Helpful information:As the seasons change, please be aware of the signs and symptoms of the various ailments to hit our students and families. If your child is feeling ill, please error on the side of caution and keep them home.If there is a positive Covid-19 case in the schools, communication regarding the issue will be done by the County Health Department. If... READ MORE >
Attached are the group photos that were taken for fall sports and clubs. I apologize for the relatively poor quality; however, you are free to print or share these. READ MORE >
Three Bluestem students recently finished up their fall rodeo season in Garden City, KS. Brecken Tullis and Mason Brenton competed in the Kansas Junior High School Rodeo Association and Dawson Tullis in the Kansas High School Rodeo Association. Coming into the fall season:Dawson Tullis was the 2020, KJHSRA Boys All Around ChampionMason Brenton was the 2020, KJRA... READ MORE >
Due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and for safety of players, coaches and community members we have elected to cancel our community practice this season. We apologize and are extremely disappointed to have to make this decision. However we will plan on having it next season. READ MORE >
The USD 205 Board of Education adopted the Bluestem School District Reopening Plan at their regularly scheduled meeting on August 17, 2020.The Board will reevaluate this policy every two weeks in collaboration with the Butler County Health Department. If the data shows that the risk is diminishing, recommended restrictions could/will be reduced. READ MORE >
WE ARE EXTENDING OUR TEAM STORE UNTIL MONDAY! If you haven't purchased your Bluestem Football Fan Gear hurry over to our team store! PROCEEDS go directly to the Bluestem Lions MS and HS Football Teams! Thank you for your support! Follow the link below👇 https://bluestemfb.itemorder.c... READ MORE >
Today, Thursday August 13th at 5pm the football team will be holding our equipment checkout for Middle School and High School athletes. Equipment Checkout will be held in the district office at that time.If your child wishes to play football this year they need to attend this event. Any 7-12 student who wishes to play is welcome. As a reminder as well physicals,... READ MORE >
Today marks the start of our MS/HS Football Camp! We just wanted to share some information we felt was extremely important heading into the start of camp. Date: August 10th- 13th Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (We ask that athletes report to camp about 5- 10 Minutes early this way we can monitor temperatures and complete the COVID-19 Questionnaire prior to the start of... READ MORE >
Bluestem USD 205 is committed to protecting the health of our students and staff for the safe return to on-site instruction and learning. The district’s reopening plan incorporates the most current guidance from health experts, educational leaders, area school districts, as well as feedback from families. The protocols outlined in our plan will help us deploy... READ MORE >
We are currently one week away before the start of Football Camp. If you have not registered online for camp we ask that you please do so using the link below!https://docs.google.com/forms/...If you have any questions or concerns please contact Coach Haworth via email:ehaworth@usd205.com READ MORE >
Today is the start of Pride Building Camp. This is a free 4 day camp that is open to all sports, boys and girl grades 7-12. In this camp we will be performing various leadership and team building exercises as well as conditioning for the upcoming sports seasons. All of this will be done in a fun, high energy environment! Additionally we ask that all athletes... READ MORE >
If your child is planning on playing MS or HS football this fall we will be having a brief team meeting next Monday at 6:00pm in Coach Haworth's office. We will be handing out our fundraiser discount cards and discussing what all that entails. PLEASE BE THERE AND PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! (ESPECIALLY TO OUR INCOMING MS STUDENTS.) READ MORE >
Tomorrow is our Community Service Day. It is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED that all HS football players attend this event. MS athletes are welcome to attend as well. We also ask that athletes show up a little early so we can assign/ split up into groups. We feel it is important to give back and help support our great Community. Our community that continues to come out and... READ MORE >
