DEAR BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL,

Banners wave majestically at the entrance of Blue Valley Northwest high school with 3 key words: passion, purpose and pride. It is heavily encouraged for these values to be withheld by the students and staff of BVNW. Whether you are new to the white halls and purple accented building, or returning for another year at BVNW, the staff of the Express urges you to start the school year off strong.

How do you find your passion? Even on the groggy Monday mornings, find something to motivate you throughout the day; maybe it is feeling excited to see your friends, or to learn about a subject you have an interest in, or feeling super passionate about getting that grilled cheese from the cafeteria- go be first in line! Passion is motivation, with a sprinkle of enthusiasm.

It is a misconception that you need to have a purpose immediately as you step into high school. These 4 years of your life are dedicated to helping teenagers and young adults find their calling and goals to strive towards. Your purpose could be to quite literally, find a purpose. However, if you enter BVNW with a specific purpose in mind, resources are here to help you. Teachers, counselors and upperclassmen serve as mentors and are more than willing to answer questions, give advice or even possibly provide snacks to get you through the day.

There are many forms of pride at BVNW. You will hear cheerleaders chanting, “Whose house? Dawg house!” in a stadium packed with students from every grade level at football games. The school store will be open during lunch, giving you the chance to purchase husky merchandise. You may even have BVNW and your graduation year in your instagram bio. Regardless of how you partake in school pride, it will somehow seep its way into your brain, possibly in the form of absentmindedly humming the fight song you heard the band play at an assembly. Carry on traditions and create new ones. Go all out for spirit week and celebrate with friends, be the loudest grade during assemblies and compete to prove you have the most enthusiasm for BVNW.

Freshman, we wish you the best of luck as you begin the first year of your high school career.

Sophomores, set goals for what you wish to accomplish- you can all do anything you put your minds to.

Juniors, enjoy being an upperclassmen and learn what it means to be a leader and continue to carry school spirit throughout the building.

Seniors, soak in every minute of your final year in BVNW and make the most of everything.

High school is a time for growth, relationships, experiences and memories. Take advantage of the 2023-2024 school year and represent BVNW well. Treat the three p’s as a guide for success. And remember: once a husky, always a husky.