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Forty-nine Blue Valley students named National Merit semifinalists

Forty-nine Blue Valley seniors have been named National Merit semifinalists. These seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered next spring.

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Blue Valley Schools named top Kansas employer on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers by State

Blue Valley Schools was named to the 2020 Forbes Best-in-State Employers list, ranking in the top spot among Kansas employers. Coming in at number one, Blue Valley is the top-ranked K-12 school district in the Kansas City metro area and the top employer in the state.

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Patrons invited to apply for BVRC vacancy

Patrons of Blue Valley Schools who have an interest in recreation and community service are invited to apply for a commissioner opening on the Blue Valley Recreation Commission (BVRC).

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Blue Valley issues first bonds from 2020 referendum, refunds bonds saving taxpayers $2.39 million

On Monday, April 13, the Blue Valley Board of Education issued the first bonds from the 2020 bond referendum passed by district voters on January 28, 2020.

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Blue Valley to hold virtual special Board of Education Meeting April 2

A Blue Valley Board of Education special meeting will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Board members will join the meeting virtually. Members of the public are able to listen to the meeting using the following methods:

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MEDIA INQUIRIES
- All members of the media should contact the communications office at (913) 239-4347 or email kbrutto@bluevalleyk12.org before contacting any school, student or employee regarding school or district issues. We will help to accommodate your request and make necessary arrangements for photo and/or video permission if appropriate.
- Blue Valley Schools does not allow media activity that may negatively interfere with teaching and learning, misrepresent the district and/or students or compromise the safety of students and staff.
- The district will use its discretion to vet media requests based on the scope of the request, intended use, potential disruption to school operations, deadline, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act guidelines and other factors. Most requests, but not all, will be accommodated.
MEDIA ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
- Members of the media should contact the communications office and receive permission before going to a school. If you have not prearranged your visit, you may be asked to leave school grounds.
- Once you have been granted permission to be on school grounds, you must provide a government issued I.D. at the buzz-in entry to enter all Blue Valley school buildings. For the safety of our students there will be no exceptions.
- Students and staff will be informed that they have the right to refuse to be interviewed, photographed or videotaped.
PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
- Please respect our students and staff members’ right to privacy. Only students with photo releases may be photographed or filmed and only after the district has given permission (see “Media on school grounds”). Reporters and photographers should check with the school to confirm student photo releases before printing, posting or airing pictures or footage.
- Permission from the communications office is not necessary when covering public events such as athletics; cheer, dance, color guard and band competitions; theater and musical performances; and parades.
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PRESS RELEASES

Forty-nine Blue Valley students named National Merit semifinalists

Blue Valley Schools named top Kansas employer on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers by State

Patrons invited to apply for BVRC vacancy

Blue Valley issues first bonds from 2020 referendum, refunds bonds saving taxpayers $2.39 million

Blue Valley to hold virtual special Board of Education Meeting April 2

MEDIA INQUIRIES

MEDIA ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING

PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST

WEATHER-RELATED INFORMATION