Flashback Friday: The year of the last boys state basketball championship for the Bonner Springs High School Braves was 1984! Jim Sechrist shared photos he took during the game his senior year!
Check out:
Mike Martin #13
Rob Stewart #12
David Hall #10
Hughes Suffern #23
Randy Reed #11
Joe Sechrist #5 jacket
Brad Palmberg #4 jacket
Coach Carl Taylor
Did you know 1984 was also the year of the original Orange Crush? (Before that, the group was called Bleacher Creatures!)
Congratulations to Superintendent Rick Moulin as he was awarded the NAACP Louisa Fletcher Excellence in Education Award for 2026!
Mr. Moulin was recognized for the following:
"Rick has grown up in this community since third grade, graduating from BSHS in 1990. He has contributed to our education system as a student, teacher, principal and superintendent, and continues to use his expertise to support its development. He has been an advocate for diversity in our schools and our community. As a BS NAACP member, he has shown his support each year for the Freedom Fund banquet, by grilling at Tiblow Days, and at the State NAACP meetings hosted by Bonner Springs, he has given the greeting addressing the support of NAACP's principles and goals. Rick is an excellent role model."
Mrs. Fletcher was an advocate for the rights of African Americans not only in this community, but at the state and national levels as well. Since 2017, BS NAACP has given a Louisa Fletcher "Excellence in Education" award.
Congratulations to our Braves boys basketball team on their win tonight! Next, they will travel to Wichita State University to play at Koch Arena this Thursday night, March 12, at 8 p.m. for the semifinal round of the KSHSAA 5A State Tournament!
Because the team is advancing and we anticipate many families traveling to Wichita to support the team Thursday evening, the BSHS and CMS Family Engagement Nights will be postponed. Originally scheduled for this Thursday, they will now be moved to Thursday, March 26th from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. (The BSHS band pre-festival solo and ensemble recital already scheduled for March 26th will continue as scheduled at 7 p.m.)
Elementary school conferences will still take place on Thursday, March 12. If an elementary teacher would like to attend the state basketball tournament they will be allowed to do so. If elementary students are impacted because a staff member is not available Thursday evening, individual teachers will reach out to reschedule parent teacher conferences. Along that same line, if your family is planning to cheer on the Braves in Wichita Thursday night, please just contact your child’s teacher to reschedule your conference appointment.
Thank you for your understanding, and please join us in cheering on our Braves as they continue their season!
USD 204 Board of Education Approves Cassity Wooten as Assistant Principal of Delaware Ridge and Edwardsville Elementary
The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education approved the appointment of Cassity Wooten as the Delaware Ridge Elementary and Edwardsville Elementary assistant principal beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Wooten will replace Scott Geary, the current DRE and EDW assistant principal, who will take the role of assistant principal at Clark Middle School next year.
Wooten is a Class of 2007 graduate of Bonner Springs High School, and currently serves as an elementary administrative intern in the Spring Hill School District. Prior to that, she taught K-5 music for eight years in Spring Hill and elementary and vocal music for three years in the Leavenworth School District. Wooten was a Teacher of the Year nominee in 2020 and a Kansas Horizon Award nominee in 2013.
“Growing up as a child of educators, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the impact education has on students and the critical role strong leadership plays in shaping a positive and successful school culture,” Wooten said. “I’m excited to join this school community again to begin building meaningful relationships with our students and staff.”
Delaware Ridge Elementary principal Dr. Steven Archer said, “We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Wooten to our schools here at DRE and EDW. Her passion for supporting students and her commitment to creating a positive, engaging learning environment makes her an exceptional addition to our team. We are confident she will help our students and staff continue to thrive.”
🐣 Eggciting News from 7th Grade Science! 🐣
Clark Middle School 7th grade science classes have been patiently incubating chicken eggs, and the big moment is here...hatching day! Students have been learning about embryology, genetics, and body systems throughout this hands-on project. Now they’re ready to see the results as chicks begin to hatch!
🎥 Watch the hatch live!
Live streams are available on YouTube so families and the community can experience the excitement! Feel free to share with friends and family to share the joy of hatching day!
View the LiveStreams:
▶️ Amador's LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/live/KkAdOpk2pr4
▶️ Barker's LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdNMcw9cN0Y
▶️ Backup Viewing - if a stream ends or has issues, you can continue watching on:
Amador's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MrsAmador
Barker's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@janellbarker6039
Stay tuned for updates and get ready to meet the new chicks! 🐥 (Chickens will return to the farm that donated the eggs on Friday.)🐥
#STEMLearning #7thGradeScience #HatchingDay #HandsOnLearning
Click here for KCKCC site information: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/fanpage/6138
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.”
