Wednesday Update: March 25, 2026

Posted Date: 03/25/26 (10:03 AM)

Wednesday Update

March 25, 2026

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Families will receive the Wednesday Update each week. Important BSSD & JNE information, reminders, and events will be included in this weekly newsletter.

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JNE & BSSD Information

Report Cards: 3rd Quarter

Student's 3rd quarter report cards will be posted in Parent Square at 5 PM Friday, March 27th.

No School Reminder

There will be no school, or Prime Time, on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th. There is no school Tuesday, April 7th, but Prime Time will be open. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 8th.

Outstanding Bus Riders: 3rd Quarter

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized as outstanding bus riders.

Gabby Ballou

Memphis Church

Kira Milam

TyLynn Jones

Nathan Hurshman

Brianna Church

Iann Wyckoff

Reana Brown

Donna Battles

Knights of the Round Table: 3rd Quarter

Congratulations to all the 3rd quarter Knights of the Round Table!

January: Students of the Month selected for showing gratitude

Eden Harris, Stella Weber, Kennedy Sellars, Lily Garton, Briana Church, Levi Stephens, Arwen Alfred, Kristiano Rodriguez, Chase Anderson, Shiloh Kester, Diego Tonga, Deklyn McKinney, Axel Rios Mojica, Logan Barnes, Jillian Kester, Rebecca Malmberg, Gianna Grace Kihoto, Tripp Toon, Daniel Saucedo, Ella Hixenbaugh, Viviana Lopez, Anton Minor, Skylar Huggins, Liam Rodriguez, Willow Johnson, Zander Jefferson

February: Students of the Month selected for showing empathy

Selah Scharff, Jameson Stamps, Della Ahring, Landon Ford, Chloe Bowen, Ashraph Murphy, Hendrixx Hall, Amelia Bellamy, Gabby Ballou, Kennedy Bateman, Maddi Chambers, Tyler Bland, Lydi Kinsey, Easton Tilbury, Taelyn Smith, Lorelai Lombardi, Axton Sanning, Michael Albert, Sisily Rosas, Andres Quinones-Vazquez, Tre Hunter, Samara Young, Charley Oestreich, Alice Williams, Riley’dna Dunson, Aiden Briceno

March: Students of the Month selected for showing self-confidence

Bo Butler, Veronica Watts, Joanna Thrasher, Zoey Lang, Lilith Puhr, Miles Garton, Lexa Smith, Sullivan Maynard, Nolan Flick, Emalynn Coleman, Antonio Valladares, Oliva Fox, Emery Brown, Asher Evans, Kolton Phipps, Zorian Minor, Julianna Kurtz, Adrian Kihoto, Dominic Scaife, Vincent Thomas, Brody Thomas, Brooks McVay, Eric Milam, Crosby Corrie, Sophia Thomas, Mario Spencer

Poster for 'Oh! Whata Night Fundraiser' on Thursday, March 26, 4 PM-8 PM at 905 NW M 7 HWY, Blue Springs, MO.

Papa John's flyer promoting a school fundraiser for John Nowlin Elementary on April 1, 2026.

Poster for 'Splash for Cash' event featuring images of people getting splashed with water.

Flyer for John Nowlin Elementary Track and Field Day T-Shirt Sale, with order form.

BSSD Summer School 2026

Blue Springs School District - Summer School

BSSD Summer School advertisement for June 1-25, with enrollment details and a website link.

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BSSD & JNE Reminders

MAP Testing (3rd, 4th, 5th Grade)

April 14th-16th: 4th Grade ELA and 5th grade ELA

April 21st-23rd: 3rd grade ELA and 5th grade Math

April 28th-30th: 3rd grade Math and 4th grade Math

April 30th-May 1st: 5th grade Science

BSSD Chess Challenge

BSSD students are invited to participate in the upcoming Chess Challenge. Participation is limited to BSSD students. The registration process closes on April 9th. The event will be held on April 11th at Moreland Ridge Middle School. Use the link below to learn more about this opportunity.

BSSD Chess Challenge 2026

Birthday Gram Sale

JNE PTA is selling birthday grams for $5.

Click here for more information: PTA Birthday Gram Information

Birthday Grams can be ordered online at JNE PTA | Blue Springs School District.

Join JNE PTA Today!

For more information about the JNE PTA and membership, click here: Joining JNE PTA

JNE PTA Volunteer Information

Click here for more information: PTA Volunteer Opportunities

JNE Social Media

JNE

In addition to the Wednesday Update, teacher newsletters, and ParentSquare messages, you can stay up-to-date about JNE news by visiting the JNE website at John Nowlin Elementary - HOME or by following us on Facebook.

JNE Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/share/16xrMBVUY1/?mibextid=wwXIfr

JNE PTA

JNE PTA shares upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and general updates on the JNE PTA Facebook pages.

PTA Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/share/16By1KUDGA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Volunteer Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1LpT

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Lunch Guest & Volunteer Information

Lunch Guest Note: If you plan to purchase a lunch for yourself from the cafeteria, there are only two payment options.

1) Use exact payment using cash. An adult lunch costs $3.65.

2) Pay with cash and have change go towards the student's lunch account.

Charging an adult lunch to the child's account is not an available option. The cafeteria doesn't have change and cannot take credit card payments. Thank you for your understanding.

All guests must sign up and complete a background screening prior to visiting. All school/PTA volunteers will need to complete a background screening. Background screenings must be completed each new school year.

To help maintain a safe and orderly school environment, we ask for your cooperation by adhering to the guidelines below:

Please use the following link to sign-up to eat lunch with your student. Guests must sign-up at least two days in advance. This helps us better accommodate our guests and seating.
The sign-up time is the time you should check in at the main office. (See lunch schedule and check in time schedule below) Once appointments are full, a different open date will need to be selected.
Some dates are blocked due to school activities/events.
If you have multiple students, you must sign up for each student’s check-in time.
All lunch visitors must complete the online guest/volunteer background screening application. The online application must be completed at least 5days prior to your first visit. This process must be completed each year.
At check in, a photo ID will be requested. Once properly checked in, visitors must wear a visitor sticker while in the building. The process will be more efficient if all your information is updated in the Parent Portal.
A designated eating area will be provided for visitors and their student. Once the student’s lunch period is over, all visitors must leave the building. Guests must exit through the main office. Guests are not allowed to walk their student to the classroom or attend recess.

Lunch Guest Sign-Up Link:

https://jne-lunch-25-26-1.youcanbook.me/

Online Guest/Volunteer Background Application:

https://bssd.quickapp.pro

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the office if you have any questions.

JNE Lunch Schedule/Guest Check In Time

Kindergarten Lunch: 11:40-12:00/Check In 11:35 (sign up time)

1st Grade Lunch: 12:05-12:25/Check In 12:00 (sign up time)

2nd Grade Lunch: 12:30-12:50/Check In 12:25 (sign up time)

3rd Grade Lunch: 12:15-12:35/Check In 12:10 (sign up time)

4th Grade Lunch: 11:50-12:10/Check In 11:45 (sign up time)

5th Grade Lunch 12:45-1:05/Check In 12:40 (sign up time)