Regular school attendance is key to academic growth and achievement! Help your student stay on track by planning family vacations during scheduled school breaks (we've listed several opportunities throughout the 2026-2027 school year here)!

Labor Day: 4-day weekend (Sept. 5 - Sept. 8)
Fall Break: 5-day opportunity (Oct. 14* - Oct. 18)
Thanksgiving Break: 9-day opportunity (Nov. 21 - Nov. 29)
Winter Break: 18-day opportunity (Dec. 18 - Jan. 4)
MLK Day Weekend: 3-day weekend (Jan. 16 - Jan. 18)
President's Day Weekend: 3-day weekend (Feb. 13 - Feb. 15)
Spring Break: 10-day opportunity (March 12* - March 21)
PD Break: 4-day weekend (March 26 - March 29)
April 30: 3-day weekend (April 30 - May 2)

*Denotes P/T Conference dates - we encourage you to schedule a time to meet with your child's teachers if you cannot attend on Oct. 14-15 or March 12.

By traveling during these designated days off, your child won’t miss important classroom instruction. Let’s work together to reduce absences and to prepare today's learners for tomorrow's opportunities!
10 days ago, USD 204
Vacation planner for 2026-2027 showing holidays and breaks with dates. Background is white.
Fellowship West is hosting a Back to School Kansas City event with free services and activities available to students!

Please register using the QR code or link below if you plan to attend to help organizers ensure there are adequate supplies of clothing, food, and school materials available for everyone!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceeLC_hX9VH21QsXFKLD2W4IwXIfYUn15NYU2cf8LtXdba7Q/viewform
10 days ago, USD 204
A flyer for Back to School Kansas City event on August 8. It features three children in school uniforms with backpacks and a QR code.
USD 204 is now hiring for several current openings! Check out our Careers page on our website at usd204.net!

Current openings:
Child Care Instructor (McDanield Learning Center)
Child Care Substitute (McDanield Learning Center)
Lead Instructor (Head Start)
Gifted Teacher (Clark Middle School)
1:1 Registered Nurse (Bonner Springs Elementary)
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (District)
Bus Driver (Transportation)
Bus Driver Substitutes (Transportation)

Apply online today!
16 days ago, USD 204
White and yellow poster with "Now Hiring" in large red letters. Text lists job openings, including Child Care Instructor, Lead Instructor, and Registered Nurse.
Today, we recognize the Class of 2026 Senior Project Hall of Famers - these students ranked in the top 25% of ✨GOLD✨ senior project recipients.

Congrats to:
Merideth Billings
Jordyn Groves
Margaret Haigh
Zahara Mwatuka
22 days ago, USD 204
A webpage with a title "Jordyn Groves" shows a person sitting on stairs, wearing a white jacket and jeans. Text reads: "For my senior project, I trained to answer phone calls from HeyHQ."
A smiling woman in a green dress, posing by a lamp. The text reads "Margaret Haigh" above and "For my senior project, I hosted thrift pop-ups."
A woman in a firefighter's uniform stands next to a red fire truck. Text reads, "Meredith Billings."
A poster with a photo of a woman in a white hoodie and glasses. Text states: "Zahara Mwaktuka Shadowing at TCW Custom Apparel."
Congratulations to our five Class of 2026 seniors who received 🥈silver🥈 on their senior projects! Students receiving silver completed 25+hours on their project, no more than two project papers turned in late, near perfect score on project evaluation, and a near exemplary score on their Boards presentation.

