Your BVNW PTO supports our clubs as well as sports, activities and music programs to make sure ALL students have plentiful opportunities to get immersed in their high school experience, make friends, find their passion and have FUN! Join us today! 

The PTO met on Tuesday (scroll down for the highlights) and approved a record number of Fall Grants. This is one of the main ways we support activities and academics. Recipients include:

• Girls and Boys Volleyball: new ball carts
• Football: a table and couch for recruiters
• DECA: new DECA patches for blazers
• Pep Club: large flag to be passed in the stands
• Cheer: gold out poms and practice helmets to prevent concussions
• Theater: moving stage light
• Boys and Girls Soccer: small training goals
• Science Olympiad: Olympiad test kits 
• Baseball & Softball: branded wind screen for outfield fence (partial) 

You too can help us to fund even more by donating to our Invest in NW program HERE.

The PTO- sponsored All-School Directory has gone to print and will be distributed shortly (a snippet of club sponsors - directory also has contact info - is above; Table of Contents is below). The directory is a "thank you" to all 2025-26 PTO Members and Donors and promises to be a treasure trove of information all in one place. If you are not yet a PTO Member, click HERE and sign up today.

NEW!!! A fundraiser in partnership with Kendra Scott. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and benefit your BVNW PTO by visiting their store in Leawood from 5p-7p on November 6th (mention BVNW PTO Give Back) or shop online with a code from 11/6-7. Scroll for details. 

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Last day to order Chick Fil-A chilled chicken trays is 10/17 for pickup on 10/20. These are frozen trays that you can just thaw and cook at your convenience - and taste as good as the drive through! A great way to support the PTO and make your Halloween prep easier. Click HERE to order.

Don't forget to sign up your kiddo for the FREE Student Day Out at Main Event on the kids' day off of school on Nov. 10th. Scroll for more info or click HERE to sign them up.

Wanna Be Teacher's Pet?  If it's October, it must mean pumpkin spice??? Noooo! It means Parent-Teacher Conferences! The PTO has compiled a list of Teacher Favorites just in time! The list is posted on our website HERE but you must have a Membership Toolkit account to access it so sign in today.

Miss a Newsletter? Our update is chockfull of information about your PTO - structure, programs and impact - as well as upcoming events and more! You can access previous newsletters HERE.

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A BIG thank you to our Staff Appreciation Committee: Candace King, Stephanie Walters, Meghan Gatoff and Tricia Wolverton for the awesome teacher treats to kick off their training on October 10th. 

PTO Meeting Highlights

• Mr. Richards gave an update on sports and activities and his efforts in putting up awards banners and plaques in the Main Gym and commons area - including a potential school-PTO partnership to purchase a digital Hall of Fame Board. New programs like Girls Wrestling are going well as is Boys Volleyball although the latter is not yet KSHAA sanctioned. There is interest in a future Girls Flag Football team as well. Mr. Richards is pleased with the bigger turn out at events and is working on getting even more students involved.
• Grants that aligned with program guidelines were approved. Although they went over budget, creative accounting and pull ahead of funds from Spring Grants bridged the gap. We initially received 14 requests for nearly $20,000 total which is a record! 
• The Board and Members approved a "Teens in Need" program (under the Sunshine Committee) with the goal of ensuring that all students are able to participate in academics, sports, clubs and activities without regard to ability to pay. The needs will be fulfilled in two ways: PTO will publish an anonymous "Wish List" for tangible items needed (specific gift cards, calculators, etc.) and will seed a fund to pay for other items like activity fees. More information to come. 
• Other Updates:
  • Concessions income is lagging budget due to tailgates and fewer playoff games. However, additional fundraising efforts should exceed budget and make up for budget shortfall.
  • Directory is going to print and 600 copies will be printed for PTO members/donors and staff. There will be a few extras for future members/donors.
  • PTO will be asking parents to donate a portion of the 200 pies needed to give to teachers and school staff for Thanksgiving since this request was not previously budgeted.
  • New fundraisers were announced: Kendra Scott, Raise Right gift cards and a date for Trivia Night: Saturday, February 7th.
• The next meeting will be Monday, December 1st at 6pm at Coaches followed by a reception. 

Click HERE for the full Meeting Minutes. 

Friday, October 17th

Chick-Fil-A chilled chicken platter orders are due! Click HERE to get yours today. A portion of proceeds go to your PTO.

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Friday, October 24th, No School!

The PTO will be hard at work providing nourishment to sustain our teachers through Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday.

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Monday, October 27th 7:30am-11:30am

Hearing and Vision Screening

Volunteers are still needed to help out. Email Kristin at tx_prego@yahoo.com if interested.

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Thursday, 6 November 

Kendra Scott "Give Back" Night PTO Fundraiser

Save the date! Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Kendra Scott. A portion of proceeds of all sales mentioning BVNW will be donated to the PTO. See flyer above for details.

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Monday, November 10th, 11am - 3pm, Main Event

Student Day Out @ Main Event

Send your kiddo to hang out with friends, eat pizza and play games. The PTO is sponsoring our first "Student Day Out" during their day off of school. A win-win for students and their parents!

Bring a BVNW Student ID for free entry, 4 hours of unlimited bowling, billiards, laser tag and more plus a $10 game card - all paid for by the PTO!!! The event will be held from 11am to 3pm at Main Event, 11950 S. Kansas City Rd, Olathe KS. Lunch will be available from 12 to 12:30p.

Please click HERE to sign up (to give us an idea of headcount) and to enter to win free stuff (must be present to win). 

Our Mission is to foster a strong sense of community, support student spirit and achievement, and strengthen the partnership between parents, teachers and administration. 

We plan to do this by:

• Supporting our teachers, counselors and school staff, so they feel appreciated and equipped with resources needed.
• Supporting events, sports, clubs and extracurricular activities that enable all students to have positive experiences and build pride for their school.
• Informing, engaging and growing our community of PTO Members and donors.

Email: BVNWPTO@gmail.com

Website: https://bvnw.membershiptoolkit.com

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