Dear DRE Families,
Delaware Ridge Elementary is excited to host our 3rd Annual Fun Run on Thursday, April 2, 2026! Families are invited to come out, cheer on our students, and enjoy a fun day of school spirit and community support. This event also serves as an important school fundraiser, with donations helping support programs and activities for our students. We hope to see lots of family members there encouraging our runners and helping make this event a success!
At 5:30 p.m., there will be a small parade from McDanield Learning Center up Kump Avenue to Bonner Springs High School.
After the parade, the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce and several local businesses will provide hot dogs and water for attendees - and the Winkle Berry truck will be on-site, too!
Around 6 p.m., all are invited to gather in the PE Center/Braves Fieldhouse for a short celebration featuring the coaches, players, and special guests! The team will also be available for autographs and photos after the celebration!
Make plans to join us in celebrating this historic moment together!
We are one week away from Spring Picture Day on March 24th. Students will take their spring photos and classroom pictures on this day as well. We can wait to see those smiling faces!
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USD 204 will host a Kindergarten Information Night on Tuesday, March 31st from 6 - 7 p.m.!
If your child will be 5 years old on or before August 31st, 2026, please plan to attend the session at the school where your child will be enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year!
Bring your student along to see their future classrooms!
Flashback Friday: The year of the last boys state basketball championship for the Bonner Springs High School Braves was 1984! Jim Sechrist shared photos he took during the game his senior year!
Check out:
Mike Martin #13
Rob Stewart #12
David Hall #10
Hughes Suffern #23
Randy Reed #11
Joe Sechrist #5 jacket
Brad Palmberg #4 jacket
Coach Carl Taylor
Did you know 1984 was also the year of the original Orange Crush? (Before that, the group was called Bleacher Creatures!)
Congratulations to Superintendent Rick Moulin as he was awarded the NAACP Louisa Fletcher Excellence in Education Award for 2026!
Mr. Moulin was recognized for the following:
"Rick has grown up in this community since third grade, graduating from BSHS in 1990. He has contributed to our education system as a student, teacher, principal and superintendent, and continues to use his expertise to support its development. He has been an advocate for diversity in our schools and our community. As a BS NAACP member, he has shown his support each year for the Freedom Fund banquet, by grilling at Tiblow Days, and at the State NAACP meetings hosted by Bonner Springs, he has given the greeting addressing the support of NAACP's principles and goals. Rick is an excellent role model."
Mrs. Fletcher was an advocate for the rights of African Americans not only in this community, but at the state and national levels as well. Since 2017, BS NAACP has given a Louisa Fletcher "Excellence in Education" award.
Congratulations to our Braves boys basketball team on their win tonight! Next, they will travel to Wichita State University to play at Koch Arena this Thursday night, March 12, at 8 p.m. for the semifinal round of the KSHSAA 5A State Tournament!
Because the team is advancing and we anticipate many families traveling to Wichita to support the team Thursday evening, the BSHS and CMS Family Engagement Nights will be postponed. Originally scheduled for this Thursday, they will now be moved to Thursday, March 26th from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. (The BSHS band pre-festival solo and ensemble recital already scheduled for March 26th will continue as scheduled at 7 p.m.)
Elementary school conferences will still take place on Thursday, March 12. If an elementary teacher would like to attend the state basketball tournament they will be allowed to do so. If elementary students are impacted because a staff member is not available Thursday evening, individual teachers will reach out to reschedule parent teacher conferences. Along that same line, if your family is planning to cheer on the Braves in Wichita Thursday night, please just contact your child’s teacher to reschedule your conference appointment.
Thank you for your understanding, and please join us in cheering on our Braves as they continue their season!
USD 204 Board of Education Approves Cassity Wooten as Assistant Principal of Delaware Ridge and Edwardsville Elementary
The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education approved the appointment of Cassity Wooten as the Delaware Ridge Elementary and Edwardsville Elementary assistant principal beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Wooten will replace Scott Geary, the current DRE and EDW assistant principal, who will take the role of assistant principal at Clark Middle School next year.
Wooten is a Class of 2007 graduate of Bonner Springs High School, and currently serves as an elementary administrative intern in the Spring Hill School District. Prior to that, she taught K-5 music for eight years in Spring Hill and elementary and vocal music for three years in the Leavenworth School District. Wooten was a Teacher of the Year nominee in 2020 and a Kansas Horizon Award nominee in 2013.
“Growing up as a child of educators, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the impact education has on students and the critical role strong leadership plays in shaping a positive and successful school culture,” Wooten said. “I’m excited to join this school community again to begin building meaningful relationships with our students and staff.”
Delaware Ridge Elementary principal Dr. Steven Archer said, “We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Wooten to our schools here at DRE and EDW. Her passion for supporting students and her commitment to creating a positive, engaging learning environment makes her an exceptional addition to our team. We are confident she will help our students and staff continue to thrive.”
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Dear DRE Parents and Guardians,
There is only one more week to guarantee your order for a 2025-2026 yearbook. Order forms have already been sent home with students. If you have not received an order form, feel free to come by the office to pick on up or you can purchase your yearbook online at strawbridge.net.
See flyer for more information!
Today, we were proud to honor John Mackey, Library Media Specialist at Delaware Ridge Elementary, as the March Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month!
With a decade of service in USD 204, John has become a cornerstone of his school’s learning community. Through his role as Library Media Specialist, he inspires a love of reading and digital literacy, helping students grow into curious, confident, and capable learners.
John’s leadership extends beyond the library. He is an active Building Leadership Team Member, sponsor of the Braves News Network student news team, and advisor to the Student Ambassadors, a leadership group of fifth graders who model positive citizenship and service.
He seamlessly blends technology, storytelling, and leadership development, empowering students to find their voices and contribute meaningfully to their school community.
John’s energy, creativity, and commitment to student growth make him an invaluable part of Delaware Ridge Elementary. Congratulations, Mr. Mackey!
Read Across America week is coming up! Next week, there will be opportunities for students to earn raffle tickets to earn prizes by completing Reading Bingo and Family Member Reading Interviews at home! Papers will be brought home this evening! Students are also encouraged to participate in Read Across America Spirit Week. Please see flyers attached for more info!
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! Students will use their media time to shop. Families can sign up to volunteer for Tea, Treats, and Tales by using the QR code or URL address attached for more info and to sign up for your student(s) spot. Students may come down to shop from 8:30 - 9:00 on their designated pod shopping day if they have cash with a parent note or an eWallet. Students must have a parent note if they are shopping with cash. Please double check that they have a parent note with their cash before sending them down.
Official Book Fair Website -- Use this link to create an eWallet for your student to shop on their own at the book fair.
Tea, Treats, and Tales Signup -- Use this link if you want to sign up for our Tea, Treats, and Tales event to shop with your student during the day.
Book Fair Volunteer Signup -- Please use this link if you'd like to volunteer to help at the book fair or at our Tea, Treats, and Tales event.
Join us for Chili Cook-Off is tomorrow at 5:30pm . Use the QR code on the flyer to prepay for your pancake dinner.
We hope to see you there!
If would like to donate for the Acts of Kindness Drive, you still have time. The last day to bring in donations is Thursday February 12th. Each donation is appreciated!
Parents and Guardians,
The time to donate for our Acts of Kindness Drive is now! Please have your student bring their Pod-specific items to their Pods or into the office! We will be collecting items until Thursday, February 12th!
