Bluestem USD 205

High School Volleyball score updates from this evening are: Bluestem vs Eureka 25-18, 26-24 Bluestem vs Douglas 19-25, 23-25

Little Lions Cheer Camp There have been date and time changes. Cheer camp is now October 4th from 11:00am-3:30pm in the BHS Gymnasium. The performance will take place at halftime during the football game on October 4th. Meet BHS Cheer at the football field at 5:30pm. Send the Little Lions in clothes that can be covered in color chalk.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Nachos w/ White Queso Option 2: Hot Dog on a Bun Option 3: Taco Salad TheatreFest is tomorrow! Be here by 7:20. The Drivers Ed test will be held at the central office this Saturday the 28th at 9 am. Bluestem FCA will host a See You At the Pole prayer event this WEDNESDAY, September 26 from 7:15-7:45 AM. All are invited to join us around the flag pole in front of the school to pray for our community and school. Donuts and juice will be served. FCA Members- Please wear your FCA shirt. HS Stuco-Check your message in rooms. Please see Mr. Burgardt or Ms. Formey-Duval today as well. HS Stuco will have a meeting tomorrow during CE. Say Pledge

Halftime score of the Junior varsity game is Fredonia 6 Bluestem 0.

Game day today for our Junior Varsity Football team. Come out and support them as the take on the Fredonia Yellow jackets. See you at 6:00 PM.

Today for Lunch: Option 1: Bacon Pickle Grilled Cheese Option 2: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Option 3: Chef Salad Prom committee: Please reply to your email or see Mrs. Winter today. Juniors have concessions at Homecoming. Sign up sheets are on Mrs. Winter’s or Mrs. Oltman’s doors. National Honor Society meeting Monday during character Ed. - Mr. Days room There will be a Middle School Student Council meeting today during Character Ed in Mrs. McLallen’s room. HS Bass Fishing team Meeting TODAY during Character Ed in Mrs. Smithson’s Room. Bluestem FCA will host a See You At the Pole prayer event this WEDNESDAY, September 26 from 7:15-7:45 AM. All are invited to join us around the flag pole in front of the school to pray for our community and school. Donuts and juice will be served. FCA Members- Please wear your FCA shirt. We will have an activity bell schedule on Monday to allow time for our Reading FastBridge screener through Character Education classes at the end of the day. FastBridge is a web based screener and assessment tool used to measure student progress in reading, math, and social emotional behavior. All grade levels will take two reading screeners on Monday. It is important to do your best on these screeners as the benchmarks are used for continued progress monitoring for students who do not meet the benchmark. Reminder: There will be a combined 7/8/High School Band rehearsal today at 11:25 during 4th hour in the auditorium. Say Pledge

We have made a change to the Little Lions Cheer Camp. Little Lions Cheer Camp is being held Friday, October 4th! Please send your Little Lion in clothes that can be covered in chalk (preferably white clothes) as we are having a color blast at the football field at 5:30. The 2024-2025 BHS Cheer team cannot wait to see your littles there! 💙💛💙💛

High school football final score, Fredonia 21 Bluestem 0.

Junior High final score, Cherryvale 48 Bluestem 0.

Junior High football score at halftime. Cherryvale 40-Bluestem 0.

High school volleyball scores from Humboldt. Bluestem vs Humboldt 12-25, 8-25 Bluestem vs Fredonia 20-25, 18-25

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Thursday, September 19th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Pizza Option 2: Cheeseburger Juniors and Seniors: The prom committee is working on a venue for prom. If you have a conflict with switching the date to April 12, please let Mrs. Winter know today. This is the same date as regional music, which should be over by 4 or 5. Juniors have concessions at Homecoming. Sign up sheets are on Mrs. Winter’s or Mrs. Oltman’s doors. National Honor Society meeting Monday during character Ed. - Mr. Days room There will be a HS Bass Fishing team meeting NEXT MONDAY in Mrs. Smithson’s room. This is a change of date. If you are interested in competing please plan to attend the meeting. Be sure to check in this afternoon at the start of the volleyball games at the ticket table; and check in at half-time of the football game at the ticket booth. Who will show up and represent their class the best? 7th Grade? 8th Grade? We will have an activity bell schedule on Monday to allow time for our Reading FastBridge screener through Character Education classes at the end of the day. FastBridge is a web based screener and assessment tool used to measure student progress in reading, math, and social emotional behavior. All grade levels will take two reading screeners on Monday. It is important to do your best on these screeners as the benchmarks are used for continued progress monitoring for students who do not meet the benchmark. Reminder: There will be a combined 7/8/High School Band rehearsal today at 11:25 during 4th hour in the auditorium. Say Pledge

You may have seen our Board of Education recently approved an update to the district calendar for our fall conference date. Fall conferences will be held Monday, October 14th from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. The elementary school will be sending out conference notes that will have you schedule an appointment with your child's teacher. For BJSHS families, this time will be structured as a come and go opportunity for parents/guardians to discuss their child’s academic progress with teachers. The previously scheduled conference day of Thursday, October 17th will be a regular school day that all students will attend.

