Bluestem USD 205

Congratulations to Freshmen, Addison Earnest for being our Lion of the Month recipient.As a new student to Bluestem this year, Addison has quickly made positive peer connections as well as shown great leadership skills in the classroom. The teacher who nominated Addison shared that she sets a good example by staying on top of her work, and asks questions that show her high-level thinking.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Monday, October 21st, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Spaghetti & Meatballs w/ Italian Bread Option 2: Cheeseburger w/ French Fries Option 3: Turkey Jack Sandwich There will be another Junior Wrestling Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7:45am in Coach Burtin’s room for any boy or girl interested in wrestling. Practice starts Wednesday of this week after school due to the Junior High Volleyball tournament tomorrow. Enjoy a couple afternoons off and come wrestle! Play cast and crew: remember we have practice from 4-8 this evening, with tacos for dinner. No practice Wednesday because of float decorating. If you plan to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance on October 25 pick up a Dance Guest Pass Form from the box outside the front office. These must be turned back in to the office today by noon. It’s time to announce our Lion of the Month winners for the month of September. Congratulations to Freshmen, Addison Earnest and Officer Klenda for being our Lion of the Month recipients. As a new student to Bluestem this year, Addison has quickly made positive peer connections as well as showed great leadership skills in the classroom. The teacher who nominated Addison shared that she sets a good example by staying on top of her work, and asks questions that show her high level thinking. Officer Klenda steps up to help anytime she is needed. She saw the concessions were short staffed and stepped in to lend a helping hand. Officer Klenda also made many positive connections with our students. Thank you Addison and Officer Klenda for making a positive impact on the Bluestem community! Spirit Week Dress Up Days Tuesday: Reverse Day (Students as teachers/Teachers as students) Wednesday: Hawaiian Day Thursday: Class Colors And just a reminder, No hats Tuesday or Thursday for Spirit Week. The Senior Class is holding a Powderpuff Game as a fundraiser tomorrow! Kickoff is at 6 PM. Signups for players, cheerleaders, and coaches are on Mrs. Biddle’s classroom door and it is $5 to participate. Please stand and join me in Saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you and have a Wonderful Monday!

Lions cross country had a great league meet yesterday at Fredonia, with 5 out of 7 runners registering a personal record (PR) and two earning medals. This race concluded the Junior HIgh season, and they were a great group that had a season to be proud of. PRs and medals were as follows. Varsity Girls 5K: Reagan Neal, 2nd Place, 21:03 (PR and medal), All League honors Varsity Boys 5K: Israel Lande, 21:16 (PR) Junior High Girls 2 mile: Leah LaClef, 5th place, 16:00, (PR and medal) Arrow Lande, 16:43 (PR) Junior High Boys 2 mile: Joaquin Cox, 21:16 (PR)

Miss Mary's AM Class of First Responders

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Thursday, October 17th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Pizza Bar Option 2: Corn Dog Option 3: Chef Salad Play cast and crew: come see Ms. Formy-Duval to sign up for taco potluck at next Monday’s practice. If you plan to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance on October 25 pick up a Dance Guest Pass Form from the box outside the front office. These must be turned back in to the office by October 21st by noon. FFA concessions are today for both the middle school and high school football games. If you can help please sign up outside Ms. Depenbusch or Mr. Guynns classroom. It’s time to announce our Lion of the Month winners for the month of September. Congratulations to Freshmen, Addison Earnest and Officer Klenda for being our Lion of the Month recipients. As a new student to Bluestem this year, Addison has quickly made positive peer connections as well as showed great leadership skills in the classroom. The teacher who nominated Addison shared that she sets a good example by staying on top of her work, and asks questions that show her high level thinking. Officer Klenda steps up to help anytime she is needed. She saw the concessions were short staffed and stepped in to lend a helping hand. Officer Klenda also made many positive connections with our students. Thank you Addison and Officer Klenda for making a positive impact on the Bluestem community! 2024 Fall Homecoming Queen Candidates are: Pilar Correa Arce-Cox, Zoey Couey, Dalis Whiteside and Rylee Orpen. 2024 Fall Homecoming King Candidates are: Laythan Vice, Colten Neal, Brody Wiening and Mason Bretton Say Pledge

Game day for Cross county, Junior High Volleyball, Junior High Football, and High School Football. Cross county travels to Fredonia for the TVL meet. JH VB hosts Humboldt at 4:30 JH FB hosts Humboldt at 4:30 HS FB hosts Cherryvale at 7:00

Homecoming Week is coming up next week. Check out these spirit days! Make sure you participate to earn COTY points.

