Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty
Options 2: Breaded beef fingers sweet potato fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar
If you were not able to attend the High School Football meeting on Monday, please stop by and see Mr. Baker.
If you would like to become an FFA officer, the applications are in Mr. Guynn’s and Ms. Depenbusch’s classrooms.
If you’re interested in being a STUCO Rep or STUCO officer next year, please talk to Mrs. Pryce today!
FFA members are selling hog raffle tickets for the chance for 4 people to win ¼ of a hog. Tickets need to be turned in to Mr. Guynn and Ms. Depenbusch next week.
Option 1: Chicken Patty
Options 2: Breaded beef fingers sweet potato fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar
If you were not able to attend the High School Football meeting on Monday, please stop by and see Mr. Baker.
If you would like to become an FFA officer, the applications are in Mr. Guynn’s and Ms. Depenbusch’s classrooms.
If you’re interested in being a STUCO Rep or STUCO officer next year, please talk to Mrs. Pryce today!
FFA members are selling hog raffle tickets for the chance for 4 people to win ¼ of a hog. Tickets need to be turned in to Mr. Guynn and Ms. Depenbusch next week.
BHS Track & Field Athletes of the Week: Kaylyn Defore and Reagan Neal! #LIONPRIDE
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Alfredo w/Italian Bread
Options 2: Hot Dog
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar
FFA Officer applications are due today! Please turn them in to Ms. Depenbusch or Mr. Guynn.
There will be a High School Cheer meeting in Mrs. Biddle’s room today during Character Ed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact her regarding your
questions.
Congratulations to your 2026-2027 STUCO Officers and Representatives:
President - Tyllier Freeman
Vice President - Bryleigh Kieffer
Secretary - Kaylyn Defore
Treasurer - Kenzie Gaston
12th Grade Reps - Lily Owens and Ailen Campa-Garcia
11th Grade Rep - Elsie Lamphier
10th Grade Reps - Lily Hartman, Sydney Baker, and Sadie Vice
9th Grade Reps - Paige Long and Mavilyn Crenshaw
Yearbook Rep - Katelynn Billings
Choir Rep - Areli Gasca
Theater Rep - Cassandra Keeler
Cheer Rep - Hadleigh Eagleson
Chess Club Rep - Emma Gilmour
NHS Rep - Reagan Neal
Fishing Club Rep - Janelle Smithson
FCA Rep - Keylin Ahlers
FFA Rep - Michael Ellington
Trap Shooting Rep - Jayla Wakefield
Forensics Rep - Jacob House
Congratulations to Bluestem Forensics for success against the best of the best at state this past weekend. Cassie Keeler had two firsts in prelim rounds, broke semifinals in prose and finished 8th. Duet of Cassie Keeler & Zola Batson went straight thirds and finished 13th and just missed semifinals. Regan Herold had a third in an extemp round. Zola had a 2nd place in a round in POI. IDA team of Olivia Beason & Margaret Crafton had a second in a round. IDA team of Zola & Jacob House had a third in a round. Andrew Follett had two 5th place finishes in impromptu speaking. Trinity Hughes went straight 5th in humorous solo rounds. Congratulations on being competitive with the best actors and speakers in our state. Your coach is very proud of your performances!
We will be having a meeting during Character Ed today with next year’s STUCO members in Mrs. Pryce’s room.
All Library books are due May 13th.
Senior Chromebooks and chargers need to be turned in by May 13th.
Bluestem FCA invites everyone to the BUCO FCA Rally on Saturday, May 9 at 7 pm at BG Stadium in El Dorado. All the FCA huddles from around Butler County are meeting to hear a word from former NFL player, Ty Zimmerman, hear some worship music, and to just hang out. All are invited to come.
Today we celebrate the hard working men and women who ensure the kids and staff get fed everyday in our district.
Please be sure to thank them while you are in the kitchen today to show them our appreciation!!
FOR MONDAY
For May 4th -13th please.
All Library books are due May 13th.
Senior Chromebooks and chargers need to be turned in by May 13th.
Option 1: Chicken Alfredo w/Italian Bread
Options 2: Hot Dog
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar
FFA Officer applications are due today! Please turn them in to Ms. Depenbusch or Mr. Guynn.
