Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the BES Spelling Bee! 🏆🐝
We are so proud of your hard work!
1st- Isabella Ballard
2nd/Alternate- Kinsley Motter
3rd- Madyx Witty
🏀 FRIDAY IS GAME DAY 🏀
Theme: Hawaiian 🌺🌴
BJSHS GYMNASIUM
*JV boys at 4:30pm
*Varsity girls at 6pm
*Varsity boys at 7:30pm
Theme: Hawaiian 🌺🌴
BJSHS GYMNASIUM
*JV boys at 4:30pm
*Varsity girls at 6pm
*Varsity boys at 7:30pm


HS StuCo is selling Homecoming flowers for families to wear at the basketball game.
$15 per flower
Add a name for $1
Two color options available
To order, email jburgardt@usd205.com or jpryce@usd205.com with the color, name (if any), and quantity by January 15.
Thank you for supporting HS StuCo!
$15 per flower
Add a name for $1
Two color options available
To order, email jburgardt@usd205.com or jpryce@usd205.com with the color, name (if any), and quantity by January 15.
Thank you for supporting HS StuCo!


Today for Lunch:
Option 1:Pizza Bar
Options 2: Pig in a blanket w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/focaccia bread
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!
Option 1:Pizza Bar
Options 2: Pig in a blanket w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/focaccia bread
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!
Junior High Basketball on Thursday, Jan 8th 🏀
Elementary Court @ BES 5:00 PM:
501 Mill Dr
Leon, KS. 67074
JH Girls C Game 2 Qtrs
JH Girls B Game
JH Girls A Game
High School Court @ BJSHS 6:00 PM
500 Bluestem Dr
Leon, KS. 67074
JH Boys B Game
JH Boys A Game
Elementary Court @ BES 5:00 PM:
501 Mill Dr
Leon, KS. 67074
JH Girls C Game 2 Qtrs
JH Girls B Game
JH Girls A Game
High School Court @ BJSHS 6:00 PM
500 Bluestem Dr
Leon, KS. 67074
JH Boys B Game
JH Boys A Game

Support the HS girls wrestling team on Friday, January 9th at Herington High School! The Tournament starts at 4 pm.
*Adults - $6, Students - $4
Herington High School 1401 North D St. Herington, KS 67449
*Adults - $6, Students - $4
Herington High School 1401 North D St. Herington, KS 67449

Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2: Taco Joe on a bun w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/hot roll
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2: Taco Joe on a bun w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/hot roll
Students- Please be sure the lunch order you place in the morning is the lunch order you are taking at lunch time!!
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Play cast: A sign up sheet is on Mrs. Winter’s door for next week’s auditions. If you haven’t done the Google form, please do that as well.
It’s not too late to join Forensics (Competitive Acting and Speaking). The class is 3rd hour, but you can also compete without taking the class. High school only. Come see Mrs. Winter if you’re interested.
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!
Junior High girls basketball win vs Douglas Bulldogs by a score of 38-34.
Lady Lions basketball plays a tough game vs Douglas Bulldogs, but are defeated by a score of 30-42
REMINDER: Any students 7-12 that are not participating in the winter season sports are welcome to join Coach Babcock and Coach Masters for Speed and Agility training in the weight room on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-4:30.

Tonight's basketball game is Butler County's game of the week! Click the link to watch live!
Broadcast will be on the BCTV+ app for Roku, phones, etc or online at www.butlercc.edu/bctvplus
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Walking Tacos
Options 2: Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese w/seasoned fries
Option 3: Garden Fresh salad bar w/cornbread
WInter Homecoming Dance is Jan. 31st. The theme is A Night in Paris. Theme colors are: blue, purple, black, gold
Bluestem Shooting Sports Team- check the Team Reach app often! Both parents and students need to have the app.
There is important information about the Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and pre-season practices happening now! Don’t miss out! If you don’t have your raffle tickets to sell, contact coaches ASAP!
The theme for tomorrows home game is BLUE OUT! 💙

Come support the Lions at HOME vs Douglass on January 6th! JV boys at 4:30pm, Varsity girls at 6pm and Varsity boys at 7:30pm! 🏀🦁

Parents! If your student is one of the 24, 3rd-6th graders participating in the Spelling Bee on January 7th, feel free to come cheer them on! It starts at 1:30pm in the BES gymnasium!
These students have been working hard and will put their spelling skills to the test! 🐝

Bluestem Shooting Sports Team-
Important information regarding the upcoming Spring season, beef raffle fundraiser, and preseason practices are happing now. Parents and students should sign up and check the Team Reach app regularly for updates. It is our primary communication for this team!

See you at Flinthills High school on Friday, Jan 2nd! 🏀

We’re ringing in the New Year with gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead! Wishing our Bluestem USD 205 families a happy, healthy, and successful New Year. 🎉🪩✨

The Bluestem Jr/Sr High School Choirs sang their way through the community to share seasons greetings! On December 17th the choir students visited Homestead Assisted Living, the El Dorado YMCA, Main Street Implant and Family Dentistry, the Leon Senior Center, and Towne East Mall in Wichita! The day was packed with singing carols, eating yummy Lovesee’s Pizza, and tons of fun!




On December 18th, the BHS Instrumental Music and Jazz Techniques classes performed at the Prairie House! Thank your for spreading holiday cheer!









