Bluestem USD 205

Congratulations to the Bluestem Lions football team. We will travel to Osage City on Nov. 1st to play in the KSHSAA 2A state playoffs. The game will begin at 7:00 PM.

Does your daughter love volleyball? Are you looking to advance her skill level? Affordable club volleyball is coming to Bluestem and surrounding areas. Please see flyer below for tryout information.

Final score is Bluestem 38-West Franklin 8

End of the third quarter score is Bluestem 24- West Franklin 0.

Congratulations to Laythan Vice and Pilar Cox for being our Homecoming King and Queen.

Halftime score is 18-0 Bluestem leads West Franklin.

BHS Homecoming Dance is Friday night from 6:00-8:00 PM in the High School Commons.

Homecoming High School football tonight @ Bluestem. We will take on the Falcons of West Franklin, game begins at 6:00 PM. We will have the ceremony at halftime of the game. #LIONPRIDE

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Thursday, October 24th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Pizza Bar Option 2: BBQ Rib Sandwich Option 3: Club Sandwich Check your email and vote for Homecoming King and Queen by noon today!!!! Play cast and crew: We are doing pot luck for Friday’s 10-2 practice: frito chili pie. See Ms. Formy-Duval to sign up. Spirit Week Dress Up Days Today: Class Colors - And just a reminder, No hats today unless it matches your class color. Bluestem National Honors Society is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, October 29th. Please see Mr. Day to sign up. If you are over 16, but under 18 and would like to give, grab a parent signature form from the SSC or front office! MS Boys basketball meet in Burgardt’s room during character ed on Monday. Middle School Girls Basketball meet in the commons during character ed with Mr. Bisbee for a short meeting on Monday the 28th! If you are interested in cheering for the winter season, there will be a brief meeting in Mrs. Biddle’s room during Character Ed. today There will be a Bluestem little league reffing information session Monday during character Ed. Anyone interested in reffing or doing the book for Little League basketball this year needs to attend. Say Pledge. Thank you and have a Wonderful Thursday!

Bluestem High School will celebrate the Fall 2024 Homecoming on Thursday, October 24th. We will crown our King and Queen at halftime of the football game against West Franklin. Our court is Zoey Couey, Dalis Whiteside, Rylee Orpen, Pilar Cox, Brody Wiening, Mason Brenton, Colton Neal, and Laythan Vice. Good Luck to our candidates.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Patty w/ Hot Roll Option 2: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/ French Fries Option 3: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich w Cheese Stick Junior Wrestling Practice starts today! Check your email and vote for Homecoming King and Queen today!!!! Play cast and crew: remember No practice Today because of float decorating. We are doing pot luck for Friday’s 10-2 practice: frito chili pie. See Ms. Formy-Duval to sign up. D & D will be today from 4:00-6:00. Spirit Week Dress Up Days Wednesday: Hawaiian Day Thursday: Class Colors And just a reminder, No hats tomorrow unless it matches your class colors for Spirit Week. Bluestem National Honors Society is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, October 29th. Please see Mr. Day to sign up. If you are over 16, but under 18 and would like to give, grab a parent signature form from the SSC or front office! Middle School Girls Basketball meet in the commons during character education with Mr. Bisbee for a short meeting on Monday the 28th, 2024! If you are interested in cheering for the winter season, there will be a brief meeting in Mrs. Biddle’s room during Character Ed. today The Senior Class would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in the PowderPuff Game last night. Also, a BIG thank you to Mr. Pretz for officiating and announcing! Say Pledge. Thank you and have a Wonderful day!

