The elementary Spring Portrait order forms are due by Wednesday, April 19th. If you decide to order spring pictures from the proofs you received last week, please have them turned in to the elementary office by Wednesday, April 19th. Thank you!
You're invited to the Bluestem FFA Banquet this Tuesday April 18th. There will be a meal starting at 6:30 and the banquet will begin at 7:00. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by scanning the QR Code on the flyer or email mdepenbusch@usd205.com
Morning Announcements
Congratulations Riese on earning the award for KCBA All-State Academic. Way to go!
Congratulations to Haylee Hiedeman on earning KBCA Academic All-State. Great job Haylee!
Congratulations to Taytum Lovesee. She has earned KBCA Honorable mention for the All-State team. She also earned a spot on the Academic All-State team. Great job Taytum!
Morning Announcements 4/10
Lion Happenings are attached. Please double-check the website for the most current information.
Today the Bluestem FFA Chapter went to Lyons to compete in Horse Judging and Entomology. The Senior horse team placed 9th overall. Kathrine Thompson placed 10th individually and Dawson Tullis placed 15th individually. The Greenhand team placed 8th overall. Bileigh Youngblood placed 5th individually and Reece Willhite placed 13th individually. Aaron Standfast placed 11th in Entomology. Great job Bluestem FFA!!
Update! The Bluestem High School Girls' track team will not compete today at Marion. The Lady Lions will go to Eureka on April 11th to replace this meet. Please note it is only the Girl's Team. The boys are still competing today! #LIONPRIDE
USD 205 Bluestem is considering opening a daycare in the future. We are conducting an informal survey to determine the amount of need for our area. Please call the elementary office and speak to Michelle or Tanna if you are interested. (316) 742-3291
BJH/HS Announcements
If you missed ordering from the plant sale, Saturday from 10:00-4:00 the greenhouse will be open to purchase plants.
Congratulations to Riese as she was awarded All-State 2A Honorable Mention. Great Job Riese!
Lion Happenings are below. Please check the website for the most current information.
BJH/HS Morning Announcements
The electrical issue has been fixed at the elementary school. School will resume as normal tomorrow, April 4, 2023.
Reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, Monday, April 3rd, due to a power outage from a failed main electrical breaker. Games and evening activities will continue as planned. Hope to see you all back on Tuesday!
On Saturday, April 1st, twenty-nine high school band and choir students represented Bluestem at the Regional Music Festival held at Butler Community College. Students prepared music either as soloists, small groups, or both to perform for a judge. After their performance, the judges gave constructive, written comments as well as a rating on a scale from 5-1, 1 being the highest rating a student can receive. Students who earned a “1” rating will advance to State held on Saturday, April 29th at South East of Saline High School. Here are the results:
Students Receiving a Outstanding “1” Rating (State Qualifiers):
Zola Batson, Vocal Solo
Ellie Nelson, Baritone Saxophone Solo
Mar Clark, Trumpet Solo
Samantha Winn, Flute Solo
Noah Couey, Alto Saxophone Solo
Rylee Orpen, Trumpet Solo
Brooke Trent, Flute Solo
Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo
Bluestem Brass Ensemble: Rylee Orpen (Trumpet), Shane Turner (Trumpet), Mar Clark (Trumpet), Sophia Ballard (Trumpet), Ian Frazier (Trumpet), Wyatt Brewer (Trumpet), Gunner Greer (Trombone), Jaxson Caywood (Trombone), Tyler Topper (Euphonium), and Dalis Whiteside (Tuba).
Bluestem Flute Ensemble: Brooke Trent, Samantha Winn, Jayde Lucas, Landon Cofield, and Tyler Batson.
Bluestem Saxophone Trio: Noah Couey (Alto Sax), Tyler Batson (Tenor Sax), and Ellie Nelson (Bari Sax).
Bluestem Freshman Woodwind Quartet:
Brooke Trent (Flute), Samantha Winn (Flute), Evyn Neal (Clarinet), and Sami Owens (Clarinet).
Students Receiving an Excellent “2” Rating:
Joshua Drake, Vocal Solo
Sophia Ballard, Trumpet, Solo
Landon Cofield, Flute Solo
Tyler Batson, Alto Saxophone Solo
Jayde Lucas, Alto Saxophone Solo
Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo
Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo
Shane Turner, Trumpet Solo
Mattie Helms, Snare Drum Solo
Bluestem Freshman Clarinet Trio: Evyn Neal, Natalie Smithson, and Sami Owens
Bluestem Ladies Vocal
Ensemble: Summer Davis, Jazmine Anderson, JJ Wicks, Lilana Moya, Miah Mikah, Emma Niblett, Sami Owens, Kaelynn Adams, and Zola Batson
Summer Davis received a Good “3” rating on her vocal solo.
Thank you Sade Clark and Lisa Neas for accompanying on piano!
Congratulations to ALL of our musicians! You represented Bluestem well!
There will be no school on Monday, April 3rd, due to a power outage from a failed main electrical breaker. Games and evening activities will continue as planned. Hope to see you all back on Tuesday! (THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOLS PRANK)
