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!
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.
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month! These students demonstrated the BRAVE character trait of VALUE.
Don’t let the memories fade - grab your yearbook today! Deadline is May 1st!
Today, we participated in our STEM Olympics, where advisories from each grade level competed in a variety of exciting, hands-on challenges. Activities included designing structures to withstand simulated earthquakes, constructing and launching rockets, building balloon-powered cars, solving escape room puzzles, and creating protective vehicles to keep eggs intact during crash tests. The event encouraged creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving while showcasing students’ skills in science, technology, engineering, and math.
🎤 Middle School Talent Show Results! 🎉
Congratulations to all of our talented performers!
🥇 1st Place: Layla Holton – winner of tickets to see Louis Tomlinson in concert!
🥈 2nd Place: Silas Cannon – recipient of a $10 gift card!
A big thank you to our wonderful judges for their time and support:
• Amy Gibbs (Third Space Coffee House, downtown Bonner Springs)
• Tracy Shiner (CST Sweets, downtown Bonner Springs)
• Jim Mitchell (beloved former CMS staff member)
• Rick Moulin (our Superintendent)
We appreciate everyone who helped make this event such a success! 🌟
Congratulations to all of our talented performers!
🥇 1st Place: Layla Holton – winner of tickets to see Louis Tomlinson in concert!
🥈 2nd Place: Silas Cannon – recipient of a $10 gift card!
A big thank you to our wonderful judges for their time and support:
• Amy Gibbs (Third Space Coffee House, downtown Bonner Springs)
• Tracy Shiner (CST Sweets, downtown Bonner Springs)
• Jim Mitchell (beloved former CMS staff member)
• Rick Moulin (our Superintendent)
We appreciate everyone who helped make this event such a success! 🌟
🐸 Science in Action: Seventh Grade Frog Dissections!
Our seventh-grade scientists took a deep dive into biology this week! To better understand how body systems work together, students stepped into the lab for hands-on frog dissections.
By locating specific organs and observing how they connect, our students gained a much clearer perspective on:
Anatomy & Physiology: Seeing firsthand how structures function.
Biological Links: Comparing frog anatomy to human systems to understand our own bodies.
Lab Skills: Practicing precision, observation, and scientific inquiry.
It was an incredible day of discovery and "aha!" moments. We are so proud of the curiosity and respect our students showed during this classic rite of passage in science education! 🧬✨
Our seventh-grade scientists took a deep dive into biology this week! To better understand how body systems work together, students stepped into the lab for hands-on frog dissections.
By locating specific organs and observing how they connect, our students gained a much clearer perspective on:
Anatomy & Physiology: Seeing firsthand how structures function.
Biological Links: Comparing frog anatomy to human systems to understand our own bodies.
Lab Skills: Practicing precision, observation, and scientific inquiry.
It was an incredible day of discovery and "aha!" moments. We are so proud of the curiosity and respect our students showed during this classic rite of passage in science education! 🧬✨
Don’t let the memories fade - grab your yearbook today! Deadline is May 1st!
The USD 204 Preschool Information Night will take place tomorrow night, Thursday, April 16th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Delaware Ridge Elementary, Head Start, and McDanield Learning Center! If you have a child who is 4 years of age on or before August 31, 2026, you may want him/her to attend one of our three preschool programs!
If you don't know which preschool your child will attend, check out our Preschool Information page on our website: https://www.usd204.net/page/204pre-k or call one of our schools at:
USD 204 PRESCHOOL - 913-441-2126
Tuition-based preschool hosted at DRE
PRESCHOOL AT MCDANIELD - 913-422-7970
No-fee preschool
PRESCHOOL AT HEAD START - 913-441-2828
No-fee preschool
Join us on Thursday, April 16th to learn about the preschool program at the building your child will attend! Bring your student to visit the classrooms and meet the staff!
We hope to see you there!
If you don't know which preschool your child will attend, check out our Preschool Information page on our website: https://www.usd204.net/page/204pre-k or call one of our schools at:
USD 204 PRESCHOOL - 913-441-2126
Tuition-based preschool hosted at DRE
PRESCHOOL AT MCDANIELD - 913-422-7970
No-fee preschool
PRESCHOOL AT HEAD START - 913-441-2828
No-fee preschool
Join us on Thursday, April 16th to learn about the preschool program at the building your child will attend! Bring your student to visit the classrooms and meet the staff!
We hope to see you there!
