Originally delivered on 10/1/2026 3:01 pm

SUBJECT: YOUR BVNW PTO Update - October 2026

OCTOBER BVNW PTO UPDATE

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WHAT'S NEWS


Yes Fall is FINALLY here! However, with the Autumn chill comes the very busy month of October and early November. While the PTO will be working hard, we cannot fulfill our Mission without our BVNW Parents. 

NOW IS THE TIME FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED and support our students, teachers and school through your PTO. Here are a few ways you can get involved to make a difference this month and beyond:


  • VOLUNTEER! for several October events: HoCo Pre-Game Tailgate, HoCo Dance, School Picture Make-up Day. Click HERE or scroll for links to sign up.


  • RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR OUR TRIVIA & GAME NIGHT FUNDRAISER PARTY! No need to be a "trivia whiz" - come have fun with friends (or meet new ones) - all in support of our school! Click HERE or scroll for the details and to reserve your seat. 


  • ATTEND OUR OCTOBER MEETING on Monday 10/5 when we will vote on Grants Approvals and get updates about BVNW Athletics, PTO Finances and Activities. See "What's to Come" for more details.


  • BRING THE FAMILY AND CHEER ON OUR HUSKIES at the 10/16 HoCo Game! The PTO will sponsor a Homecoming pre-game tailgate and "DAWG Walk" open to all BVNW families. Scroll for details.


  • EDUCATE YOURSELF AND ACT! See "What We've Done" to learn more about BV District budget constraints and how parents can support our schools through voting in November's elections as well as supporting PTO grants and teacher stipends.


  • SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT and support the PTO with Spirit Wear or a Yard Sign purchase. Click HERE to get your Spirit Wear in time for the big game! Scroll for Yard Sign ordering.


  • BECOME A BVNW PTO MEMBER click HERE. 


  • DONATE TO OUR "INVEST IN NW" FUND that directly supports our grant programs HERE.

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  • Sign up your kiddo for a FREE Student Day Out @ Main Event on 11/9 - a 'win-win' for parents and students! Scroll down or click HERE for more details and to reserve your spot! 


  • SUPPORT TEENS IN NEED by donating new or gently used school supplies (folders, notebooks, colored and regular pencils, pens) and Walmart gift cards (for school clothing). Counselors keep these things on hand to support new transfer students in need. You can also make a monetary donation HERE. 
Trivia Night Party & Fundraiser is BAAAAACK!!!

No need to be a "Trivia Whiz" to come have fun with your friends - or make new ones! Last year's attendees had a blast and requested an encore this year (no guarantees for next year...)! Seats are limited so CLICK HERE to reserve your spot NOW! All Seats (including Table Packages) purchased by 10/15 will receive one free Raffle/Game ticket per seat.

p.s., There is only ONE sponsorship opportunity remaining - email BVNWPTO@gmail.com to learn more.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Make up Picture Day Volunteers Needed on 10/15 from 10am-1pm. Click HERE to sign up.


Homecoming Pre-Game Tailgate Volunteers Needed on 10/16. Click HERE to learn more and sign up. 


HOMECOMING DANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on 10/17 to make the evening a success for our kiddos! Early and/or late shifts available! Click HERE to sign up - volunteers who can stay to clean up especially!!! 


Conference Meal Dessert Donations will be needed - look for a sign up in the Principal's Newsletter soon!


Trivia & Game Night help needed to work the event on 11/14. Loads of fun for a good cause! Email Kelly at altansky@yahoo.com if you can help.


1 or 2 more Hearing and Vision Day Volunteers Needed on 12/1 to help the morning run smoothly! Click HERE to sign up.


2026-27 Board & Committee Positions Available

Co-Treasurer to shadow our current Treasurer and take over the following year. 


Email BVNWPTO@gmail.com to learn more about any of these opportunities.

WHAT WE'VE DONE

The PTO kicked off the Home Game season by running Concessions for our Middle School Feeder game and the 9/25 Saturday night game. A big thank you to Johnny Johnson and his sidekick Jennifer Mullen for their efforts! 


