Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Caesar Salad w/Focaccia Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
The Cheer team is selling shirts for those that are interested! They are black with pink logo/lettering, perfect for this week’s HOME game and theme “Black Out. “ Shirts are $10.
If you are a Senior and have not voted on the forms that were sent via email, please do so as soon as possible!
There will be an after prom meeting in the library today at 6:00 for any junior parents interested in getting information or being involved in After Prom. Students are also able to attend with their parents.
Students interested in E-Sports, please check your email and be sure to fill out the survey.
Sewing classes are happening again this Friday at the Senior Center. They will start at 9:30. It is free and lunch is being paid for by the Sassy Stitchers.
Those who signed up but could not make it last week, are welcome to join us this Friday. Also anyone wishing to
sew but did not sign up originally, may show up too Friday.
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Tenders w/garlic toast
Option 3: Caesar Salad w/Focaccia Bread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
The Cheer team is selling shirts for those that are interested! They are black with pink logo/lettering, perfect for this week’s HOME game and theme “Black Out. “ Shirts are $10.
If you are a Senior and have not voted on the forms that were sent via email, please do so as soon as possible!
There will be an after prom meeting in the library today at 6:00 for any junior parents interested in getting information or being involved in After Prom. Students are also able to attend with their parents.
Students interested in E-Sports, please check your email and be sure to fill out the survey.
Sewing classes are happening again this Friday at the Senior Center. They will start at 9:30. It is free and lunch is being paid for by the Sassy Stitchers.
Those who signed up but could not make it last week, are welcome to join us this Friday. Also anyone wishing to
sew but did not sign up originally, may show up too Friday.
Interested in donating blood? Bluestem USD 205's National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive. It is on Tuesday, October 21st, from 8:00am - 2:00pm at the Central Office. Please schedule your appointment at the link below.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=BluestemHS

Reminder: Tonight, October 8th is PTO's Mother/Son Bowling at the Augusta Bowling Alley from
6:30-8:00.
6:30-8:00.

These are the $10 t-shirts that the cheerleaders are selling. These would be perfect for this Fridays black out home game! They are limited in sizes. There are more children's than adult sizes available.
Email vbiddle@usd205.com to buy one.

*REMINDER*
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCT. 13TH
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Details will be sent out this evening for BJSHS, and BES notes will be sent home with times tomorrow.
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCT. 13TH
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Details will be sent out this evening for BJSHS, and BES notes will be sent home with times tomorrow.

Yesterday, the Bluestem cross country team continued their successful season in Eureka and came home with five medals, two of them being first place!
Reagan Neal: Varsity Girls 5K, 19:25, 1st Place
Amelia Harvey: 7th Grade Girls 1 mile, 6:35, 1st Place and personal record
Leah LeClef: JV Girls 5K, 26:44, 5th Place and personal record
Arrow Lande: 8th Grade Girls 2 mile, 16:06, 6th place and personal record
Marliegh Wright: JV Girls 5K: 28:23, 8th place and personal record
Next week the Lions have the TVL meet to finish our regular season. Congratulations runners!
🏃🏼♀️🏃♂️🥇🦁💙💛
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/Hot Roll
Options 2: Sloppy Joe
Option 3: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had 2 violation, Middle school had 1 violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Play crew, you will start reporting to play practice today.
If you are interested in any community service time, please sign up Today on Mrs Pryce’s door to help babysit during Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday.
The Cheer team is selling shirts for those that are interested! They are black with pink logo/lettering, perfect for this week’s HOME game and theme “Black Out. “ Shirts are $10.
If you are a Senior and have not voted on the forms that were sent via email, please do so as soon as possible!
The shooting sport team will host a meeting in the library today at 6:30 pm. They will talk about the club goals and fundraising opportunities.
There will be an after prom meeting in the library tomorrow at 6:00 for any junior parents interested in getting information or being involved in After Prom. Students are also able to attend with their parents.
Students interested in E-Sports, please check your email and be sure to fill out the survey.
Happy birthday, Mr. Bisbee!!
Option 1: Chicken Patty w/Hot Roll
Options 2: Sloppy Joe
Option 3: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had 2 violation, Middle school had 1 violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Play crew, you will start reporting to play practice today.
If you are interested in any community service time, please sign up Today on Mrs Pryce’s door to help babysit during Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday.
The Cheer team is selling shirts for those that are interested! They are black with pink logo/lettering, perfect for this week’s HOME game and theme “Black Out. “ Shirts are $10.
If you are a Senior and have not voted on the forms that were sent via email, please do so as soon as possible!
The shooting sport team will host a meeting in the library today at 6:30 pm. They will talk about the club goals and fundraising opportunities.
There will be an after prom meeting in the library tomorrow at 6:00 for any junior parents interested in getting information or being involved in After Prom. Students are also able to attend with their parents.
Students interested in E-Sports, please check your email and be sure to fill out the survey.
Happy birthday, Mr. Bisbee!!
Reminder: Picture Day for Bluestem Elementary is Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Remember to bring your picture packet and your smile!

