
PTO Bluestem Elementary Carnival is Friday, May 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm. Don't miss out on the fun!!


We want to congratulate our new 2025 - 2026 FFA Officer Team!


Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Option 2: Tender & Garlic Toast w/ Seasoned Fries
Option 3: Sweet n Sour Salad w/ Focaccia Bread
A reminder that High School Cheerleading Tryout Practice is Today from 4-6 PM and Tryouts are Friday, May 2nd, from 8-10 AM in the HS Gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Biddle. If you are trying out please get with Mrs. Biddle regarding tryout day attire.
It is not too late to turn in your volleyball Clinic Registration for the 14th and 15th. If you are in 7th grade and want to participate, stop by the front office for a form.
Wish Cassandra Keeler luck as she competes in humorous solo at forensics state competition on Saturday.
If you are running for an office for STUCO next year, your forms and teacher recommendations are due back to Mrs. Pryce by the end of the school day Today.
Congratulations to Brecken Tullis who placed 2nd and 3rd at the TVL Art Festival, and Addison Earnest and Dallas Watkins who placed 3rd on their artwork.
Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

Bluestem Volleyball Clinic forms are due. Please turn them in as soon as possible.



Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/Hot Roll
Option 2: Corn Dog w/Seasoned Fries
Option 3: Caesar Salad w/ Hot Roll
A reminder that High School Cheerleading Tryout Practice is this Thursday from 4-6 PM and Tryouts are Friday, May 2nd, from 8-10 AM in the HS Gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Biddle.
Do you love Volleyball and Are in 7th grade? If yes, swing by the front office for a sign up sheet to participate in the Volleyball Clinic on May 14th and 15th!
If you are running for an office for STUCO next year, your forms and teacher recommendations are due back to Mrs. Pryce by the end of the school day Thursday.
(please make this announcement the remainder of this week)
Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Spaghetti & Meatballs w/ Garlic Biscuit
Option 2: Spicy Chicken Sandwich w/Seasoned Fries
Option 3: Taco Salad
A reminder that High School Cheerleading Tryout Practice is this Thursday from 4-6 PM and Tryouts are Friday, May 2nd, from 8-10 AM in the HS Gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Biddle.
Do you love Volleyball and Are in 7th grade? If yes, swing by the front office for a sign up sheet to participate in the Volleyball Clinic on May 14th and 15th!
If you are running for an office for STUCO next year, your forms and teacher recommendations are due back to Mrs. Pryce by the end of the school day Thursday.
(please make this announcement the remainder of this week)
Due to career day tomorrow the east half of the parking lot will be closed for visitor parking. Please use the West end or the West side of the school!
Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

Thank you Eric Brown and White Eagle Credit Union for your generous donation today the Bluestem High School Band! Thank you for supporting music in Butler County!


Softball sweeps Udall with scores of 9-0 and 13-3.

Baseball sweeps Udall by scores of 14-3 and 10-0.

This week at Bluestem JSHS is below. Please check the website for any updates or changes.


Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Monday, April 28th, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Bacon Pickle Grilled Cheese
Option 2: Cheeseburger
Option 3: Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad w/ Italian Bread
Congratulations to Dylan Bailey on winning 1st place at the Skills USA HVAC State Competition in Hutchinson. Dylan will now get to compete on the National level in Atlanta, GA this June. Great job, Dylan!
Congratulations to the following students on their performances Saturday at State Solo and Small Ensemble:
Receiving an Outstanding “1” Rating
Zola Batson, Vocal Solo
Tyler Batson, Alto Saxophone Solo
Pilar Cox, Alto Saxophone Solo
Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo
Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo
Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo
Evyn Neal, Clarinet Solo
Bluestem Brass Ensemble: Rylee Orpen, Lincoln Caillouet, Dalis Whiteside, Shane Turner, Gunner Greer, Jaxson Caywood, Evan Worrell, Tyler Topper, Sophia Ballard, Wyatt Brewer, Isaiah Wright, Emmett Brice, Regan Herold, Tony Lindahl, Koa Willhite
Receiving an Excellent “2” Rating
Trinity Hughes, Alto Saxophone Solo
Cassandra Keeler, Flute Solo
Junior Woodwind Quartet: Samantha Winn, Brook Trent, Samantha Owens, and Evyn Neal
Bluestem Woodwind Ensemble: Tyler Batson, Pilar Cox, Jazmine Anderson, Samantha Winn, Elliana Woolery, Brooke Trent, Samantha Owens, Jayde Lucas, Evyn Neal, Trinity Hughes, Cassandra Keeler, and Alivia Jimenez.
Congratulations! You all played so well!
Reminder Seniors that you need to turn in baby, senior, and candid pictures to Shane Turner for the Senior Slideshow.
There is a sign up sheet on Mr. Baker’s door for those who are going out for High School Football next year. There is also a meeting during Character Ed Monday 4/28 in Mr. Baker’s Room for those going out for High School Football next year.
Do you love Volleyball and Are in 7th grade? If yes, swing by the front office for a sign up sheet to participate in the Volleyball Clinic on May 14th and 15th!
Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

The High School Track team will go to Mulvane this afternoon for a track meet. The meet begins at 3:00 PM. This is a replacement meet since we got rained out last week.
Also Baseball and Softball host Udall with a start time of 4:00 PM.


