Bluestem USD 205

Support the Junior High volleyball girls at HOME vs. Cherryvale tomorrow in the BES gym!

Congratulations to both the 7/8th Grade and High School Bands for their great performances at the Kansas State Fair this year! The 7/8th grade earned an Excellent 2 rating for the parade category and the High School Bands earned an Excellent 2 in the parade category and an Outstanding 1 rating in the Arena category! Way to go Bluestem Bands!

Head to Fredonia on Thursday the 17th to watch our Varsity and JV volleyball teams compete in a tri vs. Fredonia and Humboldt! Let's go Lions!

Bluestem Elementary Fall Plant Sale pick up is today, Wednesday, September 16th from
4pm -7pm. If you ordered any of our beautiful plants, please drop by during that time to pick them up! Thank you for your support!

Friday is GAME DAY! Cheer on the Lions as they take on Cherryvale at Cherryvale. Kickoff starts at 7 pm. 🏈 🦁


Admission:
Adult: $5
Student: $4

We are looking for 2 line judges for MS Volleyball games on Thursday at 4:30pm. If you would like to help, please contact the HS Office or email jburgardt@usd205.com.

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Fall Plant Sale pickup is Wednesday, September 16th from 4-7pm at the elementary school.

Beau Motter and Blakely Jones participated in the Top Hand Youth Rodeo in Eureka, KS, this summer, which included 4 weekend rodeos and then the finals rodeo at the end of the season. Beau scored the most points throughout the season and was the year-end Calf Riding Champion of 2026. Blakely Jones was the year-end and finals average champion in intermediate girls goat tying and the senior girls finals average champion. Beau is a 5th grader at Bluestem Elementary, and Blakely is an 8th grader at Bluestem JR/SR High.

Congratulations, Beau and Blakely!

We are looking for 1 line judge for Volleyball tonight, as well as, a Senior Parent who could help with the concession stand tonight. Please contact the HS Office or email jburgardt@usd205.com if you are able to help.

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Tomorrow is Picture Day at Bluestem Elementary!!! Dress your best and bring your smile!

The Washington, D.C. trip parent meeting is happening Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm in Mrs. McLallen's classroom at the high school (Room 210). We want to include all students and parents/guardians of 7th graders through 11th graders. This is just an informational meeting for those who are interested in finding out about the trip and haven't signed up yet. If you have any questions before the meeting, please email mmclallen@usd205.com

-Morning Announcements-

Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday September 15th, 2026

Today for Lunch:

Option 1: Walking Taco

Options 2: Tenders w/garlic toast

Option 3: Salad bar



We will be limiting phone calls in the office to once a day- Please only call home if it is necessary.

ON TUESDAYS, WE WEAR PINK!!
Come out tomorrow night and support our Lady Lions for PINK OUT!
Students, you showed UP with the red, white & blue spirit… now we want to see just how PINK you can get!
Deck yourself out from head to toe because the student with the PINKIEST spirit will be crowned our PRIDE LEADER OF THE NIGHT!
Go big. Go pink. Go Lions!

Come watch our VB girls take on Caney and Neodesha at HOME on Tuesday the 15th. Starts at 5:00 pm at the BJSHS gym 🏐 💙 🦁

Cross Country will have a time change for Thursday.

Here is the new order of events....

9:00 am - HS Girls
9:30 am - HS Boys
10:00 am - 8th Grade Girls & Boys
10:30 am - 7th Grade Girls
10:45 am - 7th Grade Boys

JH/HS Weekly Activities. 9/14-9/19

Monday 9/14:
FFA Virtual Greenhand Test
BOE Meeting

Tuesday 9/15:
4:00PM HS VB at Home

Wednesday 9/16
Band to the State Fair

Thursday 9/17
FFA to the State Fair
Forensics to the State Fair
3:00 PM XC at Burden Central
4:00 PM HS VB at Fredonia
4:30 PM JH VB at Home
6:00 PM JH FB at Home

Friday 9/18
7:00 PM HS FB at Cherryvale

Saturday 9/19
Bass Fishing

Today for Lunch:

Option 1: Chicken and waffles

Options 2: Corn Dog

Option 3: Salad bar


The FFA Chapter will be having our first meeting today during CE in Ms. Depenbusch’s room.

Last night during the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive, Gabe Oltman was awarded the Larry Gleue Leadership Award. The Larry Gleue Leadership Award focuses on the individual's character. It recognizes young livestock exhibitors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, positive peer interactions, and dedication to helping others. One youth from each species gets recognized and Gabe will represent swine. 🐖 Congratulations Gabe! 🏆

See the following link for the Lion Letter Newsletter:

https://app.smore.com/n/dpqt2