Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on the Blue Valley legislative priorities. Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by School Board President Gina Knapp, Vice President Jan Kessinger, and Chief Financial Officer Jeremy McFadden to discuss these priorities in the upcoming legislative session.

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Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on school attendance. Blue Valley Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan is joined by principals Leah Vomhof, Stacey Sperry and Dr. Cory Cox to discuss the why attendance matters.

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Our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on school safety, understanding threats and their consequences. Dr. Katie Collier, deputy superintendent for learning, is joined by Interim Chief Simon Happer (Overland Park Police Department) and Dan Carney (Director of Safety & Security) to discuss how Blue Valley ensures a safe and secure environment for our students and staff.

Remember that if you see something, report it! Don’t repost it. 📵

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Join Blue Valley Chief Communications Officer Kristi McNerlin and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Katie Collier as we follow up on an earlier discussion about plan and collaboration time in our elementary schools.

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Our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on mental health support across our district and community. 🧠🩺💙

Dr. Merrigan is joined by Dr. Mindy Wells (Student Support Services), Tim Deweese (Johnson County Mental Health Center) and Karen Mulligan (Children’s Mercy) to discuss how our district works with community organizations and professionals to best serve our students and families. 

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Our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on plan and collaboration time at the elementary school level. 

February Host & Guests
Amy Farthing  (Executive Director of School Admin, K-5)
Dr. Katie Collier (Deputy Superintendent)
Shelly Krull (3rd Grade Teacher, Aspen Grove Elem.)
Kathleen Cigich (Principal at Lakewood Elem. and BV Parent)

The district will be seeking feedback on this topic from elementary staff and families with elementary students in the 2024-25 school year.

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Our #BVUnmuted podcast series continues with a focus on updated graduation requirements across the district! 🎧🎓📚

 Join host Dr. Tonya Merrigan along with guests Scott Roberts (Exec. Director of School Admin) and Dr. Anne Kastelic (Asst. Principal, BVSW) as the group talks through some of the changes and how they will positively impact students in the future.

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Join host Dr. Tonya Merrigan as our #BVUnmuted series continues with a focus on academic success in Blue Valley!

Guests Kelly Ott and Adam Wade from Academic Services discuss what success looks like in classrooms at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

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Join host Amy Farthing as we discuss the kindergarten experience for students, teachers and families in Blue Valley!

Guests:

• Christy Taylor, Indian Valley Elementary teacher with close to 40 years experience teaching kindergarten
• Hannah Battleson, IVE parent of a current kindergarten student and former educator
• Ayla Battleson, current IVE kindergartener in Mrs. Taylor's class

Listen in as Amy, Christy, Hannah and Ayla talk about the exciting parts of kindergarten, challenges and helpful tips for parents with incoming students!

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Join host Dr. Tonya Merrigan as she talks with Susan Tideman (Executive Director) and Lisa Austin (Communications Manager) from the Blue Valley Educational Foundation.

Hear about some of BVEF's upcoming events, exciting fundraisers and learn how you can make an impact on our schools, staff members and community.

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