Mrs. Stewart’s 6th graders at CMS had a great time celebrating Pi Day today! They did a hands-on activity to discover that the circumference/diameter of any circle is always 3.14.
They also had a friendly competition to see who could memorize the most digits of pi. Congratulations to Ellinor Chisholm for reciting it to the 40th place! Thank you to parents for providing all the circle snacks!
Flashback Friday: The year of the last boys state basketball championship for the Bonner Springs High School Braves was 1984! Jim Sechrist shared photos he took during the game his senior year!
Check out:
Mike Martin #13
Rob Stewart #12
David Hall #10
Hughes Suffern #23
Randy Reed #11
Joe Sechrist #5 jacket
Brad Palmberg #4 jacket
Coach Carl Taylor
Did you know 1984 was also the year of the original Orange Crush? (Before that, the group was called Bleacher Creatures!)
Congratulations to Superintendent Rick Moulin as he was awarded the NAACP Louisa Fletcher Excellence in Education Award for 2026!
Mr. Moulin was recognized for the following:
"Rick has grown up in this community since third grade, graduating from BSHS in 1990. He has contributed to our education system as a student, teacher, principal and superintendent, and continues to use his expertise to support its development. He has been an advocate for diversity in our schools and our community. As a BS NAACP member, he has shown his support each year for the Freedom Fund banquet, by grilling at Tiblow Days, and at the State NAACP meetings hosted by Bonner Springs, he has given the greeting addressing the support of NAACP's principles and goals. Rick is an excellent role model."
Mrs. Fletcher was an advocate for the rights of African Americans not only in this community, but at the state and national levels as well. Since 2017, BS NAACP has given a Louisa Fletcher "Excellence in Education" award.
National Junior Honor Society members got to spend some time at Maple Ridge with some beautiful young ladies. BINGO was the game-o! So much fun!
Throughout the project, students test and adjust their designs while observing how energy changes from potential energy (stored energy at higher points) to kinetic energy (energy of motion as the marble moves through the track). This hands-on activity helps students connect real-world engineering design with the science concepts we are learning in class.
**Please note that we will no longer be holding conferences on Thursday (3/12) evening. It has been rescheduled to March 26th 3:30PM - 7:30PM.
Congratulations to our Braves boys basketball team on their win tonight! Next, they will travel to Wichita State University to play at Koch Arena this Thursday night, March 12, at 8 p.m. for the semifinal round of the KSHSAA 5A State Tournament!
Because the team is advancing and we anticipate many families traveling to Wichita to support the team Thursday evening, the BSHS and CMS Family Engagement Nights will be postponed. Originally scheduled for this Thursday, they will now be moved to Thursday, March 26th from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. (The BSHS band pre-festival solo and ensemble recital already scheduled for March 26th will continue as scheduled at 7 p.m.)
Elementary school conferences will still take place on Thursday, March 12. If an elementary teacher would like to attend the state basketball tournament they will be allowed to do so. If elementary students are impacted because a staff member is not available Thursday evening, individual teachers will reach out to reschedule parent teacher conferences. Along that same line, if your family is planning to cheer on the Braves in Wichita Thursday night, please just contact your child’s teacher to reschedule your conference appointment.
Thank you for your understanding, and please join us in cheering on our Braves as they continue their season!
Please join our school counselor, Mr. Patterson, for a session on Navigating Digital Independence. These sessions will be held during Parent Teacher Conferences.
📅 Session Dates & Times
Thursday, March 12 | 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday, March 13 | 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Location: CMS Auditorium
This session will provide helpful guidance on supporting students as they develop healthy and responsible digital habits. We hope you can join us!
🐣 Eggciting News from 7th Grade Science! 🐣
Clark Middle School 7th grade science classes have been patiently incubating chicken eggs, and the big moment is here...hatching day! Students have been learning about embryology, genetics, and body systems throughout this hands-on project. Now they’re ready to see the results as chicks begin to hatch!
🎥 Watch the hatch live!
Live streams are available on YouTube so families and the community can experience the excitement! Feel free to share with friends and family to share the joy of hatching day!
View the LiveStreams:
▶️ Amador's LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/live/KkAdOpk2pr4
▶️ Barker's LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdNMcw9cN0Y
▶️ Backup Viewing - if a stream ends or has issues, you can continue watching on:
Amador's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MrsAmador
Barker's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@janellbarker6039
Stay tuned for updates and get ready to meet the new chicks! 🐥 (Chickens will return to the farm that donated the eggs on Friday.)🐥
#STEMLearning #7thGradeScience #HatchingDay #HandsOnLearning
Attention 7th and 8th grade parents and guardians: There is a track parent meeting TODAY- Monday, March 9th at 5:00PM in the CMS Auditorium.
Middle school band members played alongside the high school pep band to cheer on our boys basketball team on Friday!
Click here for KCKCC site information: https://www.kshsaa.org/react/fanpage/6138
Today, we were proud to honor John Mackey, Library Media Specialist at Delaware Ridge Elementary, as the March Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month!
With a decade of service in USD 204, John has become a cornerstone of his school’s learning community. Through his role as Library Media Specialist, he inspires a love of reading and digital literacy, helping students grow into curious, confident, and capable learners.
John’s leadership extends beyond the library. He is an active Building Leadership Team Member, sponsor of the Braves News Network student news team, and advisor to the Student Ambassadors, a leadership group of fifth graders who model positive citizenship and service.
He seamlessly blends technology, storytelling, and leadership development, empowering students to find their voices and contribute meaningfully to their school community.
John’s energy, creativity, and commitment to student growth make him an invaluable part of Delaware Ridge Elementary. Congratulations, Mr. Mackey!
Yesterday the Scholar Bowl teams competed in their final competition of the season at Woodland Middle School. Each student did a great job this year and performed well again last night.
One of our teams came away with 2nd place in their division. Congratulations to Braydon Bui, Lucas Morgan, Brayden Ross, Elijah Campbell, Jeiah Payne, and Emely Agudelo Castaneda for their hard work and strong finish to the season.
I am very proud of all of our Scholar Bowl participants this year. They represented our school well, worked hard to improve their knowledge, and gained valuable competition experience throughout the season.
