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The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

The official student media of Blue Valley Northwest High School

BVNWnews

A picture of a sticker voters receive after voting. The last day to cast your vote is Nov. 5.

Local election candidate Q&A

Ellie Votypka and Inaya Zaman November 2, 2024

In preparation for the upcoming local elections, BVNWnews interviewed the candidates for the Kansas State Board of Education, Kansas State Senate and Kansas State House of Representatives for districts...

The strength and conditioning room renovations began on Oct. 1 and are scheduled to finish in Aug. 2025.

Strength and conditioning room construction

Natalie Churchill, Writer October 14, 2024

The strength and conditioning room is currently undergoing construction. Freshman Owen Filing has been lifting in the weights room since winter of 2023.  “I think it's small, but it's fun to be in...

Photo illustration of a student using their cell phone while in school.

State examines school cell phone policies

Inaya Zaman, News Editor October 3, 2024

The Kansas State Board of Education created a Blue Ribbon Task Force to investigate student use of cell phones and personal devices in classrooms. The task force was created to make recommendations and...

Overland Park police officer pulling someone over for illegally turning left from Switzer into the Blue Valley Northwest drop-off line on Sept. 27.

Traffic stops increase at entrance to Northwest

Madison Kraft and Inaya Zaman September 29, 2024

There has been increased traffic enforcement at the entrance to BVNW on the corner of Switzer Rd. and 132nd St. this past week. According to Overland Park Police Officer Jonathan Batley, this is due to...

AP Psychology teacher Heidi Gipple received the Kansas Teacher of the Year nomination during a class lesson about Charles Manson. "It was sort of a very lovely surprise," Gipple said.

Two teachers nominated for state and regional awards

Madison Kraft, Online Editor August 22, 2024

AP Psychology teacher Heidi Gipple was nominated for the Kansas Teacher of the Year Award and biology teacher Cameron Hora was nominated for the Kansas Horizon Award during school on Aug. 22. The administration...

Northwest band director Daniel Kirk will be leaving at the end of the school year.

Northwest’s band director Daniel Kirk resigns

Sydney Barnett May 22, 2024

Band Director Daniel Kirk recently announced he will no longer teach in public school districts after the 2023-2024 school year. Despite enjoying his time at Northwest, Kirk said he wants to recalibrate...

Photo courtesy of Debbie Katzfey.

Katzfey announces retirement

Madison Kraft and Inaya Zaman May 20, 2024

Current Athletic Director Debbie Katzfey announced her retirement on Monday, May 20 via email to the BVNW staff. According to Katzfey, this decision was difficult and came after much consideration of her...

A comprehensive map of all Kansas Unified School Districts. (Map from Kansas State Department of Education).

Open enrollment in Kansas

Nafsiya Hafiz, Writer March 15, 2024

In years past, students were expected to attend a school within their school district. However, this expectation is changing from the 2024 school year onwards. Kansas law now requires school districts...

Currently kicking into women’s sports history

Currently kicking into women’s sports history

Saraphina Wambi and Adria Heinauer March 15, 2024

According to The Washington Post, KC Current will open the first-ever women’s sports stadium on March 16. The KC Current soccer team was founded in 2021 and began building its stadium in Oct. 2022. It...

Digital illustration of the various TV productions that have been cancelled or delayed to the writers' strike.

From picket lines to plot lines

Rishitha Bonthu, Writer February 23, 2024

Although the writers' and actors' strike is over, things in Hollywood have not entirely returned to normal. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) strikes officially ended...

Digital illustration of a graduation cap and diploma.

New graduation requirements beginning with the class of 2028

Sydney Barnett, Chief Writer February 15, 2024

The Blue Valley School District has defined new graduation requirements beginning with current eighth graders, or the graduating class of 2028.  According to Kelly Ott, Blue Valley Executive Director...

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