Haylee Bialek - Attend Kansas Future Teachers Academy
Rylee Conde - Shadow a CNA
Katherine Fisher - Shadow an Accounts Manager
Maximus Kozar - Attend Eagle U Leadership Program
Michael Navarro Morfin - Shadow a Firefighter
23 days ago, USD 204
A text overlay on a blue background reads "Ryle Conde, CNA Shadowing." An image shows a woman with long hair, glasses, and a belt standing in a sunflower field.
A text overlay on a black background reads "Michael Navarro Shadowing a Firefighter/EMT". Below, an image shows a firefighter running.
A website displays a photo of two people with a caption about attending a leadership program.
A webpage displays a photo of a woman in a dress, with text overlay about a senior project and a person's hands on a laptop.
A pink-themed slide with a photo of a smiling woman in a white blouse and necklace. Text reads: "For my senior project, I attended the Kansas Future Teacher Academy (KFTIA) at Emporia State University for five days."
BSHS is well represented at the Kansas Future Teacher Academy this week! Brooklyn Boyce is attending as part of her senior project, BSHS Instructor, Terese Quenette, is joining for professional development, and 2026 graduate, Haylee Bialek, is returning as a group leader!
23 days ago, USD 204
Three people in blue shirts and shorts pose for a photo in a room with tables and chairs.
Today we are highlighting the 16 seniors who earned ✨GOLD✨ on their senior projects this year! This means students completed 25+hours on the project, completed ALL project paperwork on time, received a perfect score on their project evaluation, and received an exemplary score on their Boards presentation.

Neveah Bailon - Shadow an Anesthesiologist (26 hours)
Merideth Billings - Shadow a KCK Firefighter/EMT (46 hours)
Jason Bradley - Shadow an Engineer (31 hours)
Gracie Chavez - Volunteer at Summer School at DRE (56 hours)
Cora Dow - Girls on the Run Volunteer and Fundraiser (32 hours)
Raymond Gonzaga - Art in the Park (57 hours)
Leslie Grimm - Shadow a Surgeon (32 hours)
Jordyn Groves - Volunteer At HeyHQ (89 hours)
Margaret Haigh - Clothing Drive and Pop-Up Thrift Shop for KC Care (27 hours; $570)
Emily Morton - Paint a Mural in the Choir Room (34 hours)
Zahara Mwatuka - Shadow a Business Owner (30 hours)
Miguel Palacios - Attend Kansas Future Teachers Academy (45 hours)
Madden Rausch - Shadow a Court Reporter (25 hours)
Natalie Stoway - Organ Donor Awareness Night (30 hours)
Addison Vogel - Renovate BSHS Fieldhouse Restroom (34 hours)
Makenzy Zinn - Shadow an EMR (77 hours)
24 days ago, USD 204
A website header displays "Nevaeh Bailon" and "Shadowed an Anesthesiologist." Below, two women stand next to each other in an office setting.
A blue backdrop features text: "Jason Bradley" and "Shadowing at a consulting engineering firm". An image shows a man in a blue suit taking a selfie in a mirror.
A webpage shows a photo of a person and a blue pen. Text states "Zahra Mwatuka Shadowing at TCW Custom Apparel."
A man in a blue shirt and blue jeans stands on grass before a school building.
A presentation slide with a person standing by a mural. It says "Miguel Palacios Attending the Kansas Future Teacher Academy" at top.
A webpage featuring a picture of a woman in a fire suit with text overlay about functional fitness for firefighters.
Website banner displays an image of a woman with blonde hair leaning on a tree. Text reads "Emily Morton, Painting a Mural for the BSHS Choir Room."
A football field with a woman standing in front of it. Text reads, "Addison Vogel" and "For my senior project, I renovated the Bonner Springs High School Field Restroom."
A webpage with a title "Leslie Grimm" and a text "For my senior project, I shadowed my orthopedic surgeon".
Website header shows "Cora Dow" and a pink horse logo. A photo of a woman in a red jacket with text about coaching a local running team.
Four USD 204 students are participating in the Special Olympics this summer in Minneapolis, Minnesota! They are playing for Team Kansas on the Unified Soccer Team.

Congratulations to:
Luis Picazo
Drew Bragg
Logan Scott
Braelyn Morris

It will be a week-long event with an opening ceremony, competitions, and closing ceremony. The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring together 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states.

Through the power of sports and inclusion, the Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities, and the world.

But they need your help! Every donation brings Team Kansas one step closer to making their dreams a reality!

Thank you for believing in TEAM KANSAS athletes and supporting inclusion in sports:
https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026usaunifiedsoccer
about 1 month ago, USD 204
A group of people in green uniforms with numbers stand together. Text reads "Team Kansas Unified Soccer at the 2026 USA Games!".

