Keep up the amazing work!
📚✨ Mrs. Snyder's middle school ELA class made vocabulary practice fun with a hands-on game using words from "A Long Walk to Water"! Students matched pictures to definitions, then teamed up to unscramble letter tiles and spell the words. Great teamwork, great learning, and lots of fun!
USD 204 is proud to celebrate our amazing educators in partnership with the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce! 🌟 For the month of January, we recognized Shannon Pederson from Head Start as the Teacher of the Month! 🎉
Shannon has been a dedicated staff member in USD 204 since November 2021, serving as a Head Start preschool teaching assistant. Throughout her time in the district, she has been a nurturing and supportive presence for our youngest learners, helping to lay a strong foundation for their educational journey.
For Shannon, education was a natural transition after working with her own children at home. “After having kids of my own and working with them on their learning, it just felt right to step into an education setting with younger kids—and it has been perfect.”
The most rewarding part of her day? The love and hugs she receives from her preschool students. “Teaching preschool-aged kids is so rewarding, and they remind me of that every day!”
Teaching in USD 204 is special for Shannon, not only because she works with such dedicated educators but also because of her personal connection. “My kids started attending the district before I worked here, and we have always loved it. The teachers and staff truly invest in their students and meet them where they are.”
Shannon also appreciates the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville community for its welcoming spirit. “I grew up in a small rural town in South Dakota, so moving here and finding that same small-town feel—with the bonus of being close to the city—has been really special.”
Shannon was honored at the January Chamber luncheon, where she received her Teacher of the Month award. A big thank you to our local businesses and community supporters for recognizing our educators and fostering strong connections between our schools and community. 🎉
We will be on a two-hour delayed start today, February 5th, due to morning road conditions.
On the adjusted schedule, elementary schools will start at 10:30 AM, while secondary schools (CMS & BSHS) will begin at 9:45 AM.
At McDaniel Preschool Center, there will be no AM half-day classes, with full-day classes starting at 10:15 AM, and PM half-day classes following their normal schedule.
Head Start will also begin at 10:15 AM.
Buses will run two hours late, and breakfast will not be served.
Y Care will not operate during morning programs, but will run in the afternoon.
Bonner Springs High School freshmen spent time gaining invaluable lifesaving skills and are now officially CPR certified through the American Heart Association! 🏥🫀 From chest compressions to emergency response, they’re prepared to make a difference when it matters most. Way to go, BRAVES! 👏
