Good luck to the Varsity and JV Volleyball teams as they travel to Cherryvale today!
Donkey Basketball is coming to Bluestem High School on Thursday, October 22nd. Please LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT for your chance to win FREE TICKETS.
***Courtney Masters is our FIRST Donkey Basketball TICKET WINNER**** Keep spreading the NEWS for your chance to WIN a TICKET!!!
Donkey Ball is 9 days away.
***Courtney Masters is our FIRST Donkey Basketball TICKET WINNER**** Keep spreading the NEWS for your chance to WIN a TICKET!!!
Donkey Ball is 9 days away.

Join us for our first FFA Fun Night of the year this Wednesday!
Where: Bluestem High School Gym
When: Wednesday, 6:30–8:30 PM
Come hang out with us, play some volleyball, challenge your friends to Nine Square, and have a fun night with Bluestem FFA!
Bring your friends and come ready to have a good time! We can’t wait to see everyone there!

Just a reminder: No school on Monday, October 12th. We look forward to seeing you at
Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Parents-Don't forget we have parent teacher conferences on Monday from 11-7. We would love to see you there.
Tomorrow night is Senior Night! We will be recognizing our Senior Football Players, Cheerleaders, and Band Members starting at 6:35 pm! Don't miss this chance to celebrate our Seniors!
Kickoff is at 7 pm against Sedgwick on our HOME field!
SEE YOU THERE!
Kickoff is at 7 pm against Sedgwick on our HOME field!
SEE YOU THERE!

Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Cheeseburger
Option 3: Salad bar
Students please check your email and fill out the OPAA survey that is being sent out.
Winter Dance and Cheer has sign up sheets in the office. If interested in being a cheerleader or dancer during the Winter please come sign up.
MS Football will dismiss at 1:45 and MS Cheer and Volleyball will dismiss at 2 today
Attention all Bluestem students, the first 50 students in the gate at tomorrow night's football game by 6:30 will receive a prize!!
Be sure to stop by the gate to get your ticket- you do not want to miss out!
Thank you to all students and staff who nominated someone for the September Lion of the Month, it is now time to announce the winners
We are excited to recognize Mrs. Pryce as our September Staff Lion of the Month!
Mrs. Pryce was nominated by a staff member who said how she is always so much fun and so prepared with engaging and informative lessons. She allows the kids to add their own beautiful touch to all the different projects. She has a zest for teaching and she is always going the extra mile. She is the epitome of a good teacher and Bluestem is so lucky to have her.
Congratulations, Mrs. Pryce!
We are also excited to recognize Caedyn Gaston as our September Student Lion of the Month!
Caedyn was nominated by a staff member. He demonstrated outstanding honesty, integrity, and respect when he found an important lost item and immediately turned it in so it could be returned to its rightful owner. He chose to do the right thing without benefiting from what he found. This act is a wonderful reflection of his character. He is a respectful student who is often seen making good choices, even when he thinks no one is watching. His actions demonstrate the values we hope to see in all of our students, and he represents our school with pride and integrity.
Congratulations, Caedyn!
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Cheeseburger
Option 3: Salad bar
Students please check your email and fill out the OPAA survey that is being sent out.
Winter Dance and Cheer has sign up sheets in the office. If interested in being a cheerleader or dancer during the Winter please come sign up.
MS Football will dismiss at 1:45 and MS Cheer and Volleyball will dismiss at 2 today
Attention all Bluestem students, the first 50 students in the gate at tomorrow night's football game by 6:30 will receive a prize!!
Be sure to stop by the gate to get your ticket- you do not want to miss out!
Thank you to all students and staff who nominated someone for the September Lion of the Month, it is now time to announce the winners
We are excited to recognize Mrs. Pryce as our September Staff Lion of the Month!
Mrs. Pryce was nominated by a staff member who said how she is always so much fun and so prepared with engaging and informative lessons. She allows the kids to add their own beautiful touch to all the different projects. She has a zest for teaching and she is always going the extra mile. She is the epitome of a good teacher and Bluestem is so lucky to have her.
Congratulations, Mrs. Pryce!
We are also excited to recognize Caedyn Gaston as our September Student Lion of the Month!
Caedyn was nominated by a staff member. He demonstrated outstanding honesty, integrity, and respect when he found an important lost item and immediately turned it in so it could be returned to its rightful owner. He chose to do the right thing without benefiting from what he found. This act is a wonderful reflection of his character. He is a respectful student who is often seen making good choices, even when he thinks no one is watching. His actions demonstrate the values we hope to see in all of our students, and he represents our school with pride and integrity.
Congratulations, Caedyn!
Bluestem Elementary picture packets will go home today or tomorrow. If you are unhappy with your picture order, those packets must be returned for re-takes on November 17th.

