As we count down to graduation, we’ll be shining a spotlight on each of our valedictorians and salutatorian in the days ahead! Join us as we celebrate their achievements, dedication, and hard work leading up to this special milestone!

Congratulations to Sophia Schwartzkopf - Valedictorian:

Sophia plans to attend a four-year college, where she will major in either biochemistry, pathology, or chemical engineering, though she is still deciding on her final path. During high school, she has been actively involved in volleyball, track and field, bowling, and tennis.

Reflecting on those who have supported her journey, Sophia shares, “I would like to thank my family for providing such a strong support system for me. I'm forever grateful for their support. Also, I have a huge thanks to my friends for always being there for me and having my best interest in mind. Finally, thank you to all the teachers who have encouraged me along the way.”
about 19 hours ago, USD 204
A photograph of a woman in shorts and a sleeveless top sits on a rock. Text describes her plans for the future.
BSE 2nd graders worked with BSHS students in Mr. Mellick's classes to build bird feeders! This was a fun way to wrap up the second grade unit on animals and get a preview of the wood shop in the BTEC building!

Great job to Mr. Mellick and his students for preparing kits to build each bird feeder and partnering with 2nd graders! The bird feeders will be distributed to various community partners this spring, so be on the look out!
1 day ago, USD 204
A group of children and adults in a room. A man in a blue jacket stands next to a desk.
A woman helps a child with a drill, surrounded by wooden planks and tools in a workshop.
Two boys look at a wooden box while a woman shows them something. Behind them, a woman uses headphones and a drill.
A man helps a girl with a drill while crafting at a table, in a workshop.
Three people in a workshop. A man uses a drill, another man guides his hand, and a boy watches.
A group of children work on projects at a table, with others observing. The table has wood pieces.
A child with a green shirt smiles while painting a wooden box. Behind, others work on similar boxes.
A man helps two girls drill into a wooden box. One girl wears a pink shirt, another black, and the third red.
BSHS senior Yailyn Corrales raised money through her senior project and donated $200 to the BSHS Diversity Ambassadors in return! Yailyn created her own business doing nails as her senior project, and worked closely with Ms. Benton who worked as her mentor and marketing/promotions advisor.

Yailyn has been a part of the Diversity Ambassadors all four years of high school and said the group made such a big impact on her that she wanted to donate a portion of her profits to the group to do her part in giving back.

Check out Yailyn's Nails at @nails.byyai on Instagram!
4 days ago, USD 204
Three women hold a check in front of a wall covered with pairs of sneakers.
Youth Lead KC juniors JaRaiya Bell and Brody Morgan presented their project at the Youth Lead KC Olympics last week! They worked on their project all year long and then presented to a group of local stakeholders.
4 days ago, USD 204
A person stands on stage with a microphone while a collage of photos plays on the screen.
1st graders at Edwardsville Elementary learned about fractions last week! They used a yummy snack to divide it into halves and fourths!
5 days ago, USD 204
Four children sit at a desk with chocolate pieces on paper. They are smiling. Behind them, a classroom is visible with backpacks and storage boxes.
Four children sit at desks, each with chocolate chips on a paper. They smile at the camera.
Four children sit at desks in a classroom, engaged in an activity. Three are smiling, one appears thoughtful.
Four children seated at desks, two boys and two girls, with food on their desks. They are smiling.
Check out the May nursing newsletter from our USD 204 school nurses!

School Nurse Day is May 6th! Send your school nurse a shout out and thank them for their amazing work keeping our students, staff, and community safe!

These messages of gratitude will be shared with the Nursing team: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf0ft0VGDkwAcfDok2t08goc9wdN6d9pJudMcWMoYOJ12IpQ/viewform
6 days ago, USD 204
A newsletter with headings like "May Nursing Newsletter" and sections on "Summer Safety", "Asthma & Allergy Awareness" and "School Nurse Day".
BSHS Theatre Department is hosting a Dessert Auction Fundraiser and you are invited!

Join us for an evening of great desserts, community fun, and support for our students as we prepare for next year’s production of Frozen!

Event Details:
Friday, May 8
6:00 PM
Bonner Springs High School

Students and families will be bringing a variety of homemade desserts to be auctioned off throughout the evening. All proceeds will go directly toward supporting the BSHS Theatre Department and helping cover production costs for our upcoming season.

Come ready to bid, support our students, and enjoy a fun night with the Braves community!
6 days ago, USD 204
Dessert Auction flyer
This past Saturday the Bonner Springs Unified Soccer teams competed in a Tournament in Olathe. The tournament had 16 teams throughout the KC Metro region participate, and all three Bonner Springs teams took 1st place with standout performances by Makhai Ezell and Luis Picazo each having 7 goals!