Today, 10/16/2024, is Picture Day! Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day. (Here is a link that you can use) Fall Individual Yearbook: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87296Y Sports: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87297F

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Patty w/Hot Roll Option 2: Tatchos w/French Fries & Hot Roll Option 3: Cobb Salad w Hot Roll Play cast and crew: come see Ms. Formy-Duval to sign up for taco potluck at next Monday’s practice. If you plan to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance on October 25 pick up a Dance Guest Pass Form from the box outside the front office. These must be turned back in to the office by October 21st by noon. FFA Members the Country Meats meats sticks fundraiser forms need to be turned in to Mr. Guynn or Ms. Depenbusch today. FFA concessions are tomorrow for both the middle school and high school football games. If you can help please sign up outside Ms. Depenbusch or Mr. Guynns classroom. Senior Class has concessions today, Wednesday the 16th for the Volleyball KSHSAA Regional play in. Be there at 4 PM. There is a Cheer meeting during Character Ed in Mrs. Biddle’s room today. If you are interested in playing Girls Basketball, meet in the commons with Mr. Hamblin on today during Character Ed. High School Boys interested in playing Basketball, there will be a meeting today during CE in Mr. Williams room to talk about the upcoming season. Reminder: Jostens will be here today for a Ring confirmation. They will be handing out companion/gratitude rings as well as checking finger sizes of those that ordered a class ring. Time is 1:45-2:15. Fall Individual and Sports Pictures are today. Individual pictures will begin at 11:00 am We will release by grade level using the intercom. So please keep an ear on it. Say Pledge

First Responders in the 4yr old program.

‼️‼️ Dance will now be offered to eligible junior high students‼️ They will practice and perform with the high school dance team. For more information email kdivine@usd205.com

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Burrito Bowl Option 2: Four Layer Quesadilla w/ French Fries Option 3: Chicken Fajita Salad w/Cornbread Play cast and crew: come see Ms. Formy-Duval to sign up for taco potluck at next Monday’s practice. If you plan to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance on October 25 pick up a Dance Guest Pass Form from the box outside the front office. These must be turned back in to the office by October 21st by noon. FFA Members the Country Meats meats sticks fundraiser forms need to be turned in to Mr. Guynn or Ms. Depenbusch today. Seniors are scheduled to work concessions on Monday for the JV HS Football game. If you are able to help, please contact Mrs. Biddle. Fall Individual and Sports Pictures are October 16th. (Here is a link that you can use) Fall Individual Yearbook: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87296Y Sports: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87297F If you are interested in playing Girls Basketball, meet in the commons with Mr. Hamblin on Wednesday October 16th during Character Ed. High School Boys interested in playing Basketball, there will be a meeting on Wednesday during CE in Mr. Williams room to talk about the upcoming season. Reminder: Jostens will be here tomorrow for a Ring confirmation. They will be handing out companion/gratitude rings as well as checking finger sizes of those that ordered a class ring. Time is 1:45-2:15. Say Pledge

Bluestem Junior Varsity Football games with Humboldt on Oct. 14th and Cherryvale on Oct. 21st have been canceled.

Football final score Humboldt 50 Bluestem 0

Halftime score is Humboldt 38 Bluestem 0.

Reminder, No School on Monday October 14th. We will have Parent Teacher Conferences from 11:00am-7:00pm.

Game day for Lions football! We travel to Humboldt to play the Cubs. Game begins at 7:00 pm

Junior High final score 18-12. Lions earned the win against Galesburg.

Junior High Football score is 12-12 vs Galesburg at halftime.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Thursday, October 10th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Pizza Bar Option 2: Chicken Po’Boy Sandwich Option 3: Bacon Turkey Avocado Club April 12th is NOT the same date as the music contest! There are currently no conflicts at all with the date of prom. Play cast and crew: Regular practice time on Friday. Next Monday (no school), practice from 7-9pm. If you plan to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance on October 25 pick up a Dance Guest Pass Form from the box outside the front office. These must be turned back in to the office by October 21st by noon. FFA Members are selling Country Meats meats sticks. The forms are due on October 15th. Seniors are scheduled to work concessions on Monday for the JV HS Football game. If you are able to help, please contact Mrs. Biddle. Fall Individual and Sports Pictures are October 16th. (Here is a link that you can use) Fall Individual Yearbook: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87296Y Sports: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87297F Say Pledge