November 11, 2026
TUE PTA Earns National Honor
Thomas Ultican Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association received national recognition, being named a 2025-2027 National PTA School of Excellence. TUE’s PTA is one of two schools in the state
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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
November 10, 2026
Supporting New Teachers
In August at the New Staff Breakfast, the Blue Springs Education Foundation surprised first-year teachers with $500 grants to help furnish and personalize their classrooms. The grants helped provide
November 10, 2026
On Their Merit
BSSD is proud to announce four recipients of National Merit recognition. Blue Springs South High School senior Wesley Morris has been named a 2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, and Kylee
November 10, 2026
Community Effort
BSSD collected 39,054 items during the annual Community Unity Week. Voy Spears Jr. Elementary led the way in items while Blue Springs South High School and Delta Woods Middle School led their
