Finals and Winter Break Survival Guide

Kelly Cordingley, Hailey McEntee, Caroline Meinzenbach, News Editor, Staff Writer, Staff Writer
December 15, 2011

TIPS ON TACKLING TESTS: Communication Arts finals: Look back over the learning targets teachers have given throughout the semester. For literary skills, review the terms and know their definitions. Think back on examples of each literary term also. For grammar, do any review sheets for practice. For... Read more »

Community Service Opportunities

Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
September 30, 2011

Need to earn some extra community service hours? Check out the following list for ideas. This list will be kept current as new opportunities come up in the community. To find out more information about requirements, service projects, service hours form and more, check out BV’s Community Service... Read more »

Summer curfew covers entertainment districts

Kelly Cordingley, News Editor
August 30, 2011

Mayor Sly James imposed a summer curfew due to the growing violence in the Plaza and other entertainment districts. James traveled to the Country Club Plaza to evaluate the levels of teenage violence and ended up with a first hand account. Within 50 yards of where he was, three teens were shot and wounded.... Read more »

Twitter trend emerges at BV

Sam Brennan, Ads manager
April 8, 2011

The past couple weeks, BV’s student population has hopped on the Twitter train. Listen in the hallways and all of the sudden people are yelling ‘Tweet me!’ at their friends. I’ve been a part of the #Twitterverse for almost a year and I figured that, as a social network, Twitter would never catch... Read more »

Auditioning for college: After years of preparation, high school dancer competes for spot on college team

Caitlin Holland, editor-in-chief
January 28, 2011

Number 79 walked into a dance studio at Texas Christian University alongside 83 other girls from all over the country. She stretched out while shaking off the pre-audition jitters. This was the day she had been waiting for — two years and running. She loved the school — the campus, the vibe from... Read more »

Students compete at technology event, win multiple awards

Odi Opole, Staff Writer
January 28, 2011

On Thursday, Jan. 13, 17 members of the BV Engineering Club went to Johnson County Community College’s first-annual Competetive Technology Event. The event hosted students from Johnson, Miami and Douglas County high schools and offered 27 events for competition. Event coordinator Damon Feuerborn said... Read more »

Former athletes inducted into BV Hall of Fame

Clay Cosby, Sports editor
January 28, 2011

The Blue Valley Athletic Hall of Fame is inducting new members from the period between the 2002-2003 school year to the 2008-2009 school year. Individuals must have graduated more than one year ago to be nominated. Athletes and coaches will be inducted. Teams, in addition to individuals, can be nominated... Read more »

Cannibal brings more pop, dance music

Sam Brennan, Ads Manager
December 19, 2010

I am Cannibal Rawr. The lead in to Ke$ha’s newest album. Ke$ha released her sophomore effort Cannibal on November 22. Cannibal is a fabulous mix of superficial pop music. If you’re wanting to listen to something that is funny and fun then this is your album. The album has nine new songs for Ke$ha’s... Read more »

Basketball team defeats rival Jaguars on home floor

Clay Cosby, Sports editor
December 17, 2010

BV defeated rival Blue Valley West Tuesday night 42 – 38 in the Tigers first road contest of the season. BV advanced to 3-1 on the season. The Jaguars lead 24 – 19 at the half, but the BV outscored BV West 10 – 2 in the third quarter to head into the fourth quarter with a slim three... Read more »

Road to State

November 23, 2010

Click here for photos following the football team on their road to state.