

BSHS Soccer parents, please join us for a Parent Meeting this Thursday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m. in the BSHS Cafeteria! Connect with other parents, order practice gear, and learn how to support your athlete for the upcoming season!
For more information, please contact Coach Riley (rileyk@usd204.net)!

If you have an incoming 7th–12th grade student who plans to participate in sports, please submit their completed sports physical by 3:00 PM on August 14, 2026.
Please use this physical packet to ensure you are completing the updated forms, which include all required USD 204 district paperwork.
High school seniors: Join Panasonic and Kansas City Kansas Community College for an informational session on the Skilled Machine Technician
Apprenticeship Readiness Program for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Discover how you can earn 16 college credits at no cost and secure a guaranteed career interview with Panasonic prior to graduation. Take the
first step toward a high-demand career in advanced manufacturing.
Event Details
Date: July 30
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: High School Auditorium
Who Should Attend: USD 204 High School Seniors and Parents/Guardians

Senior Sunrise is almost here!
Wednesday, August 12 at 5:50 a.m. in the BSHS Senior Parking Lot
This student-planned tradition is open to all incoming BSHS seniors. Come celebrate the start of your senior year with your classmates! Please contact your 2027 STUCO members for additional information.
Returning student online enrollment is NOW OPEN!
Access the form by logging into Skyward Q and clicking on the Returning Family Registration 2026-27 “tile” as circled in red in the attached image. If you have trouble logging in, please contact our USD 204 District Office at 913.422.5600 to resolve any issues.
To submit the enrollment form, you will need proof of residency. A water, gas, or electric bill (PDF or image) is required for form submission. (The water, gas, or electric bill will need to include the legal parent/guardian’s name and address in the image or PDF.)
This year’s enrollment form can also be filled out on a phone or tablet using the Skyward Mobile Access app! Please note that students must be enrolled in Skyward Q in order to see their teacher or view their class schedule before the start of school.
While in Skyward Q, you can fill out the online application for free and reduced-price school meals, and please make sure that you sign the "Consent for Disclosure" on the last step if you wish for discounts to be considered for school fees, as well.
The first day of school this year is August 13th! Schedules/teachers will be posted on August 11th at 3:00 p.m. on Family and Student Access.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the District Office until office staff returns to the school buildings on July 27th.

From building strength and speed to improving endurance and discipline, these athletes are committed to becoming the best versions of themselves in the off season.
We are proud of the dedication and positive attitude these students bring each day and grateful for the dedication of our coaches to continue this program throughout the summer!





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!

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!

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Share the joy of graduation! The graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 12th will be livestreamed for those that cannot attend in-person. The livestream can be found at bravesbroadcast.live In addition, Wagner Photography will be there to capture graduate portraits. You can view and purchase photos at wagnerportraitgroup.com/graduations
We can't wait to celebrate will you. See you there!

Congratulations to Chasitee Sambol - Valedictorian:
Chasitee Sambol plans to attend college, where she will continue her athletic career in basketball, though she is still undecided on her specific path. Throughout high school, she has been actively involved in volleyball, basketball, track and field, National Honor Society, Orange Crush, Diversity, KAY Club, Prom Committee, and the Superintendent’s Advisory Council.
Reflecting on her journey, Chasitee shares, “I want to thank my family, of course, Madilock, and myself for keeping my expectations high.”

Can you believe Graduation is almost here? As we near the end of the year, we wanted to share lots of important information with you! Attached you will find the following...
- Important dates/events with information about Senior finals, Senior events, Graduation Rehearsal, Graduation, etc.
- "Know Before You Go" document from Sporting KC park, including venue rules and parking information
In addition, Wagner Photography will be at graduation to take Senior portraits. Following the event, you can purchase photos by going to wagnerportraitgroup.com Also, graduation will be livestreamed at bravesbroadcast.live that evening for anyone that cannot attend in-person.
Please review this information and reach out with any questions. We are so excited to celebrate this moment with our Seniors and their families!





If you haven’t yet purchased a yearbook from your student’s freshman, sophomore, or junior year, good news—limited copies are still available! This is a great opportunity to complete your collection and hold onto those special high school memories.
Please see the graphic for details on availability and how to purchase.

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!







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
Congratulations to:
Cherish Gonzaga
Sophia Schwartzkopf
Eric Peterson

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