Approximately 85, 7-12th graders participated in Band Night at the football game on September 26, 2025. Congratulations band on a great performance!






Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Tatchos w/cornbread
Options 2: Buffalo Chicken Bites w/garlic toast
Option 3: Southwest Chicken & Avocado Wrap
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Play crew, you will start reporting to play practice on Wednesday, 10/8. You should not attend today.
The Cheer team is selling shirts for those that are interested! They are black with pink logo/lettering, perfect for this week’s HOME game and theme “Black Out. “ Shirts are $10.
If you are a Senior and have not voted on the forms that were sent via email, please do so as soon as possible!
A new club and volunteer opportunity is now available—Connect More! This club is all about serving others, especially the elderly, by building connections through fun activities like board games, card games, arts and crafts, and more with residents in our local nursing home communities. It’s a great way to earn community service hours and give back to our community! See Mrs. Smithson for more information.
The shooting sport team will host a meeting in the library on Oct. 8th at 6:30 pm. They will talk about the club goals and fundraising opportunities.
Option 1: Tatchos w/cornbread
Options 2: Buffalo Chicken Bites w/garlic toast
Option 3: Southwest Chicken & Avocado Wrap
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had violation, Middle school had violation yesterday. Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Play crew, you will start reporting to play practice on Wednesday, 10/8. You should not attend today.
The Cheer team is selling shirts for those that are interested! They are black with pink logo/lettering, perfect for this week’s HOME game and theme “Black Out. “ Shirts are $10.
If you are a Senior and have not voted on the forms that were sent via email, please do so as soon as possible!
A new club and volunteer opportunity is now available—Connect More! This club is all about serving others, especially the elderly, by building connections through fun activities like board games, card games, arts and crafts, and more with residents in our local nursing home communities. It’s a great way to earn community service hours and give back to our community! See Mrs. Smithson for more information.
The shooting sport team will host a meeting in the library on Oct. 8th at 6:30 pm. They will talk about the club goals and fundraising opportunities.
Picture Day for Bluestem Jr/Sr High School is 10/15/2025, mark your calendar!

