The Bluestem Bass team travelled to Wilson Reservoir this past weekend. There were around 50 teams from around the state competing, and we are proud of our teams.
In the Junior division, Saturday, the team of Tripp Moxley and Tucker Taylor weighed in their first tournament fish ever- a 3.82-pound largemouth, finishing 8th place. They followed that up with two fish on Sunday for a weight of 4.18 pounds, landing them in 6th place. They picked up some great points towards qualifying for the State Championship tournament in May.
The team of Chase Phillips and Mason Baker also competed both days, losing some heartbreaking catches at the boat's edge.
Our high school team of Janelle Smithson and Keylin Ahlers also competed both days. While Saturday they did not weigh in a fish they learned a lot and Sunday they caught at 4.23 pound smallmouth. It was also their first tournament fish as well! That fish tied for 3rd Big Bass of the day and landed them in 11th place overall.
Our fall tournament season is complete, and we will pick back up in April with the last 3 tournaments and then the State Championship tournament.
In the Junior division, Saturday, the team of Tripp Moxley and Tucker Taylor weighed in their first tournament fish ever- a 3.82-pound largemouth, finishing 8th place. They followed that up with two fish on Sunday for a weight of 4.18 pounds, landing them in 6th place. They picked up some great points towards qualifying for the State Championship tournament in May.
The team of Chase Phillips and Mason Baker also competed both days, losing some heartbreaking catches at the boat's edge.
Our high school team of Janelle Smithson and Keylin Ahlers also competed both days. While Saturday they did not weigh in a fish they learned a lot and Sunday they caught at 4.23 pound smallmouth. It was also their first tournament fish as well! That fish tied for 3rd Big Bass of the day and landed them in 11th place overall.
Our fall tournament season is complete, and we will pick back up in April with the last 3 tournaments and then the State Championship tournament.
We are hosting another fundraiser night at Panda Express on Saturday, October, 31st! Make Halloween night easy by picking up food instead of cooking!
Be sure to show this flyer if ordering in person or use this code {3866082} when ordering online or in the Panda app!
10:30am - 9:30pm
Store# 3655
2672 N Greenwich Ct.
Be sure to show this flyer if ordering in person or use this code {3866082} when ordering online or in the Panda app!
10:30am - 9:30pm
Store# 3655
2672 N Greenwich Ct.
Good Morning,
Today is Tuesday
October 27th, 2026
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos
Option 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Salad bar
ALL students needing to go to their cars during the school day need an admin approval & escort to take you to your car.
Sophomores, on Wednesday we will be traveling to Hutchinson for the Career Fair. You will report to the Commons at 8am.
Seniors, on Wednesday you will not be attending school, but instead will be doing a Job Shadow or a Campus Visit or Community Service. Please submit your signed form to Mrs. Hamblin on Thursday.
Juniors, if you would like help selling your candy bars, bring your box to Mrs. Winter. Money should be turned in by Monday.
FFA is selling Blue and Gold Meat. The order forms are due on November 4th.
Help Us Save Lives! Did you know one blood donation can help save up to THREE lives? Bluestem National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive on November 9th from 9 AM–3 PM at the Central Office! Students 16 and older and all eligible staff are encouraged to sign up! 16-year-olds must have a signed parental consent form. See an NHS member to get signed up!
Girls! Do you want to show your NFL skills? Boys, do you want to bring the energy and pump up the crowd with some cheers? Powderpuff football for high school students will take place November 11th at 7:30pm at the football field. There will be one team per grade for 9-12 students. Boys, if you are interested in being a Powderpuff cheerleader and girls if you are interested in playing some football, the sign up sheet is outside of Mrs. Pryce’s room. Have questions? Let Mrs. Pryce know! Sign up by November 5th!
High School Basketball Boys- There will be a meeting with Coaches Thursday at 7 am in the commons. If you are interested in playing please be at the meeting.
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are turned off and put away and not used until the 3:55 bell.
Please stand for the pledge of allegiance.
Joke of the Day: ___
How bad were the fish’s grades?
They were below sea level.
Today is Tuesday
October 27th, 2026
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos
Option 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Salad bar
ALL students needing to go to their cars during the school day need an admin approval & escort to take you to your car.
Sophomores, on Wednesday we will be traveling to Hutchinson for the Career Fair. You will report to the Commons at 8am.
Seniors, on Wednesday you will not be attending school, but instead will be doing a Job Shadow or a Campus Visit or Community Service. Please submit your signed form to Mrs. Hamblin on Thursday.
Juniors, if you would like help selling your candy bars, bring your box to Mrs. Winter. Money should be turned in by Monday.
