Tomorrow, the winning Beef Raffle ticket will be drawn after halftime of the Bluestem boys homecoming basketball game! Team members are trying to raise funds to cover their ammo, range fees, jerseys for 25+ new members (40+ kids are signed up on our preseason roster) , and state competition fees. Come see us before the game, at our team table in the commons area, for a chance to win and for team info. -Bluestem Shooting Sports Team
about 2 hours ago, Madison Zorn
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Come and support the Senior Boy Wrestlers at tonight's Senior Night dual against Oxford!
Doors open at 4:30
Admission Adults-$5.00, Students-$3.00
Matches will be done in a random draw order.

*** Senior night will happen before wrestling starts*****
about 4 hours ago, Madison Zorn
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BJSHS's Student Council did "Tat a Teacher" today as a fundraiser for Homecoming week! We sure do love our teachers and their willingness to participate in these fun trends!
about 4 hours ago, Madison Zorn
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Happy Kansas Day! January 29th commemorates the day Kansas became the 34th U.S. state in 1861.
about 10 hours ago, Madison Zorn
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Today for Lunch:

Option 1: Pizza Bar


Options 2: Cheeseburger w/sweet potato fries


Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/focaccia bread


Please join me in congratulating your Bluestem Scholar Bowl Team! Last night they went undefeated against every other team in the league and secured their place as the 2025-26 Tri-Valley Scholar Bowl League Champions! Woo-hoo! If anyone is interested in trying out for next year’s team, please get with Mr. Day or Mr. Adelson for more information. Great job, guys!

If you want the treat cart to swing by your character ed class today have your teacher email Mrs. Oltman.

This week is spirit week for winter homecoming! Today is class colors day. We can’t wait to see which class earns the most Coty points this week!

Homecoming voting will close today at the end of Character Ed.

Teachers, please don’t forget to write down how many students dressed up in your class during 1st hour. Pictures will be during Character Ed of students who dressed up.

The winners for yesterday’s twin dress up day were: Ava and Elsie, Tyllier and Aiden, Tiffany and Emmy, and Michael and Hunter. Winners, please visit Mrs. Pryce to claim your prize.

Another big congratulations to the Net Ninjas in taking 1st place in the volleyball tournament yesterday!

Teachers will be tatted first thing this morning, if you want to see a teacher with more tattoos, you can stop by Mrs. Pryce’s room between classes this morning, to try and help your teacher win the “tat a teacher” competition. Thank you all for your support during this fundraiser, as funds help pay for future Homecoming festivities including: activities, the game ceremonies, and dances.
The Jr class snack cart will be coming from both ends to make sure they cover everyone's needs. Be ready to order some yummy treats!

If you took pictures during the scavenger hunt on your phone, please email them to Mrs. Winter as soon as possible.

Students, it's time for DRIVERS ED!! Please sign up in the office if you are wanting to do drivers ed this spring. You have to be 14 to participate in drivers ed.

about 10 hours ago, Kristi Knapp
Bluestem scholars bowl team got 1st in the Tri valley league this year! Congrats!!!
about 22 hours ago, Madison Zorn
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📢 Important Email Update for Bluestem Elementary School Families

Please note that Bluestem Elementary School’s office email address has changed. Going forward, all emails should be sent to BESOffice@usd205.com
Be sure to update this contact so you don’t miss any important information.
Thank you!
1 day ago, Madison Zorn

Today for Lunch:

Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll 

Options 2: Pig in a blanket

Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/hot roll 

High School students, today is the deadline for out of district forms. Please turn them in to SRO Klenda by 3:00 today.

This week is spirit week for winter homecoming! Today is Twin Day and tomorrow is class colors day. We can’t wait to see which class earns the most Coty points this week, and which class is the most festive in their class colors. 

Don’t forget Stuco is doing the “tat a teacher” fundraiser. Today is the LAST DAY to purchase tattoos!!!. Look for their booth before school, during high school lunch, and after school to purchase tattoos for the teacher of your choice! Visit the booth or visit Mrs. Pryce for any questions. So far it is looking like Mr. A will be the most tatted Thursday at school. 

