Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Thursday, December 7th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Cheese Pizza
Option 2: Cheeseburger
Option 3: Salad Station
Good luck to our MS basketball teams as they compete tonight at home. The theme night for the student section is Superhero’s. Come out and cheer on the Lions as they play Eureka. Games start at 4:30 PM in the High School gym.
Good luck to our HS wrestlers who will be competing in Minneapolis on Saturday.
The food drive has been extended to next Thursday. Bring any non-perishable items and collect those COTY points!
Next week is a Christmas themed spirit week! Monday is Santa hats! Signs are posted around the school with each days theme!
If there are any HS students who are interested in helping with the scholars bowl meet on Monday, December 11th, please come talk to Amber in the office.
Sophomores- We need workers for tomorrow’s Middle School Basketball Concessions! Please sign up outside of Ms. Keith’s room today!
Seniors-senior pictures and senior quotes are due to Mrs. Winter by Christmas break.
Please sign up with Mrs. Brown to work the middle school basketball games on Thursday, December 14th over at the Elementary building.
You can request second semester schedule changes by scanning the QR code by Mrs. Herbel’s office. You must have your request in by December 14th. Putting in a request does not guarantee a change in your schedule. We will not make changes to schedules after break.
Next Monday December 11th the FFA Chapter will be having a Sugar Cookie Decorating Contest in Ms. Depenbusch’s room during Character Ed. All FFA members are welcome!
There will be a brief BIGS meeting on Monday during the first part of Character Ed in Mrs. Brown’s room. Please be there!
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Congratulations to Malachi Jiminez on breaking the Vertical Jump Record in his weight class with a jump of 29"! #LionPride
Just a reminder, there is no honor choir rehearsal this week due to programs on Tuesday and Thursday night.
Congratulations to Malachi Jimenez for making the 1A all state football team on the defensive line!
https://www.kansaspregame.com/article/kfbca-chooses-all-state-teams-1
Bluestem Lions basketball were defeated by Olpe 38-63 in the Wildcat Classic.
Bluestem Lady Lions lose to Olpe at the Wildcat Classic by a score of 47-55.
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Monday, December 4th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Beef & Noodles
Option 2: Honey Bacon Glazed Tender Sandwich
Option 3: Salad Station
Congratulations to our HS wrestlers who placed in Caney and McPherson over the weekend.
Champions-Axton Vice, Delaney Herrman, Kaden Keil, Aydin Haworth & Cadence Williamson
2nd place-Karsen Garner, Drake Defore, Isaiah Wright
3rd place-Dagan Turner, Myles Highbarger, Coleton Walker, Logan Squier
4th place-Colten Neal
Good luck to the MS basketball teams as they play tonight in Caney.
Its food drive week! Here are the room assignments:
7th - Mrs. Chastain
8th - Mr. Williams
9th - Rierson and Maxson
10th - Mr. Cordell and Baker
11- Mrs. Winter and Mrs. Klenda’s office
12- Mrs. Oltman
There will be a NHS Meeting during CE today in Mr. Day’s room.
There will be a quick play meeting in Mrs. Winter’s room during CE today. This is for the cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz. If you plan to do the spring play, please get signed up on the bulletin board outside B3. Tryouts will be January 8, and play practices will be Wednesday and Thursday after school. The play will be March 1st and 2nd.
If there are any HS students who are interested in helping with the scholars bowl meet on Monday, December 11th, please come talk to Amber in the office.
Sophomores- We need workers for this Thursday’s Middle School Basketball Concessions! Please sign up outside of Ms. Keith’s room today!
Seniors-senior pictures and senior quotes are due to Mrs. Winter by Christmas break.
If you appreciate the snacks and water that Mrs. Brown offers, please sign up to work the concession stand on Thursday, December 14th at the elementary during middle school basketball. Working concessions is where the funds come from to buy the snacks and water. The sign-up sheet is located in Mrs. Brown’s room.
You can request second semester schedule changes by scanning the QR code by Mrs. Herbel’s office. You must have your request in by December 14th. Putting in a request does not guarantee a change in your schedule.