Makhai was named player of the game and received an individual trophy for his accomplishments, and Abby Gossage, Jovahn Harrell and Kevaugh Stewart all had 5 goals each.

This is the first time all three teams have dominated a tournament, great job Bonner Springs Unified Soccer athletes!
7 days ago, USD 204
A group of people in orange and white shirts stands on a field, with a scoreboard and sign behind them.
A team in red jerseys stands together on a field with several people behind them, under a bright sky.
A group of children, adults, and two banners stand on a concrete path with grass and trees.
A group of young people in red jerseys posing for a photo on a football field.
Clark Middle School 8th graders have been putting the final touches on their electrical projects! Each group designed and decorated two rooms, then wired one room with a series circuit and the other with a parallel circuit. They even engineered their own working switches using brads and paper clips—all powered by a 9-volt battery.

These projects show off not just creativity, but a solid understanding of how electrical circuits function!
8 days ago, USD 204
A classroom with students seated at desks, a woman wearing headphones and using a laptop, and a chalkboard with colorful drawings.
Two students seated at a desk, one wearing glasses, work on a project with various materials.
Two people are in a classroom, one leaning over a table with a box on it.
Woman in red shirt and jeans seated, working on a blue box, with a laptop nearby.
Two students in a classroom setting, one in a pink hoodie, the other in a purple shirt, both working on a box.
Three women stand in a classroom, with one making a peace sign. They are in front of a desk with a laptop, while others sit on chairs behind them.
Two people in a classroom setting, one holding a box, the other standing, surrounded by various items.
Three students pose in a classroom. One makes a peace sign with both hands. The table in front has a backpack and a small box.
CMS students with their electrical projects
The BSHS Braves boys golf team finished 2nd in the Frontier League tournament!

Players included:
Lucas Vogel
Drake Hammerbacher
Davis Hammerbacher
Cohen Stipancich, and
Luca Tomasic (not pictured)

All league honors also went to Lucas Vogel who finished 8th overall and Drake Hammerbacher who finished 10th overall!
8 days ago, USD 204
Four individuals stand on grass, holding medals. Two wear hats, and two wear jackets. A water body is behind them.
Two young men stand on a golf course, one in a white shirt and the other in a cap.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and fun. The Clark Middle School Choirs are proud to present this year’s POPS Show, “LIMITLESS.”

Featuring all CMS Choirs, this performance will showcase an exciting evening full of upbeat, high-energy selections that you won’t want to miss!

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Bonner Springs High School Auditorium

Tickets:
Adults – $5
Students – $3
8 days ago, USD 204
A colorful poster with a boombox, CD, raised fist, and text "Limitless" highlights event details. Event by Clark Middle School Choirs, May 7, 2026.
Senior Awards Night was Wednesday evening! BSHS held a ceremony featuring many academic, athletic, and other achievements of the BSHS Class of 2026!

During the evening:
67 seniors were recognized for having a GPA of 3.5+
8 were recognized as valedictorians, 1 as salutatorian
40 local scholarships were given out to 102 students
3 students committed to the US Military
16 students were named for the Braves Activity Award
5 special scholarships were awarded
3 students who scored 30+ on the ACT were recognized
Addison Vogel and Kelan Gruver were recognized as our Athletes of the Year
Braelyn Morris was recognized as the KSHSAA Citizenship Award winner, and
Cora Dow was awarded an official appointment to the US Air Force Academy (for which she received a standing ovation from the audience!)

