Bluestem Junior High Spelling Bee winners: 🐝
Champion- Jordan Wells
Runner Up- Azalea Jones
Third Place- Luke Neal
Jordan's winning word was anonymously and he will represent at the Butler County Spelling Bee on February 6.
Champion- Jordan Wells
Runner Up- Azalea Jones
Third Place- Luke Neal
Jordan's winning word was anonymously and he will represent at the Butler County Spelling Bee on February 6.
There will be a Bluestem Shooting Sports parent/team meeting on Wednesday, January 21st, at 6:30 PM in the BJSHS library to introduce coaches, as well as share information about registration, team policies, practices, and fundraising. Registration opens on February 3rd and will close on February 28th. SAFE class or Hunter Safety must be completed before students can be registered. Contact Coach Batson or Topper by downloading the Team Reach App on your app store, Code: lions4clays
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Chicken Patty Sandwich
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/focaccia bread
Tomorrow is the last day for play auditions. Crew, we are painting after school today if you can make it.
High School students, the out of district date forms are out!! They can be found in the front office. Please fill them out COMPLETELY and return to SRO Klenda, the front office or administration. You have until Jan. 28 2026 at noon to return them.
There will be a Shooting Sports parent/team meeting on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30 PM in the BJSHS library. We will introduce coaches as well as share information about registration, team policies, practices, and fund raising. Bring your Beef raffle tickets and money to turn in because there is only 2 weeks left for this fundraiser!
Mrs. Oltman's Event Planning and Culinary class has been creating a snack cart to help the Junior Class raise money for Prom. Every item on the cart is $1. The following items will be sold during character education class on Monday Jan. 19th and Thurs. Jan. 29th.
cake pops (vanilla and chocolate)
chex mix
puppy chow
cupcakes (vanilla and chocolate)
edible cookie dough
cereal rice crispy treats
Please bring your dollars and let your character education teacher know that you want the cart to stop by your classroom.
Admission Adults $4.00, Students $3.00
High School Court @ BJSHS 5 PM
500 Bluestem Dr. Leon, KS. 67074
JH Boys C Game (2 Quarters)
JH Boys B Game
JH Boys A Game
Elementary Court @ BES 5 PM:
501 Mill Dr. Leon, KS. 67074
JH Girls C Game (2 Quarters)
JH Girls B Game
JH Girls A Game
*BJSHS
Mrs. Oltman's Event Planning class and Culinary class have been creating a snack cart to help the Junior Class raise money for Prom. Every item on the cart is $1. The following items will be sold during Character Education Class on Monday, Jan. 19th, and Thursday. Jan. 29th.
cake pops (vanilla and chocolate)
chex mix
puppy chow
cupcakes (vanilla and chocolate)
edible cookie dough
cereal rice crispy treats
Please bring your dollars and let your character education teacher know that you want them to stop by, and they will bring the cart by your classroom.
Mrs. Oltman's Event Planning class and Culinary class have been creating a snack cart to help the Junior Class raise money for Prom. Every item on the cart is $1. The following items will be sold during Character Education Class on Monday, Jan. 19th, and Thursday. Jan. 29th.
cake pops (vanilla and chocolate)
chex mix
puppy chow
cupcakes (vanilla and chocolate)
edible cookie dough
cereal rice crispy treats
Please bring your dollars and let your character education teacher know that you want them to stop by, and they will bring the cart by your classroom.
Wish the girls' wrestling team luck as they head to the Tournament of Champions today and tomorrow in Newton! 🏆
-IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE TOURNAMENT-
Girls Tournament of Champions at Newton High School
900 W. 12th Street Newton, KS 67114
Doors open at 2 pm on Wednesday and 7:30 am on Thursday.
We will sell either single-day tickets or a two-day tournament pass. No other passes will be accepted. All tickets should be purchased online ahead of time or using a card at the gate. We are trying to limit cash ticket sales.
Prices are:
Two-Day General Admission Ticket $20.00 each
Single Day General Admission Ticket $12.50 each
Online Ticket Link: https://www.gobound.com/ks/districts/nusd373/tickets
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2:Pepper Jack grilled cheese with seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/hot roll
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for this week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well. Audition scripts are in Mrs. Winter’s classroom.
High School students, the out of district date forms are out!! They can be found in the front office. Please fill them out COMPLETELY and return to SRO Klenda, the front office or administration. You have until Jan. 28 2026 at noon to return them.
Mrs. Oltman's Event Planning and Culinary class has been creating a snack cart to help the Junior Class raise money for Prom. Every item on the cart is $1. The following items will be sold during character education class on Monday Jan. 19th and Thurs. Jan. 29th.
cake pops (vanilla and chocolate)
chex mix
puppy chow
cupcakes (vanilla and chocolate)
edible cookie dough
cereal rice crispy treats
Please bring your dollars and let your character education teacher know that you want the cart to stop by your classroom.
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2:Pepper Jack grilled cheese with seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/hot roll
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for this week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well. Audition scripts are in Mrs. Winter’s classroom.
High School students, the out of district date forms are out!! They can be found in the front office. Please fill them out COMPLETELY and return to SRO Klenda, the front office or administration. You have until Jan. 28 2026 at noon to return them.
Mrs. Oltman's Event Planning and Culinary class has been creating a snack cart to help the Junior Class raise money for Prom. Every item on the cart is $1. The following items will be sold during character education class on Monday Jan. 19th and Thurs. Jan. 29th.
cake pops (vanilla and chocolate)
chex mix
puppy chow
cupcakes (vanilla and chocolate)
edible cookie dough
cereal rice crispy treats
Please bring your dollars and let your character education teacher know that you want the cart to stop by your classroom.