🚨 ATTENTION LIONS🚨Our Bluestem Football Team Store is OPEN!!! PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE FOOTBALL TEAM. Head on over to the site and purchase all of your Bluestem Football Gear using the link below. New this year we have added youth sizes as well as an option for women's t-shirts. Also we ask that all "High School" Football Players order the White Badger... READ MORE >
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Coach Haworth via email:ehaworth@usd205.comFollow the link below to register for MS/HS Team Camphttps://forms.gle/bZ5f393TvkAY... READ MORE >
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Football Camp is currently two weeks away. This year we will be opening up football camp to both middle school and high school football players! In this camp athletes will receive detailed instruction from BJSHS Football Coaches. As well as bond with teammates as we prepare for the upcoming football season.Dates: July 13th- 16thTime 6:00 PM- 8:00 PMCamp Cost:... READ MORE >
Our Bluestem Football Team Store is OPEN!!! Head on over to the site and purchase all of your Bluestem Football Gear using the link below. New this year we have added youth sizes as well as an option for women's t-shirts. Also we ask that all "High School" Football Players order the White Badger Sleeveless compression shirt. Middle School is not required to... READ MORE >
The weight room will be open next week:Monday, Wednesday and Friday Evening.4:30- 5:30 PM(ATHLETES MUST HAVE 10 TOTAL DAYS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ATTENDANCE RECORDED IN ORDER TO ATTEND ANY TEAM CAMPS.) READ MORE >
Attached is the updated summer activities calendar. Changes include adding two more evening opportunities of Lion Pride. It will now be offered every evening from 4:30-5:30 Monday-Thursday. Please contact Coach Babcock with any questions. READ MORE >
(MS athletes are only required to be at the Card Blitz and Community Practice.) READ MORE >
If you have any questions feel free to contact Coach Haworth via email: @ehaworth@usd205.com https://docs.google.com/forms/... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following individuals who were nominated for National Honor Society. READ MORE >
Listed below is the link to the Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form. BJSHS will offer free physicals on a date TBD. Once a date and time been set, it will be communicated through the district website and social media accounts. http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/FORM-PPE.pdf. READ MORE >
Please use the link below to register for Lion Pride Summer Strength and Conditioning Program. https://docs.google.com/forms/... READ MORE >
Click on this Link for Parent Information concerning the Bluestem Continuous Learning Plan To Do List for Parents/Guardians ● Drop off and pick up student materials on Monday, March 30th, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm or 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ● Have students pick up grab/go lunch sacks on Mondays & Wednesdays from 10:30 am – 11:30 am at BES or Old Gym in Leon.... READ MORE >
Bluestem School District will be serving grab/go meals to the Bluestem community and our rural areas. Meals will be offered from 10:30 -11:30am on Monday and Wednesday, starting March 30th. Our two serving sites in Leon will be located at: Please fill out the in town count form: In Town Sign Up Form -Bluestem Elementary School, 501 S Mill Rd, Leon, KS on the... READ MORE >
The Kansas State Department of Education has provided guidance for Kansas educators to meet the immediate need of supporting learning outside of our normal practices. Over the next week, schools across the state will use the information to create their own continuous learning plan to be used for students starting March 30th throughout the remainder of the school... READ MORE >
Butler County COVID-19 Resource Page READ MORE >
There will be a public information session and walking tour about the district bond project held on Thursday, October 24th at 6 PM. The session will begin at the BJSHS Auditorium. Informational fliers will be mailed out to all district households next week (Oct. 14th-18th).Additional information and renderings will be updated on the district website and through the... READ MORE >
Leon Christian Church300 North East StreetLeon, KS 67074God Squad: any 7th-12th grade; Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:00pm starting 9/11/19.Additional information contact Pastor Benton:Phone: 316-745-3226Email: pastorkbenton@yahoo.com READ MORE >
A BIG THANK YOU to HollyFrontier who held a shoe drive for all area schools and was able to donate 31 pairs to Bluestem students. READ MORE >