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PTO President and co-President attended the BV District's PTO Presidents' Meeting. Budget constraints were main topics of discussion:

  • BV District budget reductions are primarily due to lower enrollment as well as lack of special needs funding owed by the State of Kansas.
  • Last year the budget was reduced by $6m and another $4m will be cut this year.
  • The District has prioritized recruiting and retention of high quality teachers and keeping classroom sizes manageable.
  • Instead the District is cutting 20% from the supplies and consumables budget and is hoping that PTO groups will help to fill any needs.
  • Grants - through BVEF and PTO groups - are becoming more and more important sources of funds as costs exceed inflation.

The District suggested that PTO groups provide information to parents on legislative issues - and candidates this November - that impact schools and especially budgets. Click HERE for more information on BOE legislative issues. Also parents can attend a "Community Connections" roundtable with Board of Education members - next one is October 14th at 5:30pm at the District Offices.

Other topics included troubling e-bike/scooter safety and vandalism incidents as well as swatting calls.

Finally, Y-Care is short-staffed and hiring high school students to help after school.

WHAT'S TO COME


Heads up on a few important dates!


October 5th - BVNW PTO Meeting, 6:30pm BVNW Library

     *Open to all PTO Members and Prospective Members

     *Mr. Richards, Asst. Principal, will provide an update on Athletics

     *Main PTO agenda item: Fall Grant Approvals!

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No School - 10/9 - Enjoy your day off!

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October 16th - Homecoming Football Game, "Dawg Walk" and Pre-Game Tailgate Party hosted by the PTO

    *PTO will judge club Dawg Walk Banners based on creativity, effort and 'on theme'

    *Winning clubs will earn 1st place: $150, 2nd place: $100 or 3rd place: $50


October 17th - Homecoming Dance - Parent Volunteers Needed!

    *Sign up HERE!

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Fall Conferences - 10/21-22: PTO Staff Appreciation committee will provide a 'conference meal' to energize our teachers!

     *Sign up for dessert donations to come!

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No School - 10/23 - Enjoy your day off!

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ELECTION DAY - 11/3 - Educate yourself on the issues impacting our District and VOTE to support our schools! Learn more HERE.

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Monday, November 9th - No School and FREE Student Day Out @ Main Event

    *Have fun with friends (and get your kiddo out of the house!) courtesy of the PTO - see flyer for details and link to reserve your kiddo's spot!

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Saturday, November 14th - Parent Trivia & Game Night Party & FUNdraiser

    *This event is BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND and will be the parent party of the year - all to support your school! 

    *Gather your friends and reserve your spot! Click HERE for more!

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P.S. Link to the BVNW Calendar is HERE for visibility to everything going on at school!

TEENS IN NEED Program

We will use this purple section to highlight Teens in Need requests each month in hopes that parents will step in the help along with the PTO. The purpose of the program is to give all BVNW students the opportunity to participate in academics, sports, performing arts, and school-sponsored activities regardless of financial circumstances. 

How can you help?

Right now, the school still needs: 

  • new or gently used TI-80 calculators
  • school supplies (folders, notebooks (both 5-subject and single subject, pens, regular and colored pencils)
  • Walmart gift cards for back-to-school clothes. 

Drop donations off at the front desk and tell Sherri they are for "Teens in Need."

Or make a monetary donation to stretch the PTO budget and purchase items requested. Click HERE and select "T.I.N. Donation" to donate directly to the fund or drop off at the BVNW front desk a check made out to BVNW PTO with "TIN Fund" in the notes. 

Get Your Spirit Wear!

Click HERE to purchase your BVNW Spirit Wear! Fun styles, huge variety, options for the entire family - and FAST SHIPPING! Get yours today!  

Order Your Yard Signs Today!

Husky Yard Signs are a great way to show your school spirit in your community. Click HERE to order your sign and placards today!

ABOUT YOUR PTO

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.

Click HERE to become a PTO Member and/or Donor today.

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