Blue Valley USD 384

Middle School/High School SPIRIT WEEK is next week!!

9-21-21 Hi RAMFAM!! I am sending out this message to get everyone geared up for Blue Valley Site Council Meetings. Site Council is an advisory board that meets 2 times per year once in the Fall and once in the Spring. We will have a Site Council for McCormick Elementary, BVHS/MS and district wide. All you need to do is complete this survey and the administrator responsible for the group will reach out to you with the date and time for the 1st meeting. https://forms.gle/zdGJmWHJdEzsu44h7 Please submit it prior to October 1st by 5:00pm. Have a great day! #RAMFAM

We added some more winter wear options to the Spirit Store. Check them out!! store.idntiteez.com/bluevalleyrams

RAMS SPIRIT WEAR!!! Please use the link to shop spirit wear! There is a lot more options than the pictures attached. Orders are due in 2 weeks. store.idntiteez.com/bluevalleyrams

Congratulations to the 2021 Homecoming Candidates!!! Homecoming will be Friday, October 1st.

MS Student Council members are busy cookin’! Come join us at the FFA Farmers Market!

Today 9/15 in Food Science we finished our experiment on comparing an imitation pie to a real pie. Tastes were very similar but looks were a lot different.

In Food science we did a food order.

Message from the Superintendent 8-10-21 It was a great week in Blue Valley. Teaching and learning are going strong. Athletics/Activities have started. With all that we have going on with COVID, there are times when I celebrate the success of having a team on the court and/or field when other schools don't. During this challenging time, we are teaching the students to be RESILIENT, to bounce back no matter what challenges life throws at you. We are teaching them to be ACCOUNTABLE. To be responsible in all their actions. We are teaching our students to be MOTIVATED. To not let things stand in their way and to reach for what they want. We are teaching our students to be SUCCESSFUL. To find the good in every situation, to follow rules and respect others. We are teaching our students to be RAMS We are all doing the best we can with what we are navigating through. Everyone has their own struggles that we may not know about. Remember to have grace and flexibility. We are all in this together doing what's best for kids! It's a great day to be a RAM!! #RAMFAM

6th Graders are working together to find the GCF.

In person FCCLA Take aim conference so excited to be able to attend in person. The ladies are going to be fun to watch over the next 24 hours

Working her sewing portfolio, which starts with a skirt.

Students working on their college class medical terminology.

Consumer and personal finance class looking at different types of budget and what information one needs to know.

Today in Food Science an experiment. This is the first time in a while that we have offered a Food Science great opportunity to see what a career in Food Science would be like.

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 8-27-21 Good afternoon, Last evening, I was notified that a student at BVHS tested positive for COVID. The student is now quarantined at home and following protocols from the health department. The areas where the student has been have been cleaned and sanitized by our custodial staff. The Riley County Health Department was notified for guidance. We have been notifying parents if their student was a direct contact and needs to quarantine. When they come home, please monitor your students for symptoms and if they experience any, notify your doctor and get a test and let us know. Here is a list of the most common symptoms: Fever (100.4 or higher) Chills Muscle aches Fatigue Headache Sore throat Difficulty breathing Loss of taste or smell IF YOUR STUDENT HAS BEEN FULLY VACCINATED AND YOU ARE ASKED TO QUARANTINE, please provide a copy of the vaccination record to school and your student will be allowed to stay in school and wear a mask during the quarantine period or until symptoms present. If you are unable to show us the document the student will have to quarantine per the RCHD. You may also contact your healthcare provider where they received the vaccination and get a duplicate. If you have symptoms or get tested, please contact District Office 785-293-5356 and let us know immediately.

5th graders learning about the Branches of Government.

5th graders learning about the Branches of Government.

5th graders learning about the Branches of Government.

Message from the Superintendent 8-23-21 Hello Blue Valley Families, After having a conversation with our school nurse today, we felt it might be a good time to remind everyone about our mask recommendations and the benefit of wearing a mask at school. Again, these are currently recommendations and not required. The guidance we are sharing is intended to keep kids in school and keep them safe while here. We are doing our best to maintain 6 feet of social distance but that isn't always possible. With that in mind, if we are notified of a positive case, we use this guidance from RCHD to ensure safety. If a person is WITHIN 3 FEET FOR LONGER than 10 MINUTES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY ARE WEARING A MASK OR NOT, THEY ARE CONSIDERED A CLOSE CONTACT. They will be sent home to quarantine. Teachers are doing a great job of keeping small groups under 10 minutes to avoid possible exposure. If the student is WITHIN 3-6 FEET BUT WEARING A MASK, THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED A CLOSE CONTACT, BUT ALLOWED TO ATTEND CLASSES IF THEY ARE MONITORED DAILY FOR SYMPTOMS. If they become symptomatic they will be required to quarantine at home, and should get tested. If a person is WITHIN 6 FEET FOR LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES AND NOT WEARING A MASK, THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED A CLOSE CONTACT and have to quarantine. If a person is WITHIN 6 FEET FOR LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES AND WEARING A MASK, THEY ARE NOT CONSIDERED A CLOSE CONTACT and can stay in school. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the school nurse, Emily Cassel at 785-293-5256.