Congratulations to the new Bluestem USD 205 District Board Members! They will take office at the January 12, 2026, Board Meeting.
JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING
Today, we’re competing in Cherryvale. Cherryvale’s tournament director has asked coaches to communicate with parents about the limited seating tonight. Basically, it will be more packed than it was last week. Because of this, they’re going to live stream the tournament.
Here is the link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/cherryvale/organization/2536/cherryvale-high-school
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Mozzarella Dunkers
Option 3: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Come to the musical this weekend! Bluestem students get free admission. Outside students and senior citizens are $5 and adults are $10. We have shows Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 3:30 and 7:30. The cast and crew have been working so hard and they can’t wait to see you!
The Cheerleaders are holding a Charleston Wrap fundraiser! They are selling items that would make really good Christmas gifts. If you are interested, please get in touch with a cheerleader or Mrs. Biddle for the code.
Reminder- PTO Texas Roadhouse Roll orders are due on Thursday, November 13th.
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2:Breaded Beef fingers w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Cheesy Caesar Sandwich
Come to the musical this weekend! Bluestem students get free admission. Outside students and senior citizens are $5 and adults are $10. We have shows Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 3:30 and 7:30. The cast and crew have been working so hard and they can’t wait to see you!
Today, ALL Juniors will take the ASVAB test. Juniors will report to the District Office
at 9am, which is the start of 2nd hour with your Chromebook and your charger. Please leave your cell phones in your locker, you will NOT be able to access them at any time during testing.
Today during high school lunch, we will have KU, K-State and Pitt State here to speak with anyone who would like to learn more about their universities. Please visit their table at your convenience.
Seniors, you will have a meeting in the Library today during Character Ed. Please bring your Chromebook to this meeting.
Sophomores-Please turn in the 1st round of RADA orders and money as soon as possible to Dr. Rierson. The 1st round of orders will be placed today, November 12th. Keep selling! Our goal is to sell $1000. We are currently at $106. RADA makes great Christmas presents!!
Today’s Scholar Bowl practice will be held after school in Mr. Adelson’s room.
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2:Breaded Beef fingers w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Cheesy Caesar Sandwich
Come to the musical this weekend! Bluestem students get free admission. Outside students and senior citizens are $5 and adults are $10. We have shows Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 3:30 and 7:30. The cast and crew have been working so hard and they can’t wait to see you!
Today, ALL Juniors will take the ASVAB test. Juniors will report to the District Office
at 9am, which is the start of 2nd hour with your Chromebook and your charger. Please leave your cell phones in your locker, you will NOT be able to access them at any time during testing.
Today during high school lunch, we will have KU, K-State and Pitt State here to speak with anyone who would like to learn more about their universities. Please visit their table at your convenience.
Seniors, you will have a meeting in the Library today during Character Ed. Please bring your Chromebook to this meeting.
Sophomores-Please turn in the 1st round of RADA orders and money as soon as possible to Dr. Rierson. The 1st round of orders will be placed today, November 12th. Keep selling! Our goal is to sell $1000. We are currently at $106. RADA makes great Christmas presents!!
Today’s Scholar Bowl practice will be held after school in Mr. Adelson’s room.
As part of our (4th grade Wagner/Grow) unit on animal adaptations, our class created 3D models of camouflaged creatures. Each group designed an animal and chose an environment for it to blend into. The goal was to show how camouflage can help animals hide from predators or sneak up on prey. We used materials like paper, paint, and natural textures to make them look realistic.
Happy Veteran's Day!!
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Super Nachos
Options 2: BBQ Rib Sandwich
Option 3: Buffalo Wrap
Tomorrow, ALL Juniors will take the ASVAB test. Juniors will report to the District Office
at 9am, which is the start of 2nd hour with your Chromebook. Please be sure you come to the test with a full charged laptop.
Sophomores-Please turn in the 1st round of RADA orders and money as soon as possible to Dr. Rierson. The 1st round of orders will be placed on Wednesday, November 12th. Keep selling! Our goal is to sell $1000. We are currently at $106. RADA makes great Christmas presents!!
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Spaghetti & Meatballs w/italian bread
Options 2: Cheesy BBQ Beef on a bun
Option 3: Turkey Club Sub
HS Stuco will meet today during CE in Pryce’s room
This Wednesday, All Juniors will take the ASVAB test. Juniors will report to the District Office at 9am, which is the start of 2nd hour.
