Today, we were proud to honor John Mackey, Library Media Specialist at Delaware Ridge Elementary, as the March Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month!
With a decade of service in USD 204, John has become a cornerstone of his school’s learning community. Through his role as Library Media Specialist, he inspires a love of reading and digital literacy, helping students grow into curious, confident, and capable learners.
John’s leadership extends beyond the library. He is an active Building Leadership Team Member, sponsor of the Braves News Network student news team, and advisor to the Student Ambassadors, a leadership group of fifth graders who model positive citizenship and service.
He seamlessly blends technology, storytelling, and leadership development, empowering students to find their voices and contribute meaningfully to their school community.
John’s energy, creativity, and commitment to student growth make him an invaluable part of Delaware Ridge Elementary. Congratulations, Mr. Mackey!
Yesterday, the CMS Scholars Bowl teams competed in their final competition of the season at Woodland Middle School. Each student performed well again last night and finished strong! One team came away with 2nd place in their division!
Congratulations to:
Braydon Bui
Lucas Morgan
Brayden Ross
Elijah Campbell
Jeiah Payne
and Emely Agudelo Castaneda
All Scholars Bowl students represented CMS well, worked hard to improve their knowledge, and gained valuable competition experience throughout the season!
EDW 4th graders had a guest reader this morning! Superintendent Rick Moulin visited the students and read The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors! He was then challenged by Pedro to a best two out of three!
BSHS junior Angelina Gutierrez is an exceptional artist whose work has recently been entered into the Kansas Youth Art Month exhibition on display at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, concluding with a reception and awards night on March 28. Her illustration will also be featured on the Kansas Art Education Association and Kansas Art Teachers Facebook pages on March 9th!
In addition, Angelina's work has been chosen to be included on the KANSAS Youth Art Month Panel in the National YAM Exhibit at the National Art Education Association Convention in Chicago starting today!
Way to go, Angelina!
Best of luck to BSHS girls and boys wrestlers who are headed to the 5A KSHSAA State Wrestling Championships in Park City! This morning, they paraded through district buildings led by the BSHS Drumline!
Congratulations to Bonner Springs High School alum John Mallory (Class of 1999) on his success as the Assistant Director of Football Video with the Seattle Seahawks as they claimed their second Super Bowl win on Sunday! He was also with the team when they won their first Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XLVIII!
They were recognized at halftime of the boys varsity game vs. Tonganoxie February 6, 2026, and attended a small reception hosted by the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Education Foundation afterward.
Megan Mellring, Special Education teacher at Bonner Springs Elementary, was recognized as the February Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month!
In her three years with USD 204, Megan has made an extraordinary impact on her school community. As both a District Teacher Leadership Academy Member and Building Leadership Team Member, she is deeply involved in shaping inclusive and innovative learning experiences for all students.
Her dedication extends far beyond the classroom. Megan founded the Girls on the Run program at Bonner Springs Elementary—an initiative that has reached more than 80 students in just two years. Through this program, she empowers girls to build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits.
Colleagues admire Megan’s flexibility and selflessness—most recently demonstrated when she stepped into a different role to support a long-term substitute teacher, ensuring that every student continued to receive exceptional instruction and care.
Megan’s enthusiasm, adaptability, and devotion to her students exemplify true leadership, and we proudly congratulate Megan Mellring as the February Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month!
The Board Beat is a new publication that gives a brief overview of each Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education meeting!
Published a few days after each board meeting, it will highlight any special awards given at the meetings, agenda items discussed, and list personnel changes within the district. The Board Beat is not meant to be taken as official Meeting Minutes - those can be found on our website under Meeting Minutes.
Check out the latest on our website at: https://bit.ly/204BoardBeat
USD 204 Board of Education Approves Andrea Stipe as Edwardsville Elementary Principal
The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education approved the appointment of Andrea (Andi) Stipe as the Edwardsville Elementary principal beginning in the 2026-2027 school year at their meeting Monday evening. Stipe will replace current principal Nancy Julo who has resigned, effective at the end of this school year.
Stipe comes to Edwardsville from the Ottawa School District where she has served as principal of Sunflower Elementary School since 2019, and before that as Assistant Principal and Curriculum Administrator at Turner School District for six years. She also has 10 years experience as a classroom teacher and spent eight years as a building, then district, ESOL Coordinator for Turner School District.
“My goal is to foster classrooms where students take ownership of their learning through clear success criteria and meaningful feedback loops, ensuring that high expectations are met with high support,” Stipe said. “I believe that a school thrives when leadership, data, and rigorous instruction intersect to support every learner.”
Mrs. Stipe is planning an event this spring to meet staff, students, and parents at Edwardsville Elementary. Additional details will be shared at a later date.
USD 204 Superintendent Rick Moulin said, “We are thrilled to have Mrs. Stipe join our Edwardsville Elementary team. Her proven leadership, commitment to students, and ability to build a strong school community makes her an outstanding fit for this role. We are confident she will have a positive impact on students, staff, and our families.”
USD 204 Board of Education Approves Kyle Joyce as Bonner Springs High School Principal
The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education Monday night approved the appointment of Kyle Joyce as Bonner Springs High School principal beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Joyce will replace principal Don Hilliard who will retire at the end of this school year, after 10 years with the district.
Joyce was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas and is a graduate of Sumner Academy of Arts and Science. He began his teaching career in 2013 at Quindaro Elementary in USD 500, making his way into an administrative position by 2019. After working as a Restorative Justice Specialist and Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Joyce currently serves as the Assistant Principal of the Media Communications Academy at Wyandotte High School.
“I am deeply honored to serve as the next principal of Bonner Springs High School,” Joyce said. “I believe strong schools are built on meaningful relationships, high expectations, and a relentless focus on student learning. My commitment is to work alongside our teachers, staff, students, and families to create an environment where every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. I am excited to join this community and look forward to building on the school’s strengths while continuing to grow instructional excellence together.”
“Hiring a high school principal is one of the most important decisions we make, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Mr. Joyce to Bonner Springs High School,” USD 204 Superintendent Rick Moulin said. “After surveying staff and gathering input from both teachers and students, Kyle consistently demonstrated strong instructional leadership, thoughtful communication, and an authentic ability to connect with students. We are confident he will be a positive leader for our school and community.”
January was an eventful meeting, as we welcomed Bonnie Mejean, who took her oath and attended her first official meeting, and said "goodbye" to Ashley Razak, who resigned from the Board of Education to accept a position within the school district. Details of appointing someone to fill Razak's vacancy will be discussed at a future meeting.
USD 204 Board members (pictured left to right) are:
Jennifer McConico
Dave Pierce
Kim Beets (Vice-President)
Chris Russell
Bonnie Mejean
Angie Thomas (President)
#ThankBOE