Congratulations to our entire Class of 2026! We are so proud of you all!
11 days ago, USD 204
A man and a woman stand on stage, holding a paper and flowers. Behind them, people sit and stand, observing.
A person stands on a stage holding an award while others sit in chairs, some wearing glasses.
Two women stand on stage at an event, one holding a purple folder, the other holding papers. Behind them, seated audience members watch.
A person on stage holding a paper and another person handing it to them. Behind them is a podium with a microphone and flowers.
A man stands at a podium receiving an award from a woman. People are seated in the audience.
A man and a woman on stage shake hands while holding papers; people sit in the audience.
Two individuals stand on a stage holding awards. Behind them, an audience sits in rows of chairs, watching.
On a stage, two individuals shake hands. One holds a paper, and a microphone is nearby. Behind them, people sit on chairs, and a black curtain is in the background.
People on a stage, one in a dress, one in a suit, shaking hands. Behind them, a microphone on a stand and flowers.
Kansas Association of School Boards Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) class met at the USD 204 District Office this morning, and they had an All-Star welcome thanks to our BSHS Unified Cheer Hype Squad!
11 days ago, USD 204
Several people in yellow shirts clapping for a man in a hallway.
A group of people in yellow shirts are standing in a tiled room. A woman in black stands in the middle, clapping.
A group of people in yellow shirts stand in a hallway. A woman stands in the middle.
Group of people in yellow shirts stand in a hallway; one person walks near a counter.
People in yellow shirts and sneakers stand in a hallway. A man in black is giving high fives.
A group of people in yellow shirts stand in a lobby, clapping and facing a man speaking. Bright lighting, tiled floor, and a television are visible.
A group of adults and children wearing yellow shirts stand in a hallway with orange walls and white tile floor.
A room with a projector screen displaying "2020 welcomes KASB BOLD". People are seated at tables.
The Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorian were announced at last night's Bonner Springs High School Senior Awards Night!

Congratulations to Valedictorians:
Sophia Schwartzkopf
Margaret Haigh
Karbe Barber
Addyson Thompson
Addison Vogel
Cora Dow
Chasitee Sambol and
Victoria Timmons

And congrats to the Class of 2026 Salutatorian:
Braelyn Morris
12 days ago, USD 204
A group of women holding awards, lined up on a stage, with a flag and black backdrop.
Mr. Taylor's Advanced Biology students at BSHS had their field trip to the KC Zoo today! While there, they participated in a campus-wide scavenger hunt and did an animal observation lab activity.
12 days ago, USD 204
A group of people poses for a photo in front of a Polar Bear Passage exhibit at the KC Zoo.
Three Bonner Springs High School students scored a 30+ on the ACT in the Class of 2026! They were announced last night at the Senior Awards Night and their names have been placed on the school plaque!

Congratulations to:
Cherish Gonzaga
Sophia Schwartzkopf
Eric Peterson
12 days ago, USD 204
Three individuals pose next to a large plaque with text. A woman holds it between two people. A field of lavender flowers is visible in the background.

Congratulations to our BSHS student athletes doing activities and playing sports at the next level! This afternoon, they signed letters of intent committing themselves to next year:

Reyna Dunn - vocal music at KCKCC
Natalie Stoway - vocal music at KCKCC
Amaya Burris - basketball at KCKCC
Nya Anderson - basketball at Iowa Central Community College
Chasitee Sambol - basketball at Johnson County Community College
Isabella Gonzalez - volleyball at Framingham State University
Lane Vogel - wrestling at University of Saint Mary
Devan Fleischer - football at Garden City CC
Allison Campbell - powerlifting at MidAmerica Nazarene University
Braedyn Wells - cross country at McPherson College
Keira and Kelcey Bayles - cross country at Baker University
Addyson Thompson - track & field at University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Emily Morton - track & field at Fort Scott Community College
Addison Vogel - track & field at St. Cloud State University

Way to go!

#204BravesPride

13 days ago, USD 204
A group of young athletes poses behind a table with sports equipment and a banner that reads "Bonner Springs Braves."

The April 20 Board Beat is now available on our website!

13 days ago, USD 204
A flyer features a group of students standing in a room with a director and singers.
Inali Meyer presented the FCCLA project she's taking to Nationals this summer to the Bonner Springs Rotary Club at their luncheon yesterday! The Rotary Club donated to her project as she was competing in the Sustainability Challenge event, so she let club members know how she improved Lions Park by adding 20 bushes as a protective barrier against traffic and also to combat noise pollution.

Way to go, Inali!

#204BravesPride
14 days ago, USD 204
A person with a microphone stands in front of a table with a laptop, near a window.
BSHS seniors receiving Bonner Springs Rotary scholarships were announced during the Rotary luncheon today!

Congratulations to:
Cora Dow
Excell Gray III
Chasitee Sambol
Margaret Haigh
Merideth Billings, and
Michael Navarro Morfin

They each shared their plans for next year, their favorite thing about our community or Bonner Springs High School, and gave an overview of their senior project!
15 days ago, USD 204
A woman with a microphone stands with a man holding a certificate, in front of a table and windows.
Two men in a room with windows; one holds a microphone and speaks while the other holds a certificate.
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A woman with a microphone stands next to a man holding a certificate, both wearing casual clothes, in a room with chairs and windows.
A woman holds a microphone and a man holds a certificate in a room with chairs and a table.
A man holds a microphone while another man holds a certificate and stands next to him.