Student/Teacher Conferences are Monday, October 12th!
This is information for BJSHS conferences. The BES conferences have already been scheduled. A note went home last week with students to schedule preferred times. If you have any questions, please call (316) 742-3291

Yesterday, Cross Country travelled to Eureka for their meet. Overall, the team came home with 4 medals!
Reagan Neal: Girls Varsity 5K: 1st Place, 20:11
Israel Lande: Boys Varsity 5K: 9th Place, 21:10
John Russell: Boys Varsity 5K: 10th Place, 21:28 (Season PR)
Emma Gilmour: Girls JV 5K: 15th Place, 39:54 (Personal Record)
Good luck to our runners as they prepare for the League meet next Thursday!
Reagan Neal: Girls Varsity 5K: 1st Place, 20:11
Israel Lande: Boys Varsity 5K: 9th Place, 21:10
John Russell: Boys Varsity 5K: 10th Place, 21:28 (Season PR)
Emma Gilmour: Girls JV 5K: 15th Place, 39:54 (Personal Record)
Good luck to our runners as they prepare for the League meet next Thursday!
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty
Options 2: Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Option 3: Salad bar
Students please check your email and fill out the OPAA survey that is being sent out.
Winter Dance and Cheer has sign up sheets in the office. If interested in being a cheerleader or dancer during the Winter please come sign up.
Teachers, if you need someone to watch your class while you go have your picture taken, call or email Mrs. Winter during 4th hour. EVERYONE must take a picture today, seniors and staff included.
Option 1: Chicken Patty
Options 2: Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Option 3: Salad bar
Students please check your email and fill out the OPAA survey that is being sent out.
Winter Dance and Cheer has sign up sheets in the office. If interested in being a cheerleader or dancer during the Winter please come sign up.
Teachers, if you need someone to watch your class while you go have your picture taken, call or email Mrs. Winter during 4th hour. EVERYONE must take a picture today, seniors and staff included.
Donkey Basketball is getting closer!
Scan the QR code or visit this link to purchase tickets with a credit or debit card!
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2026-bhs-jr-bes-pto-dairyland-donkey-ball-advance-ticket-e

We are now selling chocolate bars at the Bluestem Mercantile and Bluestem High School. Please find a junior class sponsor or a junior class student to purchase!

Good Luck to our High School and Junior High Cross Country teams as they travel to Eureka today to compete at 3:30 pm!
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Oklahoma taco
Options 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Salad bar
Play crew, see Mrs. Winter in 105 ASAP.
Congratulations to the Sophomores for winning both the float and banner competition Friday! Congrats to the 7th graders for winning the hallway decorating contest!
Students please check your email and fill out the OPAA survey that is being sent out.
Winter Dance has sign up sheets in the office. If interested in being a dancer during the Winter please come sign up.
Option 1: Oklahoma taco
Options 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Salad bar
Play crew, see Mrs. Winter in 105 ASAP.
Congratulations to the Sophomores for winning both the float and banner competition Friday! Congrats to the 7th graders for winning the hallway decorating contest!
Students please check your email and fill out the OPAA survey that is being sent out.
Winter Dance has sign up sheets in the office. If interested in being a dancer during the Winter please come sign up.
Registration forms are available in the BES and BJSHS offices!

PTO Meeting!

This weeks Activities 10/5-10/10
Mon. 10/5:
JH Football at Fredonia 6pm
JV Football vs Madison 6pm
Tues. 10/6:
Cross Country at Eureka 3:30pm
Wed. 10/7:
JR/SR Picture Day
Thurs. 10/8
AG Day
JH VB/FB at Uniontown 5pm
HS VB at Berean Academy 5pm
Fri. 10/9
School Inservice
Senior Night 6:35pm
HS Football vs Sedgwick 7pm
Sat. 10/10:
Varsity Volleyball at Eldorado 8am
JV Volleyball at Halstead 9am
Mon. 10/5:
JH Football at Fredonia 6pm
JV Football vs Madison 6pm
Tues. 10/6:
Cross Country at Eureka 3:30pm
Wed. 10/7:
JR/SR Picture Day
Thurs. 10/8
AG Day
JH VB/FB at Uniontown 5pm
HS VB at Berean Academy 5pm
Fri. 10/9
School Inservice
Senior Night 6:35pm
HS Football vs Sedgwick 7pm
Sat. 10/10:
Varsity Volleyball at Eldorado 8am
JV Volleyball at Halstead 9am
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Dumplings
Options 2: Corn Dog w/french fries
Option 3: Salad bar
There will be a Junior High Wrestling meeting today in Coach Burtin’s room for all JH boys and girls interested in wrestling
Play crew, see Mrs. Winter in 105 ASAP.
MS Cheer- Please stop by Ms. Keith’s room during passing periods today to get your new poms. Please bring your old ones to turn in.
Kids Club wrestling sign up sheets are in the office. Please have your parents fill out and return to the office.
Option 1: Dumplings
Options 2: Corn Dog w/french fries
Option 3: Salad bar
There will be a Junior High Wrestling meeting today in Coach Burtin’s room for all JH boys and girls interested in wrestling
Play crew, see Mrs. Winter in 105 ASAP.
MS Cheer- Please stop by Ms. Keith’s room during passing periods today to get your new poms. Please bring your old ones to turn in.
Kids Club wrestling sign up sheets are in the office. Please have your parents fill out and return to the office.
