
Lady lions final score 49- Cubs 54.

Come out and support the Junior Class and After Prom at the game this evening.


Bluestem Early Childhood is seeking potential role model students for the 2025-2026 school year. Please fill out an application, due March 3, to be considered for placement in the Early Childhood classroom.




Game Day for the High School Basketball teams. We are planning on taking a photo of the student section during halftime of the girl's game for the yearbook cover. So come out a support the Lions and make it on the yearbook cover!


Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Monday, February 24th, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
Option 2: Pig in a Blanket
Option 3: Club Stacker
Juniors: We have concessions & chili feed tonight. If you are signed up to work, show up.
Play kids, check your email. You have a list of practice times and dates from Mrs. McLallen.
NHS meeting today during character ed. Mr. Day’s room
Prom committee meeting in Mrs. Winter’s room during CE.
Student Drivers - you likely noticed the east end of the parking lot where student parking is located was blocked off when you arrived at school last Monday. Based on what we currently are aware of, this area will likely be blocked off for the remainder of this week. Please use the lot directly in front of the main entrance while the student parking lot is blocked.
Shooting Sports Meeting in the library Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
If you are interested in JH track, Contact Coach Williams. If you do plan on participating you will meet today, Monday the 24th during CE in Coach Williams room
Huge Congratulations to Karsen Garner, Drake Defore, Ryder Whiteside, Axton Vice, Delaney Herrman, Kaden Keil, Aydin Haworth, Colten Neal,and Noah Couey. These boys placed at the Regional tournament this past weekend. They will compete in the State tournament in Hays on February 28th and March 1st.
Everybody please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Thank you and have a Wonderful Day!

Congratulations to the Lions Wrestling team as we achieved a runner up regional championship. We also had 9 boys qualify for the state tournament.


The following boys placed at the KSHSAA Regional tournament this weekend. They will compete in the KSHSAA State tournament in Hays on 2/28 and 3/1. Karsen Garner, Drake Defore, Ryder Whiteside, Axton Vice, Delaney Herrman, Kaden Keil, Aydin Haworth, Colten Neal, Noah Couey.

Please see the week of events below. You can double check the website for any changes.


Final scores from Neodesha
Lady Lions 19 Neodesha 33
Lions 27 Neodesha 86

Stuco will have MS and HS students in the HS gym today from 12-8 to help watch little kids while you attend conferences at the High School. We ask that you keep the time to 45 minute maximum.

Junior High Quiz Bowl for Thursday has been canceled.

The High School Basketball game with Humboldt will be played on Monday 2/24. We will celebrate seniors in between the games for senior night.


Due to the blowing snow and freezing temperatures, Bluestem Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 19th for the safety of our students and staff. Stay safe and stay warm.


Due to predicted inclement weather, Bluestem Schools will be closed on February 18th for the safety of our students and staff. All evening activities will be postponed. Stay safe and stay warm.


Bluestem Elementary's Father/Daughter Dance! Friday, February 28th. 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Flyer attached.


Student Drivers, Staff, and Parents
You likely noticed the east end of the parking lot where student parking is located was blocked off when you arrived at school today. Based on what we currently know, this area will likely be blocked off for the remainder of this week and next. Please use the lot directly in front of the main entrance while the student parking lot is blocked.

Based on the upcoming forecast for snow and sub zero temperatures, the High School Basketball games for this evening are going to be played back to back with no break, game order is
Bluestem JV Girls vs. Oxford JV Girls ( 2 QTRS)
Bluestem JV Boys vs. Oxford JV Boys ( 2 QTRS)
Bluestem Varsity Girls vs. Oxford Varsity Girls
Bluestem Varsity Boys vs. Oxford Varsity Boys


Bluestem Elementary Spring Portraits and Class Pictures are March 4th. Flyers for class pictures will go home next week. Everyone has their picture taken and a proof will be sent home. You can decide then if you wish to order at that time.


Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Monday, February 17th, 2025
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Loaded Baked Potato w/ Corn Bread
Option 2: Spicy Chicken Sandwich w/ Seasoned Fries
Option 3: BLTE Salad w/ Corn Bread
Play kids, report to Mrs. Winter’s room at 12:20 today (the last 5 minutes of HS lunch). We need to discuss practice times for this week. If everyone is on time, it will only take 5 minutes.
NHS members that are available during Character ed. Please report to Mr. Day’s room
Cake Pops will be delivered today during Character Ed.
Congratulations to Maicey Marrs, Reagan Neal, and Kolette Williamson on Qualifying for State Wrestling on February 28th at Fort Hays State University! At the Regional tournament, Maicey took 5th place, Kolette took 4th place, and Reagan is the 105# Regional Champion. Great job ladies!
If you are interested in JH track, Contact Coach Williams. You will meet next week during CE
Everybody please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Thank you and have a Wonderful Day!

Here is the week ahead at Bluestem schools. Please check the school website for any updates or changes.
