The 7/8th Grade Band shared music and holiday spirit with the Leon Senior Center and the El Dorado Senior Center today! Great work!
The BES Elementary Honor Choir spent the day on Wednesday, Dec 10th, caroling in the community and spreading Christmas cheer! They visited the Leon Senior Center, Homestead Assisted Living Center, and Lakepoint Nursing Home.
Tomorrow's basketball game theme is Jerseys! Come out and support the Lions as they take on Fredonia! JV boys start at 4:30, varsity girls at 6, and varsity boys at 7:30.
Thank you everyone for coming out and supporting Bluestem Elementary Breakfast with Santa! Hope you all had a great time!
A HUGE shoutout to our Middle School and High School volunteers! It wouldn’t have been possible without your help!
Not pictured: Valeria Campa-Garcia
-Bluestem Elementary PTO
Lions Basketball 4:30PM
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Alfredo Pasta w/italian bread
Options 2: BBQ Rib Sandwich w/seasoned fries
Option 3:Turkey Jack Sandwich
There will be a meeting for all the 7th and 8th grade junior high wrestlers today (Dec. 15) in Coach Burtin’s room during Character Ed.
Congratulations to Axton Vice on taking 1st place at the Jeff Giles Invitational at Minneapolis on Saturday. Axton won the Grit Award for the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament!
Reagan Neal placed 1st
Sadie Vice and Savannah Marvin took 3rd
Delaney Hermann and Noah Couey took 4th
Congratulations to Zola Batson for making State Music for the second year in a row! Zola participated in District Honor Choir on December 6 in Maize, and will participate in the weekend long Honor Choir at the state level in February! Congrats Zola!!!
NHS is having a Food Drive and a Winter Clothes Drive. The drives are separate and will have their own set of points and rewards. The high school class winner of each gets 200 COTY points, and the middle school winner of each gets 100 COTY points! Even if your class doesn’t win, each class that participates will be given COTY points! If enough points are gathered in both drives, we will be given an activity day!
If you are interested in joining forensics, competitive acting and speaking, attend a meeting in Mrs. Winter’s room Tuesday at 7:30am. Forensics is only open to high school students.
If any students have checked out an EXTRA chromebook or charger please return them to the library TODAY or you will be charged full replacement price for the missing item. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Chastain.
Today the FFA Chapter will be hosting a sugar cookie decorating contest during CE. Anyone is welcome to join!
Tuesday’s theme is Christmas Vacation- Wear tropical shirts, hats, etc- NO BIKINI’S!
Option 1: Pizza Alfredo Pasta w/italian bread
Options 2: BBQ Rib Sandwich w/seasoned fries
Option 3:Turkey Jack Sandwich
There will be a meeting for all the 7th and 8th grade junior high wrestlers today (Dec. 15) in Coach Burtin’s room during Character Ed.
Congratulations to Axton Vice on taking 1st place at the Jeff Giles Invitational at Minneapolis on Saturday. Axton won the Grit Award for the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament!
Reagan Neal placed 1st
Sadie Vice and Savannah Marvin took 3rd
Delaney Hermann and Noah Couey took 4th
Congratulations to Zola Batson for making State Music for the second year in a row! Zola participated in District Honor Choir on December 6 in Maize, and will participate in the weekend long Honor Choir at the state level in February! Congrats Zola!!!
NHS is having a Food Drive and a Winter Clothes Drive. The drives are separate and will have their own set of points and rewards. The high school class winner of each gets 200 COTY points, and the middle school winner of each gets 100 COTY points! Even if your class doesn’t win, each class that participates will be given COTY points! If enough points are gathered in both drives, we will be given an activity day!
If you are interested in joining forensics, competitive acting and speaking, attend a meeting in Mrs. Winter’s room Tuesday at 7:30am. Forensics is only open to high school students.
If any students have checked out an EXTRA chromebook or charger please return them to the library TODAY or you will be charged full replacement price for the missing item. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Chastain.
Today the FFA Chapter will be hosting a sugar cookie decorating contest during CE. Anyone is welcome to join!
Tuesday’s theme is Christmas Vacation- Wear tropical shirts, hats, etc- NO BIKINI’S!
Mrs Oltman's Career and Community connections class is gearing up to show the community how much we love them!! We can't wait to make a trip around the city passing out cheer and treats!!! Thank you to the City of Leon for this ride to help us spread cheer.
Some members representing the Bluestem High School Band went Band Caroling this past Thursday throughout Butler County! Thanks for spreading holiday cheer throughout the community! A special thank you to Mr. Ryan Adleson for playing with the band and to Jerry for driving the bus!
Here are the updated brackets for today's High school basketball tournament in Yates Center.
Lions are defeated by Eureka by a score of 33-56.
Lady lions worked hard in a loss to Sedan by a score of 32-60.
Ms. Depenbusch's Food Science class has been working on a cookbook! It is not finished yet, but once they are done, they will be selling copies at the mercantile for $15.00.
NHS/STUCO Food Drive
Dec. 19, 2025 Home High School Basketball Game
Please bring 2 non-perishable food Items or a Case of Water to be used as payment for the game. JV Boys will begin @ 5:00 PM .
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Three Cheese Grilled
Option 3: BLTE Salad w/focaccia bread
NHS is having a Food Drive and a Winter Clothes Drive. The drives are separate and will have their own set of points and rewards. The high school class winner of each gets 200 COTY points, and the middle school winner of each gets 100 COTY points! Even if your class doesn’t win, each class that participates will be given COTY points! If enough points are gathered in both drives, we will be given an activity day!
