The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

A comprehensive map of all Kansas Unified School Districts. (Map from Kansas State Department of Education).
Open enrollment in Kansas
The passing of House Bill 2567 decided that open enrollment would be an option for the 24-25 school year.
March 15, 2024
Currently kicking into women’s sports history
Currently kicking into women’s sports history
On Saturday, March 16, KC Current will open the first women’s sports stadium in the world in downtown Kansas City.
March 15, 2024
Digital illustration of the various TV productions that have been cancelled or delayed to the writers strike.
From picket lines to plot lines
Although the writers' and actors' strike ended, the delays are still having consequences on popular TV shows and movies.
February 23, 2024
Digital illustration of a graduation cap and diploma.
New graduation requirements beginning with the class of 2028
The Blue Valley School District modified its graduation requirements to align with the new Kansas State Board of Education requirements.
February 15, 2024
Girls swim team seniors were recognized for their contributions to the team, April 25.
Girls swim senior night
Northwest recognizes the leadership responsible for strong swim team culture this year.
April 30, 2024
Praj's Plays: April
April 23, 2024
Li has competed in DECA all four years of high school, winning various regional and state awards (Courtesy of Kevin Li).
Northwest senior recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalist
Senior Kevin Li was named as a semifinalist for the US Presidential Scholars program.
May 1, 2024
Project Pep
April 18, 2024
Women supporting women
March 28, 2024
Behind the beats
March 7, 2024
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Apr 30 / Girls Soccer
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Apr 29 / Softball
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A&E
What's the 411 on Summer Hookup Culture?
Host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Amelia Freimanis and Thomas Mitchell to discuss the reality of summer hookup culture and its effect on our generation.
April 30, 2024
The Israeli and Palestinian War
Host Saraphina Wambi sits down with Israeli senior Ziv Cohen and former NW student Shahd Abdeljalil, who moved to Jordan over the summer. With Ziv in person and Shahd on the phone, the two share their perspectives and opinions on the Israeli/Palestinian War and how it has affected them and their families.
April 30, 2024
The Reality of Being a Black Teenager in America
In honor of Black History Month, host Saraphina Wambi is joined by seniors Nimu Karani and Jared Williams to discuss what it is like growing up being Black at Blue Valley Northwest, in Johnson County, and in America.
April 30, 2024
Digital illustration of characters from the fourth installment of the Kung Fu Panda film franchise.
Everybody loves kung-fu fighting (except me)
April 26, 2024
Roses, tears, and…meh: “The Bachelor” finale leaves fans wanting more
Roses, tears, and…meh: “The Bachelor” finale leaves fans wanting more
March 15, 2024
Digital illustration of a scene from The Princess Diaries.
Best rom-coms of the 2000s
February 13, 2024
Its uniqueness gives it a one-of-a-kind taste while giving you the cold and creamy milkshake texture, Miles Thomas said, reviewing Beef-A-Roos blue raspberry shake.
Beef-A-Roo is Beef-A-Riffic
January 18, 2024
Timothée Chalamet isn’t hot enough to save Wonka
Timothée Chalamet isn’t hot enough to save "Wonka"
January 5, 2024
Sophomore Will Gertner does a drill during practice. “I think practice is big in helping perform in games,” Gertner said. “I have the freedom to try things and see what works so I can execute them in games.”(Photo courtesy of Sporting Kansas City).
Kickstarting dreams
May 2, 2024
President of the Environmental Club junior Juliet Nguyen pulls weeds from the prairie on the side of the school on March 27. “The wastewater trails down to the prairie basically, and all the native plants there, absorb it,” Nguyen said. “Also, its really good for pollinators.”
One planet, one chance
April 23, 2024
Senior Jordan Ouyang said he has gambled in classes when he was bored. (Photo illustration).
Risk and ruin
April 23, 2024
The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics says by the time students are in high school, at least 62 percent will have abused alcohol.
Striving for sobriety
March 20, 2024
There were 82 school shootings in 2023 according to CNN. (Photo Illustration)
Nowhere is safe
March 20, 2024
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