FFA is selling Blue and Gold Meat. The order forms are due on November 4th.
Help Us Save Lives! Did you know one blood donation can help save up to THREE lives? Bluestem National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive on November 9th from 9 AM–3 PM at the Central Office! Students 16 and older and all eligible staff are encouraged to sign up! 16-year-olds must have a signed parental consent form. See an NHS member to get signed up!
Girls! Do you want to show your NFL skills? Boys, do you want to bring the energy and pump up the crowd with some cheers? Powderpuff football for high school students will take place November 11th at 7:30pm at the football field. There will be one team per grade for 9-12 students. Boys, if you are interested in being a Powderpuff cheerleader and girls if you are interested in playing some football, the sign up sheet is outside of Mrs. Pryce’s room. Have questions? Let Mrs. Pryce know! Sign up by November 5th!
High School Basketball Boys- There will be a meeting with Coaches Thursday at 7 am in the commons. If you are interested in playing please be at the meeting.
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are turned off and put away and not used until the 3:55 bell.
Please stand for the pledge of allegiance.
Joke of the Day: ___
How bad were the fish’s grades?
They were below sea level.
Our week 9 Varsity football game will be held at Hays against Thomas More Prep Marian on Thursday, Oct. 29th at 7 pm.
The Lions travelled to Wabaunsee High School for their Sub-State cross country meet. Reagan Neal finished as Sub-State runner-up and will move on to the State meet next week in Wamego! She finished with a time of 20:04. We are proud of all of our runners for their accomplishments and efforts this season.
JR/SR High Weekly Activities 10/26-31
Wednesday-
Testing Day
Math Day ESU
10th Grade Career Expo at Hutchinson
Thursday-
8:00am Zoology/Natural Resources to Milford Hatchery
6:00pm-MS Dance
7:00pm-HS FB vs TMP at FHSU
Saturday-
State Cross Country at Wamego
-Morning Announcements-
Good Morning,
Today is Monday
October 26th, 2026
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Iowa style loose meat sandwich
Option 2: Corn dog w/french fries
Option 3: Salad bar
There will be a high school wrestling meeting in Coach Burtin’s room during Character Ed. today for all high school athletes interested in wrestling.
There will be a high school & middle school girls basketball meeting in the Commons today during Character Ed. See you there!
Juniors, if you would like help selling the rest of your candy bars, bring your box to Mrs. Winter.
Starting today- ALL students needing to go to their cars during the school day need an admin approval & escort to take you to your car.
Sophomores, on Wednesday we will be traveling to Hutchinson for the Career Fair. You will report to the Commons at 8am.
Seniors, on Wednesday you will not be attending school, but instead will be doing a Job Shadow or a Campus Visit or Community Service. Please submit your signed form to Mrs. Hamblin on Thursday.
FFA will be having their October Chapter Meeting in Ms. Depenbusch’s room today during CE and we will be carving pumpkins!
FFA is selling Blue and Gold Meat. The order forms are due on November 4th.
Help Us Save Lives! Did you know one blood donation can help save up to THREE lives? Bluestem National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive on November 9th from 9 AM–3 PM at the Central Office! Students 16 and older and all eligible staff are encouraged to sign up! 16-year-olds must have a signed parental consent form. See an NHS member to get signed up!
Congrats to Janelle Smithson and Keylin Ahlers on their Top 10 finish at the bass tournament at Wilson Lake this weekend. The highlight of the weekend was weighing in a 4.2-pound smallmouth and tying for 3rd in the Big Bass competition.
Girls! Do you want to show your NFL skills? Boys, do you want to bring the energy and pump up the crowd with some cheers? Powderpuff football for high school students will take place November 11th at 7:30pm at the football field. There will be one team per grade for 9-12 students. Boys, if you are interested in being a Powderpuff cheerleader and girls if you are interested in playing some football, the sign up sheet is outside of Mrs. Pryce’s room. Have questions? Let Mrs. Pryce know!
If you a student recognized for fast bridge testing don’t forget to join Mrs. Janssen for pizza in the front office conference room!!
Good Morning,
Today is Monday
October 26th, 2026
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Iowa style loose meat sandwich
Option 2: Corn dog w/french fries
Option 3: Salad bar
There will be a high school wrestling meeting in Coach Burtin’s room during Character Ed. today for all high school athletes interested in wrestling.
There will be a high school & middle school girls basketball meeting in the Commons today during Character Ed. See you there!
Juniors, if you would like help selling the rest of your candy bars, bring your box to Mrs. Winter.
Starting today- ALL students needing to go to their cars during the school day need an admin approval & escort to take you to your car.