Homecoming voting will close Thursday at the end of Character Ed. 

Teachers, please don’t forget to write down how many students dressed up in your class during 1st hour. Pictures will be during Character Ed of students who dressed up. 

The winners for yesterday’s Iconic Group dress up day were: The Teletubbies, The Subway Surfers, and the Shrek Group. Winners, please visit Mrs. Pryce to claim your prize. 

Today during the activity time, we will be having the volleyball tournament. 

Students, it's time for DRIVERS ED!! Please sign up in the office if you are wanting to do drivers ed this spring. You have to be 14 to participate in drivers ed. 

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 tomorrow,   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.

1 day ago, Kristi Knapp
Little Lion Cheer Camp sign ups are due by Monday, February 2nd!
2 days ago, Madison Zorn
Tonight's home basketball game has been canceled due to weather.
2 days ago, Madison Zorn
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Today for Lunch:

Option 1: Super Nachos

Options 2: Triple Jalapeno Chicken

Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/cornbread


Any students attending League Powerlifting need to turn in forms ASAP. We will weigh in Wednesday morning before school.

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. Tomorrow is the deadline!!




This week is spirit week for winter homecoming! Today is Iconic Group day, tomorrow is Twin Day, and Thursday is class colors day.

Don’t forget Stuco is doing the “tat a teacher” fundraiser today and tomorrow only!!!. Look for their booth before school, during high school lunch, and after school to purchase tattoos for the teacher of your choice! We have one less day to get teachers tatted - make your purchases quick!!

Homecoming voting will begin during Character Ed. Voting will close Thursday at the end of Character Ed.

Teachers, please don’t forget to write down how many students dressed up in your class during 1st hour. There will be a google sheet in your email. Pictures will be during Character Ed of students who dressed up.

We will not be having a talent show today, we will be having the scavenger hunt during activity time today.


We will be on activity schedule all week.
2 days ago, Kristi Knapp

Home Basketball game vs. CedarVale/Dexter tomorrow! 🏀

Neon Theme!

-5:00 pm JV Boys (2 quarters)
-6:00 pm Varsity Girls
-7:30 pm Varsity Boys

Admission Adults-$5.00, Students-$4.00

3 days ago, Madison Zorn
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LITTLE LIONS CHEER CAMP🦁🩷
February, 13th 2026
E-mail vbiddle@usd205.com with any questions!
3 days ago, Madison Zorn
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We will have an open house for the Bluestem Jr/Sr High School on February 19th from 5pm-7pm. This is our P/T conference day. Patrons can explore the building and see the new and remodeled facilities.

3 days ago, Madison Zorn
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BJSHS events/dress up themes for Homecoming Week! Stay warm today, Lions! We can't wait to see you tomorrow! 🦁
3 days ago, Madison Zorn
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It's Homecoming week! Here is a list of the dress-up themes for Bluestem Elementary School! We hope everyone is staying warm today on their snow day! ❄️
3 days ago, Madison Zorn
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School is cancelled on Monday, January 26th, due to extreme wind chill. All evening activities are also cancelled. Stay safe and warm, Lions!
4 days ago, Madison Zorn
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Wrestling Dual results from Thursday:
Bluestem 48 over Andover Central 33
Tucker Reed wins by pin.
Axton Vice wins by pin.
Isaiah Wright wins by pin.
Kaden Keil wins by pin.
Deken Girty wins by pin.
Jaxon Swafford wins by pin.
Noah Couey wins by pin.

5 days ago, Joe Burgardt
Meet your 2026 Winter Homecoming Court! 👑
The King and Queen will be nominated at the Homecoming Basketball Game on January 30th.

5 days ago, Madison Zorn
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Reagan and Savannah both win their wrestling matches today by pin at our home dual vs Andover Central.
7 days ago, Joe Burgardt