Game Day for lots of our Lions. Cross Country travels to Central Burden @ 3:00 PM Junior High Volleyball hosts Cherryvale @ 4:30 PM in the Elementary gym High School Volleyball travels to Humboldt for a Triangular @ 5:00 PM Junior High Football hosts Cherryvale @ 6:00 PM High School Football travels to Fredoina @ 7:00 PM Go Lions! #LIONPRIDE

We have had another adjustment to our High School football schedule due to the scheduling and lack of officials. Our homecoming game vs. West Franklin will be played on Thursday, Oct. 24th @ 6:00 PM. This is a date and time change from our original schedule. The school appreciates the understanding and flexibility that our students, athletes, staff, parents, and community have shown with the adjustments to our High School football schedule. #LIONPRIDE

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Patty Option 2: BBQ Rib Sandwich Option 3: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Juniors and Seniors: The prom committee is working on a venue for prom. If you have a conflict with switching the date to April 12, please let Mrs. Winter know today. This is the same date as regional music, which should be over by 4 or 5. Juniors have concessions at Homecoming. Sign up sheets are on Mrs. Winter’s or Mrs. Oltman’s doors. There will be a HS Bass Fishing team meeting NEXT MONDAY in Mrs. Smithson’s room. This is a change of date. If you are interested in competing please plan to attend the meeting. Fellow D&D crew - Today after school we will be meeting from 4 - 6:00 in Mrs. McLallen’s classroom. See you there! Middle school COTY points will be awarded for attending and for wearing your favorite “White Lie” T-shirt to the home middle school Volleyball game and middle school football game this Thursday! Be sure to check in with a middle school Student Council member at the start of the volleyball games at the ticket table; and check in at half-time of the football game at the ticket booth. Who will show up and represent their class the best? 7th Grade? 8th Grade? We will have an activity bell schedule on Monday to allow time for our Reading FastBridge screener through Character Education classes at the end of the day. FastBridge is a web based screener and assessment tool used to measure student progress in reading, math, and social emotional behavior. All grade levels will take two reading screeners on Monday. It is important to do your best on these screeners as the benchmarks are used for continued progress monitoring for students who do not meet the benchmark. Say Pledge

3rd grade participated in a Statewide Mock Trial via Zoom for Constitution Day.

Congraualtions to the Lion of the Month winners for September. We had a group of students help out a teacher while they were out of town at the school barn. They completed all the chores and put up hay that will be used all school year. Mrs. Keith is very helpful and helped another teacher ensure her classes started that school year well. Great Job!

Reminder: plant sale orders will be ready for pick up on Wednesday, September 18th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Super Nachos Option 2: Boneless Wings w/ Garlic Toast Option 3: Club Sandwich Juniors have concessions at Homecoming. Sign up sheets are on Mrs. Winter’s or Mrs. Oltman’s doors. There will be a HS Bass Fishing team meeting this Wednesday in Mrs. Smithson’s room. If you are interested in competing, please attend this meeting to learn more about the tournament schedule. Fellow D&D crew - Don’t forget that our next meeting will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 18th from 4 - 6:00 in Mrs. McLallen’s classroom. See you there! The middle school will be showing their school pride by wearing their favorite “White Lie” T-shirt to the middle school Volleyball game and middle school football game this week! Be sure to check in with a middle school Student Council member at the start of the volleyball games at the ticket booth; and check in at half-time of the football game at the ticket booth. Your attendance to the games will help your class earn Class of the Year points! We are excited to announce and congratulate our first Lion of the Month winners for this school year. Your August Lion of the Month staff member is Ms. Keith. Ms. Keith is always willing to step up and help cover classes and she works very well with students to prepare them for future classes. We are recognizing a group of students as the Lions of the Month. This group of students came together to help a staff member outside of school hours who was dealing with a family emergency. This group of students, on their own time, took care of all the feeding and barn needs as well as taking time to get hay stacked on the weekend. Our Lion of the Month student winners are Tristan Campa-Garcia, Korbin Hebb, Laythan Vice, Axton Vice, Noah Couey, Colton Neal, and Dylan Bailey. Congratulations and thank you! 12 Say Pledge