Bluestem USD 205

SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTS’ SUCCESS BY REDUCING ABSENCES. PLAN AHEAD FOR VACATIONS OR APPOINTMENTS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS.

Here is the 2026-27 Master Calendar

Here is the Jr High Football schedule and some important dates/information.

Please email nburtin@usd205.com if you have questions!

Have a great season Lions!! 🏈 🦁

Hello Parents,

📱 In compliance with the state electronic device mandate, all parent and student communication will happen through Rooms. If you have not yet signed up for Rooms, please follow the link for directions.

https://www.usd205.com/o/district/page/rooms-parent-teacher-communication

Join us at the Back-to-School Spirit Night on August 21st and watch our Volleyball girls scrimmage! 🏐

This is a reminder for junior high football players that equipment checkout is tonight at 4:30! 🏈

Here is the Middle School supplies list!

Think twice before getting rid of stuff! The art department might be able to use it! 🎨

Seniors! Join your class on the first day of school to watch the sunrise and each breakfast together! August 18th at 6 am! 🌅

The Senior parking spot painting has been postponed. Further updates will be provided soon.

This year a new law passed in Kansas regarding electronic devices in schools. Please be prepared to follow the policy in compliance of the law. As always, students are allowed to use the office phone to reach parents, if needed.

Elementary Parents, please enroll your students online today. In order to finalize class lists we need students enrolled ASAP. We are here until 5:45 today if you need assistance.

The first day of Bluestem conditioning! Way to show up early this morning athletes! 🦁

Online Enrollment is Now Open! If you are enrolling a returning student, log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and select the Forms tab. You must complete all required forms for each student attending the district. Once a form has been completed, a green checkmark will appear next to it. Please be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the list to ensure all required forms have been completed. Enrollment Links Returning students: https://usd205.powerschool.com/public/ New students: https://usd205.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=13582 In-Person Enrollment Tuesday, August 4: 7:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 5: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. In-person enrollment will be held at each school building. If you have any questions, please give us a call! BES: 316-742-3291 BJSHS: 316-742-3281

Please give a warm welcome to our new Bluestem Staff Members!

-Beth Janssen is our new BJSHS Principal 👩🏻‍🏫
-Jennifer Eagleson is our new District Nurse 🩹
- Natalie Bevan is our new BES Counselor 📓
-Emily Bastian is our new BES 4th Grade Teacher 📚
-Maliki Mosher is our new BJSHS Math Teacher 📐

We are so excited for them to join our Lion Pride! 🦁 💙