There will be an FFA Officer Meeting in Ms. Depenbusch’s room during Character Ed.
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Below are the Wildcat Classic Brackets for our High School Basketball teams. Let's get to Yates Center to cheer them on this week! #LIONPRIDE
Lion Happenings for this week. Please double-check the school website for any changes.
Bluestem Lions win a dual vs Oxford with a score of 72-6.
Bluestem Wrestling defeats Humboldt in dual with a score of 66-9.
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Thursday, November 30th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pepperoni Pizza
Option 2: Chicken Rotini Pasta
Option 3: Salad Station
Support your HS wrestlers as they battle it out at home tonight beginning at 5:00.
Juniors–fudge orders and money need to be turned in to Mrs. Winter or Mrs. Oltman today.
Please sign up for the spring play on the bulletin board outside room B3. Tryouts will be January 8, and play practices will be Wednesday and Thursday after school. The play will be March 1st and 2nd.
The following Sophomores need to bring back their Candy Bar money to Ms. Keith ASAP- Evyn Neal, Evan Worrell, Dylan Bailey, Cody Neal, Yania Ott, Anna Wilson, and James Miller Bascombe.
Seniors-senior pictures and senior quotes are due to Mrs. Winter by Christmas break.
Seniors please check your email to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Kieffer to go over your senior project.
If you appreciate the snacks and water that Mrs. Brown offers, please sign up to work the concession stand on Thursday, December 14th at the elementary during middle school basketball. Working concessions is where the funds come from to buy the snacks and water. The sign-up sheet is located in Mrs. Brown’s room.
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Decorate Cookies with Santa at the Leon Public Library on December 16 from 2-4pm.
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty
Option 2: Meatloaf
Option 3: Salad Station
Juniors–fudge orders and money need to be turned in to Mrs. Winter or Mrs. Oltman today.
Please sign up for the spring play on the bulletin board outside room B3. Tryouts will be January 8, and play practices will be Wednesday and Thursday after school. The play will be March 1st and 2nd.
The following Sophomores need to bring back their Candy Bar money to Ms. Keith ASAP- Evyn Neal, Evan Worrell, Alvera Reich, Dylan Bailey, Cody Neal, Yania Ott, Anna Wilson, and James Miller Bascombe.
Seniors-senior pictures and senior quotes are due to Mrs. Winter by Christmas break.
Seniors please check your email to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Kieffer to go over your senior project.
If you appreciate the snacks and water that Mrs. Brown offers, please sign up to work the concession stand on Thursday, December 14th at the elementary during middle school basketball. Working concessions is where the funds come from to buy the snacks and water. The sign-up sheet is located in Mrs. Brown’s room.
Please congratulate the following:
Kaden Keil- Athlete of the Month
David Cartmell- Student of the Month
Mr. Gomez- Teacher of the Month
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Bluestem Elementary is celebrating the 12 days of Christmas. Below is the list of dates and activities to participate for students and staff.
Lion Happenings are listed below. Please check the school website for the most current updates.
Congratulations to our winners for the Ag Program meat raffles!
1/4 Beef-Damon Bing, Michelle Ferry, Joshua Niblett, and Jessie Englebrecht
1/4 Pork- John McDaniel, Tony Stults, Meily Gonzalez, and Jaz Burdette Thank you to
everyone for your support!
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!f
Today is Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Super Nachos
Option 2: Grilled Ham & Cheese
Option 3: Salad Station
Good luck to the HS Basketball team as they compete tonight in Douglass.
Juniors–fudge orders and money need to be turned in to Mrs. Winter or Mrs. Oltman today or tomorrow.
Please sign up for the spring play on the bulletin board outside room B3. Tryouts will be January 8, and play practices will be Wednesday and Thursday after school. The play will be March 1st and 2nd.
Seniors please check your email to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Kieffer to go over your senior project.
Say Pledge
The Bluestem Elementary Honor Choir will perform as scheduled this evening at the City of Leon Christmas Tree Lighting event. Students should meet at the mercantile at 6:15, and all in the community are welcome to come and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season!
Due to snowpacked county roads and freezing conditions Bluestem Schools will be closed Monday, November 27, 2023.