Sophomores, on Wednesday we will be traveling to Hutchinson for the Career Fair. You will report to the Commons at 8am.
Seniors, on Wednesday you will not be attending school, but instead will be doing a Job Shadow or a Campus Visit or Community Service. Please submit your signed form to Mrs. Hamblin on Thursday.
FFA will be having their October Chapter Meeting in Ms. Depenbusch’s room today during CE and we will be carving pumpkins!
FFA is selling Blue and Gold Meat. The order forms are due on November 4th.
Help Us Save Lives! Did you know one blood donation can help save up to THREE lives? Bluestem National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive on November 9th from 9 AM–3 PM at the Central Office! Students 16 and older and all eligible staff are encouraged to sign up! 16-year-olds must have a signed parental consent form. See an NHS member to get signed up!
Congrats to Janelle Smithson and Keylin Ahlers on their Top 10 finish at the bass tournament at Wilson Lake this weekend. The highlight of the weekend was weighing in a 4.2-pound smallmouth and tying for 3rd in the Big Bass competition.
Girls! Do you want to show your NFL skills? Boys, do you want to bring the energy and pump up the crowd with some cheers? Powderpuff football for high school students will take place November 11th at 7:30pm at the football field. There will be one team per grade for 9-12 students. Boys, if you are interested in being a Powderpuff cheerleader and girls if you are interested in playing some football, the sign up sheet is outside of Mrs. Pryce’s room. Have questions? Let Mrs. Pryce know!
If you a student recognized for fast bridge testing don’t forget to join Mrs. Janssen for pizza in the front office conference room!!
💙🐴 WHAT A NIGHT, BLUESTEM! 🐴💙
Thank you. Truly… THANK YOU! 🥹💙
Thank you to everyone who came out to Bluestem Dairyland Donkey Basketball to support our Junior Class and Bluestem Elementary PTO! 🎟️🏀🐴
A big congrats to our winners, which was a team of local community members!
As I sit here thinking about the night, I am honestly overwhelmed with gratitude. ❤️
I watched SO many people step up and work together to make this event happen. People who gave their time. People who donated. People who cooked. People who sold tickets. People who worked concessions. People who helped with the donkeys. People who cleaned up. People who simply showed up. 🙌🏼💙
And that is what makes Bluestem special. 🥹
I had some of my favorite customers at the Bluestem Mercantile come greet me. 🛒💙
I had some of my favorite students working right beside me. 🥰
I had teachers, families, parents, grandparents, friends, and community members all filling the gym and cheering each other on. 📣🏀💙
And then came the moment that got me…
When Gabe loaded the LAST donkey onto the trailer and closed the gate, I about cried. 😭🐴
Not because the night was over, but because I was standing there looking at everything that had happened and thinking…
LOOK WHAT OUR COMMUNITY JUST DID. 🥹💙
We laughed. 😂
We cheered. 📣
We worked. 💪🏼
We supported one another. 🤝🏼
We made memories. ❤️
And we showed what it means to be ONE SPECIAL AREA. 💙💙💙
There is something pretty special about watching an entire community come together for our kids. 🥹🫶🏼
So to EVERYONE who played a part — whether you were in the gym, behind the scenes, in the kitchen, helping with the donkeys, selling tickets, cleaning up, or sitting in the stands…
THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. ❤️💙
You made this night BEAUTIFUL. ✨
I am so proud to be part of this community, and I am so thankful for the people who continue to show up for our kids. 🥹💙
Until next time… LET’S RIDE! 🤠🐴💙
-Amie Oltman- Jr Parent/Jr Class Sponsor
The Band Department is opening t-shirt orders to the community! If you are a parent, sibling, or just a supportive community member and want to order a band t-shirt, here is the order form!
Order forms and payment are due on Wednesday, October 28th.
Questions? Please contact Mr. Pretz at epretz@usd205.com or reach out to me on the Bluestem App
TONIGHT is the night. You can get your tickets at Bluestem Mercantile or by using the QR code until 6 pm tonight. The Bluestem Elementary and Bluestem High School offices will close at 4 pm for $10 dollar tickets. We can't wait to see you tonight!!! Let's RIDE!!!
We have decided to pick 1 more winner! Congrats to Demi Motter on winning a free ticket!
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Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Option 2: Cheeseburger
Option 3: Salad bar
There will be a high school wrestling meeting in Coach Burtin’s room during Character Ed. Monday for all high school athletes interested in wrestling.
HS Girls BB meeting during Character Ed in the commons.
Juniors, if you would like help selling the rest of your candy bars, bring your box to Mrs. Winter.
