The Bonner Springs-Edwardsville School district will enact a mask mandate on Thursday, Aug. 12, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
The mandate will include pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, all district staff and all visitors to the school buildings, according to the announcement.
Masks must be worn while inside school district facilities and when using district transportation, the spokesman stated. The school district also will follow all Kansas State High School Activities Association protocols on competition.
The mandate will be in place through Oct. 4, according to the announcement.
There will be an update on COVID-19 activity at all school board meetings, and evaluation of the issue will be ongoing, the spokesman stated. Any changes will be communicated as quickly as possible, according to the spokesman.
The first day of school in the district is Thursday, Aug. 19.
According to the district spokesman, the board has granted the superintendent the the power to make day-to-day mask determinations, regarding requirements for personal protective equipment, and will now follow up with an official vote at the next meeting. The next Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Board of Education meeting is Monday, Aug. 16.
Storms are possible Wednesday night and Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)
An excessive heat warning remains in effect today for Wyandotte County and the surrounding area.
The warning is in place through 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, according to the National Weather Service.
Today’s heat index could be as high as 107, with a temperature near 97, the weather service said.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors, according to the weather service. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, the weather service said.
Thunderstorms could develop along a frontal boundary from the north later Wednesday afternoon and evening, the weather service said.
Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, with the strongest storms capable of 60 mph wind gusts. Frequent lightning and heavy downpours also are possible with this storm.
Today, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said. The heat index could be as high as 107. A south southwest wind of 14 mph will gust as high as 24 mph.
Tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 77. A south southwest wind of 7 to 11 mph will gust as high as 23 mph.
Thursday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. It will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. The heat index will be as high as 106. A west southwest wind will be 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 72, according to the weather service. A southwest wind of 5 to 7 mph will become calm after midnight. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Friday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 87, the weather service said. A calm wind will become east northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.
Friday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 87, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.
Midfielder Cam Duke scored Kansas City’s only goal of the Leagues Cup match in the 61st minute Tuesday night at Children’s Mercy Park. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
Tuesday evening at Children’s Mercy Park, Liga MX team Club Léon scored a lopsided 6-1 win over a Sporting Kansas City lineup composed primarily of reserve players.
The loss knocks Kansas City out of the Leagues Cup, an interleague tournament between Major League Soccer and Liga MX, Mexico’s top-flight league.
In the post-game press conference, head coach Peter Vermes defended his decision to rest most of his starters.
The players aren’t “supermen,” the coach said, and even knowing the final score, he would make the same decision. Player transfers, injuries and the toll of seven matches in 22 days compelled him to find some rest for his team.
Léon’s speed on the attack frequently overwhelmed Kansas City, and their aggressively physical play in the midfield made it difficult for Kansas City to create chances.
Kansas City’s only goal came in the 61st minute from midfielder Cam Duke, who received a pass from the endline from Grayson Barber and slid it into a sliver of opportunity between the defender, goalkeeper and far post from just outside the six-yard box.
A festive contingent of green-clad Léon fans occupied the southeast corner of Children’s Mercy Park, growing louder as the Kansas City fans grew quieter throughout the match.
Club Léon advances to the semifinals of the Leagues Cup, facing off with the winner of Wednesday’s match between Pumas and New York City FC.
Kansas City returns to MLS play, travelling to face FC Dallas on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
A Léon fan had his own moment of triumph when he caught a jersey thrown by one of the players. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Midfielder Grayson Barber and Léon defender William Tesillo struggled for possession. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Léon midfielder David Ramirez cleared the ball, with Kansas City forward Ozzie Cisneros in hot pursuit. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Fans of Club Léon from around the Midwest came to Kansas City to watch their team. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)A sheriff’s deputy obliged a family of fans with a photo. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Midfielder Grayson Barber took a shot from the edge of the penalty area. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Forward Cam Duke fired another shot late in the second half of the match. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Defender Kaveh Rad won a header over Léon forward Omar Fernandez. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Forward Wilson Harris struggled to break free from the Léon defense. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
