We are looking for 1 line judge for Volleyball tonight, as well as, a Senior Parent who could help with the concession stand tonight. Please contact the HS Office or email jburgardt@usd205.com if you are able to help.
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Tomorrow is Picture Day at Bluestem Elementary!!! Dress your best and bring your smile!

The Washington, D.C. trip parent meeting is happening Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm in Mrs. McLallen's classroom at the high school (Room 210). We want to include all students and parents/guardians of 7th graders through 11th graders. This is just an informational meeting for those who are interested in finding out about the trip and haven't signed up yet. If you have any questions before the meeting, please email mmclallen@usd205.com


-Morning Announcements-
Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday September 15th, 2026
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Walking Taco
Options 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Salad bar
We will be limiting phone calls in the office to once a day- Please only call home if it is necessary.
ON TUESDAYS, WE WEAR PINK!!
Come out tomorrow night and support our Lady Lions for PINK OUT!
Students, you showed UP with the red, white & blue spirit… now we want to see just how PINK you can get!
Deck yourself out from head to toe because the student with the PINKIEST spirit will be crowned our PRIDE LEADER OF THE NIGHT!
Go big. Go pink. Go Lions!
Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday September 15th, 2026
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Walking Taco
Options 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Salad bar
We will be limiting phone calls in the office to once a day- Please only call home if it is necessary.
ON TUESDAYS, WE WEAR PINK!!
Come out tomorrow night and support our Lady Lions for PINK OUT!
Students, you showed UP with the red, white & blue spirit… now we want to see just how PINK you can get!
Deck yourself out from head to toe because the student with the PINKIEST spirit will be crowned our PRIDE LEADER OF THE NIGHT!
Go big. Go pink. Go Lions!
Come watch our VB girls take on Caney and Neodesha at HOME on Tuesday the 15th. Starts at 5:00 pm at the BJSHS gym 🏐 💙 🦁

Cross Country will have a time change for Thursday.
Here is the new order of events....
9:00 am - HS Girls
9:30 am - HS Boys
10:00 am - 8th Grade Girls & Boys
10:30 am - 7th Grade Girls
10:45 am - 7th Grade Boys
Here is the new order of events....
9:00 am - HS Girls
9:30 am - HS Boys
10:00 am - 8th Grade Girls & Boys
10:30 am - 7th Grade Girls
10:45 am - 7th Grade Boys
JH/HS Weekly Activities. 9/14-9/19
Monday 9/14:
FFA Virtual Greenhand Test
BOE Meeting
Tuesday 9/15:
4:00PM HS VB at Home
Wednesday 9/16
Band to the State Fair
Thursday 9/17
FFA to the State Fair
Forensics to the State Fair
3:00 PM XC at Burden Central
4:00 PM HS VB at Fredonia
4:30 PM JH VB at Home
6:00 PM JH FB at Home
Friday 9/18
7:00 PM HS FB at Cherryvale
Saturday 9/19
Bass Fishing
Monday 9/14:
FFA Virtual Greenhand Test
BOE Meeting
Tuesday 9/15:
4:00PM HS VB at Home
Wednesday 9/16
Band to the State Fair
Thursday 9/17
FFA to the State Fair
Forensics to the State Fair
3:00 PM XC at Burden Central
4:00 PM HS VB at Fredonia
4:30 PM JH VB at Home
6:00 PM JH FB at Home
Friday 9/18
7:00 PM HS FB at Cherryvale
Saturday 9/19
Bass Fishing
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken and waffles
Options 2: Corn Dog
Option 3: Salad bar
The FFA Chapter will be having our first meeting today during CE in Ms. Depenbusch’s room.
Last night during the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive, Gabe Oltman was awarded the Larry Gleue Leadership Award.
The Larry Gleue Leadership Award focuses on the individual's character. It recognizes young livestock exhibitors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, positive peer interactions, and dedication to helping others. One youth from each species gets recognized and Gabe will represent swine. 🐖
Congratulations Gabe! 🏆

The VB girls got 2nd place at the Flinthills tournament today! Great job Lions!

Here are the themes for the HOME volleyball games! 🏐

Season passes for Bluestem Activities are now available for purchase. Ask at the admission gate or in the HS office if you would like to purchase one.
The Lions Cross Country team opened their season at Clearwater last week and Girard yesterday. Reagan Neal was a medalist at both meets taking 2nd in each, with a time of 19:29 at Girard. As a team the Lions saw a lot of improvement in their times from the first meet to the second, and hope to see that trend continue next week. We're proud of all of you!

The middle school girls gold team won against Neodesha in 3: 25-22, 21-25 & 16-14!
MS Blue team Lost
MS White Lost

The Junior High Football team beat Neodesha tonight! Go Lions!!! 🏈🦁

Support the Varsity Volleyball Team at the Flint Hills Tournament this Saturday! Our team plays at 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm in their pool play.
Admission:
Adults: $6
Students: $5
Admission:
Adults: $6
Students: $5

Join us tomorrow at HOME as we take on Uniontown at 7 pm! 🏈
admission:
adults: $6
students: $5
admission:
adults: $6
students: $5

Join us for our first FFA Chapter Meeting of the year!
The FFA Officers will be serving WATERMELON to all FFA members at the meeting!
Come hang out, enjoy some watermelon, and kick off another great year of Bluestem FFA!
We hope to see you there!
The FFA Officers will be serving WATERMELON to all FFA members at the meeting!
Come hang out, enjoy some watermelon, and kick off another great year of Bluestem FFA!
We hope to see you there!

The JV Football game that was scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14th has been cancelled. Uniontown is not able to play.
