Schools and education

Program helps students begin higher education
April 10, 2013
The Educational Opportunity Center is seeking to help adults with low incomes enroll and secure funding for higher education and is offering an informational program at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Bonner Springs Community Center.
NAACP offers scholarship
April 10, 2013
The Bonner Springs Branch NAACP is seeking applicants for its annual scholarship.
Lockout lifted for Bonner Springs schools
By Caroline Boyer
April 8, 2013
The lockout for Bonner Springs schools was lifted at 12:15 p.m., police reported.
Bonner schools on lockout
April 8, 2013
Bonner Springs schools were placed in a “lockout” situation Monday morning as police investigated a potential crime in the area.
Board decides to hold back on teacher’s training program
By Caroline Boyer
April 3, 2013
The USD 204 Board of Education Monday decided not to bring more teachers into a personal development program the district has participated in for the last two years.
Foundation welcomes KU athletic director at annual breakfast
By Caroline Boyer
April 3, 2013
This year’s “Rise & Shine Recognition Breakfast” will be of interest to sports fans, and Kansas University fans in particular.
Student combines bowling, science for winning project
April 3, 2013
To say bowling is a big part of Kyah Surritte’s life is an understatement — the Bonner Springs Elementary School fifth grader lives, eats and breathes the sport.
Harrington, McTaggart win Bonner and Edwardsville mayoral races
By Caroline Boyer
April 2, 2013
With about 20.5 percent of Wyandotte County voters casting ballots, there were a couple of close races and a few ousted incumbents in Tuesday’s election.
Spring Election 2013: Jeff Barger, USD 204 Board of Education candidate
By Staff Report
March 27, 2013
Jeff Barger is running for one of three at-large seats on the USD 204 Board of Education.
Spring Election 2013: Ray Cox, USD 204 Board of Education candidate
March 27, 2013
Incumbent Ray Cox is running for one of three at-large seats on the USD 204 Board of Education.
Spring Election 2013: Chris McDonnell, USD 204 Board of Education candidate
March 27, 2013
Chris McDonnell is running for one of three at-large seats on the USD 204 Board of Education. He will face David Toland and incumbents Jeff Barger, Ray Cox and Jeff Tinberg.
Spring Election 2013: Jeff Tinberg, USD 204 Board of Education candidate
By Staff Report
March 27, 2013
Jeff Tinberg is running for one of three at-large seats on the USD 204 Board of Education.
Spring Election 2013: David Toland, USD 204 Board of Education candidate
By Staff Report
March 27, 2013
David J. Toland is running for one of three at-large seats on the USD 204 Board of Education.
Bonner Springs native takes part in Washburn Apeiron
March 27, 2013
Washburn University student and Bonner Springs native Brett Johnson and three fellow students will present research at an event at Washburn University.