Purple Wave USD 205Check USD 205's surplus auction on Purple Wave. The auction runs through August 20th. READ MORE >
BLUESTEM HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS ALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING An informational meeting for all Jr./Sr. High School students that plan to participate in sports during the 2019-2020 school year will occur on Thursday August 29th at 5:30 pm in the High School Gymnasium. Following the All Sports Meeting, the Jr./Sr. High School fall sports previews will... READ MORE >
Sports Physical Announcement: Dr. Marcus Deaver from Art of Life Chiropractic will be conducting sports physicals at BJSHS Monday August 12th at 6 pm for all Bluestem MS/HS Student-Athletes. $25 per physical. READ MORE >
The plants are growing and it is time to pre-order for our 2019 Bluestem Elementary Plant Sale! Orders are due on April 4th and pick up is from 4-8pm on April 11th. Additional plants will be sold on April 12th. Use one of the links to access and print your own order form: Click here: 2019 PLANT SALE ORDER FORMS READ MORE >
City Slickers: Fourth Graders Learn About Farm Life READ MORE >
Nurse Landreth is in need of the following clothing items:Boys: x-small, small and medium pants and underwearGirsl: x-small, small, and large leggings/pantschildren's socksThank you!! READ MORE >
Butler County School Board Council Special Education CooperativeRole Model Policy For Early Childhood Classes 2019-2020 School YearClick the Link Below to Access the Policy.Click Here! READ MORE >
Bluestem Elementary Spelling Bee winners. 1st place-Ben DePoppe 2nd place- Aaliyah Kieffer 3rd place- Hailey Keeton READ MORE >
Craft Day 2018 Craft day was a huge success again this year. The kids had a blast and everything ran smoothly. It takes a lot of hard work by many, many people to pull off an event as large as craft day. The students and I start preparing for craft day weeks in advance. Then, during the two craft days, I get lots of support from the parents… Some... READ MORE >
The USD 205 BOE meeting on Monday, December 10 will begin at 8:00 PM at the district office board room. READ MORE >
Natalie Bevan, Torrance Lovesee, and Addy Emmons made All-League TVL this year. Congratulations on a great year girls. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Hunter Clift and Nic Laidler for being selected to All-League Honors. Hunter was also selected All-State FB. Great job men. READ MORE >
Mrs. Gale's Kindergarten class at Bluestem USD205 has won a contest for "The Big Idea with Artie." They are going to get the chance to have an Artie Party to celebrate the contest and be able to connect with Artie for a live chat next Thursday! Congratulations kids! READ MORE >
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Bluestem Elementary Ag Program is selling $20 raffle tickets for a 1/2 of beef, processing is included. All proceeds benefit the Ag in the Classroom. READ MORE >
We are starting a newsletter in an attempt to get more information out to parents and community members. This is the 1st edition and will be sent home to all students at BJSHS. Our plan is have the newsletter every two weeks. Along with our social media presence we will be putting them out around town and in your local post offices; so be on the look out. We... READ MORE >
1st Week of November: What is going on at BJSHS!Monday:MS Basketball practice begins 4:10 - 6:10pm - Boys in Elementary and Girls at High SchoolBMS Wrestling @ Fredonia 4:00pm Tuesday:BMS Band/Choir Concert at BJSHS Auditorium 7:00pmHutchinson Career Expo 11/6 - Mr. Womacks taking students Thursday:BMS Wrestling @ Cherryvale - 3:45pmBHS Band/Choir Concert at BJSHS... READ MORE >
Here is what is going on in the MS/HS this week.Monday: BCC planning conference - Mr. Womacks taking kids to ButlerTuesday: BHS VB @ Humboldt 5:00pm - last matches of the regular seasonWednesday: FFA - Entomology trip with FFA studentsThursday: No activitiesFriday: HS FB at home vs. Marion - SENIOR NIGHT 7:00pmSaturday: Sub-State VB @ Garden PlainRegional Cross... READ MORE >
Here is the Senior Video from last year. Senior Video READ MORE >
The boats are wrapped, the new jersey's are in, and the boats are loaded. Wish the Bluestem High School Fishing Team good luck as they travel to Big Hill Lake tomorrow to prepare for their first tournament of the year on Saturday. Team members Kyle Baker, Cooper Larsen, DJ Jackson, Luke Simon, Luke Burrows, Galen Watkins, Jack Donner and Brock Jurging. Coaches... READ MORE >