Donkey Basketball will be tonight. Doors open at 6 pm for chili and cinnamon rolls for free will donation. Tip off starts at 7pm. We have a lot of seniors and high school teachers ready to play ball. Get your tickets in the High School Office or Mercantile. There is also a QR Code to order tickets. Let's Ride some donkeys and play a little basketball!!!
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Option 2: Cheeseburger
Option 3: Salad bar
There will be a high school wrestling meeting in Coach Burtin’s room during Character Ed. Monday for all high school athletes interested in wrestling.
HS Girls BB meeting during Character Ed in the commons.
Juniors, if you would like help selling the rest of your candy bars, bring your box to Mrs. Winter.
Donkey Basketball will be tonight. Doors open at 6 pm for chili and cinnamon rolls for free will donation. Tip off starts at 7pm. We have a lot of seniors and high school teachers ready to play ball. Get your tickets in the High School Office or Mercantile. There is also a QR Code to order tickets. Let's Ride some donkeys and play a little basketball!!!
FFA is selling Blue and Gold. The Blue and Gold order forms are due November 4th. Contact an FFA member to get an order form to place your order!
Online ticket sales will end at 6 pm tomorrow! Save yourself some money by picking them up at BJSHS, BES, the Mercantile, or using the QR code. Tickets at the door tomorrow will be $15.
Shayna Chambers is our final ticket winner! Congrats!
Thank you all for liking, sharing, and commenting!
We will see you tomorrow for DONKEY BASKETBALL!!!
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Shayna Chambers is our final ticket winner! Congrats!
Thank you all for liking, sharing, and commenting!
We will see you tomorrow for DONKEY BASKETBALL!!!
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Today for Lunch:
Option 1:Chicken Patty
Options 2:Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Option 3: Salad bar
ALL Juniors should be in the Commons at this time for their Campus Visit to Wichita State University. Juniors, if you would like help selling the rest of your candy bars, bring your box to Mrs. Winter.
Donkey Basketball will be this Thursday, October 22nd. Doors open at 6 pm for chili and cinnamon rolls for free will donation. Tip off starts at 7pm. We have a lot of seniors and high school teachers ready to play ball. Get your tickets in the High School Office or Mercantile. There is also a QR Code to order tickets. Let's Ride some donkeys and play a little basketball!!!
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: BBQ Pork Nachos
Options 2:tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Salad bar
Seniors in Mr. Adelson’s American Government classes: you will be released at 8:15 this morning and head directly for the front entrance to load the bus for the field trip to El Dorado. The bus will leave by 8:30. It is recommended that you bring a jacket. You will return at approximately 3:00 this afternoon.
Donkey Basketball will be this Thursday, October 22nd. Doors open at 6 pm for chili and cinnamon rolls for free will donation. Tip off starts at 7pm. We have a lot of seniors and high school teachers ready to play ball. Get your tickets in the High School Office or Mercantile. There is also a QR Code to order tickets. Let's Ride some donkeys and play a little basketball!!!
Option 1: BBQ Pork Nachos
Options 2:tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Salad bar
Seniors in Mr. Adelson’s American Government classes: you will be released at 8:15 this morning and head directly for the front entrance to load the bus for the field trip to El Dorado. The bus will leave by 8:30. It is recommended that you bring a jacket. You will return at approximately 3:00 this afternoon.
Donkey Basketball will be this Thursday, October 22nd. Doors open at 6 pm for chili and cinnamon rolls for free will donation. Tip off starts at 7pm. We have a lot of seniors and high school teachers ready to play ball. Get your tickets in the High School Office or Mercantile. There is also a QR Code to order tickets. Let's Ride some donkeys and play a little basketball!!!
Congrats to these girls for getting Regional Runner Ups today! They will compete in Sub-State on Saturday!
***Jennifer Budd is our SECOND Donkey Basketball TICKET WINNER**** Keep spreading the NEWS for your chance to WIN a TICKET!!!
Donkey Ball is 3 days away.
Donkey Basketball is coming to Bluestem High School on Thursday, October 22nd. Please LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT for your chance to win FREE TICKETS.
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Donkey Ball is 3 days away.
Donkey Basketball is coming to Bluestem High School on Thursday, October 22nd. Please LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT for your chance to win FREE TICKETS.
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2026-bhs-jr-bes-pto-dairyland-donkey-ball-advance-ticket-e/items
This is a reminder that the Middle School Dance has been moved to October 29th from 6 pm to 8 pm!
Monday, November 9th is the Red Cross Blood Drive at the Bluestem Central Office!
Times are available to schedule from 9 am to 2:45 pm.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=67074&driveType=all
Times are available to schedule from 9 am to 2:45 pm.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=67074&driveType=all