Bluestem NHS is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, October 29th. To donate blood, sign up using the QR code.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Walking Tacos Option 2: Sauced Chicken Bites w French Fries & Garlic Toast Option 3: Club Sandwich Junior Wrestling Practice starts tomorrow! Play cast and crew: remember No practice Wednesday because of float decorating. The next D & D will be tomorrow afternoon from 4:00-6:00. Spirit Week Dress Up Days Tuesday: Reverse Day (Students as teachers/Teachers as students) Wednesday: Hawaiian Day Thursday: Class Colors And just a reminder, No hats Tuesday or Thursday for Spirit Week. The Senior Class is holding a Powderpuff Game as a fundraiser today! Kickoff is at 6 PM. Signups for players, cheerleaders, and coaches are on Mrs. Biddle’s classroom door and it is $5 to participate. Bluestem National Honors Society is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, October 29th. Please see Mr. Day to sign up. NHS will be having a meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd during character ed. Please stand and join me in Saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you and have a Wonderful day!

Come out this evening and enjoy some powder puff football. The senior class is going to be selling Lovesee's pizza.

Lady Lions Volleyball is moving on to Sub state. The team placed second in our regional bracket this evening. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Officer Klenda for being our Lion of the Month recipient. Officer Klenda steps up to help anytime she is needed. She saw the concessions were short-staffed and stepped in to lend a helping hand. Officer Klenda also made many positive connections with our students.

Congratulations to Freshmen, Addison Earnest for being our Lion of the Month recipient.As a new student to Bluestem this year, Addison has quickly made positive peer connections as well as shown great leadership skills in the classroom. The teacher who nominated Addison shared that she sets a good example by staying on top of her work, and asks questions that show her high-level thinking.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Monday, October 21st, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Spaghetti & Meatballs w/ Italian Bread Option 2: Cheeseburger w/ French Fries Option 3: Turkey Jack Sandwich There will be another Junior Wrestling Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7:45am in Coach Burtin’s room for any boy or girl interested in wrestling. Practice starts Wednesday of this week after school due to the Junior High Volleyball tournament tomorrow. Enjoy a couple afternoons off and come wrestle! Play cast and crew: remember we have practice from 4-8 this evening, with tacos for dinner. No practice Wednesday because of float decorating. If you plan to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance on October 25 pick up a Dance Guest Pass Form from the box outside the front office. These must be turned back in to the office today by noon. It’s time to announce our Lion of the Month winners for the month of September. Congratulations to Freshmen, Addison Earnest and Officer Klenda for being our Lion of the Month recipients. As a new student to Bluestem this year, Addison has quickly made positive peer connections as well as showed great leadership skills in the classroom. The teacher who nominated Addison shared that she sets a good example by staying on top of her work, and asks questions that show her high level thinking. Officer Klenda steps up to help anytime she is needed. She saw the concessions were short staffed and stepped in to lend a helping hand. Officer Klenda also made many positive connections with our students. Thank you Addison and Officer Klenda for making a positive impact on the Bluestem community! Spirit Week Dress Up Days Tuesday: Reverse Day (Students as teachers/Teachers as students) Wednesday: Hawaiian Day Thursday: Class Colors And just a reminder, No hats Tuesday or Thursday for Spirit Week. The Senior Class is holding a Powderpuff Game as a fundraiser tomorrow! Kickoff is at 6 PM. Signups for players, cheerleaders, and coaches are on Mrs. Biddle’s classroom door and it is $5 to participate. Please stand and join me in Saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you and have a Wonderful Monday!

Lions cross country had a great league meet yesterday at Fredonia, with 5 out of 7 runners registering a personal record (PR) and two earning medals. This race concluded the Junior HIgh season, and they were a great group that had a season to be proud of. PRs and medals were as follows. Varsity Girls 5K: Reagan Neal, 2nd Place, 21:03 (PR and medal), All League honors Varsity Boys 5K: Israel Lande, 21:16 (PR) Junior High Girls 2 mile: Leah LaClef, 5th place, 16:00, (PR and medal) Arrow Lande, 16:43 (PR) Junior High Boys 2 mile: Joaquin Cox, 21:16 (PR)

Game day for Cross county, Junior High Volleyball, Junior High Football, and High School Football. Cross county travels to Fredonia for the TVL meet. JH VB hosts Humboldt at 4:30 JH FB hosts Humboldt at 4:30 HS FB hosts Cherryvale at 7:00