Happy Halloween, BRAVES! After a day of learning and treats, we hope you have a fun evening. Remember to stay safe, stick with a group, and watch for traffic. No school tomorrow -- we will see you on Monday! 🧡🖤
As Veterans Day approaches, we want to honor and thank those who have served our country. On November 7th, the Bonner Springs High School Diversity Ambassadors will be hosting a special Veterans Day Breakfast for all family members who are veterans. We invite them to join us for a continental breakfast in the cafeteria from 8:15 to 8:40 am. If you have a family member who is currently serving or has served and can join us, please RSVP by November 1st: https://bit.ly/4hvV2Hs
Today was Apply Kansas Day at Bonner Springs High School! 🎓 Our seniors took steps toward their futures by submitting college applications, while underclassmen explored dual-credit opportunities through KCKCC. It was a great day to support our students in achieving their goals and planning for success!
🔍 This week in 8th grade ELA, our students turned into detectives! They completed a crime scene inferencing activity, analyzing evidence across 7 stations to piece together the story of a crime. This hands-on experience ties perfectly into our suspenseful short story unit, building those critical thinking and narrative skills. 🕵️♂️📚
🍏✨ Our Head Start students had an amazing day at Cider Hill Apple Orchard! They made apple cider, went on a fun scavenger hunt, decorated bags, and enjoyed a hayride to pick apples! 🍂🍎 Now they're turning their harvest into delicious apple butter!
Bonner Springs Elementary kindergarten students had a blast collecting leaves at recess and learning all about the beauty of Fall 🍁After a nature walk, the class made leaf rubbings and learned about why leaves change colors this season!
Clark Middle School wrapped up the first quarter with the annual Tomahawk Trot fun run! Huge thanks to our community sponsors, parent supporters, and the amazing cheer squads from McDanield Preschool and Bonner Springs Elementary. It's always a fantastic event and a great way to celebrate!
REMINDER: There will be no school for all students Wednesday, October 16th - Friday, October 18th for Parent-Teacher Conferences and staff professional development. We will begin the second quarter when all students return on Monday, October 21st!
USD 204 is proud to partner with the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate our amazing educators! 🌟 Each month, one outstanding teacher will be honored at the Chamber luncheon for their dedication and positive impact on our schools, students, and community. We’re excited to announce the first award of the 2024-25 school year goes to Dawn Sommers! 🎉
Dawn, a FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) teacher at Bonner Springs High School, brings 20 years of experience as a technical designer in the fashion industry to her role. Now in her 13th year at BSHS, she has taught everything from culinary arts to fashion and interior design. She also played a key role in establishing the Fashion Apparel Interior Design pathway at BSHS after helping set up the new pathway at the state level.
Her decision to transition to teaching came from a desire to guide and support students, especially those needing extra encouragement. "I decided to transition into teaching so I could help many kids who needed direction, and someone in their corner, and to teach them how to survive in this world with real-life skills." Dawn recently earned her food service certification, allowing USD 204 to offer students the chance to gain their own certifications before graduating. 🎓
Dawn was presented with her Teacher of the Month award at the recent Chamber luncheon. A big thank you to our local businesses and community supporters for honoring our teachers and bridging the gap between school and community! 🧡 Stay tuned as we recognize more amazing educators throughout the year!
Our Edwardsville Elementary 3rd graders have been diving into hands-on learning! They explored force and motion by experimenting with different objects and materials. Then, as part of their mapping unit, they went on an adventurous playground scavenger hunt, using compasses and clues to discover hidden treasures! #204BravesPride
Mr. Sauer's 7th graders at Clark Middle School brought their A-game while reviewing math skills today! Teams worked together to answer questions and bet on how many teams got it right, all while racing to the finish line. This fun and competitive review made math even more exciting—these BRAVES were in it to win it!
McDanield Preschool students, joined by the Bonner Springs High School Human Development class, attended story time at the Bonner Springs Library. Thank you to Ms. Lesley for sharing two wonderful stories and giving the students a preview of the upcoming Boo Bash!
4th graders at Bonner Springs Elementary had an amazing day at BizTown! 🏙️ After learning about economics in class, students had the opportunity to run their own city, take on jobs, make and spend money, and learn what it means to be a great citizen. BizTown is an extension of the Junior Achievement program, a curriculum centered on work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Such a fun, hands-on way to bring classroom lessons to life!
A group of Edwardsville Elementary students enjoyed lunch today with Superintendent Moulin and members of the Edwardsville Kansas Police Department, a prize won during the school's Bingo Night! 🏆🍽️ A huge thank you to all the families who came out to support this fun event! That support helps build a strong school community, fostering connections that enrich the lives of our students both inside and outside the classroom. 🧡
Miss Hoefler’s kindergarten class at Delaware Ridge Elementary has been learning all about weather and shadows! After crafting their own unique shapes, they spent time outside to watch their creations come to life as playful shadows in the sunshine.
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Our 6th-grade social studies students at Clark Middle School took on the challenge of engineering and designing pyramids just like the Ancient Egyptians! Using toothpicks and marshmallows, they put their creativity to work and built impressive structures.
🚀 Our young scientists launched into action today! After learning how rockets work and exploring two different launch methods, our OWL elementary students put their knowledge to the test by shooting off rockets today at Delaware Ridge Elementary. Even better? A few of their peers got to enjoy the exciting display during recess! 🌟
Edwardsville Elementary students have been having so much fun in music class! 5th graders recently learned a lively hand clapping game from the Caribbean before moving on to playing chords on the ukulele. Meanwhile, 2nd graders are busy preparing for their upcoming music program by learning a colorful scarf dance.
🥳Congratulations to Ryan Mellick, our industrial technology teacher at Bonner Springs High School! He was recognized this weekend as one of eight finalists for the KS Teacher of the Year. Mr. Mellick was selected from a pool of more than 126 nominations -- an excellent representation of his school, our district, and the community! He will work alongside his other KTOY finalists this next year and travel as a team to advocate for Kansas education and the teaching profession.