Bluestem Wrestling

Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Alfredo w/Italian Bread
Options 2: Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
Option 3: Turkey Jack Sandwich
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had 1 violation, Middle school had 1 violation on Thursday.
Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Play crew, you will start reporting to play practice on Wednesday, 10/8. You should not attend today.
A new club and volunteer opportunity is now available—Connect More! This club is all about serving others, especially the elderly, by building connections through fun activities like board games, card games, arts and crafts, and more with residents in our local nursing home communities. It’s a great way to earn community service hours and give back to our community! See Mrs. Smithson for more information.
No Meeting today for HS Stuco
Sophomore class meeting today during CE in Mr. Williams room.
There will be a meeting today in Coach Burtin’s room for all middle school students, male or female, who are interested in participating in middle school wrestling.
If you are interested in participating in Chess club please meet in Mr. Williams room during Character Ed today.
The shooting sport team will host a meeting in the library on Oct. 8th at 6:30 pm. They will talk about the club goals and fundraising opportunities.
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Option 1: Chicken Alfredo w/Italian Bread
Options 2: Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
Option 3: Turkey Jack Sandwich
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had 1 violation, Middle school had 1 violation on Thursday.
Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
Play crew, you will start reporting to play practice on Wednesday, 10/8. You should not attend today.
A new club and volunteer opportunity is now available—Connect More! This club is all about serving others, especially the elderly, by building connections through fun activities like board games, card games, arts and crafts, and more with residents in our local nursing home communities. It’s a great way to earn community service hours and give back to our community! See Mrs. Smithson for more information.
No Meeting today for HS Stuco
Sophomore class meeting today during CE in Mr. Williams room.
There will be a meeting today in Coach Burtin’s room for all middle school students, male or female, who are interested in participating in middle school wrestling.
If you are interested in participating in Chess club please meet in Mr. Williams room during Character Ed today.
The shooting sport team will host a meeting in the library on Oct. 8th at 6:30 pm. They will talk about the club goals and fundraising opportunities.
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Scores from today's Volleyball tournament in Kingman 🏐
Varsity vs Kingman (won in 2)
25-18,25-14
Varsity vs W. Collegiate (lost in 2)
20-25, 21-25
Varsity vs Conway (lost in 2)
25-27, 22-25
Varsity vs Pratt (won in 2)
25-20, 25-21
Varsity vs Pretty Prairie (won in 2)
25-20, 25-23
Hopefully everyone is enjoying the new Bluestem Briefing that got mailed out! For those of you who live out of district, follow the Facebook page to keep up with school and community news! 🗞️ https://www.facebook.com/share/1A69y34quX/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Yesterday, Cross Country travelled to Harvey County East Lake for the Berean meet.
-Amelia Harvey placed 6th in the 7th Grade Girls 1600M with a time of 6:40. -Arrow Lande placed 10th in the Girls 3200M with a time of 17:06.
-Joaquin Cox set a new personal record in the Boys 5K with a time of 31:43.
-Reagan Neal won the Girls Varsity 5K by .3 seconds with a time of 20:08. Reagan's time from earlier in the season of 19:04 in the 5K has also been established as a new school record! 🏆
Congratulations on another strong week runners! 🏃🏻🏃🏼♀️👏🏼

We are the Butler County game of the week! 🏈💙📣
Bluestem at Eureka
Follow this link to watch the game tonight!
https://butlercc.edu/bctvplus?B=2815134
Junior High Football vs Fredonia final score Bluestem 0-Fredonia 28.
Leon Library

Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Mango Habanero Chicken Bites w/Garlic Toast
Option 3: Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad w/Cornbread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had 1 violation, Middle school had 1 violation.
Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
All of Mrs. Biddle’s Teaching Observation students need to report to the front office for attendance.
There will be a meeting on Monday in Coach Burtin’s room for all middle school students, male or female, who are interested in participating in middle school wrestling.
If you are interested in basketball/wrestling cheer, please email Mrs. Biddle.
If you are interested in participating in Chess club please meet in Mr. Williams room during Character Ed on Monday Oct 6th
The shooting sport team will host a meeting in the library on Oct. 8th at 6:30 pm. They will talk about the club goals and fundraising opportunities.
Students helping with Ag Day will check in with their 1st-hour teacher and then report to Ms. Depenbusch’s room. We will pack up supplies and load the bus together.
Option 1: Pizza Bar
Options 2: Mango Habanero Chicken Bites w/Garlic Toast
Option 3: Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad w/Cornbread
Electronic devices should now be put away. Make sure all electronic devices are put away and not used during instructional time, bell to bell.
High school had 1 violation, Middle school had 1 violation.
Keep building consistent habits of keeping your electronic devices away throughout scheduled class time.
All of Mrs. Biddle’s Teaching Observation students need to report to the front office for attendance.
There will be a meeting on Monday in Coach Burtin’s room for all middle school students, male or female, who are interested in participating in middle school wrestling.
If you are interested in basketball/wrestling cheer, please email Mrs. Biddle.
If you are interested in participating in Chess club please meet in Mr. Williams room during Character Ed on Monday Oct 6th
The shooting sport team will host a meeting in the library on Oct. 8th at 6:30 pm. They will talk about the club goals and fundraising opportunities.
Students helping with Ag Day will check in with their 1st-hour teacher and then report to Ms. Depenbusch’s room. We will pack up supplies and load the bus together.
