Scholars bowl team takes second at state

February 14, 2010

The Scholars Bowl team took second at state Saturday, losing to Washburn Rural.  The team consisted of junior Gautham Prakash and seniors Johnathon Davis, Howard Grimberg, Kevin Hansen, Tyler Kalmus and Yanjie Yu. BV went to state for the first time in school history sponsored by math teacher Adam Wade. “It... Read more »

Eric Driskell named head football coach at Blue Valley High School

February 11, 2010

Long time assistant varsity football coach and former player, Eric Driskell was named head football coach at Blue Valley. Driskell addressed the team after school officials introduced him Thursday afternoon. [vodpod id=Video.3034267&w=425&h=350&fv=] more about “Eric Driskell Named... Read more »

Colleges plan to visit BV in the next month

February 10, 2010

Deadlines for college are approaching. The following colleges and universities will be at Blue Valley in the next month: University of Iowa- Feb. 19 Baker University- Feb. 19 Baylor University- Feb. 19 Pittsburg State University- Feb. 25 University of Missouri-Kansas City- March 3 Liberty University-... Read more »

Sweetheart Spirit Week

February 10, 2010

It is the Sweetheart Dance Spirit Week. The themes for the individual days are as follows: Monday: Pajama Day/Bedhead Tuesday: Old Man Sweater Day Wednesday: Career Day Thursday: Superhero Day Friday: Black and Gold Day The number of people who dress up from each grade will be counted every day and the... Read more »

Debate team claims fifth state title in decade

February 1, 2010

On Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23, the Blue Valley debate team won the four-speaker state title for the fifth time in the past decade. The team was led by coach Chris Riffer and consisted of seniors Zach Garber, Kevin Hansen and Tyler Kalmus and junior Samantha Nichols. “I was very excited,”... Read more »

Apple introduces new technology

January 29, 2010

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the highly anticipated iPad, a touchscreen tablet computer on Wednesday. The product, which will be available in 60 to 90 days, will allow the consumer to watch movies, TV shows, games, read books and listen to music almost anywhere. The iPad will cost $499 for a 16-gigabyte... Read more »

S.W.I.T.C.H dance

January 26, 2010

  Senior Erin Pham and Junior Kelly Urso show off thier moves on the dance floor at S.W.I.T.C.H. The dance was hosted on Friday, Jan. 22, by the National Art Honors Society. Photo by Haley Hickman.

Kay Club sponsors rose grams

January 22, 2010

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, KAY club will be reviving a tradition of selling Rosebud Grams to BV students. “They are cute and fun and they make people feel good,” said KAY Club President Katie Louis. The Rosebuds will cost $2 each and all proceeds go to the American Red Cross for Haiti... Read more »

NAHS-sponsored S.W.I.T.C.H dance tonight

January 22, 2010

The informal dance and fashion show, S.W.I.T.C.H, is scheduled for Jan. 22, after the girl’s varsity basketball game. The National Art Honor Society is hosting the event in the commons. The funds raised are being donated by NAHS to Save the Children, an organization that helps children in Haiti. BV... Read more »

Further restrictions placed on expenses; students, teachers will likely see a change

January 22, 2010

As high schools across Kansas start their second semester, school districts will be looking at a poor financial blueprint for the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year.  The Blue Valley district, already operating under a budget reduction of $6.25 million put in place last July, will continue to compromise... Read more »