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!
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!
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
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
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!
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!
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
Congrats to:
Merideth Billings
Jordyn Groves
Margaret Haigh
Zahara Mwatuka
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
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
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!
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)
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)
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
The Board Beat for Monday's meeting is now available online:
https://bonnerspringsedusdks.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/about-us/boe/board-beat/25298948
https://bonnerspringsedusdks.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/about-us/boe/board-beat/25298948
Class of 2026,
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!
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!
As we count down to graduation, we’ll be shining a spotlight on each of our valedictorians and salutatorian in the days ahead! Join us as we celebrate their achievements, dedication, and hard work leading up to this special milestone!
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.”
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.”
Attention Senior Families!
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!
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!
Attention Senior Parents!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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
Congratulations to:
Cherish Gonzaga
Sophia Schwartzkopf
Eric Peterson
