Proud Principal @bvschools | Educator | Connectedness | Community | Educational Excellence

Joined June 2011
Today we β€œTeamed Up with a Good Book!” πŸ“š Students and staff rocked their favorite teams and jerseys as we celebrated Read Across America Week and showed that reading is always a winning choice! πŸ’™πŸ† #ReadAcrossAmerica #TeamUpWithABook
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Thank you Mr. Kessinger, @bvschools BOE President, for reading to second graders today at the Grove! We wish you a very happy birthday! πŸŽ‰πŸŽπŸŽ‚
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Kindergarten enjoyed having our 3rd grade buddies join us for our Shape Pizzeria! We used our knowledge of 2-D shapes to cook up a yummy pizza while sharing many laughs and smiles! πŸ•πŸ€—β€οΈ
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Thanks to our amazing PTO and families, Team AGE was spoiled with delicious sweet treats, coasters and gift cards today! Wow, what a special treat from an amazing school community! Thank you!!! πŸ’šπŸ’™
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Our last weekly staff pic of 2025! It's been a great year at the Grove! Here's looking forward to a bright and joyful 2026! πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸŽ‰
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Check out the sunrise this morning at AGE on Veterans Day! πŸ’šπŸ’™
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Team AGE reviewed the Strategic Plan in vertical teams today! It was a great day to get us recalibrated and focus upon our action steps to achieve our school goals! πŸ’šπŸ’™ #ContinualSchoolImprovement
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πŸŽ‰The @BVEdFoundation squad awarded over $13,000 in grants today at the Grove! All of these grants go back into classrooms to support engagement & learning! πŸŽ‰
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πŸ‚πŸŽ² Our 2nd and 5th grade buddy classes teamed up for some fall fun! They played a dice game to create their own unique pumpkins πŸŽƒ So many creative and silly designs! 🍁✨
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πŸšŒπŸ’š Our 5th graders had a blast visiting BVSW for their Homecoming Parade! πŸŽ‰ They loved seeing the floats, the school spirit, and all the energy from the Timberwolves 🐺 and their amazing community! πŸ’š Such a fun field trip full of smiles, cheers, and memories! 🦊🎢✨
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πŸ”πŸŒΏ 4th graders had a blast in the library with Mrs. DeLuca and Mrs. Fayette solving a Breakout Box Challenge about plant and animal habitats! πŸΎπŸ“š They cracked clues, unlocked codes, and showed amazing teamwork! πŸ’‘πŸŽ‰ #BreakoutEDU #4thGradeFun
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We are still reminiscing on all the fun we had during our Fox Den time a couple weeks ago! It was so much fun getting to know AGE students in all grade levels....we are already looking forward to next time! πŸ¦ŠπŸ’šπŸ’™
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Kindergarten made a special trip to the library last week to do a fun push and pull experiment with Mrs. Deluca! Scientists were hard at work trying to figure out how to knock down a wall of cups without hitting the houses! 🏠✏️
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πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to these students for a 2nd place finish at the annual chess competition at Washburn Rural High School! They earned a big trophy that will be showcased at AGE for all to see! Way to represent AGE! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰
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Call for Blue Valley Area Adult Bands! 🀩 🎸BVEF’s 14th annual Battle of the Bands adult night out is coming! Mark your calendars for Friday, February 20, 2026, at Fiorella’s in OP for a night of live music featuring bands made up of BV parents, teachers, staff, and employees with businesses in the BV community who will compete for bragging rights as Best of Blue Valley champ with a chance to reward a grant to a BV school of their choice. πŸ‘‰Want to be one of those three bands or know someone who would be interested? Contact Cindy McAlister at [email protected] or (913) 239-4053 for more information or to apply. 🎢Battle of the Bands provides significant funding for the performing arts programs in our schools including band, orchestra (strings), choir, theater, debate and competitive speaking.
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Happy National Custodian Day! πŸ’› We celebrated Ms. Betty β€” the heart of our school! Thank you for keeping our halls shining, our classrooms welcoming, and our days brighter with your kindness. We’re so lucky to have you! πŸŒŸπŸ§ΉπŸ’
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πŸ“š Nothing better than sharing a good book with a friend! Our 4th graders loved reading aloud to each other and building confidence as growing readers! πŸ’¬βœ¨ #AspenGroveReads #4thGradeReaders #ReadingTogether
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πŸ“šβœ¨ Our 5th graders did an amazing job showcasing their Native American projects and dioramas! They put so much effort and creativity into their work. We’re so proud of all they’ve learned and accomplished! πŸŒŸπŸ‘
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In addition to being ranked within the top 1% nationwide in the 2026 Niche rankings, Blue Valley Schools was once again recognized as the #️⃣1️⃣ best school district in Kansas and the #️⃣1️⃣ district with the best teachers in Kansas! We ranked #️⃣1️⃣ in both Johnson County and the Kansas City area. This exceptional honor truly belongs to our students, staff, families and community. Your exemplary effort and commitment keep us at the top of the rankings year after year! πŸŒŸπŸ’šπŸ† #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning
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In the 2026 Niche rankings, Blue Valley Schools was once again ranked within the top 1% of school districts in the nation! πŸ†πŸ’™πŸ’« We are proud of our exemplary students, staff, families and community who all play an essential role in this honor. Your exceptional dedication and hard work are the reasons we sit atop the rankings every year! #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning
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