
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty
Options 2: Fish and Chips
Option 3: Watermelon Salad
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Freshman- We are running the Concession Stand this coming Monday for the JV Football Game. You can sign up to help work outside of Ms. Keith’s classroom!
Bluestem FFA members are selling T-Shirts for $15, if you would like to buy a T-Shirt find any FFA member or talk to Mr. Guynn or Ms. Depenbusch. Order forms are due November 5th.
All Juniors should report to the commons at this time for their visit to Wichita State campus.
Option 1: Chicken Patty
Options 2: Fish and Chips
Option 3: Watermelon Salad
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Freshman- We are running the Concession Stand this coming Monday for the JV Football Game. You can sign up to help work outside of Ms. Keith’s classroom!
Bluestem FFA members are selling T-Shirts for $15, if you would like to buy a T-Shirt find any FFA member or talk to Mr. Guynn or Ms. Depenbusch. Order forms are due November 5th.
All Juniors should report to the commons at this time for their visit to Wichita State campus.

Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1:Pulled Pork Poutine
Options 2: Pig in a blanket
Option 3: Popcorn Chicken Salad w/Focaccia Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Play kids: shirts are here! If yours is paid for, you can come pick it up from Mrs. Winter.
All Juniors will be going to WSU on Wednesday morning, you will return by 1.
Huge Congratulations to the Varsity HS Volleyball team for WINNING regionals last night.
Please stand for the pledge of allegiance
Today is Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1:Pulled Pork Poutine
Options 2: Pig in a blanket
Option 3: Popcorn Chicken Salad w/Focaccia Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Play kids: shirts are here! If yours is paid for, you can come pick it up from Mrs. Winter.
All Juniors will be going to WSU on Wednesday morning, you will return by 1.
Huge Congratulations to the Varsity HS Volleyball team for WINNING regionals last night.
Please stand for the pledge of allegiance

Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Caesar Pizza Mac w/Italian Bread
Options 2: BBQ Rib Sandwich
Option 3: BLTE Salad w/Italian Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Play kids: shirts are here! If yours is paid for, you can come pick it up from Mrs. Winter.
Today during CE, there will be a meeting for the Jr/Sr High Bass Fishing teams in Mrs. Smithson’s room.. Come learn more about our plans for activities, learning and events during the fall/winter. Open to all 7-12th grade students.
There will be a short JR high wresting meeting during CE on Wednesday in Mr. Burtins room for those who plan on coming to practice.
All Juniors will be going to WSU on Wednesday morning, you will return by 1.
Have a great day!!
Option 1: Caesar Pizza Mac w/Italian Bread
Options 2: BBQ Rib Sandwich
Option 3: BLTE Salad w/Italian Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Play kids: shirts are here! If yours is paid for, you can come pick it up from Mrs. Winter.
Today during CE, there will be a meeting for the Jr/Sr High Bass Fishing teams in Mrs. Smithson’s room.. Come learn more about our plans for activities, learning and events during the fall/winter. Open to all 7-12th grade students.
There will be a short JR high wresting meeting during CE on Wednesday in Mr. Burtins room for those who plan on coming to practice.
All Juniors will be going to WSU on Wednesday morning, you will return by 1.
Have a great day!!

Tomorrow's home football game against Cherryvale will now start at 5:30pm instead of 6pm.
🏈🦁

Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Dumplings
Option 2: Chef Salad w/Italian Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Option 1: Dumplings
Option 2: Chef Salad w/Italian Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.

18 members representing the 7/8th Grade Band attended the annual Wichita State Middle School Band Day! A great day was had by all!






Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2: Chili Dog
Option 3: Seven Layer Dip
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Today is picture day, smile BIG!
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2: Chili Dog
Option 3: Seven Layer Dip
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Today is picture day, smile BIG!

