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January 21, 2026
Students to Teachers
Blue Springs High School junior Alivia Richeson has seen firsthand what it takes to be a teacher – and she can’t wait to become one. Richeson, a student in the Career Innovation Center’s
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The Blue Springs R-IV School District, reorganized in 1949, includes nearly 15,000 students and 2,300 staff. BSSD is proud to be recognized locally and nationally as an exceptional school district. District boundaries include parts of Grain Valley, Lee’s Summit, and Independence.
BSSD is proud to have been honored with 20 National Blue Ribbon Schools. James Walker Elementary is BSSD's newest 2025 Missouri Gold Star School, and the transportation department earned the top award for bus maintenance through the Highway Patrol and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for 32 consecutive years.
The Class of 2025 included 1,213 graduates with
- Five National Merit Finalists
- 56 Bright Flight Scholarships
- Nearly $18,000,000 in total scholarships
BSSD Mission
The mission of the Blue Springs School District, the champion for personal growth,is to ensure every student develops the skills and dispositions to thrive in a global community as a productive and collaborative citizen through innovative education distinguished by:
- rigorous, accessible learning experiences
- diverse opportunities for involvement and leadership
- a culture of understanding differences and showing kindness
- community partnerships that engage and support students and their families
We Believe
- Every person has unique genius to be discovered and developed.
- All people deserve meaningful opportunities to pursue their potential.
- Growth culture promotes lifelong learning.
- Authentic relationships are the foundation of overall success.
- Involvement fosters engagement, learning, and community.
- Community stays informed and engaged through communication.
- Trust is foundational to growth and achievement.
- The social, emotional, and physical needs of humans change and evolve.
- A holistic approach is necessary to reach human potential.
- Safety protects physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being.
- All people deserve kindness.
Recent News
October 22, 2025
Lights, Camera, Jaguars
Students and staff at Blue Springs South High School opened the 2025-2026 school year with a special flyover guest and celebration that included music and celebration along with a visit from KMBC 9
October 22, 2025
Take Your Pick
Students at Cordill-Mason Elementary have a vending machine that offers food for their minds – in the form of free books. The book vending machine is a fun addition to support the school’s Positive
October 22, 2025
Celebrating Tradition
Both BSSD high schools celebrated their homecoming weekends with parades through neighborhood streets. Blue Springs and Blue Springs South high schools have long-standing homecoming traditions that