Bluestem USD 205

Veteran's Day November 11, 2024 Bluestem Elementary Honors Veterans

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Monday, November 11th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Hamburger Mac n’Cheese Option 2: Loaded Baked Potato Option 3: BLTE Salad Congratulations to the following 8th grade students who performed in the Kansas Music Educators Association Middle Level Honor Band this past Saturday in Goddard: Arya Lamb (Flute), Hailey Riead (Clarinet), and Jaiden Batson (Trombone). Also, this past Saturday, we had three high school musicians who were selected to the South Central Music Educators Association Honor Groups through the audition process. Zola Batson was selected to the High School Honor Choir, Dalis Whiteside and Tyler Batson where selected to the High School Honor Band. Congratulations to these musicians! Their performance will be on Saturday, December 7th at Maize South High School. Following their participation in this event, they will become eligible to audition for the All-State Groups! National Honor Society Meeting during Character Ed. Mr. Day’s Room Say Pledge. Thank you and have a Wonderful Day!!

On Saturday, November 9th, Hailey Riead, Jaiden Batson, and Arya Lamb performed as part of the SCKMEA Middle Level Honor Band! You represented Bluestem well!

The BJSHS Drama department is excited to perform Annie this Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm both evenings. Come out and see a great performance! Admission is free for students, $10 for adults.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Thursday, November 7th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Pizza Bar Option 2: Cheeseburger Option 3: Club Sandwich Play cast and crew: shirts are in Mrs. Winter’s room. Please come get it before the end of third hour. Meet in the auditorium at 10:50. Please plan to attend the fall musical, Annie, this weekend! Students get free admission, and adults are $10. The shows are Friday and Saturday at 7pm. The show lasts about 90 minutes. All High School Boys who are playing basketball this year, Coach would like to meet with you in the gym Wednesday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM. Today the 8th grade, Junior & Senior Character Ed classes will go to the auditorium for a guest speaker from Spirit Aerosystems. But, go to class first for attendance. Say Pledge. Thank you and have a Wonderful Day!!

Congratulations to Kenzie Gaston on receiving 2nd Team TVL All League honors.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Patty Option 2: Ham & Cheddar Melt Option 3: Cheesy Caesar Sandwich Play cast and crew: shirts are in Mrs. Winter’s room. Please come get it before the end of third hour. Meet in the auditorium at 10:50. Please plan to attend the fall musical, Annie, this weekend! Students get free admission, and adults are $10. The shows are Friday and Saturday at 7pm. The show lasts about 90 minutes. All High School Boys who are playing basketball this year, Coach would like to meet with you in the gym Wednesday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM. Let's congratulate the boys wrestlers from yesterday’s Match at Burlington: Trenton took 2nd with 0-2 Caedyn 0-3 Noble 0-3 Kooper Took 3rd with 1-2 Josh took 1st with 2-1 Elijah took 1st with 3-0 Logan 0-3 Michael 0-3 Brogan took 2nd with 2-1 Hunter B took 2nd with 2-1 Luke 0-3 Derek took 3rd with 0-2 Say Pledge. Thank you and have a Wonderful Day!!

Veteran's Day I am asking our elementary students to bring pictures or simply names of their family members and what branch they served in the armed forces. Please put a name on the back of the picture so I am able to return them. Please no pictures larger than a 5X7. I will have them posted on a bulletin board in the commons to honor our local heroes. I would like to have all the pictures by November 11th.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Super Nachos Option 2: Quesadilla Option 3: Buffalo Wrap Please plan to attend the fall musical, Annie, this weekend! Students get free admission, and adults are $10. The shows are Friday and Saturday at 7pm. The show lasts about 90 minutes. All High School Boys who are playing basketball this year, Coach would like to meet with you in the gym Wednesday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM. BHS Band & Honor Choir concert is tonight and starts at 7:30. Anyone that would like to participate in off-season conditioning, Coach Babcock and Coach Masters will be in the weight room after school. All are welcome to attend. Say Pledge. Thank you and have a Wonderful Day!!

Reminder the High School Choir and Band Concert is set for 7:30 PM on Tuesday Nov. 5th. The 7th/8th Grade Choir and Band Concert will be on Nov. 18th @ 7:00 PM. Looking forward to hearing all the hard work showcased tomorrow.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Monday, November 4th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Parmesan Chicken Sandwich Option 2: Mozzarella Dunkers Option 3: Fried Chicken Salad Sandwich Today, November 4th, there is a high school wrestling meeting during character ed. For all athletes interested in high school wrestling, come to the meeting, even if you are not sure yet! Congratulations to Reagen Neal, as she finishes 12th place with a time of 21:23, at the Stare cross country meet this past weekend in Wamego. We are so proud of your success this season! Football equipment check in will be after school today. Please bring your equipment to the central office. HS Stuco Meeting today in Burgardt’s room Play cast and crew: Please see Mrs. Winter this morning. Say Pledge. Thank you and have a Wonderful Day!!

Here is the upcoming week at BJSHS. Please check the website for the most current information.

Picture re-takes for the elementary are Tuesday, November 5th. If you are unhappy with your child's pictures, you must return the picture packet you received at the camera before a new one will be delivered. If your child was absent, their picture will be taken for the yearbook and you will be able to order those pictures online.

Congratulations to Reagen Neal, as she finishes 12th place with a time of 21:23. We are so proud of your success this season!

Lions football concludes their season with loss to Osage City by a score of 76-6.

Halftime score in Osage City. Lions 6 - Osage City 70.

The Bluestem Lions travel to Osage City for the first round of playoffs!! Game starts at 7pm!! Go Lions!!!

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Thursday, October 31st, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Pizza Bar Option 2: Tenders w/Garlic Toast Option 3: Sweet N’ Sour Salad w/ Italian Bread Musical cast and crew: Bring money to Mrs. Winter today for your Annie shirt. On Monday, November 4th, there will be a high school wrestling meeting during character ed. for all athletes interested in high school wrestling. Come to the meeting even if you are not sure yet. Lion Pride Committee Present’s Trunk or Treat. A free event where Children Trick or Treat at the back of Decorated Vehicles! Today Oct. 31st, from 6pm to 7pm -Rebekaha’s Lodge will be serving Chili and Cinnamon Rolls Also, Lets all wish Reagan Neal the best of luck at State this weekend! Say Pledge. Thank you and have a Wonderful day and Happy Halloween!!

Picture re-takes for the elementary are Tuesday, November 5th. If you are unhappy with your child's pictures, you must return the picture packet you received at the camera before a new one will be delivered.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Patty w/Hot Roll Option 2: Corn Dog w/ French Fries Option 3: Chicken Caesar Salad w/Hot Roll Today is our fall assessment day. Middle school students will have a regular school day. All freshmen will take the PreACT and all juniors will take the WorkKeys. Freshmen and juniors will have regular classes following testing and lunch from 5th hour through the end of day. If you are a Sophomores or Seniors please report to the office or SSC as you are in the wrong location! Would you like to dress up for Halloween at school on Thursday? This is your chance! Students will be allowed to wear costumes to school on Thursday for $1. No masks, real or fake weapons will be allowed. Pay $1 to get a wristband showing you are allowed to wear your costume when you get to school on Thursday. All money raised will go back to our student body so bring your $1 to participate on Thursday. Musical cast and crew: We are ordering t-shirts for Annie. They are only $13. You need to tell Ms. Formy-Duval you want one and your size TODAY and bring money to Mrs. Winter by tomorrow. We need to tell the supplier how many to order today. Reminder: the Bluestem National Honors Society Blood drive is today October 29th. Say Pledge. Thank you and have a Wonderful day