The Buena Vista community is deservedly proud of our schools. Staff and students achieve great success with the resources that are available. Buena Vista High School was rated academically in the top 20 high schools in the state out of 328 high schools. Our graduation rate is an astounding 94.7%. All district schools have been rated with the highest accreditation on student achievement and growth results. BVSD has a reputation throughout the state of producing well-rounded students who are strong in character, academics, athletics, creativity, and social skills. BVSD also has a history and reputation of being fiscally sound and financially responsible to our community.
A severe lack of funding for schools from state and federal agencies prompted the creation of the BV PEAKS, Partners Engaged Around Kids’ Success, committee, a grassroots organization. Composed of community members and district personnel, the committee began meeting in the summer of 2011 with the goal to preserve the quality of education in our schools and to address facility and funding challenges.
Community support for Buena Vista schools is unwavering and enthusiastic. Businesses and individuals volunteer to tutor, mentor, teach, perform, hang art shows, serve on boards and committees, sponsor ads, donate time and goods for fundraising, donate supplies, and provide internships for our students. Over the course of the next few months, this
column will highlight many of these amazing partners. In this community, without question, our partners are our greatest
asset.
The value of this asset stands in stark contrast to the waning financial resources at a time when our needs are critical. We must consider our infrastructure,
our programs, and our staff. All three require substantial monetary resources. Our aging school buildings present many challenges. Buildings must be maintained
and sometimes, replaced. Our dedicated custodial and maintenance staff take great pride in caring for our campuses. They have repeatedly repaired, preserved and kept functional facilities way beyond their expected lifespan. Programs must be dynamic and support all learning styles. If we want our students to compete in the 21st century, then our programs must reflect both current and future needs. The single biggest factor within the control of schools is the impact of good teachers. Keeping a well-trained staff is critical to maintaining a strong curriculum. That staff must be paid a fair wage so that they can afford to live in our community.
We must count on our greatest asset, community partners, in planning for the education of our students. Your continued contributions are critical. If you or someone you know has been involved as a volunteer or parent or supported our schools in other ways; we’d like to hear your stories. We’ve established an email address, Peakspartners@bvschools.orgto collect these stories. Please tell us who you (or your nominee) are, how you’ve been involved, highlights of your involvement and what you appreciate about our BV Schools.
Finally, it is vitally important for those who care about schools to stay informed about issues surrounding the future of education in Buena Vista. Support the efforts of BV PEAKS. We are in this together. A strong education for our youth is the key to sustaining and adding value to our community and our country.
A severe lack of funding for schools from state and federal agencies prompted the creation of the BV PEAKS, Partners Engaged Around Kids’ Success, committee, a grassroots organization. Composed of community members and district personnel, the committee began meeting in the summer of 2011 with the goal to preserve the quality of education in our schools and to address facility and funding challenges.
Community support for Buena Vista schools is unwavering and enthusiastic. Businesses and individuals volunteer to tutor, mentor, teach, perform, hang art shows, serve on boards and committees, sponsor ads, donate time and goods for fundraising, donate supplies, and provide internships for our students. Over the course of the next few months, this
column will highlight many of these amazing partners. In this community, without question, our partners are our greatest
asset.
The value of this asset stands in stark contrast to the waning financial resources at a time when our needs are critical. We must consider our infrastructure,
our programs, and our staff. All three require substantial monetary resources. Our aging school buildings present many challenges. Buildings must be maintained
and sometimes, replaced. Our dedicated custodial and maintenance staff take great pride in caring for our campuses. They have repeatedly repaired, preserved and kept functional facilities way beyond their expected lifespan. Programs must be dynamic and support all learning styles. If we want our students to compete in the 21st century, then our programs must reflect both current and future needs. The single biggest factor within the control of schools is the impact of good teachers. Keeping a well-trained staff is critical to maintaining a strong curriculum. That staff must be paid a fair wage so that they can afford to live in our community.
We must count on our greatest asset, community partners, in planning for the education of our students. Your continued contributions are critical. If you or someone you know has been involved as a volunteer or parent or supported our schools in other ways; we’d like to hear your stories. We’ve established an email address, Peakspartners@bvschools.orgto collect these stories. Please tell us who you (or your nominee) are, how you’ve been involved, highlights of your involvement and what you appreciate about our BV Schools.
Finally, it is vitally important for those who care about schools to stay informed about issues surrounding the future of education in Buena Vista. Support the efforts of BV PEAKS. We are in this together. A strong education for our youth is the key to sustaining and adding value to our community and our country.
