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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We're keeping the celebration going for our years of service anniversaries—today, we honor Clark Middle School PE Teacher Trent Dean for 25 years of service to USD204!
We're keeping the celebration going for our years of service anniversaries—today, we honor Bonner Springs High School Industrial Tech Teacher for 25 years of service to USD204!
Continuing our celebration of years of service anniversaries, we're proud to recognize Delaware Ridge Elementary PreK Teacher Aubrey Clifton for 15 years with USD204!
