Congratulations to the Freshman class for winning the hallway decorating competition with their Finding Nemo themed hallway. The Sophomore class placed second with Toy Story theme, the third place class was the Senior class with the Cars theme, and fourth place was the Junior class with Monsters Inc. What a fun way to start homecoming week!
Homecoming Candidate Spotlight
Makell Crenshaw and Tucker Gibb.
Favorite quotes
Makell
"Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." -Michael Scott
Tucker
“Don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never make it out alive.”
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Monday, September 25th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Nuggets
Option 2: Grilled Cheese
Option 3: Salad Station
Drama kids-If you are going to TheaterFest Wednesday, you must be registered. Check with Mrs. Winter if you didn’t get the email. You also need to be signed up on her board. We leave at 7:30 am Wednesday.
Juniors-We are needing concession workers for the homecoming football game. You may sign up outside of Mrs. Oltman’s room (Room #A8).
We are having our annual volleyball tournament Thursday during homecoming week. If you would like to enter a team, forms are outside of the office. You are allowed to have up to 10 people on your team. They do not have to all be in the same grade. You are only allowed to be on one team. Forms are due this Wednesday the 27th and need to be turned into Ms. McQuitty. If you have any questions please ask McQuitty.
If you would like to take Butler classes next semester, please reach out to Mrs. Herbel. Butler enrollment for the spring is November 1st.
Juniors-if you would like to sign up for the PSAT test on October 11th, the sign-up is on Mrs. Herbel’s door. This is a great way to practice for the ACT as well as qualify for scholarships. There are only 10 spots available so sign up ASAP.
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.
BIGS is now taking applications. BIGS is open to all high school students who are in good standing and have 20-30 minutes per week to spend with a little from the elementary school. Applications can be found by the main office door. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Brown.
Juniors and Seniors, please check your email to request songs for prom!!
FFA - We are having our first Chapter FFA meeting Today during Character Ed in the Auditorium.
FFA is needing concession workers for the Middle school football game this thursday. There are signup sheets in both Mr. Guynn and Ms. Depenbusch’s rooms.
Just a reminder of hallway decorating tonight from 6:00-7:30. Concessions will be open to purchase drinks and candy. Pizza will be provided.
All of Ms. McQuitty Freshmen PE classes will be in the gym today!
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Lion Happenings are below. Please check the website for any changes.
BJSHS students tomorrow's dress up day for homecoming week is Disney character day.
Congrats to Brooklyn Korte for making all tournament team at the Douglass Tournament today! We are proud of you! & congrats to the Bluestem Varsity Team on placing 4th in the tournament!
Lady Lions take second in pool play. Next game will be in High School gym at 12:30.
High school football final score in Sedgwick 6-53.
Here is the volleyball bracket for tomorrow at Douglass. Come cheer on the Lady Lions!
Halftime score at Sedgwick 0-47.
Junior High Football final score is 0-24.
Junior High Volleyball scores against Fredonia
A team
13-25, 14-25 (L)
B Team
26-24,25-15 (w)
C Team
23-25,25-18,11-15 (L)
D team
25-27,25-14,13-15 (L)
The Bluestem Bands are working hard preparing for our halftime performance next Friday during homecoming!
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Thursday, September 21st, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Pizza
Option 2: Cheeseburger
Option 3: Salad Station
Good luck to our MS Volleyball and football teams as they compete tonight against Fredonia. Come support your lions and earn some COTY points! The theme is Hawaii.
We are having our annual volleyball tournament next Thursday during homecoming week. If you would like to enter a team, forms are outside of the office. You are allowed to have up to 10 people on your team. They do not have to all be in the same grade. You are only allowed to be on one team. Forms are due next Wednesday the 27th and need to be turned into Ms. McQuitty. If you have any questions please ask McQuitty.
If you would like to take Butler classes next semester, please reach out to Mrs. Herbel. Butler enrollment for the spring is November 1st.
Juniors-if you would like to sign up for the PSAT test on October 11th, the sign-up is on Mrs. Herbel’s door. This is a great way to practice for the ACT as well as qualify for scholarships. There are only 10 spots available so sign up ASAP.
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.
Drama members, please register for TheaterFest, if you haven’t already done so. You have an email from Mrs. Winter with the link.
Out of district homecoming dance forms are located right outside of the office. They are due in the office by today.
BIGS is now taking applications. BIGS is open to all high school students who are in good standing and have 20-30 minutes per week to spend with a little from the elementary school. Applications can be found by the main office door. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Brown.
Juniors and Seniors, please check your email to request songs for prom!!
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Varsity Volleyball defeats Euerka in 25-21, 25-17.
The softball team last spring set many team records to go along with many well-deserved individual awards. The team had the most wins (23), best team batting average .471, hits (329), home runs (17) and runs (331). Congratulations to the team. #LIONPRIDE
Congratulations to Keyauna Worrell on earning 1st team all-state selection as an outfielder last season. #LIONPRIDE
Sophia Reyes had a great softball season as she was selected to a 1st team all-state as a catcher. She also tied the school record for hit-by-pitch and set a record for runs scored. Congratulations Sophia. #LOINPRIDE
Pilar Cox had a great Sophmore season last year. She set two new school records for hits and RBIs. She was also named to the 1st team all-state team as a Pitcher. We are excited to see what this spring holds for you. #LIONPRIDE
Morning Announcements
Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Today for Lunch:
Option 1: Frito Pie
Option 2: Hotdog
Option 3: Salad Station
Good luck to our HS volleyball team as they compete at home tonight beginning at 5:00. Come cheer on your lions!
Middle school-it is time to earn some COTY points! MS football team plays at home this Thursday! The theme is Hawaii.
If you would like to take Butler classes next semester, please reach out to Mrs. Herbel. Butler enrollment for the spring is November 1st.
Juniors-if you would like to sign up for the PSAT test on October 11th, the sign-up is on Mrs. Herbel’s door. This is a great way to practice for the ACT as well as qualify for scholarships. There are only 10 spots available so sign up ASAP.
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.
Drama members, please register for TheaterFest, if you haven’t already done so. You have an email from Mrs. Winter with the link.
Out of district homecoming dance forms are located right outside of the office. They are due in the office by Sept 21st.
Fall individual pictures will be taken tomorrow starting at 11:00.
Sophomores and juniors are currently selling chocolate bars for $1. You may purchase from a class member, Ms. Keith in A2, Mrs. Winter in B3 in the mornings or Mrs. Oltman in A8 in the afternoon. Please only go to buy from them during passing period, and you cannot be tardy to class.
BIGS is now taking applications. BIGS is open to all high school students who are in good standing and have 20-30 minutes per week to spend with a little from the elementary school. Applications can be found by the main office door. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Brown.
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