Bluestem USD 205

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Burrito Bowl Option 2: Cheeseburger w/Seasoned Fries Option 3: Italian Chef Salad w/ Cornbread Out of District Prom Dates- The forms are by the office door- Please have them filled out completely and returned to the front office by April 7th @3:00. Also, If you want to ride a school vehicle from the high school to and from the prom venue, sign up in the office by April 7th. Freshman- We are working this Thursday’s Baseball/Softball game concessions, please let Ms. Keith know if you can work! Congratulations to: Samiya Worrell, Addison Earnest, Delaney Herrman, Emma Gilmour, Keiara Davis, Logan Hiedeman, Savannah Martin, Ava Cherry, Elsie Lamphier, Jayde Lucas, Lola Guy, and Jandi Carlisle whose artwork was selected for the 2025 Coutts Museum High School Student Art Show. There will be an opening reception this Saturday from noon to 4 to view their artworks and to recognize any award winners. If you’re in El Dorado April 5th to May 1st, pop by the Coutts Museum to view these students’ work. Admission into the show is free. If you had a Senior Banner that was up in the Gym please stop by the front office to collect it! Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

Mrs. Bottom's afternoon class was serving brownies (Brown E's) to staff! April Fools!

Bluestem Elementary Picture Proof order forms are due. Please have your orders turned into the office or your online order done by Thursday, April 3rd. Thank you!

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Monday, March 31st, 2025 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Loaded Baked Potato w/ Corn Bread Option 2: Spicy Chicken Sandwich w/French Fries Option 3: BLTE Salad w/Corn Bread Out of District Prom Dates- The forms are by the office door- Please have them filled out completely and returned to the front office by April 7th @3:00. Also, If you want to ride a school vehicle from the high school to and from the prom venue, sign up in the office by April 7th. Freshman- We are working this Thursday’s Baseball/Softball game concessions, please let Ms. Keith know if you can work! There is a mandatory NHS meeting today during Character Ed. Any track athletes that haven’t turned in their trash bag order form need to do so to Coach Burgardt by 3rd hour today. Congratulations to the duet of Cassie Keeler and Zola Batson for a third place finish, and Cassie Keeler for placing first in humorous solo and qualifying for state. The forensics team competed at Cheney last Thursday evening. Congratulations to the Bluestem Fishing Team of Ayson Shepherd and Merek Crenshaw. They fished at Melvern Lake this weekend and placed 5th and 7th out of 35 teams. Play kids: the after party is tonight at 6:30. See Mrs. Winter if you need the address or a ride. On Saturday, March 29th, 2025 over 30 music students from Bluestem Jr/Sr High School participated in the Regional Music Solo and Small Ensemble Festival held at Butler Community College. Here are the results: Earning an Excellent 2 rating (second highest rating a student can receive): Lincoln Caillouet, Euphonium Solo Elliana Woolery, Bass Clarinet Solo Jayde Lucas, Flute Solo Sophia Ballard, Trumpet Solo Sami Owens, Clarinet Solo Kamiya Davis, Viola Solo Rylee Orpen, Trumpet Solo Brook Trent, Flute Solo Shane Turner, Trumpet Solo Andrew Follett, Snare Solo Samantha Winn, Flute Solo Earning an Outstanding 1 Rating and advancing to State include: Tyler Batson, Alto Saxophone Solo Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo Cassandra Keeler, Flute Solo Pilar Cox, Alto Saxophone Solo Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo Trinity Hughes, Alto Saxophone Solo Zola Batson, Vocal Solo Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo Evyn Neal, Clarinet Solo Ellie Nelson, Baritone Sax Solo Junior Woodwind Quartet: Evyn Neal, Sami Owens, Brooke Trent, and Samantha Winn Bluestem Woodwind Ensemble: Jazmine Anderson, Tyler Batson, Pilar Cox, Trinity Hughes, Alivia Jimenez, Cassandra Keeler, Jayde Lucas, Evyn Neal, Ellie Nelson, Sami Owens, Brooke Trent, Samantha Winn, and Elliana Woolery. Bluestem Brass Ensemble: Sophia Ballard, Wyatt Brewer, Emmett Brice, Lincoln Caillouet, Jaxson Caywood, Gunner Greer, Regan Herold, Tony Lindahl, Rylee Orpen, Travis Smith, Tyler Topper, Shane Turner, Dalis Whiteside, Koa Willhite, Evan Worrell, Isaiah Wright. Congratulations to all of our wonderful musicians participating in the regional music festival! We are proud of you! The State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival will be held on Saturday, April 26th at Southeast of Saline High School in Gypsum, KS. Congratulations to our state qualifiers! There is a MANDATORY Senior Class Meeting today (Monday, March 31st at 6:30 PM) in the library. The topics for this meeting are senior trip and senior slideshow. Class officers are mandated to be present for this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Biddle. Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

The weekly schedule for Bluestem Junior/Senior High School. Please check the school website for any changes.

Congratulations to the Bluestem Fishing Team of Ayson Shepherd and Merek Crenshaw. They competed this weekend at Melvern Lake. On Saturday they finished 5th out of 35 teams. Sunday they finished 7th in very tough fishing conditions. These placings have Shepherd/Crenshaw sitting 10th in the State as they head into their last qualifying tournament of the 2025 season!