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Bacon Mac N Cheese
Options 2: Cheeseburger w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/Italian bread
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well. Audition scripts are in Mrs. Winter’s classroom.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Congratulations to both the GIrls and Boys wrestling teams!
This past weekend the boys took 2nd and the girls took 3rd!
Axton Vice was named the Charles McMillian Tournament Outstanding Wrestler!
Come one, come all! Do you have a talent you’d like to showcase? Well then you’re in luck! We will be having a schoolwide talent show January 28th during spirit week, at the end of the school day! For more information and to sign up for auditions, look for the posters in the hallways, and scan the QR code. Sign up is due by 4pm Wednesday!! If you have any questions after reading the posters, contact Mrs. Pryce.
In addition to the talent show during spirit week, we will also be having a schoolwide volleyball tournament at the end of the school day January 27th! Gather up 6 of your friends and sign your team up using the QR code on the tournament flyers around the school!
At this time, I would like to announce your 2026 Winter Homecoming Court. Your queen nominees are: Samantha Winn, Kamiya Davis, Ellie Nelson, and Keira Poston. Your king nominees are: Jaxson Caywood, Wyatt Brewer, Myles Highbarger, and Drake Defore. Congratulations to you all and good luck at the homecoming game January 30th, as two of you are crowned King and Queen!
Option 1: Bacon Mac N Cheese
Options 2: Cheeseburger w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/Italian bread
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well. Audition scripts are in Mrs. Winter’s classroom.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Congratulations to both the GIrls and Boys wrestling teams!
This past weekend the boys took 2nd and the girls took 3rd!
Axton Vice was named the Charles McMillian Tournament Outstanding Wrestler!
Come one, come all! Do you have a talent you’d like to showcase? Well then you’re in luck! We will be having a schoolwide talent show January 28th during spirit week, at the end of the school day! For more information and to sign up for auditions, look for the posters in the hallways, and scan the QR code. Sign up is due by 4pm Wednesday!! If you have any questions after reading the posters, contact Mrs. Pryce.
In addition to the talent show during spirit week, we will also be having a schoolwide volleyball tournament at the end of the school day January 27th! Gather up 6 of your friends and sign your team up using the QR code on the tournament flyers around the school!
At this time, I would like to announce your 2026 Winter Homecoming Court. Your queen nominees are: Samantha Winn, Kamiya Davis, Ellie Nelson, and Keira Poston. Your king nominees are: Jaxson Caywood, Wyatt Brewer, Myles Highbarger, and Drake Defore. Congratulations to you all and good luck at the homecoming game January 30th, as two of you are crowned King and Queen!
Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the BES Spelling Bee! 🏆🐝
We are so proud of your hard work!
1st- Isabella Ballard
2nd/Alternate- Kinsley Motter
3rd- Madyx Witty
🏀 FRIDAY IS GAME DAY 🏀
Theme: Hawaiian 🌺🌴
BJSHS GYMNASIUM
*JV boys at 4:30pm
*Varsity girls at 6pm
*Varsity boys at 7:30pm
Theme: Hawaiian 🌺🌴
BJSHS GYMNASIUM
*JV boys at 4:30pm
*Varsity girls at 6pm
*Varsity boys at 7:30pm
HS StuCo is selling Homecoming flowers for families to wear at the basketball game.
$15 per flower
Add a name for $1
Two color options available
To order, email jburgardt@usd205.com or jpryce@usd205.com with the color, name (if any), and quantity by January 15.
Thank you for supporting HS StuCo!
$15 per flower
Add a name for $1
Two color options available
To order, email jburgardt@usd205.com or jpryce@usd205.com with the color, name (if any), and quantity by January 15.
Thank you for supporting HS StuCo!
Today for Lunch:
Option 1:Pizza Bar
Options 2: Pig in a blanket w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/focaccia bread
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!
Option 1:Pizza Bar
Options 2: Pig in a blanket w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/focaccia bread
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!
Junior High Basketball on Thursday, Jan 8th 🏀
Elementary Court @ BES 5:00 PM:
501 Mill Dr
Leon, KS. 67074
JH Girls C Game 2 Qtrs
JH Girls B Game
JH Girls A Game
High School Court @ BJSHS 6:00 PM
500 Bluestem Dr
Leon, KS. 67074
JH Boys B Game
JH Boys A Game
Elementary Court @ BES 5:00 PM:
501 Mill Dr
Leon, KS. 67074
JH Girls C Game 2 Qtrs
JH Girls B Game
JH Girls A Game
High School Court @ BJSHS 6:00 PM
500 Bluestem Dr
Leon, KS. 67074
JH Boys B Game
JH Boys A Game
Support the HS girls wrestling team on Friday, January 9th at Herington High School! The Tournament starts at 4 pm.
*Adults - $6, Students - $4
Herington High School 1401 North D St. Herington, KS 67449
*Adults - $6, Students - $4
Herington High School 1401 North D St. Herington, KS 67449
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2: Taco Joe on a bun w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/hot roll
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2: Taco Joe on a bun w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/hot roll
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!
Junior High girls basketball win vs Douglas Bulldogs by a score of 38-34.
Lady Lions basketball plays a tough game vs Douglas Bulldogs, but are defeated by a score of 30-42
REMINDER: Any students 7-12 that are not participating in the winter season sports are welcome to join Coach Babcock and Coach Masters for Speed and Agility training in the weight room on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-4:30.
Tonight's basketball game is Butler County's game of the week! Click the link to watch live!
Broadcast will be on the BCTV+ app for Roku, phones, etc or online at www.butlercc.edu/bctvplus
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Walking Tacos
Options 2: Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/cornbread
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!