Join us this summer at Bonner Springs High School and Edwardsville Community Center for summer meals! Meals are FREE for kids 18 years and younger in the USD 204 community!

BSHS - 100 McDanield St. (Bonner Springs)
June 1st - July 31st (Mon-Fri - closed July 3)
Breakfast: 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Edwardsville Community Center - 696 S. 3rd St. (Edwardsville)
June 1st - July 31st (Mon-Fri - closed June 4 & 18, July 2, 3, & 16)
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All meals are dine-in only, adult meals may be purchased for $6/each.

about 1 month ago, USD 204
A flyer details summer meal programs for 2026. Left: Bonner Springs High School, dates June 1st-July 31st. Right: Edwardsville Community Center, dates June 1st-July 31st.
The BSHS Office has many diplomas (new and old) that have not been picked up after graduations - dating all the way back to 1980!

Pick yours up this summer in the BSHS Office between Mondays - Thursdays from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.! Call first to confirm we have yours - 913.667.8150!
about 1 month ago, USD 204
Black and orange poster with white text reads, "BSHs Office has many diplomas (new and old) dating back to 1980."
The CMS Battle of the Books teams traveled to Emporia last Friday to compete in the state competition. They have worked hard all year, reading the books from the William Allen White Award list to prepare for the competition.

The CMS Tap Dancing Rabbits took 2nd place! All teams did a great job!
about 1 month ago, USD 204
A group of individuals in gray shirts and ID lanyards pose for a photo in a room.
Four girls stand in front of a backdrop with a logo and a book. They wear casual clothes and ID lanyards.

Join us this afternoon for the Students vs. Staff Softball Game fundraiser that will be held TODAY, May 13th at 3:30 p.m.!

$5 entry for BSHS baseball and softball teams! Concessions will be available!

about 1 month ago, USD 204
An event poster for a softball game between students and staff. It features silhouettes of players, date, time, and entry fee.
Congratulations to Debbie Elmer, Transportation Director, who was named the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce Staff Member of the Month at yesterday's luncheon!

Each month, the Chamber recognizes a teacher for their outstanding service, but this month, they recognized an integral part of our school district - our Transportation Director, Debbie Elmer.

Mrs. Elmer has demonstrated a passion for the students and the district she serves for the last 41 years!

Over the last 41 years, Mrs. Debbie Elmer has exemplified excellence, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our school district as a bus driver and then eventually as Director of Transportation. Through changing times and numerous challenges, her leadership has ensured the safe and reliable transportation of literally GENERATIONS of students.

Debbie’s professionalism, knowledge of all things transportation, and tireless dedication to USD 204 has set a high standard - not only for our district, but for the profession itself! It’s no exaggeration to say she’s been the best at what she does, and we are incredibly fortunate to have benefitted from her dedication for so many years.

Mrs. Elmer will be retiring at the end of June, and we want to wish her all the best. Congratulations, Debbie Elmer, USD 204 Transportation Director, on being recognized as the May Chamber of Commerce School Staff Member of the Month!
about 2 months ago, USD 204
Two women stand on a wooden floor, one holding a certificate. They are in a room with stairs and a glass door.
The Board Beat for Monday's meeting is now available online:
https://bonnerspringsedusdks.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/about-us/boe/board-beat/25298948
about 2 months ago, USD 204
Document with "BOARD BEAT" and "USD 204" logo. It has a meeting date of May 4, 2026, and notes the approval of meeting minutes and reports.
Senior Awards Night was Wednesday evening! BSHS held a ceremony featuring many academic, athletic, and other achievements of the BSHS Class of 2026!

During the evening:
67 seniors were recognized for having a GPA of 3.5+
8 were recognized as valedictorians, 1 as salutatorian
40 local scholarships were given out to 102 students
3 students committed to the US Military
16 students were named for the Braves Activity Award
5 special scholarships were awarded
3 students who scored 30+ on the ACT were recognized
Addison Vogel and Kelan Gruver were recognized as our Athletes of the Year
Braelyn Morris was recognized as the KSHSAA Citizenship Award winner, and
Cora Dow was awarded an official appointment to the US Air Force Academy (for which she received a standing ovation from the audience!)

