Bluestem USD 205

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. Say Pledge

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 Say Pledge

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.

Congratulations to these AMAZING students selected to the Emporia State Honor Band held on 11/18/2023!

Congratulations to these fantastic young men on breaking school records in their respective weight classes. Noah Couey broke the Squat record previously held by Zach Medley (2013), Chevy Hoffman broke the Dead Lift record held by Caden Seadorf (2022), and Axton Vice broke the Bench Press record previously held by older brother Laythan Vice (2022). Keep up the great work!! #LionPride

Congrats to Malachi and Tucker on making all district for football! Proud of these young men.

Bluestem Family, we have had very valid questions and concerns today over a potential act of violence towards our district. It was stated that the situation was addressed, which is accurate. Due to the nature of it involving students, much of the information is confidential. As stated before, Administration was informed yesterday evening of potential violence at our high school by a current student. The Butler County Sheriff's office was notified and they promptly took over the investigation which proved to be an unsubstantiated claim. There was never any threat for our students or staff. A majority of the information being spread on social media is completely false. Our district will continue to focus on the safety of our students.

The wrestling teams will not practice today. Junior High Boys and Girls basketball will not practice tonight either. High School Basketball Boys and Girls will practice.

Bluestem family, there has been information on the social media of a threat of violence at our district. Your children's safety is our first priority. That threat was addressed yesterday evening by administration and law enforcement.

BES Craft Days are quickly approaching!

This reminder to all Junior High and High School parents who have an athlete participating in winter sports, there is a meeting for you at 6:00 PM this evening in the auditorium. See you then.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Nachos Option 2: Hot Club Sandwich Option 3: Salad Station McQuitty’s freshman PE classes still need to report to the health room this week. Seniors please check your email to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Kieffer to go over your senior project. Say Pledge

Reminder for tomorrow! There will be a Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) Information session for junior and senior students and parents on November 14th at 6:30pm in the auditorium after the winter sports parent meeting. There are a lot of new changes to the form and it will not be released until the end of December. We We will have people here to help create FSA IDs as well as answer any questions in regards to the new form as well as!

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Monday, November 13th, 2023 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Corn Dog Option 2: Ham, Bacon & Bean Soup Option 3: Salad Station Congratulations to our MS wrestling team who placed 2nd overall in Cherryvale on Thursday. Individual places are: 3rd place-Maicey Marrs & Ryelan Eves 2nd place-Paige Swanson, Savannah Marvin, Hunter Lies, Josh Highbarger & Landen Niblett Champions-Dakota Whiteside, Reagan Neal, Sadie Vice, Chelsea Smith, Kooper Wiseman & Jr. Davis Thank you to the Junior High Basketball teams for helping set up the Elementary gym for staff in-service this past Friday. McQuitty’s freshman PE classes still need to report to the health room this week. There will be Ritual practice today during Character Ed in Ms. Depenbusch’s room. Say Pledge