Bluestem USD 205

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Monday, April 8th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Meatball Sub Option 2: Grilled Ham & Cheese Option 3: Salad Station Congratulations to all of the Band and Vocal students participating at the Regional Music Music Festival at Butler Community College this past Saturday. Results: Excellent 2 Ratings: -Brass Ensemble with Sophia Ballard, Wyatt Brewer, Emmett Brice, Lincoln Caillouet, Jaxson Caywood, Gunner Greer, Rylee Orpen, Tyler Topper, Shane Turner, Dalis Whiteside, Evan Worrell and Isiah Wright -Flute Ensemble: Jazmen Caywood, Landon Cofield, Cassandra Keeler, Jayde Lucas, Brooke Trent, and Samantha Winn -Shane Turner, Trumpet Solo -Sophia Ballard, Trumpet Solo -Snare Trio, Jaden Billings, Mason Brenton, Jewell Carleton -Woodwind Quartet: Evyn Neal, Sami Owens, Brooke Trent, Samantha Winn Superior 1 Rating/State Qualifiers - Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo -Woodwind Quintet: Landon Cofield, Pilar Cox, Casandra Keeler, Jayde Lucas, Eliana Woolery -Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo -Samantha Winn, Flute Solo -Evyn Neal, Clarinet Solo -Sax Trio: Tyler Batson, Noah Couey, Ellie Nelson -Ellie Nelson, Bari Sax Solo -Andrew Follett, Snare Solo -Tyler Batson, Alto Sax Solo -Zola Batson, Vocal Solo -Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo -Percussion Quintet: Andrew Follett, Jacob House, Trinity Hughes, Ryan Travnichek -Sami Owens, Clarinet Solo -Noah Couey, Alto Sax Solo -Lincoln Caillouet, Euphonium Solo -Jayde Lucas, Flute Solo -Sax Quartet: Tyler Batson, Noah Couey, Pilar Cox, Ellie Nelson -Brooke Trent, Flute Solo -Rylee Orpen, Trumpet Solo -Mason Brenton, Snare Solo -Landon Cofield, Flute Solo -Cassandra Keeler, Flute Solo -Elliana Woolery, Bass Clarinet Solo The State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival will take place at Southeast of Saline in Gypsum on Saturday, April 27th. Congratulations to the HS track athletes who placed in Marion on Friday. 4th-Axton Vice & Ayson Shepherd-Pole Vault, Mallory Potter-High Jump 2nd-Brooklyn Korte-Pole Vault Great job to Pilar Cox who hit a grand slam during their game against Douglas! Good luck to the baseball & softball teams as they compete tonight at home starting at 4:30. Come cheer on your lions! If you want to bring an out-of-district date to prom, please pick up a form next to the office. Forms are due to Ms. Klenda by April 15th. No prom meeting today because of the eclipse. Juniors, if you want to help decorate next Wednesday or Saturday, please see Mrs. Winter ASAP.

Friday, April 5, 2024, The HS Track team went to Marion to participate in the Marion Relays. Our athletes competed against other athletes from 15 other schools 1A-4A. This was a very competitive track meet. Our athletes performed very well. We didn’t have as many placers, but we did improve in several events. Results were: NPR’s: Kaylyn Defore-300M Hurdles, Ayson Shepard-300M Hurdles, Brooklyn Korte-Triple Jump, Dakota Veatch-400M, Tyllier Freeman-Shot and Discus, Axton Vice-Javelin and 100M, Delaney Herrman-100M 4th-Axton Vice & Ayson Shepherd-Pole Vault (NPR), Mallory Potter-High Jump 2nd-Brooklyn Korte-Pole Vault Great day to be a Lion!! #Lion Pride

Lion Happenings for this week. Please double-check the school website for any updates or changes.

