
End of the third quarter score is 8-59.

Halftime score is Marion 51 Bluestem 0.

High School football score after 1st quarter is 0-23 to Marion Warriors.

Lady Lions Volleyball lose to Belle Plaine.

Junior High Volleyball scores for the evening vs. Eureka
A-Team
13-25
9-25
B- team
25-17
9-25
10-15
C team
25-19
25-15
D team
17-25
25-12
15-7

Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pepperoni Pizza
Option 2: Bird Dog
Option 3: Salad Station
There will be a trapshooting team meeting on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:00PM in the HS library. The trap team is open to all students grades 7-12. The meeting is for all students and parents who are interested in being on the trap team.
HS Stuco is putting on a movie night next Wednesday Oct.18th! The movie will play on an outdoor screen at the football field. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! Concessions will be open! This is for High School students only.
Jostens will be here today from (2:00-2:30). You can order your class ring, letter jacket, and anything Senior related, including your Cap/Gown. You can also order online at Jostens.com
Sophomores & Juniors, please turn in what candy bar money you have collected to Mrs. Winter, Ms. Keith or Mrs. Oltman ASAP.
If you would like to take Butler classes next semester, please reach out to Mrs. Herbel. Butler enrollment for the spring is November 1st.
Freshmen who would like to take the Pre-ACT, please let Mrs. Herbel know. The Pre-ACT predicts how you will do on the ACT which is a college entrance exam.
Juniors will be going to the Futures fair on Tuesday October 17th at WSU. We will leave at 11:00 and get back at 2:15.
Bluestem FFA traveled to Kiowa yesterday for livestock judging. The senior team placed 3rd overall and the junior team placed 2nd. Individually Gabe Oltman placed 3rd and Emmalynn Nelson placed 2nd.
If you are helping with Ag Day check in with your first hour teacher then go to Ms. Depenbusch’s room.
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The Bluestem FFA Chapter traveled to Kiowa today for the South Barber Livestock Judging Contest. The Junior team placed 2nd overall! Emmalynn Nelson placed 2nd individually and Gabe Oltman placed 3rd individually. The Senior team placed 3rd Overall! Great job!!




Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Patty
Option 2: Sloppy Joe
Option 3: Salad Station
There will be a trapshooting team meeting on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:00PM in the HS library. The trap team is open to all students grades 7-12. The meeting is for all students and parents who are interested in being on the trap team.
HS Stuco is putting on a movie night next Wednesday Oct.18th! The movie will play on an outdoor screen at the football field. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! Concessions will be open! This is for High School students only.
Jostens will be here on Thursday, October 12, from (2:00-2:30). You can order your class ring, letter jacket, and anything Senior related, including your Cap/Gown. You can also order online at Jostens.com
Sophomores have concessions for this Thursday’s middle school football game. Please sign up outside of Ms. Keith’s room
Sophomores & Juniors, please turn in what candy bar money you have collected to Mrs. Winter, Ms. Keith or Mrs. Oltman ASAP.
If you would like to take Butler classes next semester, please reach out to Mrs. Herbel. Butler enrollment for the spring is November 1st.
Freshmen who would like to take the Pre-ACT, please let Mrs. Herbel know. The Pre-ACT predicts how you will do on the ACT which is a college entrance exam.
PSAT will be today at the district office at 8:50 and will last until 12:15. The following students have signed up: Aubri Cook, Ellie Nelson, Laythan Vice, Pilar Cox, Rylee Orpen, Ty Batson, Colten Neal, Jewell Carleton, Samiya Worrell, and Emily Craft.
Juniors will be going to the Futures fair on Tuesday October 17th at WSU. We will leave at 11:00 and get back at 2:15.
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Bluestem Elementary Book Fair!
October 16th, 17th, and 18th


Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Cheeseburger Tacos
Option 2: Three Cheese Grilled Cheese
Option 3: Salad Station
Good luck to our HS volleyball team as they compete tonight at home! Come support your lions. The theme is blackout!
There will be a trapshooting team meeting on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:00PM in the HS library. The trap team is open to all students grades 7-12. The meeting is for all students and parents who are interested in being on the trap team.
Wednesday is pink out day at school! Show your support by wearing pink for breast cancer awareness!
HS Stuco is putting on a movie night next Wednesday Oct.18th! The movie will play on an outdoor screen at the football field. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! Concessions will be open! This is for High School students only.
Jostens will be here on Thursday, October 12, from (2:00-2:30). You can order your class ring, letter jacket, and anything Senior related, including your Cap/Gown. You can also order online at Jostens.com
Sophomores have concessions for this Thursday’s middle school football game. Please sign up outside of Ms. Keith’s room
Sophomores & Juniors, please turn in what candy bar money you have collected to Mrs. Winter, Ms. Keith or Mrs. Oltman ASAP.
If you would like to take Butler classes next semester, please reach out to Mrs. Herbel. Butler enrollment for the spring is November 1st.
Freshmen who would like to take the Pre-ACT, please let Mrs. Herbel know. The Pre-ACT predicts how you will do on the ACT which is a college entrance exam.
PSAT will be tomorrow at the district office at 8:50 and will last until 12:15. The following students have signed up: Aubri Cook, Ellie Nelson, Laythan Vice, Pilar Cox, Rylee Orpen, Ty Batson, Colten Neal, Jewell Carleton, Samiya Worrell, and Emily Craft.
Juniors will be going to the Futures fair on Tuesday October 17th at WSU. We will leave at 11:00 and get back at 2:15.
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Reminder: Bluestem Elementary picture re-takes are Tuesday, October 10th.


There will be a trapshooting team meeting on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:00 PM in the high school library. This meeting is for all students grades 7-12 and their parents who are interested in being on the trap team.

Lion Happenings are below. Please check the school website for the most current information and changes.


Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Monday, October 9th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Chicken Rotini Pasta
Option 2: BBQ Bacon Wrapped Hotdog
Option 3: Salad Station
Freshmen - your meat orders are in. Please find Mr. Hamor after school today to collect your orders for delivery.
High school STUCO is selling pink out shirts for the home football game on Oct. 13th the theme that night is pink out for breast cancer awareness! Forms are located by the office and must be turned in by this Thursday.
There will be a Scholars Bowl meeting in Mr. Day’s class during CE today.
Juniors have concessions at home volleyball Tuesday, 10/10. Sign up to work with Mrs. Oltman or Mrs. Winter.
Sophomores have concessions for this Thursday’s middle school football game. Please sign up outside of Ms. Keith’s room
Sophomores & Juniors, please turn in what candy bar money you have collected to Mrs. Winter, Ms. Keith or Mrs. Oltman ASAP.
If you would like to take Butler classes next semester, please reach out to Mrs. Herbel. Butler enrollment for the spring is November 1st.
Freshmen who would like to take the Pre-ACT, please let Mrs. Herbel know. The Pre-ACT predicts how you will do on the ACT which is a college entrance exam.
Say Pledge

Final score 39-14 Belle Plain wins.

End of the third quarter Lions are down 32-6.

Halftime score is 24-6 Belle Plain is ahead.

Lions Football score after 1st quarter is 0-13 in Belle Plaine.

Today the FFA chapter went to Fairfield for State Land Judging. They placed 3rd as a team for Homesite. Tucker Gibb placed 2nd individually and Brody Myers took 14th.
They placed 8th overall in Land and Tucker placed 8th individually. Congratulations!!




HS STUCO is selling pink out shirts for our home football game on Oct.13th for breast cancer awareness! Forms are located outside of the high school office!
- if you don't have a kid that goes to BES or BHS that we can give your shirt to, you will have to come pick it up when they come in. (We will contact you.)
- FORMS and MONEY are due on Thursday Oct. 5th. Please turn them into the BHS office.
Email Holle McQuitty or Michelle McLallen if you have any questions!
Hmcquitty@usd205.com
Mmclallen@usd205.com