The Bluestem Powerlifting team had a great showing at the State Tournament in Royal Valley on Saturday, March 29th. Overall the Lions performed well, with nearly all of them earning multiple PR's. Aiden Worrell, Colten Neal, Dallyn Moore, Jazmen Caywood, and Terrin Fewin all competed and earned PR's. Ailen Campa-Garcia placed 6th in Squat, Axton Vice placed 1st in Bench, 3rd in Squat and Clean, and 1st Overall, Brody Wiening placed 4th in Squat, Charlie Morse placed 3rd in Bench, 1st in Squat, and 6th Overall, Dylan Bailey placed 3rd in Bench, 2nd in Squat, 6th in Clean, and 3rd Overall, Elliana Pierson placed 6th in Bench, Jewell Carleton placed 3rd in Bench, 4th in Squat, 2nd in Clean, and 3rd Overall, Kolette Williamson placed 6th in Bench, 3rd in Squat, and 6th Overall, Myles Highbarger placed 6th in Squat, Reagan Neal placed 4th in Bench, 4th in Squat, 3rd in Clean, and 3rd Overall, and Zoey Couey placed 4th in Bench and 5th Overall. Great job, LIONS!

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Thursday, March 27th, 2025 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Pizza Bar Option 2: Cheeseburger Option 3: Club Sandwich Out of District Prom Dates- The forms are by the office door- Please have them filled out completely and returned to the front office by April 7th @3:00. Also, If you want to ride a school vehicle from the high school to and from the prom venue, sign up in the office by April 7th. There is a MANDATORY Senior Class Meeting on Monday, March 31st at 6:30 PM in the library. The topics for this meeting are senior trip and senior slideshow. Class officers are mandated to be present for this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Biddle. The BHS Cheer team is having a virtual fundraiser and selling Double Good Popcorn. All Double Good Popcorn products are shipped directly to your doorstep. The link will be provided below, along with the access code. All proceeds will go towards summer camps and/or new gear for cheerleaders! https://www.doublegood.com/virtual-fundraising Code: XQWIJK Bluestem is hosting a track meet on Friday, April 11, Any students interested in helping out, please let Coach Burgardt know. It’s a great day to help the Bluestem Community. The final day to complete and submit the National Honor Society paperwork is today to Mr. Day. Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

Just a reminder: Bluestem Elementary Plant Sale Orders are due Thursday, March 27th. Please turn your forms in to the elementary school office by 4:00pm. Thank you for supporting our Ag program.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Patty w/ Dinner Roll Option 2: Ham & Cheddar Melt w/French Fries Option 3: Cheesy Caesar Sandwich State Powerlifting forms are due today to Mr. Babcock! There is a MANDATORY Senior Class Meeting on Monday, March 31st at 6:30 PM in the library. The topics for this meeting are senior trip and senior slideshow. Class officers are mandated to be present for this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Biddle. The BHS Cheer team is having a virtual fundraiser and selling Double Good Popcorn. All Double Good Popcorn products are shipped directly to your doorstep. The link will be provided below, along with the access code. All proceeds will go towards summer camps and/or new gear for cheerleaders! https://www.doublegood.com/virtual-fundraising Code: XQWIJK Drivers Ed Students please check your email today, Mr. Cisneros will be sending an email out today. Bluestem is hosting a track meet on Friday, April 11, Any students interested in helping out, please let Coach Burgardt know. It’s a great day to help the Bluestem Community. Out of District Prom Dates- The forms are by the office door- Please have them filled out completely and returned to the front office by April 7th @3:00. If you want to ride a school vehicle from the high school to the prom venue, sign up in the office by April 7th The final day to complete and submit the National Honor Society paperwork is Thursday, March 27th Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

Reminder: Plant sale orders are due in the elementary office by Thursday, March 27th no later than 4:00pm.

The Winter sports banquet will be on Wednesday at 6:00 PM. We will celebrate our High School Basketball, Wrestling, and Cheer teams.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Super Nachos Option 2: Pizza Burrito w/ French Fries Option 3: Buffalo Wrap State Powerlifting forms are due tomorrow (Wednesday). Bluestem is hosting a track meet on Friday, April 11, Any students interested in helping out, please let Coach Burgardt know. It’s a great day to help the Bluestem Community. Out of District Prom Dates- The forms are by the office door- Please have them filled out completely and returned to the front office by April 7th @3:00 The final day to complete and submit the National Honor Society paperwork is Thursday, March 27th Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Shooting sports parents please double check that your student is signed up and enrolled as today is the last day to enroll.

Just a reminder: Bluestem Elementary Plant sale orders are due Thursday, March 27th. Don't miss out! Turn your orders into the elementary office. Thank you for your continued support of our Ag Program!

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Monday, March 24th, 2025 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Nashville Hot Chicken Option 2: Mozzarella Dunker w/French Fries Option 3: Peanut Butter & Jelly w/Cheese Stick We hope you all had a great spring break! State Powerlifting forms are due Wednesday. Club group pictures will be taken during character ed today. This will include both high school and middle school clubs. There is a long list of groups, so please be ready to report for your photos when the groups are announced. Sponsors, we would love to have you in the photos as well if you can cover your CE or bring them with you. Out of District Prom Dates- The forms are by the office door- Please have them filled out completely and returned to the front office by April 7th @3:00 The final day to complete and submit the National Honor Society paperwork is Thursday, March 27th Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Spring Sports Picture Day Order Code is: Order Code: 87600M

Welcome back from spring break, below are the upcoming events for the Junior and High School this week. Please double check the school website for any changes or updates.

As we come to spring break, we want to share this information about our seniors as they are very busy and have lots of memories to make as they finish the school year.

Congratulations to Tinley Lovesee as she was honored with being 1st team all Tri-Valley League. Great job this season!

The Track team has trash bags for sale again this year. We now have 3 options. They are $12 a roll for any of the sizes. We will have White 15 gal, Yellow 39 gal, and Blue 55 gal. Please contact any track team members or Coach Burgardt.