What an inspiring day for USD 204! Educator and author Todd Whitaker joined our staff on Wednesday morning for a professional development session filled with encouragement, insight, and motivation to keep making a difference for our students. A special thank you to the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Education Foundation for sponsoring the keynote address and making this meaningful event possible. 🧡
Monday, October 20th - Friday, October 24th
Tomahawk Top 3 – Males, Females & Staff!
What an amazing day we had yesterday at the Tomahawk Trot! Huge congratulations to our top 3 male, female, and staff competitors — you crushed it!
1st place- Alan Villa, Maggie Congleton, and Mr. Dean.
2nd place - Frank Ngabonziza, Ellie Congleton, and Mrs. Snyder.
3rd place - Sam Felton, Sarye Thomas, and Mrs. Weller.
A massive thank-you to all our sponsors for making this day possible. We truly appreciate your generous donations and continued support.
What an unforgettable kickoff to the Tomahawk Trot on Friday!
The gym was packed with school spirit, laughter, and just a little friendly competition!
🏈 Staff vs. Football Team
🏐 Staff vs. Volleyball Team
🏃♂️Staff vs Student Blow-Up Costume Race – Pure chaos, major laughs, and student speed!
Huge thanks to everyone who participated, cheered, and made it a blast.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 16th 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are no appointments necessary for conferences and parents may visit with any/all of their student's teachers.
If you would like to set up a conference to guarantee a 15-minute window of opportunity to visit with specific teachers, please contact the CMS office at (913) 422-5115. The secretaries will be able to help schedule the times with you or you can contact the teacher directly to schedule a designated time.
🎙️ New Episode of Talk 204! Superintendent Rick Moulin sits down with longtime Bonner Springs leader Dr. Jerry Abbott—retiring after years of dedicated service to USD 204 and the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Education Foundation—and Lisa Terrell, a proud BSHS alum who has dedicated more than three decades to supporting students as a beloved counselor and is now stepping into her new role as Foundation Director. Together, Rick, Jerry, and Lisa reflect on decades of shared commitment to students and the community. They talk about the Foundation’s incredible growth under Dr. Abbott’s leadership, the power of giving back, and how community support continues to open doors for USD 204 students. It’s a heartfelt conversation about legacy, leadership, and the enduring spirit that makes Bonner Springs and Edwardsville such special places to call home. 🧡🖤 🔗 https://rss.com/podcasts/talk204/2264249/
Today our 7th graders took a break to celebrate World Mental Health Awareness Day! Students picked from relaxing activities like a nature walk, yoga, mindful coloring, guided meditation, and gratitude journaling.
Check out these photos from our mindfulness walk, a perfect reminder to slow down, breathe, and take care of ourselves! 🌿✨💚
A big thank you to Meteorologist Stevie Stephenson from KCTV5 News for visiting our Career and life Planning students today. Our students had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the world of broadcast meteorology, the importance of science in forecasting, and the career journey that led Stevie to where she is today. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and inspiration shared with our students!
Spirit Week: Our halls looked like a country music video and a wild west movie set all in one!
Students and staff showed up rootin'-tootin' ready, dressed as their favorite Western stars and country icons!
From cowboy hats to rhinestones, and boots that were made for walkin' – y'all brought the country charm!
Overalls? Check.
Plaid? Check.
Looking like you just finished feeding the chickens before homeroom? BIG check.
Whether you're rocking straw hats or just trying not to trip over your boots in the hallway—you're plowing through Spirit Week in style!
Wild Wild West Spirit Week is Coming to CMS!
We’re gearing up for an exciting Spirit Week as we head into BSHS Homecoming Week – September 22nd to 26th! Each day will feature a fun theme where students can dress up and show their school spirit. Here's the rundown:
Spirit Week Schedule:
Monday: Cowboy/Cowgirl Up!
Wear your best Western wear—boots, hats, fringe, and more!
Tuesday: Farm Hand Day
Time to get to work! Dress in overalls and plaid shirts.
Wednesday: Western Star Wednesday
Channel your favorite Western actor, actress, or country singer.
Thursday: Denim Days
Go head to toe in denim!
Friday: Braves Pride
Wear your CMS Braves gear or black and orange to show your school spirit!
Important Reminder:
No weapons, spurs, ropes, other props, or live animals are allowed for Spirit Week outfits.
Our 20th annual Tomahawk Trot fundraiser is coming October 14th! The Tomahawk Trot is our only school fundraiser where we ask our students, parents, community, and staff members to raise money for student centered activities. The students will walk or run approximately 2.6 miles on a route through Bonner Springs. Each participant who collects or donates $20.00 will receive a t-shirt, participate in the walk/run, and enjoy snacks after the run. Prizes will be available for the top students who receive the most donations. You can make payments in Skyward, Revtrak, or at the front office each morning on or before October 13th!
If you own a business or are part of an organization and would like to support the event, we invite you to become a sponsor. You could have your logo featured on the back of the official event t-shirts with a minimum of $200 donation. To participate, please contact Kristy Adkins at adkinsk@usd204.net or call CMS at 913-422-5115, Ext. 3105. It's important to note that 100% of the money raised or donated will go directly back to the students at CMS, and your contribution may be eligible for a tax deduction.