Schools and education

BSHS journalists capture second-straight state “sweepstakes”
May 15, 2013
For the second year in a row, Bonner Springs High School journalism students are state champions.
Controlled entryway to be constructed at BSHS
May 15, 2013
The look of Bonner Springs High School’s entryway will change a bit in the name of increased security.
3 longtime USD 204 teachers ready to retire
May 15, 2013
Linda Horvath has left her mark all over Bonner Springs High School, from the totem pole in the main hallway to the patio and garden behind the school.
District announces new principals
May 14, 2013
During the May 13 Board of Education Meeting, the USD 204 Board of Education announced the hiring of Tammara De La Rosa as principal at Edwardsville Elementary School and Christina Courtney as assistant principal at Bonner Springs High School, effective at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year.
Regents waiting on budget negotiations before taking up tuition proposals
May 14, 2013
Higher education funding stumbling block in legislative budget negotiations
State education board may seek attorney general’s opinion on ‘innovative districts’ law
May 14, 2013
New law would exempt districts from numerous state laws and regulations
Water main break closes school, shuts off water for some residents
May 10, 2013
A break in a water main that connects to Bonner Springs Elementary School caused school to release early yesterday and to cancel classes today.
Area seniors receive FHSU scholarships
May 8, 2013
Three local high school seniors recently were awarded scholarships to Fort Hays State University for the 2013-2014 academic year.
School budgets stifle D.A.R.E. Festival attendance
May 1, 2013
After 15 years, the Bonner Springs Police Department’s annual D.A.R.E. Festival for fifth-grade graduates of the anti-drug program still gathers together local entertainers for a day of celebration.
Zenger challenges teachers to focus, remember ‘average’ students
May 1, 2013
Teachers were reminded to allow students to face adversity and challenge the “average” students at Monday’s third annual Rise & Shine Recognition Breakfast.
Students work to make BSHS ‘green’
April 24, 2013
Citlally Fernandez has always been big into recycling — she made sure her family started recycling at home when she was young.
Cavalcade’ concert raises funds for high school band
April 18, 2013
Bonner Springs High School will present the Cavalcade of Bands Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the District P.E. Center.
Kiwanis announce 2013 scholarship winners
April 18, 2013
The Edwardsville Kiwanis Club recently announced winners of its annual scholarships.
Kiwanis prepare for annual prayer breakfast
April 18, 2013
Tickets are on sale for the annual Edwardsville Kiwanis Club Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, which will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Edwardsville Elementary School, 1700 S. 104th.
District expands preschool program
April 17, 2013
The USD 204 Board of Education Monday gave the go-ahead to expand a preschool program for at-risk students into each of the elementary schools.

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