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The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education Tuesday night approved the appointment of Scott Geary as Clark Middle School Assistant Principal beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Geary will replace Assistant Principal Stefani Dreiling who is retiring at the end of this school year.
Geary is a class of 1988 Bonner Springs High School graduate who earned his Eagle Scout with local Boy Scout Troop #149 before heading to Pennsylvania to pursue a college education and play collegiate football and wrestle. Geary began his administrative career at Forest Lake Area Schools in Minnesota in 2006 and has held an administrative position for the last 20 years across both primary and secondary levels. He recently moved back to Kansas and has served as the Assistant Principal at Delaware Ridge Elementary and Edwardsville Elementary since the beginning of this school year.
“Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on fostering positive and productive learning environments where both students and staff can find success,” Geary said. “Having considerable experience at the middle school level, I am eager to contribute my leadership and passion for education to our district that shares my commitment to excellence and student success.”
“We are delighted to have Mr. Geary join our team at Clark Middle School,” Principal Lisa Krone said. “We already know he strives to be visible and has built relationships with his current staff and students. His 20 years of administrative experience and additional time spent teaching at the middle school level makes him an excellent addition to our CMS staff.”
Applicants must be a registered voter and reside within the USD 204 district boundaries. This application will be open through March 4, 2026 with interviews taking place on March 23, and, if needed, March 24.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/USD204BOE2026 (Please note: A PDF resume will need to be uploaded to the application and you will also need to enter personal information to authorize a background check.)
The appointed Board member will begin their term April 20, 2026 and will serve through January 2028.
McDanield preschoolers had a fun day of Valentine’s learning on Thursday! ❤️
Students practiced fine motor skills while creating heart art and enjoyed reading Valentine's stories together. Students also played a heart stepping game to build number recognition, listening skills, and taking turns.
They have also been collecting items for their school-wide outreach projects over the last few weeks! Blue Pod created Happy Kits to support kids at Children's Mercy, Yellow Pod collected items for Heart Healthy Kits for residents of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living, and Red Pod collected items for Infusion Kits for Central Care Cancer Center to provide patients with items to help brighten their day during treatment! As a part of their Kindness Day yesterday, students helped put the kits together so they can be delivered next week!
Mrs. Carr's 4th grade students at BSE partnered with their 2nd grade buddies in Mrs. Painter's class on a Valentine's activity called "I love you to pieces" they made with tissue paper!
Congratulations to Bonner Springs High School alum John Mallory (Class of 1999) on his success as the Assistant Director of Football Video with the Seattle Seahawks as they claimed their second Super Bowl win on Sunday! He was also with the team when they won their first Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XLVIII!
They were recognized at halftime of the boys varsity game vs. Tonganoxie February 6, 2026, and attended a small reception hosted by the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Education Foundation afterward.
Megan Mellring, Special Education teacher at Bonner Springs Elementary, was recognized as the February Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month!
In her three years with USD 204, Megan has made an extraordinary impact on her school community. As both a District Teacher Leadership Academy Member and Building Leadership Team Member, she is deeply involved in shaping inclusive and innovative learning experiences for all students.
Her dedication extends far beyond the classroom. Megan founded the Girls on the Run program at Bonner Springs Elementary—an initiative that has reached more than 80 students in just two years. Through this program, she empowers girls to build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits.
Colleagues admire Megan’s flexibility and selflessness—most recently demonstrated when she stepped into a different role to support a long-term substitute teacher, ensuring that every student continued to receive exceptional instruction and care.
Megan’s enthusiasm, adaptability, and devotion to her students exemplify true leadership, and we proudly congratulate Megan Mellring as the February Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month!
The Board Beat is a new publication that gives a brief overview of each Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education meeting!
Published a few days after each board meeting, it will highlight any special awards given at the meetings, agenda items discussed, and list personnel changes within the district. The Board Beat is not meant to be taken as official Meeting Minutes - those can be found on our website under Meeting Minutes.
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USD 204 Board of Education Approves Andrea Stipe as Edwardsville Elementary Principal
The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education approved the appointment of Andrea (Andi) Stipe as the Edwardsville Elementary principal beginning in the 2026-2027 school year at their meeting Monday evening. Stipe will replace current principal Nancy Julo who has resigned, effective at the end of this school year.
Stipe comes to Edwardsville from the Ottawa School District where she has served as principal of Sunflower Elementary School since 2019, and before that as Assistant Principal and Curriculum Administrator at Turner School District for six years. She also has 10 years experience as a classroom teacher and spent eight years as a building, then district, ESOL Coordinator for Turner School District.
“My goal is to foster classrooms where students take ownership of their learning through clear success criteria and meaningful feedback loops, ensuring that high expectations are met with high support,” Stipe said. “I believe that a school thrives when leadership, data, and rigorous instruction intersect to support every learner.”
Mrs. Stipe is planning an event this spring to meet staff, students, and parents at Edwardsville Elementary. Additional details will be shared at a later date.
USD 204 Superintendent Rick Moulin said, “We are thrilled to have Mrs. Stipe join our Edwardsville Elementary team. Her proven leadership, commitment to students, and ability to build a strong school community makes her an outstanding fit for this role. We are confident she will have a positive impact on students, staff, and our families.”
USD 204 Board of Education Approves Kyle Joyce as Bonner Springs High School Principal
The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education Monday night approved the appointment of Kyle Joyce as Bonner Springs High School principal beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Joyce will replace principal Don Hilliard who will retire at the end of this school year, after 10 years with the district.
Joyce was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas and is a graduate of Sumner Academy of Arts and Science. He began his teaching career in 2013 at Quindaro Elementary in USD 500, making his way into an administrative position by 2019. After working as a Restorative Justice Specialist and Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Joyce currently serves as the Assistant Principal of the Media Communications Academy at Wyandotte High School.
“I am deeply honored to serve as the next principal of Bonner Springs High School,” Joyce said. “I believe strong schools are built on meaningful relationships, high expectations, and a relentless focus on student learning. My commitment is to work alongside our teachers, staff, students, and families to create an environment where every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. I am excited to join this community and look forward to building on the school’s strengths while continuing to grow instructional excellence together.”
“Hiring a high school principal is one of the most important decisions we make, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome Mr. Joyce to Bonner Springs High School,” USD 204 Superintendent Rick Moulin said. “After surveying staff and gathering input from both teachers and students, Kyle consistently demonstrated strong instructional leadership, thoughtful communication, and an authentic ability to connect with students. We are confident he will be a positive leader for our school and community.”
January was an eventful meeting, as we welcomed Bonnie Mejean, who took her oath and attended her first official meeting, and said "goodbye" to Ashley Razak, who resigned from the Board of Education to accept a position within the school district. Details of appointing someone to fill Razak's vacancy will be discussed at a future meeting.
USD 204 Board members (pictured left to right) are:
Jennifer McConico
Dave Pierce
Kim Beets (Vice-President)
Chris Russell
Bonnie Mejean
Angie Thomas (President)
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