There were 28 Working Braves students who participated in the fashion show. Zoe's event raised over $200 for the Working Braves classroom. Once again, it's a great day to be BRAVE (especially for Zoe)!
We were able to interact with several members of the 1984 Championship Team last night, too, which perfectly demonstrates what Mr. Moulin told this year's championship team during the celebration, "You’ve connected generations of Braves and given this community a moment it will never forget."
Mayor Tom Stephens also read a proclamation honoring the 2026 Championship team.
Special thanks to the following for making this a memorable event for all:
Bonner Springs High School Band
Bonner Springs Police Department
Bonner Springs Fire Department
Bonner Springs Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce
Union Bank & Trust
Atmos Energy
Providence Medical Group
Cool Heat KC, LLC
American Family Insurance, Mike Holloway Agency
Alden-Harrington Funeral Home
Burdette Driving School
Third Space Coffee
CST Sweets
Winkle Berry
Nationwide Discount Printing
Spencer Davidson, emcee
and Dave Stokka, Rebecca Ruff, and Peni Gaititi for preparing the Braves Fieldhouse for the event!
To our Bonner Springs High School Theatre community,
Something is coming...
Not just another show...
Not just another season...
Something...BIGGER...BOLDER...MORE AMBITIOUS THAN EVER BEFORE.
And no...I'm not telling you what it is...Not yet.
Starting Monday, the game begins.
For the next 14 days, you'll get one clue each day about next year's fall musical. Some clues will feel obvious. Others will throw you completely off. And some...might change your mind entirely...
That's intentional.
Your job is simple.
Pay attention. Connect the clues. Take your best guess.
I will be watching to see who figures it out first.
At the end of the 14 days, everything will be revealed!
And when it is...you will understand why we waited.
Until then...keep your eyes open.
Sincerely,
Zachary Shoemaker
Director
Following conferences, we invite all families and community members to join us in celebrating our boys basketball team and their state championship!
Celebration Schedule:
5:30 PM – Parade from McDanield Learning Center to the BSHS campus
Immediately following the parade – Hot dogs and water will be available
6:00 PM – Short celebration in the Braves Fieldhouse
We hope you can join us for both conferences and this exciting community celebration!
Students were tested with isometric belt squats and FitLights for reaction time (as pictured), but also grip strength, reach, lateral jump and other challenges across two different sessions. The initiative is led by the Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory (JAPL), and overall, the research conducted is helping to better understand long-term athlete development across different ages and sports.
They toured CST Sweets and enjoyed some yummy treats, got a close up look at the flower shop, coffee shop, and a set of apartments still in the construction phase.
The students also visited Captain Pate at the police station and enjoyed a picnic lunch.
Finally, they cooled off with an ice cream cone from Dairy Queen! It was a great way for our preschoolers to view a variety of buildings and partner with local businesses!
Last night, several members of the USD 204 school nurses staff attended the Bonner Springs City Council meeting and were awarded funding by the Drug and Alcohol Advisory Committee to replace ALL AEDs in the district with new, up-to-date, technology!
USD 204, and especially our nursing staff, would like to thank the City of Bonner Springs, the Drug and Alcohol Advisory Committee, and Bonner Springs Fire Department Chief James Zeeb for their consideration and assistance with this funding request to help better protect our students, staff, and community with up-to-date AEDs.
Pictured are Kristi Flack (Delaware Ridge Nurse), Chief James Zeeb (Fire Chief, Bonner Springs Fire Department), Kimberly Bolewski (USD 204 Nurse Coordinator), Brittney Atwood (Bonner Springs High School Nurse, USD 204 CPR Program Coordinator).
At 5:30 p.m., there will be a small parade from McDanield Learning Center up Kump Avenue to Bonner Springs High School.
After the parade, the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce and several local businesses will provide hot dogs and water for attendees - and the Winkle Berry truck will be on-site, too!
Around 6 p.m., all are invited to gather in the PE Center/Braves Fieldhouse for a short celebration featuring the coaches, players, and special guests! The team will also be available for autographs and photos after the celebration!
Make plans to join us in celebrating this historic moment together!
Hello Braves families,
We’re excited to share that championship merchandise is now available for purchase!
The shop owner has generously offered to donate $2 from every item sold to support Orange Crush for next year. These funds will help cover student entry to away games and provide opportunities for students who may not otherwise be able to participate in Orange Crush.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us continue to build school spirit!
Go Braves!
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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!)
The Bonner Springs High School concert band is heading to Branson to be the opening band for the Grand Shanghai Circus! Thursday morning they held their final rehearsal in the BSHS auditorium.
They have been fundraising over the last year to make this trip and will get a clinic with a great music educator to improve their band skills. And, of course, they will get to experience Silver Dollar City, see a few shows, enjoy some good cuisine, and spend some time enjoying Branson's entertainment over spring break!
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!
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