Congratulations to all of our State qualifiers! You performed well at state!
On Saturday, April 26th, 28 High School musicians represented Bluestem at the Kansas 3A State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival held at Southeast of Saline High School in Gypsum. Here are the results:
Receiving an Outstanding “1” Rating
Zola Batson, Vocal Solo
Tyler Batson, Alto Saxophone Solo
Pilar Cox, Alto Saxophone Solo
Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo
Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo
Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo
Evyn Neal, Clarinet Solo
Bluestem Brass Ensemble: Rylee Orpen, Lincoln Caillouet, Dalis Whiteside, Shane Turner, Gunner Greer, Jaxson Caywood, Evan Worrell, Tyler Topper, Sophia Ballard, Wyatt Brewer, Isaiah Wright, Emmett Brice, Regan Herold, Tony Lindahl, and Koa Willhite.
Receiving an Excellent “2” Rating:
Trinity Hughes, Alto Saxophone Solo
Cassandra Keeler, Flute Solo
Junior Woodwind Quartet: Samantha Winn, Brook Trent, Samantha Owens, and Evyn Neal.
Bluestem Woodwind Ensemble: Tyler Batson, Pilar Cox, Jazmine Anderson, Samantha Winn, Elliana Woolery, Brooke Trent, Samantha Owens, Jayde Lucas, Evyn Neal, Trinity Hughes, Cassandra Keeler, and Alivia Jimenez.
Congratulations to all of our state qualifiers! You all did fantastic!
A special thank you to Lisa Neas and Nancy Bosquez for playing piano for our soloists and to Rawslin for driving the bus!
Ellie Nelson, Baritone Saxophone, qualified with both a solo and the Woodwind Ensemble, but was unable to participate.
The band students are lead by Mr. Eric Pretz and vocal students are under the direction of Mrs. Katie Pretz.


Lady Lions softball sweeps Caney with finals of 10-9 and 9-7.

Dylan Bailey competed for WSU in Hutchison Ks for Skills USA State competition! He received a gold medal and will now represent the state of Kansas at national competition in Atlanta, GA in June.



Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Cheese or Sausage Pizza
Option 2: Spicy Chicken Sandwich w/Seasoned Fries
Option 3: Chicken and Avocado Club Wrap
Reminder Seniors that you need to turn in baby, senior, and candid pictures to Shane Turner for the Senior Slideshow.
There is a sign up sheet on Mr. Baker’s door for those who are going out for High School Football next year. There is also a meeting during Character Ed Monday 4/28 in Mr. Baker’s Room for those going out for High School Football next year.
Final call- Any student interested in going to the FCA conference this weekend in Salina, check with Mrs. Smithson ASAP.
Do you love Volleyball and Are in 7th grade? If yes, swing by the front office for a sign up sheet to participate in the Volleyball Clinic on May 14th and 15th!
Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

Reminder students and parents-Donations for our silent auction baskets for the PTO Carnival would be greatly appreciated! Basket donations need to be turned in by the end of the day, Thursday, April 24th.


Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/ Hot Roll
Option 2: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/Seasoned Fries
Option 3: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich w/ Cheese Stick
All of Mr. Babcock’s classes will meet in the gym today (WEDNESDAY)
Reminder Seniors that you need to turn in baby, senior, and candid pictures to Shane Turner for the Senior Slideshow.
2025-2026 FFA Officer Applications are due today! Please turn in to Mr. Guynn.
There is a sign up sheet on Mr. Baker’s door for those who are going out for High School Football next year. There is also a meeting during Character Ed Monday 4/28 in Mr. Baker’s Room for those going out for High School Football next year.
Final call- Any student interested in going to the FCA conference this weekend in Salina, check with Mrs. Smithson ASAP. Registration are still open if you want to attend but space is limited.
Are you in 7th grade and love Volleyball? If yes, swing by the front office for a sign up sheet to participate in the Volleyball Clinic on May 14th and 15th!
At this time, All Juniors should be in the commons for their WSU trip!
Lets Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

As the summer is quickly approaching, we are looking for students who would like to participate in the weight program this summer. Please complete the following entry form. You can reach out to Mr. Baker or Mr. Babcock if you have any questions.
https://forms.gle/oHrsEQ5UvadbFraC9


The week of events here at Bluestem Junior Senior High School. Please check the school website for any changes or updates.
