USD 204 is proud to partner with the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate our amazing educators! 🌟 Each month, one outstanding teacher will be honored at the Chamber luncheon for their dedication and positive impact on our schools, students, and community. We’re excited to announce the first award of the 2024-25 school year goes to Dawn Sommers! 🎉
Dawn, a FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) teacher at Bonner Springs High School, brings 20 years of experience as a technical designer in the fashion industry to her role. Now in her 13th year at BSHS, she has taught everything from culinary arts to fashion and interior design. She also played a key role in establishing the Fashion Apparel Interior Design pathway at BSHS after helping set up the new pathway at the state level.
Her decision to transition to teaching came from a desire to guide and support students, especially those needing extra encouragement. "I decided to transition into teaching so I could help many kids who needed direction, and someone in their corner, and to teach them how to survive in this world with real-life skills." Dawn recently earned her food service certification, allowing USD 204 to offer students the chance to gain their own certifications before graduating. 🎓
Dawn was presented with her Teacher of the Month award at the recent Chamber luncheon. A big thank you to our local businesses and community supporters for honoring our teachers and bridging the gap between school and community! 🧡 Stay tuned as we recognize more amazing educators throughout the year!
McDanield Preschool students, joined by the Bonner Springs High School Human Development class, attended story time at the Bonner Springs Library. Thank you to Ms. Lesley for sharing two wonderful stories and giving the students a preview of the upcoming Boo Bash!
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Hello, Bonner Braves!
Next week, we are hyping up our bullying prevention campaign with a spirit week that comes with actions! Please plan to participate and spread a culture that's anti-bully. See the flyer below👇 and help us create a safe school for everyone!
🥳Congratulations to Ryan Mellick, our industrial technology teacher at Bonner Springs High School! He was recognized this weekend as one of eight finalists for the KS Teacher of the Year. Mr. Mellick was selected from a pool of more than 126 nominations -- an excellent representation of his school, our district, and the community! He will work alongside his other KTOY finalists this next year and travel as a team to advocate for Kansas education and the teaching profession.
Bonner Springs High School Diversity Ambassadors hosted the second annual metro area Diversity Conference yesterday, bringing together over 250 students and their teachers for a day of sharing, learning, and fun! Students from schools across Wyandotte, Johnson, Leavenworth, Shawnee, and Douglas Counties participated in sessions focused on different areas of diversity and inclusion, and shared ways they could make a difference in their own communities. Special keynote speaker Jermaine Wilson shared his story and encouraged students to embrace opportunity, use their voices, and be BRAVE in all that they do.
Last week, Superintendent Moulin was the guest speaker in Mrs. Quenette's 3rd hour Teaching as a Career class.
Fall is upon us and that means beautiful weather! Enjoy those crisp cool evenings with your very own BONNER SPRINGS BRAVES blanket. When you purchase a BRAVES blanket you are helping Project Graduation. Follow the link for more information: https://bit.ly/4ec2yoC
The past few weeks, career presentations in certain trades took place during Brave Time. Local businessmen presented to interested students with the possibility of work based learning experiences. This photo is of a presentation from M-D Painting & More LLC, a local small business, that is partnering with students interested in job shadowing to learn application and business skills!
Zero Reasons Why, a teen-led campaign to remove the stigma of mental health, came to the high school today for a "Snapshots of Support" campaign! The mission is to raise awareness of mental health and to show that there are #ZeroReasonsWhy anyone should struggle alone.
CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to the 2024 Bonner Springs High School Homecoming King and Queen…Hudson Razak and Maddy Maynard! 🧡🖤
All are invited to join us for Homecoming events tomorrow evening! Parade at 5 PM, Pep Rally following at 5:30 with food trucks & fun, then cheer on the Braves at 7 PM vs. Rock Creek, including the Coronation at halftime. Let’s celebrate our school spirit together! Details: https://bit.ly/4gzeySA
Bonner Springs High School picture day is in one week! Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day. Use this link to order! bit.ly/3Xy1ggN
📣 It’s Homecoming Week in USD 204! 🎉 Let’s come together to celebrate and show our BRAVE school spirit! Help us congratulate this year’s Bonner Springs High School Homecoming Royalty 👑 and plan to join us for the parade, community pep rally, and game on Friday. 🧡🖤
Homecoming Details: https://www.usd204.net/article/1768453
Senior Families: Check student email for information about the Rudd Scholarship!
See Mrs. Snyder if you have questions!
Homecoming spirit week starts Monday 9/16!
Last week, we had a successful clubs and activities fair where students got to connect with all of the diverse clubs, organizations, and sports that we offer at Bonner Springs High School. Shoutout to Loren Kelly and Excell Gray who co-chaired the event and set the bar high for next year's fair. Also, shoutout to Jenny Jolley Photography for donating her time and talent to capture the event. Below is the video that highlights her photos from the day.
(URL for the video is: https://youtu.be/Aah9IJLaAHo)
It’s time to join Orange Crush! Shirts are limited so make sure you get your membership fee paid asap! This can be done through Skyward or bring cash or check to Ms. Rausch in the BTEC! Our first home game is this Friday!
The BSHS Homecoming dance will be held Saturday, September 21st from 7-10 pm in the BSHS commons. The cost is $10 per person and will be paid at the door upon entering the dance. (Cash or Check) Attire for the dance is semi-formal, meaning no jeans. Please wear nice slacks or a dress.
All BSHS students who would like to bring a non-BSHS student to the dance are required to complete an “Outside Guest” form. Each student has been sent a copy of the form via school e-mail or a hard copy can be found in the front office or outside room 326 in B-TEC. (SEE ATTACHMENT) Forms must be completed by your date’s school administration and faxed back to Mr. Hilliard by Wednesday, September 18th @ 12:00pm or your date will not be allowed to attend the dance.
All out of school guests cannot be in middle school or no older than 20 years in age. You can only bring one out of school guest and they must enter the dance with you or they will not be allowed in. Lastly, ALL OUT OF SCHOOL GUESTS MUST BRING A PHOTO ID; they will not be admitted if they do not show current photo identification. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. DeLeon.
REMINDER: There will be no school for all USD 204 students on September 2nd and 3rd. Classes will resume on Wednesday, September 4th. Wishing everyone a fun and safe long weekend!