Northeast High School is hosting the 2A Regional Volleyball Quad on Monday, October 20th! The start time will be 5:00 pm.
Admission will be $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students(K-12). Passes will not be accepted unless you have a KSHSAA pass. Purchase tickets on GoFan Ticketing through KSHSAA. You will need to show your digital copy to the gate worker.
https://gofan.co/event/4979337?schoolId=KSHSAA
Admission will be $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students(K-12). Passes will not be accepted unless you have a KSHSAA pass. Purchase tickets on GoFan Ticketing through KSHSAA. You will need to show your digital copy to the gate worker.
https://gofan.co/event/4979337?schoolId=KSHSAA


Bluestem Wrestling Club


📸 Picture Day is Tomorrow!
InterState Studio will be at BJSHS starting at 11:00 AM for fall school pictures. Students will be called by last name to the mezzanine.
If your student will be gone on a field trip between 11:00–3:30, they’ll need to have their photo taken on retake day — November 20th.
Fall sports pictures will start after school at 4:00 PM (Cross Country, Football, Cheer, Volleyball).
We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiles! 💙💛
InterState Studio will be at BJSHS starting at 11:00 AM for fall school pictures. Students will be called by last name to the mezzanine.
If your student will be gone on a field trip between 11:00–3:30, they’ll need to have their photo taken on retake day — November 20th.
Fall sports pictures will start after school at 4:00 PM (Cross Country, Football, Cheer, Volleyball).
We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiles! 💙💛

Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Giant Birria Taco
Options 2: Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Option 3: Chicken Fajita Salad w/cornbread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Reminder that tomorrow is picture day!
Students interested in E-Sports, please check your email and be sure to fill out the survey.
Prom committee members, please talk to Mrs. Winter today.
Option 1: Giant Birria Taco
Options 2: Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Option 3: Chicken Fajita Salad w/cornbread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Reminder that tomorrow is picture day!
Students interested in E-Sports, please check your email and be sure to fill out the survey.
Prom committee members, please talk to Mrs. Winter today.

BHS Student Council will have students in the HS gym tomorrow during P/T conferences to help with child care. You may drop young children off for up to 45 minutes while you attend conferences at either school.

Final score Bluestem 6- Humboldt 28

Bluestem football score after 3rd quarter is Humboldt 22-Bluestem 8.

PTO members: Courtney, Kelly, Latisha & Natalie (not pictured)
“Thank you to all the moms and sons who came out and supported Bluestem Elementary PTO at our annual bowling event. We hope you all had a great time!”







Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Caesar Salad w/Focaccia Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
The Cheer team is selling shirts for those that are interested! They are black with pink logo/lettering, perfect for this week’s HOME game and theme “Black Out. “ Shirts are $10.
If you are a Senior and have not voted on the forms that were sent via email, please do so as soon as possible!
There will be an after prom meeting in the library today at 6:00 for any junior parents interested in getting information or being involved in After Prom. Students are also able to attend with their parents.
Students interested in E-Sports, please check your email and be sure to fill out the survey.
Sewing classes are happening again this Friday at the Senior Center. They will start at 9:30. It is free and lunch is being paid for by the Sassy Stitchers.
Those who signed up but could not make it last week, are welcome to join us this Friday. Also anyone wishing to
sew but did not sign up originally, may show up too Friday.
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Caesar Salad w/Focaccia Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
The Cheer team is selling shirts for those that are interested! They are black with pink logo/lettering, perfect for this week’s HOME game and theme “Black Out. “ Shirts are $10.
If you are a Senior and have not voted on the forms that were sent via email, please do so as soon as possible!
There will be an after prom meeting in the library today at 6:00 for any junior parents interested in getting information or being involved in After Prom. Students are also able to attend with their parents.
Students interested in E-Sports, please check your email and be sure to fill out the survey.
Sewing classes are happening again this Friday at the Senior Center. They will start at 9:30. It is free and lunch is being paid for by the Sassy Stitchers.
Those who signed up but could not make it last week, are welcome to join us this Friday. Also anyone wishing to
sew but did not sign up originally, may show up too Friday.

Interested in donating blood? Bluestem USD 205's National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive. It is on Tuesday, October 21st, from 8:00am - 2:00pm at the Central Office. Please schedule your appointment at the link below.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=BluestemHS


Reminder: Tonight, October 8th is PTO's Mother/Son Bowling at the Augusta Bowling Alley from
6:30-8:00.
6:30-8:00.


These are the $10 t-shirts that the cheerleaders are selling. These would be perfect for this Fridays black out home game! They are limited in sizes. There are more children's than adult sizes available.
Email vbiddle@usd205.com to buy one.


*REMINDER*
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCT. 13TH
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Details will be sent out this evening for BJSHS, and BES notes will be sent home with times tomorrow.
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCT. 13TH
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Details will be sent out this evening for BJSHS, and BES notes will be sent home with times tomorrow.
