After a tremendous 16 round spelling bee the 2025 champions have been crowned. Representing Bluestem Jr High at the county spelling bee on February 7 will be 8th grader Janelle Smithson. Her winning word was intimidate. Paige Long, 7th grader, was runner up and Raina , 8th grade, finished the competition in third. Congratulations to all our spelling bee participants and winners. 