Congratulations to our entire Class of 2026! We are so proud of you all!
2 months ago, USD 204
A man and a woman stand on stage, holding a paper and flowers. Behind them, people sit and stand, observing.
A person stands on a stage holding an award while others sit in chairs, some wearing glasses.
Two women stand on stage at an event, one holding a purple folder, the other holding papers. Behind them, seated audience members watch.
A person on stage holding a paper and another person handing it to them. Behind them is a podium with a microphone and flowers.
A man stands at a podium receiving an award from a woman. People are seated in the audience.
A man and a woman on stage shake hands while holding papers; people sit in the audience.
Two individuals stand on a stage holding awards. Behind them, an audience sits in rows of chairs, watching.
On a stage, two individuals shake hands. One holds a paper, and a microphone is nearby. Behind them, people sit on chairs, and a black curtain is in the background.
People on a stage, one in a dress, one in a suit, shaking hands. Behind them, a microphone on a stand and flowers.
Kansas Association of School Boards Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) class met at the USD 204 District Office this morning, and they had an All-Star welcome thanks to our BSHS Unified Cheer Hype Squad!
2 months ago, USD 204
Several people in yellow shirts clapping for a man in a hallway.
A group of people in yellow shirts are standing in a tiled room. A woman in black stands in the middle, clapping.
A group of people in yellow shirts stand in a hallway. A woman stands in the middle.
Group of people in yellow shirts stand in a hallway; one person walks near a counter.
People in yellow shirts and sneakers stand in a hallway. A man in black is giving high fives.
A group of people in yellow shirts stand in a lobby, clapping and facing a man speaking. Bright lighting, tiled floor, and a television are visible.
A group of adults and children wearing yellow shirts stand in a hallway with orange walls and white tile floor.
A room with a projector screen displaying "2020 welcomes KASB BOLD". People are seated at tables.
The Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorian were announced at last night's Bonner Springs High School Senior Awards Night!

Congratulations to Valedictorians:
Sophia Schwartzkopf
Margaret Haigh
Karbe Barber
Addyson Thompson
Addison Vogel
Cora Dow
Chasitee Sambol and
Victoria Timmons

And congrats to the Class of 2026 Salutatorian:
Braelyn Morris
2 months ago, USD 204
A group of women holding awards, lined up on a stage, with a flag and black backdrop.
Three Bonner Springs High School students scored a 30+ on the ACT in the Class of 2026! They were announced last night at the Senior Awards Night and their names have been placed on the school plaque!

Congratulations to:
Cherish Gonzaga
Sophia Schwartzkopf
Eric Peterson
2 months ago, USD 204
Three individuals pose next to a large plaque with text. A woman holds it between two people. A field of lavender flowers is visible in the background.

Congratulations to our BSHS student athletes doing activities and playing sports at the next level! This afternoon, they signed letters of intent committing themselves to next year:

Reyna Dunn - vocal music at KCKCC
Natalie Stoway - vocal music at KCKCC
Amaya Burris - basketball at KCKCC
Nya Anderson - basketball at Iowa Central Community College
Chasitee Sambol - basketball at Johnson County Community College
Isabella Gonzalez - volleyball at Framingham State University
Lane Vogel - wrestling at University of Saint Mary
Devan Fleischer - football at Garden City CC
Allison Campbell - powerlifting at MidAmerica Nazarene University
Braedyn Wells - cross country at McPherson College
Keira and Kelcey Bayles - cross country at Baker University
Addyson Thompson - track & field at University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Emily Morton - track & field at Fort Scott Community College
Addison Vogel - track & field at St. Cloud State University

Way to go!

#204BravesPride

2 months ago, USD 204
A group of young athletes poses behind a table with sports equipment and a banner that reads "Bonner Springs Braves."

The April 20 Board Beat is now available on our website!

2 months ago, USD 204
A flyer features a group of students standing in a room with a director and singers.