Congrats to all of the Regional Music Students today! Results: Excellent 2 Ratings: -Brass Ensemble with Sophia Ballard, Wyatt Brewer, Emmett Brice, Lincoln Caillouet, Jaxson Caywood, Gunner Greer, Rylee Orpen, Tyler Topper, Shane Turner, Dalis Whiteside, Evan Worrell and Isiah Wright -Flute Ensemble: Jazmen Caywood, Landon Cofield, Cassandra Keeler, Jayde Lucas, Brooke Trent, and Samantha Winn -Shane Turner, Trumpet Solo -Sophia Ballard, Trumpet Solo -Snare Trio, Jaden Billings, Mason Brenton, Jewell Carleton -Woodwind Quartet: Evyn Neal, Sami Owens, Brooke Trent, Samantha Winn Superior 1 Rating/State Qualifiers - Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo -Woodwind Quintet: Landon Cofield, Pilar Cox, Casandra Keeler, Jayde Lucas, Eliana Woolery -Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo -Samantha Winn, Flute Solo -Evyn Neal, Clarinet Solo -Sax Trio: Tyler Batson, Noah Couey, Ellie Nelson -Ellie Nelson, Bari Sax Solo -Andrew Follett, Snare Solo -Tyler Batson, Alto Sax Solo -Zola Batson, Vocal Solo -Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo -Percussion Quintet: Andrew Follett, Jacob House, Trinity Hughes, Ryan Travnichek -Sami Owens, Clarinet Solo -Noah Couey, Alto Sax Solo -Lincoln Caillouet, Euphonium Solo -Jayde Lucas, Flute Solo -Sax Quartet: Tyler Batson, Noah Couey, Pilar Cox, Ellie Nelson -Brooke Trent, Flute Solo -Rylee Orpen, Trumpet Solo -Mason Brenton, Snare Solo -Landon Cofield, Flute Solo -Cassandra Keeler, Flute Solo -Elliana Woolery, Bass Clarinet Solo

GOOD LUCK LIONS! #LIONPRIDE

Congratulations to senior, Sophia Reyes on signing to dual sport in volleyball and cheerleading and continue her education at Independence Community College! We are proud of you! 💙

Bluestem Elementary Portrait orders are due . These orders are from the proofs sent home last week. Orders must be turned in no later than Monday, April 8th.

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Thursday, April 4th, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Cheese Pizza Option 2: Corn Dog Option 3: Salad Station Good luck to the HS track team who will compete tomorrow in Marion, the baseball/softball team competing in Douglass and to the HS Band as they compete at Butler on Saturday for regionals! Please sign up for Prom outside Mrs. Winter’s room B3. This is so we can arrange transportation and don’t overspend on food. If you haven’t decided, go ahead and sign up so we can have enough. If you want to bring an out-of-district date to prom, please pick up a form next to the office. Forms are due to Ms. Klenda by April 15th. Say Pledge

Plant Sale Shopping is available on Friday, April 5th from 2:00-5:00 and Saturday, April 6th from 8:00-12:00. These plants are extra and may be purchased cash/check and carry. If you missed out on ordering, or just need more, come to the elementary at these times and take home some beautiful plants!

Monday, April 1, 2024, The HS Track team went to Goddard Eisenhower for their track meet. Our athletes competed against other athletes from Goddard, Goddard Eisenhower, Wichita Heights, Hutchinson, and Haysville Campus. It was great to compete against the 5A/6A schools. Results were: NPR’s: Kaylyn Defore-300M Hurdles 6th Place: Kenzie Gaston-High Jump (NPR), Brooklyn Korte-LJ. 4th place: Kolette Williamson-Triple Jump, Brooklyn Korte-Pole Vault, Axton Vice-Pole Vault (NPR), Girls 4x100 m relay (Mallory, Cadence, Brooklyn, Kaylyn) 3rd place: Girls 4x400m relay ( Mallory, Brooklyn, Kolette, Cadence) Champion: Colten Neal-Javelin, Mallory Potter-High Jump (NPR), Cadence Williamson-300m hurdles Great day to be a Lion!! Lion Pride

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Patty Option 2: Menu change → Popcorn chicken bowl Option 3: Salad Station Congratulations to our MS track athletes who placed in Chendy Last night. 4th Place-Emmalynn Nelson-Discus, Girls 4x100m relay 3rd Place-Ella Gibb-High Jump, Emma Squier-High Jump 2nd Place-Jr. Davis-Shot Put Champs-Reagan Neal-Long Jump & 1600m, Jr. Davis-Discus Today during CE, junior prom committee members and anyone who plans to help with prom decorating on Wednesday, 3/17 or Saturday, 3/20 meet in Mrs. Winter’s room. If you plan to help, you must attend the meeting. There will be an NHS meeting today during character Ed. Butler enrollment will be today at 8:30 in the conference room. Mrs. Herbel will call students down. Please sign up for Prom outside Mrs. Winter’s room B3. This is so we can arrange transportation and don’t overspend on food. If you haven’t decided, go ahead and sign up so we can have enough. If you want to bring an out-of-district date to prom, please pick up a form next to the office. Forms are due to Ms. Klenda by April 15th. Say Pledge

