[2] The mission of the Blue Springs School District, the champion for personal growth, is to ensure every student develops the skills and dispositions to thrive in a global community as a productive and collaborative citizen through innovative education distinguished by: rigorous, accessible learning experiences; diverse opportunities for involvement and leadership; and community partnerships that engage and support students and their families.
[4] The community of Blue Springs was founded in 1845 near today's Burris Old Mill Park on Woods Chapel Road and Walnut Street.
Blue Springs town built its first wood-frame one-room school on Woods Chapel Road during this period.
The town moved to its present location to take advantage of the commerce the train depot would provide.
By this time, the old one-room schoolhouse on Woods Chapel Road in "Old Blue Springs" was still being used but was now considered a rural or separate school district rather than part of the Blue Springs "city" public schools.
In 1955 the current freshman center on Vesper St. was completed as Blue Springs High School.
The current Blue Springs High School opened its doors to students in 1971.
Emphasis is upon school/parent communication, developmentally appropriate practices, specialized therapies and team approach that allows each student to work toward his or her potential.
It currently offers over 19 programs in areas such as aviation (2), business (3), medical and health sciences (6), gaming and technologies (6), teaching and education (1), and hospitality and tourism (1).