Four USD 204 students are participating in the Special Olympics this summer in Minneapolis, Minnesota! They are playing for Team Kansas on the Unified Soccer Team.
Congratulations to:
Luis Picazo
Drew Bragg
Logan Scott
Braelyn Morris
It will be a week-long event with an opening ceremony, competitions, and closing ceremony. The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring together 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states.
Through the power of sports and inclusion, the Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities, and the world.
But they need your help! Every donation brings Team Kansas one step closer to making their dreams a reality!
Thank you for believing in TEAM KANSAS athletes and supporting inclusion in sports:
https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026usaunifiedsoccer
Congratulations to:
Luis Picazo
Drew Bragg
Logan Scott
Braelyn Morris
It will be a week-long event with an opening ceremony, competitions, and closing ceremony. The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring together 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states.
Through the power of sports and inclusion, the Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities, and the world.
But they need your help! Every donation brings Team Kansas one step closer to making their dreams a reality!
Thank you for believing in TEAM KANSAS athletes and supporting inclusion in sports:
https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026usaunifiedsoccer
Join us this summer at Bonner Springs High School and Edwardsville Community Center for summer meals! Meals are FREE for kids 18 years and younger in the USD 204 community!
BSHS - 100 McDanield St. (Bonner Springs)
June 1st - July 31st (Mon-Fri - closed July 3)
Breakfast: 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Edwardsville Community Center - 696 S. 3rd St. (Edwardsville)
June 1st - July 31st (Mon-Fri - closed June 4 & 18, July 2, 3, & 16)
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All meals are dine-in only, adult meals may be purchased for $6/each.
The BSHS Office has many diplomas (new and old) that have not been picked up after graduations - dating all the way back to 1980!
Pick yours up this summer in the BSHS Office between Mondays - Thursdays from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.! Call first to confirm we have yours - 913.667.8150!
Pick yours up this summer in the BSHS Office between Mondays - Thursdays from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.! Call first to confirm we have yours - 913.667.8150!
During our 7th Grade Amazing Race Tallest Tower Challenge, students earned 2 note cards and 6 inches of tape for every correct math challenge question they completed. With only 10 minutes to plan, design, and build, this group demonstrated impressive teamwork and creativity by constructing a 24-inch freestanding tower!
Congratulations to our May Students of the Month! These students demonstrated the BRAVE character trait of EXCELLENCE.
Bring your Chromebook and Charger to school on Monday, May 18th!
ART CLUB FIELD TRIP RECAP!
Our Art Club creators took a deep dive into the world of texture, color, and sensory art today at the Rainbow Slime Company!
From the moment we walked in, inspiration was everywhere. Our talented students got to:
Explore the Interactive Slime Exhibit: A total sensory playground filled with giant slime installations, satisfying ASMR stations, and vibrant, glowing colors. It was an incredible look at how art, science, and play connect!
Visit the Slime Lab: Every student stepped up to the creation station to design, mix, and customize their very own personal slime. From choosing the perfect scent and color palette to adding glitter and charms, they brought their unique artistic visions to life.
The best part? Everyone got to pack up their custom creations to take home! Let’s just say the bus ride back was very stretchy and colorful.
A huge thank you to Rainbow Slime Company for hosting us and inspiring our young artists to think outside the canvas. Check out some of our favorite moments from the day below!
#ArtClub #FieldTrip #RainbowSlimeCo #SensoryArt #CreativityInAction #ProudArtTeacher #HandsOnLearning
WOW! In just 3 months, CMS students read an incredible 324 books totaling more than 95,000 pages — and we more than doubled our readers and participants! That is an amazing accomplishment!
Our top readers were Loralei Hurd, Ava Ledgerwood, and taking the top spot with an impressive 13,280 pages read, Caroline Shald!
We also had an outstanding group of graphic novel readers. Dante Everette earned 3rd place, and there was a very close race for 1st place — Christian Sweet read 27 books, while Roxanne Lowe finished on top with an incredible 30 books read in just 3 months!
We hope you enjoyed the books! Keep reading and have a wonderful summer!
Our top readers were Loralei Hurd, Ava Ledgerwood, and taking the top spot with an impressive 13,280 pages read, Caroline Shald!
We also had an outstanding group of graphic novel readers. Dante Everette earned 3rd place, and there was a very close race for 1st place — Christian Sweet read 27 books, while Roxanne Lowe finished on top with an incredible 30 books read in just 3 months!
We hope you enjoyed the books! Keep reading and have a wonderful summer!
Students at CMS have been actively participating in Reader’s Challenges! Congratulations to the top Spellie Games participants: Arianna Laub, Teagan Schneider, Maggie Congleton, Janice Chapman, and Shelby Wissman. Together, these students played an impressive total of 1,910 Spellie Games while practicing countless vocabulary words.
Join us this afternoon for the Students vs. Staff Softball Game fundraiser that will be held TODAY, May 13th at 3:30 p.m.!
$5 entry for BSHS baseball and softball teams! Concessions will be available!
Our FCCLA students had an incredible experience visiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities this week! ❤️🏠
After collecting pop tabs to support families staying at the house, students had the opportunity to donate them in person and tour the entire facility. Seeing firsthand how the house provides comfort, care, and a home-away-from-home for families with hospitalized children made this experience even more meaningful.