GOOD LUCK MS TRACK & FIELD! #LIONPRIDE

Morning Announcements Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 Today for Lunch: Option 1: Chicken Nachos Option 2: Chicken Enchilada Option 3: Salad Station Good luck to the M.S. track team who will compete tonight in Cheney. Congratulations to the following track athletes who placed in Goddard yesterday. 4th place: Kolette Williamson-Triple Jump, Brooklyn Korte-Pole Vault, Axton Vice-Pole Vault, Girls 4x100 m relay 3rd place:Girls 4x400m relay 2nd place: Champion: Colten Neal-Javelin, Mallory Potter-High Jump, Cadence Williamson-300m hurdles Wednesday 4/3 during CE, junior prom committee members and anyone who plans to help with prom decorating on Wednesday, 3/17 or Saturday, 3/20 meet in Mrs. Winter’s room. Please sign up for Prom outside Mrs. Winter’s room B3. This is so we can arrange transportation and don’t overspend on food. If you haven’t decided, go ahead and sign up so we can have enough. If you are planning on going to the after-prom, please stop by the office to receive a flyer. They need to be handed into the office today. You also need to fill out the sign-up form in the office. If you are going to the after-prom, you will not be allowed to leave once you are there. If you want to bring an out-of-district date to prom, please pick up a form next to the office. Forms are due to Ms. Klenda by April 15th. Say Pledge

Baseball and Softball games are canceled for this evening due to the potential severe weather. As a make up date is found more information will be shared.

GOOD LUCK LIONS!! #LIONPRIDE

Last Thursday, HS Track went to Clearwater for a track meet. Our athletes competed against other athletes from Clearwater, Cheney, Conway Springs, Concordia Academy, Norwich and Wellington. It was a great start to the track Season. Results were: 4th place: Boys 4x100 meter relay 3rd place:Girls 4x100 meter relay, Girls 4x400 meter relay 2nd place:Boys 4x800 meter relay, Mallory Potter-high jump Champion:Axton Vice-Pole Vault Great day to be a Lion!!

Today for Lunch: Option 1: Cheesy Pasta Option 2: BBQ Bacon Wrapped Hotdog Option 3: Salad Station Good luck to the H.S. baseball and softball teams as they compete tonight at home. H.S. Track will compete in Goddard. Come cheer on your lions! Congratulations to the following track athletes who placed in Clearwater on Thursday. 4th place: Boys 4x100 meter relay 3rd place:Girls 4x100 meter relay, Girls 4x400 meter relay 2nd place: Boys 4x8 meter relay, Mallory Potter-high jump Champion: Axton Vice-Pole Vault All of McQuitty's classes will be in the lunch room for health. Bring something to write with. If you have a sign-up form for the summer wrestling camp, please get that handed into the office today. There will be an NHS meeting today during Character Ed. Wednesday 4/3 during CE, junior prom committee members and anyone who plans to help with prom decorating on Wednesday, 3/17 or Saturday, 3/20 meet in Mrs. Winter’s room. Please sign up for Prom outside Mrs. Winter’s room B3. This is so we can arrange transportation and don’t overspend on food. If you haven’t decided, go ahead and sign up so we can have enough. Blue and Gold orders are due today! Please turn in your order forms and money to Ms. Depenbusch. The new FFA officers are President - Mason Brenton Vice President - Ellie Nelson Secretary - Emmary Eagleson Treasurer - Reece Willhite Reporter - Aubri Cook Sentinel - Jandi Carlisle Student Advisor - Gabe Oltman The current FFA officer team will have a meeting today during Character Ed. If you are planning on going to the after-prom, please stop by the office to receive a flyer. They need to be handed into the office by tomorrow, April 2nd. You also need to fill out the sign-up form in the office. If you are going to the after-prom, you will not be allowed to leave once you are there. If you want to bring an out-of-district date to prom, please pick up a form next to the office. Forms are due to Ms. Klenda by April 15th.

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 FFA Officer team.

State assessments are right around the corner. Below is the schedule for our students. Please review it and make sure that they are in attendance on those dates.

Congrats to our FFA members who traveled to Chanute this past Thursday for this year's NCCC SMAW welding competition. This year's team consisted of Dagan Turner, Tristan Campa-Garcia, Tyler Batson, Mason Brenton, and Tucker Carlisle. A big congratulations to Mason Brenton who received 1st place in the high school division of the contest.