If you are interested in joining forensics, competitive acting and speaking, attend a meeting in Mrs. Winter’s room Tuesday at 7:30am. Forensics is only open to high school students.
The group photos for the yearbook cover will be taken today during character ed.
Teachers, you will be emailed the time for your class. Staff will be taken Monday morning at 7:20am, and seniors will be taken Monday morning at 7:45am.
All grade levels will be Fastbridge Testing for Math today, December 11th, so we will be on an activity schedule. Please plan accordingly.
If any students have checked out an EXTRA chromebook or charger please return them to the library no later than Monday, December 15th or you will be charged full replacement price for the missing item. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Chastain.
Monday the FFA Chapter will be hosting a sugar cookie decorating contest during CE. Anyone is welcome to join!
Monday’s theme is Grinch Day- Wear GREEN
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Three Cheese Grilled
Option 3: BLTE Salad w/focaccia bread
NHS is having a Food Drive and a Winter Clothes Drive. The drives are separate and will have their own set of points and rewards. The high school class winner of each gets 200 COTY points, and the middle school winner of each gets 100 COTY points! Even if your class doesn’t win, each class that participates will be given COTY points! If enough points are gathered in both drives, we will be given an activity day!
If you are interested in joining forensics, competitive acting and speaking, attend a meeting in Mrs. Winter’s room Tuesday at 7:30am. Forensics is only open to high school students.
The group photos for the yearbook cover will be taken today during character ed.
Teachers, you will be emailed the time for your class. Staff will be taken Monday morning at 7:20am, and seniors will be taken Monday morning at 7:45am.
All grade levels will be Fastbridge Testing for Math today, December 11th, so we will be on an activity schedule. Please plan accordingly.
If any students have checked out an EXTRA chromebook or charger please return them to the library no later than Monday, December 15th or you will be charged full replacement price for the missing item. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Chastain.
Monday the FFA Chapter will be hosting a sugar cookie decorating contest during CE. Anyone is welcome to join!
Monday’s theme is Grinch Day- Wear GREEN
Dear parents,
Craft day is almost upon us (Tuesday, Dec. 16th and Wednesday, Dec. 17th). These days are always a lot of fun for the kids and take a combined effort of staff, students, and parents. We are still needing a few volunteers on both days. The activities run smoother when we have enough volunteers for two adults at each project. If you are willing and able to come in and help the kids make their Christmas crafts Tuesday and/or Wednesday of next week, please let me know at kburnham@usd205.com. All helpers are offered candy and pop as thanks.
Additionally, if you would like to help out another way by sending cookies or juice, that would also be much appreciated. Store bought goods can be brought anytime and homemade can be brought anytime Monday-Wednesday of next week.
Thank you for your help,
Kylie Burnham
Hello Bluestem community! The BJSHS is having a food drive and winter clothes drive. The food drive ends the 17th and the clothes drive ends the 15th. Please donate if you are able! Send your items with a BJSHS student so their grade can receive COTY points!
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2:Taco Joe on a bun w/ seasoned fries
Option 3: Greek Salad w/hot roll
NHS is having a Food Drive and a Winter Clothes Drive. The drives are separate and will have their own set of points and rewards. The high school class winner of each gets 200 COTY points, and the middle school winner of each gets 100 COTY points! Even if your class doesn’t win, each class that participates will be given COTY points! If enough points are gathered in both drives, we will be given an activity day!
The FFA Chapter will be hosting an FFA Fun Night tonight in the Gym from 6:30 to 8:00. Come join us to play dodgeball!
Scholars Bowl practice will be held after school in Mr. Adelson’s room. All team members are encouraged to attend in advance of the next meet on Monday.
All grade levels will be Fastbridge Testing for Math tomorrow, Thursday December 11th, so we will be on an activity schedule. Please plan accordingly.
If any students have checked out an EXTRA chromebook or charger please return them to the library no later than Monday, December 15th or you will be charged full replacement price for the missing item. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Chastain.
Tomorrow's theme is Blue Christmas- join the fun and wear BLUE!!
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/hot roll
Options 2:Taco Joe on a bun w/ seasoned fries
Option 3: Greek Salad w/hot roll
NHS is having a Food Drive and a Winter Clothes Drive. The drives are separate and will have their own set of points and rewards. The high school class winner of each gets 200 COTY points, and the middle school winner of each gets 100 COTY points! Even if your class doesn’t win, each class that participates will be given COTY points! If enough points are gathered in both drives, we will be given an activity day!
The FFA Chapter will be hosting an FFA Fun Night tonight in the Gym from 6:30 to 8:00. Come join us to play dodgeball!
Scholars Bowl practice will be held after school in Mr. Adelson’s room. All team members are encouraged to attend in advance of the next meet on Monday.
All grade levels will be Fastbridge Testing for Math tomorrow, Thursday December 11th, so we will be on an activity schedule. Please plan accordingly.
If any students have checked out an EXTRA chromebook or charger please return them to the library no later than Monday, December 15th or you will be charged full replacement price for the missing item. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Chastain.
Tomorrow's theme is Blue Christmas- join the fun and wear BLUE!!
Lions basketball lose to Yates Center 55-41.
Lions basketball is tied at halftime 27-27 versus Yates Center
Lady lions lose to Yates Center 38-27.