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Option 3:Sweet N Sour 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. There were violations 0 for high school and 0 for middle school- Great job students!!
Seniors, the moment you all have been waiting for! You will be able to paint your senior parking spot today after school and Saturday anytime before dark.
Seniors, some of you ordered class of 2026 items from Jostens. Those are ready to be picked up in the main office before school, after school, or between classes.
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Option 3:Sweet N Sour 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. There were violations 0 for high school and 0 for middle school- Great job students!!
Seniors, the moment you all have been waiting for! You will be able to paint your senior parking spot today after school and Saturday anytime before dark.
Seniors, some of you ordered class of 2026 items from Jostens. Those are ready to be picked up in the main office before school, after school, or between classes.
Bluestem Elementary Picture retakes are Wednesday, November 12th.
If a student’s family ordered from the original photo day and wants a retake image printed, the original envelope and photo package must be returned.
If a student’s family ordered from the original photo day and wants a retake image printed, the original envelope and photo package must be returned.
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2: Bacon Pickle Grilled Cheese
Option 3: BBQ pork salad w/hot roll
Reminder that today the 7th and 8th Grade band members will have a combined rehearsal immediately after lunch from 11:20-Noon in preparation for our concert next week.
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell. There were 3 violations for high school and 1 for middle school.
Seniors, the moment you all have been waiting for! You will be able to paint your senior parking spot today and Thursday after school and Saturday anytime before dark.
Seniors, some of you ordered class of 2026 items from Jostens. Those are ready to be picked up in the main office before school, after school, or between classes.
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 today.
Musical cast, remember that today is our performance at the senior center. We are loading the bus at 11:00 and should be back during 5th hour today. If you do not have your cast shirt please stop by Mrs. Pretz’s room during first hour to pick one up.
We are excited to have our first Lion of the Month recognition of the year. Today we celebrate our September and October recognitions. Our Lion of the Month staff member for September is Mr. Adelson. Mr. Adelson had multiple nominations for Building Connections with Students and having a Passion for Teaching and Learning. Mr. Adelson has become part of the Bluestem family from Day 1 and is showing up everywhere! He is sure to make it nearly every extracurricular activity, students have stated they are learning so much in his classroom, and he has been a great addition to our community already this year! Our student Lion of the Month is Regan Harold. Regan is a Lion Making a Difference because she is always willing to help whether it be helping a classmate with their math or helping another team with concessions. She is always there to lend a helping hand. Our October staff member is Mrs. Winter! Mrs. Winter does so much extra duty work that makes a difference in our community - between junior class co sponsor, drama, forensics, musicals…she keeps extra busy making great connections with students and creating wonderful memories. Thank you for all of your hard work Mrs. Winter! Our student of the month for October is Mavilyn Crenshaw! Mavilyn has stepped up numerous times in the classroom this school year already! She has provided leadership, especially at a specific time when someone really needed to jump in and take charge! She can often times be found doing the right thing and is a fantastic example to others! She may think about being a teacher someday...or at least a substitute! Thank you Mavilyn for being a leader in the classroom! Congratulations to our Lion of the Month winners!
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2: Bacon Pickle Grilled Cheese
Option 3: BBQ pork salad w/hot roll
Reminder that today the 7th and 8th Grade band members will have a combined rehearsal immediately after lunch from 11:20-Noon in preparation for our concert next week.
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell. There were 3 violations for high school and 1 for middle school.
Seniors, the moment you all have been waiting for! You will be able to paint your senior parking spot today and Thursday after school and Saturday anytime before dark.
Seniors, some of you ordered class of 2026 items from Jostens. Those are ready to be picked up in the main office before school, after school, or between classes.
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 today.
Musical cast, remember that today is our performance at the senior center. We are loading the bus at 11:00 and should be back during 5th hour today. If you do not have your cast shirt please stop by Mrs. Pretz’s room during first hour to pick one up.