There will be a High School Cheer meeting in Mrs. Biddle’s room today during Character Ed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact her regarding your
questions.
Congratulations to your 2026-2027 STUCO Officers and Representatives:
President - Tyllier Freeman
Vice President - Bryleigh Kieffer
Secretary - Kaylyn Defore
Treasurer - Kenzie Gaston
12th Grade Reps - Lily Owens and Ailen Campa-Garcia
11th Grade Rep - Elsie Lamphier
10th Grade Reps - Lily Hartman, Sydney Baker, and Sadie Vice
9th Grade Reps - Paige Long and Mavilyn Crenshaw
Yearbook Rep - Katelynn Billings
Choir Rep - Areli Gasca
Theater Rep - Cassandra Keeler
Cheer Rep - Hadleigh Eagleson
Chess Club Rep - Emma Gilmour
NHS Rep - Reagan Neal
Fishing Club Rep - Janelle Smithson
FCA Rep - Keylin Ahlers
FFA Rep - Michael Ellington
Trap Shooting Rep - Jayla Wakefield
Forensics Rep - Jacob House
Congratulations to Bluestem Forensics for success against the best of the best at state this past weekend. Cassie Keeler had two firsts in prelim rounds, broke semifinals in prose and finished 8th. Duet of Cassie Keeler & Zola Batson went straight thirds and finished 13th and just missed semifinals. Regan Herold had a third in an extemp round. Zola had a 2nd place in a round in POI. IDA team of Olivia Beason & Margaret Crafton had a second in a round. IDA team of Zola & Jacob House had a third in a round. Andrew Follett had two 5th place finishes in impromptu speaking. Trinity Hughes went straight 5th in humorous solo rounds. Congratulations on being competitive with the best actors and speakers in our state. Your coach is very proud of your performances!
We will be having a meeting during Character Ed today with next year’s STUCO members in Mrs. Pryce’s room.
All Library books are due May 13th.
Senior Chromebooks and chargers need to be turned in by May 13th.
Bluestem FCA invites everyone to the BUCO FCA Rally on Saturday, May 9 at 7 pm at BG Stadium in El Dorado. All the FCA huddles from around Butler County are meeting to hear a word from former NFL player, Ty Zimmerman, hear some worship music, and to just hang out. All are invited to come.
Today we celebrate the hard working men and women who ensure the kids and staff get fed everyday in our district.
Please be sure to thank them while you are in the kitchen today to show them our appreciation!!
FOR MONDAY
For May 4th -13th please.
All Library books are due May 13th.
Senior Chromebooks and chargers need to be turned in by May 13th.
Weekly Schedule
RECORD SHATTERED!!
Congratulations to Sophomore Reagan Neal on breaking the Bluestem school record in the 3200m Run with a BLAZING time of 11:39.33! The record was previously held by Brenda McCollum (2012). Reagan also broke her own record in the 1600m with a time of 5:24.54!
Bluestem Pitcher Throws 7-Inning No-Hitter!
Congratulations to Emmett Brice on an impressive night at Caldwell! Emmett pitched a perfect game and also earned his 100th K! Way to go, Emmett!! #LIONPRIDE
FFA will be hosting an FFA Tailgate during the May 9th Baseball and Softball games. We will have yard games and also a bake sale! 🥎⚾️🥏🏸🍪🍰
Good luck to the Varisty and JV baseball teams today as they travel to Caldwell!
Caldwell Sports Complex, W 1st Ave, Caldwell, KS 67022
Caldwell Sports Complex, W 1st Ave, Caldwell, KS 67022
Hello Bluestem Family,
We are excited to host the Tri-Valley League Track Meet on May 14, and we need your help to make it a success.
Hosting a meet of this size takes a strong team, and we are looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of roles throughout the day. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to help and support our student-athletes.
If you are willing to help, please reply to this email or contact Coach Burgardt.
Your support makes a huge difference for our athletes and our school. Thank you for considering!
We are excited to host the Tri-Valley League Track Meet on May 14, and we need your help to make it a success.
Hosting a meet of this size takes a strong team, and we are looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of roles throughout the day. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to help and support our student-athletes.
