BVEF Signature Events
Battle of the Bands
14th Annual | February 20, 2026
Mark Your Calendars for Battle of the Bands 2026!
Get ready for another unforgettable night of music, fun, and community spirit at Battle of the Bands 2026! Join us on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6:30 – 10:00 PM at Fiorella's in Overland Park | 9000 W 137th St for BVEF’s annual adult night out. Experience live performances from three exciting new bands:
- Steeple Chasers – representing Prairie Star Elementary and Prairie Star Middle
- Pepper Sprouts – featuring local BV-area business owner Rob Haas Remodeling
- Bachin’ the Suburbs – representing Harmony Elementary and BVNW
These bands will compete for the coveted Best of Blue Valley Champion title! Attendees can also enjoy a lively silent auction and the wine and bourbon pull—all while supporting Blue Valley schools.
Funds raised at Battle of the Bands help support band, orchestra (strings), choir, theater, debate, and competitive speaking as well as initiatives in special education, teacher recruitment and retention, and mental health and wellness programs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement in 2026!
If you or your company would like to learn more about event sponsorship packages or donating an item to the silent auction, contact: Susan Tideman at: satideman@bluevalleyk12.org!
36th Annual Community Breakfast
Women's Giving Circle
Fall and Spring Events
Join us April 16th, 2026
Women’s Giving Circle offers $10,000 grants to individual schools across the district or department-wide curriculums. Grant proposals, submitted by principals, administrative leaders, or classroom teachers, are narrowed down to three finalists selected. Finalists will present at the Women’s Giving Circle gathering where voting members, donors, will select the winning grant. Register.
A giving circle is participatory philanthropy; individuals make donations that are pooled and collectively awarded to the winning grant. For the BVEF Women's Giving Circle, up to three grant applications will be presented to members at the spring and fall event. A $100 donation entitles an individual to attend the event and to vote for the grant of their choice. Up to $10,000 will collectively be awarded to the winning grant.
Want to participate but can't attend? All registered Women's Giving Circle members who are unable to join us will receive copies of the grant applications and an opportunity to vote prior to the gathering.