We are excited to have our first Lion of the Month recognition of the year. Today we celebrate our September and October recognitions. Our Lion of the Month staff member for September is Mr. Adelson. Mr. Adelson had multiple nominations for Building Connections with Students and having a Passion for Teaching and Learning. Mr. Adelson has become part of the Bluestem family from Day 1 and is showing up everywhere! He is sure to make it nearly every extracurricular activity, students have stated they are learning so much in his classroom, and he has been a great addition to our community already this year! Our student Lion of the Month is Regan Harold. Regan is a Lion Making a Difference because she is always willing to help whether it be helping a classmate with their math or helping another team with concessions. She is always there to lend a helping hand. Our October staff member is Mrs. Winter! Mrs. Winter does so much extra duty work that makes a difference in our community - between junior class co sponsor, drama, forensics, musicals…she keeps extra busy making great connections with students and creating wonderful memories. Thank you for all of your hard work Mrs. Winter! Our student of the month for October is Mavilyn Crenshaw! Mavilyn has stepped up numerous times in the classroom this school year already! She has provided leadership, especially at a specific time when someone really needed to jump in and take charge! She can often times be found doing the right thing and is a fantastic example to others! She may think about being a teacher someday...or at least a substitute! Thank you Mavilyn for being a leader in the classroom! Congratulations to our Lion of the Month winners!
The Leon Christian Church understands times are tough and families may have a difficult time buying Christmas gifts for your kids. They would like to help you by including your family on the Community Angel Tree. If you would like your children added, please complete the application and return it to the elementary office or to the Leon Christian Church by
November 10th. Let us help you have a Merry Christmas.
November 10th. Let us help you have a Merry Christmas.
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Walking Tacos
Options 2: Hot Dog
Option 3: Taco 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. There were 1 violations for high school and 0 for middle school.
Seniors, the moment you all have been waiting for! You will be able to paint your senior parking spot on Wednesday and Thursday after school and Saturday anytime before dark.
Seniors, some of you ordered class of 2026 items from Jostens. Those are ready to be picked up in the main office before school, after school, or between classes.
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.
Option 1: Walking Tacos
Options 2: Hot Dog
Option 3: Taco 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. There were 1 violations for high school and 0 for middle school.
Seniors, the moment you all have been waiting for! You will be able to paint your senior parking spot on Wednesday and Thursday after school and Saturday anytime before dark.
Seniors, some of you ordered class of 2026 items from Jostens. Those are ready to be picked up in the main office before school, after school, or between classes.
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.
Option 1: Chicken & Waffles
Options 2: Cheeseburger
Option 3: Chef Salad w/Garlic Biscuit
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell. There were violations for high school and for middle school.
All Mr. Babcock’s classes need to meet in the new weight room today. Merry Christmas!
NHS meeting Mr. Day’s room during Character Ed.
Seniors, please make sure you turn in your Fall Assessment Day Form into the red basked in the SSC.
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.
If you are interested in playing middle school boys basketball please meet in Mr. Williams room today during character ed.
Connect More club meeting today during CE in Mrs. Smithson’s room.
Options 2: Cheeseburger
Option 3: Chef Salad w/Garlic Biscuit
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell. There were violations for high school and for middle school.
All Mr. Babcock’s classes need to meet in the new weight room today. Merry Christmas!
NHS meeting Mr. Day’s room during Character Ed.
Seniors, please make sure you turn in your Fall Assessment Day Form into the red basked in the SSC.
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.
If you are interested in playing middle school boys basketball please meet in Mr. Williams room today during character ed.
Connect More club meeting today during CE in Mrs. Smithson’s room.
‼️ATTENTION BJSHS‼️
Due to the Internet being down, the remainder of the school day is cancelled. Please note that our phones are not working because of this issue. Students will be sent home on school buses now. Driving students are released to go home. Thank you.
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Lasagna Roll Up w/Italian Bread & Steamed Broccoli
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Seniors, please make sure you turn in your Fall Assessment Day Form into the red basked in the SSC.
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.
If you are interested in playing middle school boys basketball please meet in Mr. Williams room next Monday the 3rd during character ed.
High School boys basketball will have a meeting in the library Monday morning at 7:30
Option 1: Lasagna Roll Up w/Italian Bread & Steamed Broccoli
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
Seniors, please make sure you turn in your Fall Assessment Day Form into the red basked in the SSC.
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.
If you are interested in playing middle school boys basketball please meet in Mr. Williams room next Monday the 3rd during character ed.
High School boys basketball will have a meeting in the library Monday morning at 7:30
Final score Fredonia 50- Bluestem 8
End of the third quarter. Bluestem 8- Fredonia 42
Halftime score Bluestem 0-Fredonia 36
Bluestem Lions football score in Fredonia after the first quarter. Bluestem 0- Fredonia 8