If you are willing to help, please reply to this email or contact Coach Burgardt.
Your support makes a huge difference for our athletes and our school. Thank you for considering!
Here are some pictures from the Emporia State University’s Jazz Band performance at Bluestem today! Dr. Gary Ziek brought the band out to perform for the high school band as part of their Spring tour. It was a great performance!
📣 ATTENTION SENIORS 📣
Here is a list of important May dates and information regarding these dates!
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Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Walking Taco
Options 2: Chicken bites w/garlic toast
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar
If you would like to become an FFA officer, the applications are in Mr. Guynn’s and Ms. Depenbusch’s classrooms. Applications are due next Monday May 4th.
There will be a High School Cheer meeting in Mrs. Biddle’s room on Monday during Character Ed on Monday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact her regarding your
questions.
Congratulations to those who traveled to Eureka yesterday to compete in the TVL Art Competition. Margaret Crafton placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for her acrylic painting titled, “A Stigmatism.” Katelyn Billings placed 1st and 2nd for her drawing titled, “Framed Frogs.” Ava Cherry Placed 2nd for her printmaking artwork titled, “Nostalgic Picnic Memories.” Elsie Lamphier placed 2nd for her mixed media artwork titled, “Rose.” Congratulations again to all of those whose artworks were selected for the competition.
Option 1: Walking Taco
Options 2: Chicken bites w/garlic toast
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar
If you would like to become an FFA officer, the applications are in Mr. Guynn’s and Ms. Depenbusch’s classrooms. Applications are due next Monday May 4th.
There will be a High School Cheer meeting in Mrs. Biddle’s room on Monday during Character Ed on Monday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact her regarding your
questions.
Congratulations to those who traveled to Eureka yesterday to compete in the TVL Art Competition. Margaret Crafton placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for her acrylic painting titled, “A Stigmatism.” Katelyn Billings placed 1st and 2nd for her drawing titled, “Framed Frogs.” Ava Cherry Placed 2nd for her printmaking artwork titled, “Nostalgic Picnic Memories.” Elsie Lamphier placed 2nd for her mixed media artwork titled, “Rose.” Congratulations again to all of those whose artworks were selected for the competition.
Congrats to each of our 1/4 of a hog winners! 🐷 And a big thank you to everyone who bought a ticket to support Bluestem's FFA Chapter!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2026/2027 school year. If you have or know of someone who has a child who will turn 5 on or before August 31st, please copy the link and sign up for next school year!
https://forms.gle/hmPccnaPrf9hcnGVA
https://forms.gle/hmPccnaPrf9hcnGVA
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty
Options 2: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar
If you would like to become an FFA officer, the applications are in Mr. Guynn’s and Ms. Depenbusch’s classrooms. Applications are due next Monday May 4th.
BES Honor Choir is doing our annual student blanket fundraiser!
Each student in Bluestem Elementary grades K-6 has chosen a yarn to be crocheted into their own line to make a cozy blanket that represents Bluestem Elementary School!
We will also raffle off a piece of pottery and a piece of stained glass artwork.
Purchase a ticket to win this hand-crafted item!
Tickets are $5 a piece, or $20 for 5 tickets
Tickets can be purchased in the BES office or from an Honor Choir Member.
Raffle will take place at our Honor Choir concert on May 7th at 7 p.m. - you do not need to be present to win!
Contact Katie Pretz at kpretz@usd205.com for questions or more information
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Nachos w/white queso
Options 2:Cheeseburger w/sweet potato fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar
If you would like to become an FFA officer, the applications are in Mr. Guynn’s and Ms. Depenbusch’s classrooms. Applications are due next Monday May 4th.
Option 1: Chicken Nachos w/white queso
Options 2:Cheeseburger w/sweet potato fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar
If you would like to become an FFA officer, the applications are in Mr. Guynn’s and Ms. Depenbusch’s classrooms. Applications are due next Monday May 4th.
Good luck to the Jr High at Flinthills today!
Just a reminder about the Famous Kansan Wax Museum by our fourth grade classes.
PTO is sending home order forms for the Lion shirts. There was a lot of interest from parents to purchase extra shirts. Order forms and payment must be turned into the elementary office no later than May 4th.
