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![U.S. News names BVNW to 2025 Best High Schools list]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759332133/bluevalleyk12org/nzsfq0l1shrnu0irnv07/2025_USNews_BVNW.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759332133/bluevalleyk12org/nzsfq0l1shrnu0irnv07/2025_USNews_BVNW.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759332133/bluevalleyk12org/nzsfq0l1shrnu0irnv07/2025_USNews_BVNW.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759332133/bluevalleyk12org/nzsfq0l1shrnu0irnv07/2025_USNews_BVNW.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759332133/bluevalleyk12org/nzsfq0l1shrnu0irnv07/2025_USNews_BVNW.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759332133/bluevalleyk12org/nzsfq0l1shrnu0irnv07/2025_USNews_BVNW.png","width":1880}])
The 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings are in, and Blue Valley Northwest has secured the #2 spot among Kansas high schools and placed in the top 3% nationwide.
![BV Unmuted: Student Q&A with Superintendent Dr. Chapman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759415508/bluevalleyk12org/hlnxcue2cp8bqzvj4vlu/BVUnmuted_MadisonKraft.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759415508/bluevalleyk12org/hlnxcue2cp8bqzvj4vlu/BVUnmuted_MadisonKraft.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759415508/bluevalleyk12org/hlnxcue2cp8bqzvj4vlu/BVUnmuted_MadisonKraft.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759415508/bluevalleyk12org/hlnxcue2cp8bqzvj4vlu/BVUnmuted_MadisonKraft.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759415508/bluevalleyk12org/hlnxcue2cp8bqzvj4vlu/BVUnmuted_MadisonKraft.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759415508/bluevalleyk12org/hlnxcue2cp8bqzvj4vlu/BVUnmuted_MadisonKraft.jpg","width":2200}])
In the season premiere of BV Unmuted, meet Blue Valley’s new superintendent, Dr. Gillian Chapman. From her favorite part of visiting schools to big picture goals for innovation and personalized learning, Dr. Chapman, with the help of three Blue Valley students, shares how she ended up at Blue Valley and her vision for the district.
![Carter, Smith to represent Blue Valley for Horizon Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758202754/bluevalleyk12org/mxk3uersjv2kf6yrb8mh/2509_HorizonAward_MC1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758202754/bluevalleyk12org/mxk3uersjv2kf6yrb8mh/2509_HorizonAward_MC1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758202754/bluevalleyk12org/mxk3uersjv2kf6yrb8mh/2509_HorizonAward_MC1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758202754/bluevalleyk12org/mxk3uersjv2kf6yrb8mh/2509_HorizonAward_MC1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758202754/bluevalleyk12org/mxk3uersjv2kf6yrb8mh/2509_HorizonAward_MC1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758202754/bluevalleyk12org/mxk3uersjv2kf6yrb8mh/2509_HorizonAward_MC1.jpg","width":2200}])
Blue Valley Schools is proud to congratulate district educators Maddie Carter and Blaise Smith, who have been selected as the district’s nominees for the 2026 Kansas Horizon Award. The Kansas State Department of Education award program recognizes educators who excelled in a manner that sets them apart as outstanding during their first year in the classroom.
![Cultivating Blue Valley: A Shared Vision for the Future]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753885913/bluevalleyk12org/hpn9kuadz0ioaszpxumr/Strategic_Planning_41_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753885913/bluevalleyk12org/hpn9kuadz0ioaszpxumr/Strategic_Planning_41_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753885913/bluevalleyk12org/hpn9kuadz0ioaszpxumr/Strategic_Planning_41_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1753885913/bluevalleyk12org/hpn9kuadz0ioaszpxumr/Strategic_Planning_41_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1753885913/bluevalleyk12org/hpn9kuadz0ioaszpxumr/Strategic_Planning_41_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753885913/bluevalleyk12org/hpn9kuadz0ioaszpxumr/Strategic_Planning_41_1.jpg","width":1920}])
After nine months of meaningful conversation, input from 5,000 community members and collaborative work, the Blue Valley Board of Education approved the district's new Strategic Plan. this plan, Cultivating Blue Valley, represents more than a vision — it's our collective roadmap for the future.
![Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman Ushers in a New Blue Valley Era]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753885604/bluevalleyk12org/fg7rbphheq2btsdvm8ji/2505_DO_Dr_Chapman-021.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753885604/bluevalleyk12org/fg7rbphheq2btsdvm8ji/2505_DO_Dr_Chapman-021.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753885604/bluevalleyk12org/fg7rbphheq2btsdvm8ji/2505_DO_Dr_Chapman-021.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1753885604/bluevalleyk12org/fg7rbphheq2btsdvm8ji/2505_DO_Dr_Chapman-021.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1753885604/bluevalleyk12org/fg7rbphheq2btsdvm8ji/2505_DO_Dr_Chapman-021.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1753885604/bluevalleyk12org/fg7rbphheq2btsdvm8ji/2505_DO_Dr_Chapman-021.jpg","width":2200}])
Dr. Gillian Chapman officially began her tenure as superintendent of Blue Valley Schools on July 1, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the district. Her arrival follows a comprehensive national search and meaningful community engagement, which led to her unanimous selection by the Blue Valley Board of Education. With more than 25 years of educational leadership experience, Dr. Chapman brings a passion for student success, strong relationships and innovative thinking to her new role.