News & Notes

Blue Valley ranks in top 1% nationwide again

In the 2025 rankings released by Niche, Blue Valley was once again ranked within the top 1% of school districts nationwide. The district was also recognized as the #1 school district in Kansas and the #1 district with the best teachers in Kansas

We are incredibly proud of our students, staff, families and the entire Blue Valley community, who all play a key role in this recognition. Your hard work and dedication are why we sit atop the rankings each year.

Blue Valley educators named nominees for Kansas Teacher of the Year

Alex Muninger, a fourth grade teacher at Cottonwood Point Elementary, and Kim Vail, a sixth grade teacher at Aubry Bend Middle, were selected to represent Blue Valley for the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year award.

The Kansas State Department of Education award program honors exemplary classroom educators with five or more years of experience who are leaders in improving schools, student performance and the teaching profession.

District educators selected to represent Blue Valley for Kansas Horizon Award

Brevin Armstrong, a first grade teacher at Mission Trail Elementary, and Audrey Burgoon, a theatre and modern communications teacher at Prairie Star Middle, were selected as Blue Valley’s nominees for the 2025 Kansas Horizon Award.

The Kansas State Department of Education award program recognizes up to 32 educators who excel in a manner that sets them apart as outstanding during their first year in the classroom.

BVEF awards over $420,000 in classroom grants

Blue Valley Educational Foundation (BVEF) awarded 156 classroom grants totaling more than $423,000 These grants will impact thousands of students throughout the district.

Since its founding in 1991, BVEF has granted more than $9.1 million to Blue Valley schools. The majority of these grants have gone to educators to support their creativity and innovation in the classroom.

Champions of Learning 2024 highlights Blue Valley’s academic success

Get an in-depth look at Blue Valley’s academic success with the Champions of Learning 2024 The special publication highlights assessment scores continuing to rise, setting Advanced Placement records, success after graduation and more.

Blue Valley educators chosen as nominees for Kansas Master Teacher online.k-state.edu/campaign/master-of-arts-teaching/

Jill Bergee, an instructional design coach at Valley Park Elementary, and Casey Engel, an English Language Arts teacher at Blue Valley High, were selected as the district’s nominees for the 2025 Kansas Master Teacher award.

The award program, established by Emporia State University in 1954, recognizes excellence in seven Kansas educators each year.