Halloween Parade and Parties for Bluestem Elementary, Thursday, October 31st.
Our parade will begin at 2:30 with students walking out the south side of the building and parading down the sidewalk to the east side of the building. Parents please line the sidewalk to watch your child. Parties will begin once the parade has ended.
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Frito Pie
Option 2: Cheeseburger w French/Fries
Option 3: Taco Salad w/ Cornbread
Tomorrow 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. Make sure you look for your testing location posted in the hallways this afternoon to report to your testing location at 8:00 am tomorrow morning. Freshmen and juniors will have regular classes following testing and lunch from 5th hour through the end of day. Sophomores will attend a career fair in Hutch. Make sure you arrive on time, you will not report to your first hour class - the buses will load at 8:00 am. Seniors will not report to school tomorrow. Make sure you have your college visit, job shadow, or community service experience scheduled and turn in your form on Thursday.
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.
A couple of late congratulations for the weekend of sports recognitions:
Varsity boys won Thursday night versus West Franklin with a score of 38-8. Racking up 400 yards and taking a knee to end the game. Way to go Lions!
Congratulations to Reagan Neal on her 8th place finish at Regionals! Her time of 20:30 qualifies her for KSHSAA 2A State Championship in Wamego on November 2nd. Awesome job Reagan!
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.
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Thank you and have a Wonderful day!
Bluestem Elementary PTO and Bluestem Junior Class is excited to bring the community, DONKEY BASKETBALL. The action will be on Thursday, November 14th. Come early and enjoy chili and cinnamon rolls and then tip off will begin at 7 pm.
This year you can purchase tickets online by using the QR Code or the website below:
https://bluestem-jr-class-and-ptos-dairyland-donkeyball-advance-sale.cheddarup.com If you would like to purchase tickets they will be available at Bluestem Elementary, Bluestem Jr. Sr. High School or Bluestem Mercantile 109 S. Main, Leon, Kansas!!
If you LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE this post you will be entered to WIN FREE TICKETS!!!
We can’t wait to have another fun year!!
Thursday students at the Junior High and High School are to dress up for Halloween. Students will need to donate $1 to dress up. Make sure you get your wristband that morning. Check out the flyer for all the details.
Upcoming events at Bluestem JSHS. Double check the school website for most current information.
The Lady Lions Volleyball team concludes their volleyball season with a loss to Southeast by scores of 16-25 and 20-25. Great job this season!
Way to go Reagan! She placed 8th at Regionals in Marion. Her time of 20:30 qualifies het for KSHSAA 2A state championship in Wamego on November 2nd. Medal ceremony photos will be added to this post.
Game day today for Cross County as they compete in the Marion Regionals. Our Lady Lions Volleyball team competes in Sub State Volleyball in SE Cherokee @ 1:00 PM. Good luck lions! #LIONPRIDE
Congratulations to the Bluestem Lions football team. We will travel to Osage City on Nov. 1st to play in the KSHSAA 2A state playoffs. The game will begin at 7:00 PM.
Does your daughter love volleyball? Are you looking to advance her skill level? Affordable club volleyball is coming to Bluestem and surrounding areas. Please see flyer below for tryout information.
Final score is Bluestem 38-West Franklin 8
End of the third quarter score is Bluestem 24- West Franklin 0.
Congratulations to Laythan Vice and Pilar Cox for being our Homecoming King and Queen.
Halftime score is 18-0 Bluestem leads West Franklin.
BHS Homecoming Dance is Friday night from 6:00-8:00 PM in the High School Commons.
Homecoming High School football tonight @ Bluestem. We will take on the Falcons of West Franklin, game begins at 6:00 PM. We will have the ceremony at halftime of the game. #LIONPRIDE
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Option 2: BBQ Rib Sandwich
Option 3: Club Sandwich
Check your email and vote for Homecoming King and Queen by noon today!!!!
Play cast and crew: We are doing pot luck for Friday’s 10-2 practice: frito chili pie. See Ms. Formy-Duval to sign up.
Spirit Week Dress Up Days
Today: Class Colors - And just a reminder, No hats today unless it matches your class color.
Bluestem National Honors Society is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, October 29th. Please see Mr. Day to sign up. If you are over 16, but under 18 and would like to give, grab a parent signature form from the SSC or front office!
MS Boys basketball meet in Burgardt’s room during character ed on Monday.
Middle School Girls Basketball meet in the commons during character ed with Mr. Bisbee for a short meeting on Monday the 28th!
If you are interested in cheering for the winter season, there will be a brief meeting in Mrs. Biddle’s room during Character Ed. today
There will be a Bluestem little league reffing information session Monday during character Ed. Anyone interested in reffing or doing the book for Little League basketball this year needs to attend.
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Thank you and have a Wonderful Thursday!
Bluestem High School will celebrate the Fall 2024 Homecoming on Thursday, October 24th. We will crown our King and Queen at halftime of the football game against West Franklin. Our court is Zoey Couey, Dalis Whiteside, Rylee Orpen, Pilar Cox, Brody Wiening, Mason Brenton, Colton Neal, and Laythan Vice. Good Luck to our candidates.
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/ Hot Roll
Option 2: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/ French Fries
Option 3: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich w Cheese Stick
Junior Wrestling Practice starts today!
Check your email and vote for Homecoming King and Queen today!!!!
Play cast and crew: remember No practice Today because of float decorating. We are doing pot luck for Friday’s 10-2 practice: frito chili pie. See Ms. Formy-Duval to sign up.
D & D will be today from 4:00-6:00.
Spirit Week Dress Up Days
Wednesday: Hawaiian Day
Thursday: Class Colors
And just a reminder, No hats tomorrow unless it matches your class colors for Spirit Week.
Bluestem National Honors Society is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, October 29th. Please see Mr. Day to sign up. If you are over 16, but under 18 and would like to give, grab a parent signature form from the SSC or front office!
Middle School Girls Basketball meet in the commons during character education with Mr. Bisbee for a short meeting on Monday the 28th, 2024!
If you are interested in cheering for the winter season, there will be a brief meeting in Mrs. Biddle’s room during Character Ed. today
The Senior Class would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in the PowderPuff Game last night. Also, a BIG thank you to Mr. Pretz for officiating and announcing!
Say Pledge.
Thank you and have a Wonderful day!
Bluestem NHS is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, October 29th. To donate blood, sign up using the QR code.
