Motivational speaker Mark Scharenbroich visits BV

September 24, 2009

Motivational speaker Mark Scharenbroich stands in the gym at the beginning of the assembly on Sept. 14. This was Scharenbroich’s third time speaking to BV students. Photo by Jackie Lippert.

Tryouts for foreign language production of "Snow White" Tuesday and Wednesday

September 22, 2009

The Foreign Language students from BVHS are putting on a production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” for the feeder middle schools. It will be presented in Spanish, French, German and Latin in the third week in January. Tryouts will be held this week on Tuesday and Wednesday in room 302. The... Read more »

Learning in the real world: Students excel in the CAPS program by working hands-on with professionals in various fields

September 18, 2009

As she carefully finishes taping another student’s ankle, senior Brooke McNerlin steps back to admire her work. Today’s class taught the proper way to wrap an injured foot. Tomorrow, McNerlin will begin forming her own physical therapy program for injured athletes. “We are able to have real hands-on... Read more »

Voluntary BVSW transfers ineligible to play varsity during fall semester

September 18, 2009

Students choosing to transfer to Blue Valley Southwest High School will not be able to play varsity sports during their first semester, according to BVSW Athletic Director Gary Howard. “It is a state law that any time a student transfers to a new school, they are not allowed to play in a varsity sport... Read more »

Beefed-Up Bully Policy: Survey results compel administration to tackle bullying problem, develop new programs

September 18, 2009

Bullying has always been a part of high school culture. And with 32 percent of students seeing it as a problem everyday, Principal Scott Bacon decided to make a few changes. “My heart sank when I saw the percent,” Bacon said. “I want students to walk into this school and say, ‘Wow, this is a... Read more »

Senior earns perfect score on ACT, attributes success to BV teachers, family

September 18, 2009

verage composite score for high school students nationwide is a 21.1. Although this may be the average, senior Johnathon Davis has risen above the average to perfection, receiving a score of 36 on his ACT. Unlike some students, he did not take an ACT prep course. But his work ethic throughout high school... Read more »

Consequences of tardy policy include 90-minute detentions

September 18, 2009

There is a new tardy policy in place with four different levels of procedure. The first three tardies are handled by the teacher. Upon a fourth tardy, the student will be sent to the office with referral sheets to hand to the office. A 90-minute Thursday school (7:30-9 a.m. or 3-4:30 p.m.) will be assigned. A... Read more »

Blue Valley reincarnated the Wrong of Passage program, hoping to bridge communication gap between parents, students

September 18, 2009

ucated about underage drinking and substance abuse, Blue Valley administrators required all participants in fall activities to attend the Wrong of Passage presentation Aug. 31. Attendance was mandatory for all activities under the guidelines of Kansas State High School Activities Association. “It had... Read more »

SAT test dates determined

September 18, 2009

Students who plan on taking an SAT exam this year need to sign up in the counseling office. The registration and test dates are as follows: Oct. 1 is the registration deadline for the Nov. 7 test. Dec. 15 is the registration deadline for the Jan. 23 test. Feb. 4 is the registration deadline for the March... Read more »

District, community prepares for upcoming flu season

September 18, 2009

The United States is in the midst of the secondary wave of the swine flu. The World Health Organization decided to raise its pandemic level to its highest level this June. Thus, ushering the world into the 2009 pandemic, H1N1 influenza (also known as “swine flu”). “Symptoms of H1N1 are really very... Read more »