We are so proud of our students for giving back to the community and representing our school so well! #FCCLA #ServiceLeadership #RonaldMcDonaldHouse #CommunityMatters
After collecting pop tabs to support families staying at the house, students had the opportunity to donate them in person and tour the entire facility. Seeing firsthand how the house provides comfort, care, and a home-away-from-home for families with hospitalized children made this experience even more meaningful.
We are so proud of our students for giving back to the community and representing our school so well! #FCCLA #ServiceLeadership #RonaldMcDonaldHouse #CommunityMatters
The CMS Battle of the Books teams traveled to Emporia this past Friday to compete in the state competition. They have worked hard all year, reading the books from the William Allen White Award list to prepare for the competition. The CMS Tap Dancing Rabbits took 2nd place! All teams did a great job.
Since February, CMS students have been participating in different Reader’s Challenges. Recently, our students helped provide more than 825 meals to people facing hunger around the world through FreeRice.
FreeRice is an educational trivia game that helps students learn while making a global impact. Every correct answer earns 10 grains of rice for the World Food Programme, supporting its mission to save and improve lives around the world.
Congratulations to our top FreeRice participants:
Lillian Bateson
Abby Lopez
Sophia Rodriguez
Paul Young
Roxanne Lowe
FreeRice is an educational trivia game that helps students learn while making a global impact. Every correct answer earns 10 grains of rice for the World Food Programme, supporting its mission to save and improve lives around the world.
Congratulations to our top FreeRice participants:
Lillian Bateson
Abby Lopez
Sophia Rodriguez
Paul Young
Roxanne Lowe
During Teacher Appreciation Week, our staff added some extra fun with “secret underground spirit days” throughout the week! Students were curious and excited as teachers showed up participating in surprise themed days without any announcements. Staff members represented their grade levels with coordinated colors, got creative for “Anything But a Cup” day, stayed cozy during Pajama Day, traveled back in time for Throwback Thursday, and wrapped up the fun in athletic wear. The mystery and enthusiasm brought lots of smiles, laughter, and community spirit to our building all week long!
Congratulations to Debbie Elmer, Transportation Director, who was named the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce Staff Member of the Month at yesterday's luncheon!
Each month, the Chamber recognizes a teacher for their outstanding service, but this month, they recognized an integral part of our school district - our Transportation Director, Debbie Elmer.
Mrs. Elmer has demonstrated a passion for the students and the district she serves for the last 41 years!
Over the last 41 years, Mrs. Debbie Elmer has exemplified excellence, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our school district as a bus driver and then eventually as Director of Transportation. Through changing times and numerous challenges, her leadership has ensured the safe and reliable transportation of literally GENERATIONS of students.
Debbie’s professionalism, knowledge of all things transportation, and tireless dedication to USD 204 has set a high standard - not only for our district, but for the profession itself! It’s no exaggeration to say she’s been the best at what she does, and we are incredibly fortunate to have benefitted from her dedication for so many years.
Mrs. Elmer will be retiring at the end of June, and we want to wish her all the best. Congratulations, Debbie Elmer, USD 204 Transportation Director, on being recognized as the May Chamber of Commerce School Staff Member of the Month!
Each month, the Chamber recognizes a teacher for their outstanding service, but this month, they recognized an integral part of our school district - our Transportation Director, Debbie Elmer.
Mrs. Elmer has demonstrated a passion for the students and the district she serves for the last 41 years!
Over the last 41 years, Mrs. Debbie Elmer has exemplified excellence, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our school district as a bus driver and then eventually as Director of Transportation. Through changing times and numerous challenges, her leadership has ensured the safe and reliable transportation of literally GENERATIONS of students.
Debbie’s professionalism, knowledge of all things transportation, and tireless dedication to USD 204 has set a high standard - not only for our district, but for the profession itself! It’s no exaggeration to say she’s been the best at what she does, and we are incredibly fortunate to have benefitted from her dedication for so many years.
Mrs. Elmer will be retiring at the end of June, and we want to wish her all the best. Congratulations, Debbie Elmer, USD 204 Transportation Director, on being recognized as the May Chamber of Commerce School Staff Member of the Month!
We are proud to honor Rhonda Rush as Clark Middle School’s Substitute Teacher of the Year! She was also chosen as the District Substitute Teacher of the Year! We have truly enjoyed having Rhonda in our building this school year.
Rhonda has been especially helpful while working in our Working Braves classroom. She consistently goes above and beyond to support both students and staff with patience, kindness, and flexibility. She builds positive relationships with students, creates a calm and encouraging environment, and is always willing to step in wherever she is needed. Her dedication, compassion, and strong work ethic have made a lasting impact on our school community, and we are so grateful for the care and support she provides.
The Board Beat for Monday's meeting is now available online:
https://bonnerspringsedusdks.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/about-us/boe/board-beat/25298948
https://bonnerspringsedusdks.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/about-us/boe/board-beat/25298948
Please join us today for the Cavalcade Concert with sixth through twelfth grade at 7:00PM in the Braves Fieldhouse/PEC.
We welcome you to attend the 8th grade celebration for the class of 2030 on Tuesday, May 19 from 10:00-11:00 AM. The celebration will take place in the Braves Fieldhouse.
Please join us for the Cavalcade Concert with sixth through twelfth grade Tuesday, May 5th at 7:00PM in the Braves Fieldhouse/PEC.
