Schools and education

Photo by Caroline Boyer

State recognizes BSHS social studies teacher
By Caroline Boyer
February 1, 2012
Andrew Addington admits that rather than posters of rock bands or movies, his walls in college were adorned with portraits of John F. Kennedy and Harry Truman.
New grading system causes problems for high school faculty
By Caroline Boyer
February 1, 2012
Bonner Springs High School teachers and officials with USD 204 are meeting to determine how to address problems with the district’s grading software at the high school level.
Single mother says she feels blessed after receiving free car
By Caroline Boyer
February 1, 2012
Erin Wren-Mahan recently received a holiday gift beyond her greatest expectations.
‘Green Jobs’ grant awarded to KCKCC
By Staff Report
January 25, 2012
The Mid-America Regional Council has awarded a $161,000 Green Jobs Grant to Kansas City Kansas Community College.
School board reviews open meetings act laws
By Caroline Boyer
January 25, 2012
Members of the USD 204 Board of Education Monday reviewed the regulations behind the Kansas Open Meetings Act but didn’t ask many questions.
BSHS teacher receives Horizon Award from state
January 18, 2012
Diane Debacker, Kansas Commissioner of Education, announced Monday that a Bonner Springs High School teacher is among 31 teachers in the state to receive the 2011 Horizon Award.
On the agenda: USD 204 Board of Education
January 18, 2012
Agenda items for the Monday, Jan. 23, meeting of the USD 204 Board of Education
Former BSHS teacher surprised by journey to self-discovery
By Melissa Treolo
January 18, 2012
If you find a small, wooden birdhouse in a tree or park in Texas or California or even Pennsylvania, there is a good chance it was left there by Kris Munsch.
Governor’s spending plan not sitting well with USD 204
By Melissa Treolo
January 11, 2012
It was clear Monday night that officials with USD 204 aren’t pleased with Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposed plan for future funding of public education.
Board sets date for open meetings workshop
By Melissa Treolo
January 9, 2012
The USD 204 Board of Education now has a firm date in hand for a workshop on the Kansas Open Meetings Act.
On the agenda: USD 204 Board of Education
January 4, 2012
Agenda items for the Monday, Jan. 9, meeting of the USD 204 Board of Education
Local students named to Washburn honor roll
January 4, 2012
Several area students were listed on Washburn University’s fall semester Dean’s Honor Roll.
BSHS band bowls over its audience
By Melissa Treolo
January 4, 2012
Members of the Bonner Springs High School Band confidently took their spot on the Alamodome field during halftime of last week’s Valero Alamo Bowl to perform in front of the largest crowd they had ever encountered as musicians.
Bonner natives among Emporia State grads
December 28, 2011
More than 550 students were candidates for undergraduate and graduate degrees during the Dec. 17 commencement ceremony at Emporia State University, including the three following Bonner Springs natives.
School bus safety concerns prompt increased police presence
By Caroline Boyer
December 21, 2011
Traffic violations that can put children’s lives in danger are on the rise again.

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