Today is Monday, August 25th 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Alfredo w/Italian Bread
Options 2: Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese w/Seasoned Fries
Option 3: Turkey Jack Sandwich
High school classes will be having class meetings during CE. Meet in the same locations as last Thursday. You need to elect president, vice-president, treasurer and 2 student council representatives.
If you want a candidate biography to be on your class ballot, email it to your class sponsor by the beginning of 4th hour.
Today is Thursday August 21st, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Options 2: Mango Habanero Chicken Bites w/Garlic Toast
Option 3: Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad w/corn bread
Have a great day!!
*photos from the senior sunrise this morning
Welcome back Bluestem Lions!
Today is Wednesday August 20th, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Watermelon Salad w/hot roll
For your student to be able to participate in practice on Monday, August 18th, they must have all 3 of these forms completed and turned in. If they have not done so, they must bring the completed forms to Mr. Oltman or Mrs. Pirtle at Bluestem Elementary School, or to their coach, before the first practice. Physicals dated before May 1st, 2025, will not be accepted.
*Scan the QR codes for a shortcut to print each required form.
We are still accepting 3 and 4-year-olds for our Half-Day Preschool Program at Bluestem Elementary! 🖍️✨
Our preschool program provides a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can grow academically, socially, and emotionally — preparing them for a strong start in kindergarten and beyond.
✅ Small class sizes
✅ Certified, caring teachers
✅ Hands-on learning activities
📞 Call us today at (316) 742-3291 to secure your child’s spot!
Spaces are limited — enroll now and join the Bluestem family! 💙💛
📢 Bluestem Jr/Sr High School Updated Start Date
We know our community has been waiting patiently, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate another adjustment to our start date. The first day of school for Bluestem Jr/Sr High School is now set for Wednesday, August 20.
Why the delay?
Final safety checks and construction work are still in progress, and we are required and want to ensure every safety code is fully met before welcoming students back into the building. Your child’s safety is always our top priority.
📅 Important Dates:
• Monday, August 18 – Athletic practices begin (practice schedule coming soon)
• Tuesday, August 19 | 4–6 PM – Small Open House for students & parents
• Wednesday, August 20 – First Day of School
The impact this adjusted start date has on the school year will be shared at a later time.
Thank you for your continued patience as we make sure our building is fully ready to welcome students back. We can’t wait to see everyone soon! 💙💛
BACK TO SCHOOL SPIRIT NIGHT & VOLLEYBALL SCRIMMAGE
-6:00 pm 5th & 6th grade scrimmage
-6:30 pm 7th & 8th grade scrimmage
-7:00 pm JV & Varsity scrimmage
-7:30 pm Varsity & Alumni scrimmage
