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JPCo will be accepting applications for the new team soon! If you’re interested in leadership, school spirit, or service, please consider applying. All interested students should attend ONE of two meetings on March 6 (after school in room 152) or March 7 (during AST in the fixed forum).

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event dedicated to saving lives from cancer. For over 35 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Funds raised through Relay For Life directly support breakthrough research, 24/7 support for cancer patients, access to lifesaving screenings, and much more.

The Blue Valley Relay for Life will be March 31st from 5 PM - 5 AM. Participants interested can use this link to register - https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY23NOR?pg=entry&fr_id=104098. To join communications for BVW Relay, join the group chat below - https://groupme.com/join_group/88998237/AjMPZA1R

Anyone willing to donate towards our fundraising towards the American Cancer Society may donate using the link below - https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=relay_donate_now&FR_ID=104098&fr_id=104098.

Does your student have a yearbook reserved? (Check Parent Vue if you are unsure.) Currently, only 70% of the student body has a yearbook purchased for them. This year’s book is 468 pages, the largest ever, and is only $50. (While $50 is a significant sum, production costs per book are much higher; it’s a bargain! Our adviser also works with families to make payments. Reach out to dsglenn@bluevalleyk12.org with your questions.)

Once the book is printed and delivered, there are no extra books or second runs.

Families who have purchased Senior Ads, we have a reminder and an ask:

Reminder- We are finishing up ads over the next week. If you haven’t already received a proof or your child’s ad, look for an email by Feb. 17.

Ask- if you haven’t sent in your student’s message or photos, please make that task a priority. (The staff can’t send a proof if they don’t have the materials.)

We are just a few short months away from summer which means the return of Blue Valley’s Summer Programs! Keep an eye out for more information, including a program catalog, in the coming weeks. Enrollment opens at 8 a.m. March 20.

Course Fees for 2nd Semester

High school course fee payment for second semester is open and online now. Your ParentVUE login and password are required to pay course fees.

Course fees are assigned based on the master schedule and your student’s enrollment.

Course fees are assigned for the second semester only.

If your student dropped a course after the course drop deadline, they are responsible for paying any fees associated with that course.

Questions regarding fee payment should be directed to the bookkeeper.

Join us for a good cause!

Numbers you need to know

Last July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-273-TALK) transitioned to a three-digit dialing code, 988. The three-digit dialing code routes calls to the Lifeline network and provides a connection to local support and services for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Johnson County Mental Health Center began answering Lifeline calls as a part of the national network in August of 2021.

In its first five months, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline received over 1.7 million calls, texts and chats. Federal government data shows a significant increase in calls, texts and chats from December 2021 to December 2022. To learn more about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, check out our Mental Health Moment—a weekly newsletter that opens dialogue, increases understanding, and removes some of the stigmas surrounding mental health issues where we’ve prepared hot, warm and crisis lines for you to add to your contact list. We all need some help sometimes, and it’s okay to reach out.

Sign up for other e-newsletters from Johnson County Mental Health Center!

Welcome to Quarter 3, Jags! Take a look at our Quarter 3 news here.

If you or a guest plan to attend this year’s Class Day or Graduation and need an ASL interpreter, please email Laura Lynn Kono at LKono@bluevalleyk12.org by April 3, 2023. Please note that graduation will be livestreamed with live captioning. Thank you!

Seniors, thank you for your cap and gown sizes. Herff Jones has now placed our order! You can make the payment for your items at the following link.

Once your order is complete, please save your receipt to refer to once Graduation season arrives. Cap and gowns will be distributed at Class Day rehearsal on May 18, 2023.

Seniors, please carefully read the guidelines for submitting your photos for your senior video. We are very excited to see you in there!

See attached instructions here.

Click here to view deadlines, important information, upcoming events, and your to do list!

The BVW Counseling Department is now on social media! Please follow us to stay up to date on important information.

Facebook - Blue Valley West Counseling (Links to an external site.) –

Instagram - @BVW_Counseling (Links to an external site.) -

Twitter - @BVWCounseling

BVW Athletic website / Eastern Kansas League

Email: bluevalleywest@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/BVW
Location: 16200 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-239-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westjags