Additional results from State FBLA. Great job Henry and Gage!!
Henry Nelson - 3rd Agribusiness
Gage Billinger - 5th Computer Problem Solving, 3rd Introduction to Information Technology, 3rd Networking Infastructure
Free Kindergarten Round-Up Event at Herington Elementary School
Kindergarten Round-Up in Herington Schools USD487 will be Wednesday, April 29th at 5:30 at Herington Elementary School. Your child must be five years old on or before August 31st, 2026 in order to attend Kindergarten next term. We will be doing an individual photo of each student signing their "letter of intent" to attend kindergarten at HES next year. We will plan on posting an individual photo of each student (with or without parents and siblings) on our school district's Facebook page. Your student will need to attend kindergarten round-up on Wednesday, April 29th in order to have their photo on the school district's Facebook page.
Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Round-Up and become informed and prepared for your child’s Kindergarten year. Students and families will have the opportunity to meet staff members and hear some important information for next year.
Parents will have some time to fill out enrollment forms and go over medical information with the school nurse. Parents are asked to bring their child’s state-certified birth certificate, immunization records, and a recent health assessment (if available).
Please call Herington Elementary School at 785-258-3234 to confirm your attendance for Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, April 29th. The process will take approximately one hour.
Kindergarten Round-Up in Herington Schools USD487 will be Wednesday, April 29th at 5:30 at Herington Elementary School. Your child must be five years old on or before August 31st, 2026 in order to attend Kindergarten next term. We will be doing an individual photo of each student signing their "letter of intent" to attend kindergarten at HES next year. We will plan on posting an individual photo of each student (with or without parents and siblings) on our school district's Facebook page. Your student will need to attend kindergarten round-up on Wednesday, April 29th in order to have their photo on the school district's Facebook page.
Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Round-Up and become informed and prepared for your child’s Kindergarten year. Students and families will have the opportunity to meet staff members and hear some important information for next year.
Parents will have some time to fill out enrollment forms and go over medical information with the school nurse. Parents are asked to bring their child’s state-certified birth certificate, immunization records, and a recent health assessment (if available).
Please call Herington Elementary School at 785-258-3234 to confirm your attendance for Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, April 29th. The process will take approximately one hour.
Good Luck to the participants in all activities today!! Go Railers!
HMS Track at home today. Good Luck!
This schedule has a few changes from the original sent out.
Hello Families!
As a reminder, money for driver's education is due tomorrow, April 10th.
If you have any questions, please call 785-258-2261. Thank you!
As a reminder, money for driver's education is due tomorrow, April 10th.
If you have any questions, please call 785-258-2261. Thank you!
Order of Events - HMS meet - April 9th @ Herington - Meet starts at 4:00
Attention High School students! We are taking class pictures during 8th hour on Wednesday, April 8th. There will be no retakes for these.
Elijah signed a Letter of Intent today to attend Fort Hays Tech North Central in Beloit. He will be completing a certification in Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning. Congratulations Elijah!
HMS/HHS Weekly Activities
Go Railers!
HHS League Forensics is next Thursday, April 9th. We are still needing judges for events! It will start at about 1:15pm and last until 5:15 for judges.
Even if you would be a first time judge, we would love to have you! Please comment on this post or email Mr. Hirsch at jhirsch1@usd487.org.
We hope to have your help! Have a great Railer Day!
Freshmen students recently completed projects for the “Odyssey.” Groups worked together to create playable board games. The class enjoyed the chance to show off their creativity! 📚
State Archery Tournament Results - Great Job Railers!
State Tournament Results ES division Bullseye team finished 3rd 3D team finished 3rd Cecily placed 2nd in Bullseye with a new PR of 239 Brynlee placed 2nd in 3D with a new PR of 228 MS division Carly placed 2nd in Bullseye with a new PR of 279 Lillian placed 2nd in 3D with a new PR of 271 Also setting new PR's at state in Bullseye were Isaac, Zenith, Lillian, and Aliana Setting new PR's in 3D were, Kennadie, Waylan, Zenith, Ava, Akhilaen, Austin, and Kallie.
While our team results didn't come out how we would have liked, I am super proud of how we did and all of those that were able to set new PR's.
State Tournament Results ES division Bullseye team finished 3rd 3D team finished 3rd Cecily placed 2nd in Bullseye with a new PR of 239 Brynlee placed 2nd in 3D with a new PR of 228 MS division Carly placed 2nd in Bullseye with a new PR of 279 Lillian placed 2nd in 3D with a new PR of 271 Also setting new PR's at state in Bullseye were Isaac, Zenith, Lillian, and Aliana Setting new PR's in 3D were, Kennadie, Waylan, Zenith, Ava, Akhilaen, Austin, and Kallie.
While our team results didn't come out how we would have liked, I am super proud of how we did and all of those that were able to set new PR's.
The HS Baseball games tonight at Herington vs Mission Valley have been postponed and will be played at a later date.
Railers in the class of 2027 and 2028: 4pm on Thursday April 2nd is the deadline to turn in your NHS application. Give it to Mr. Pritchard or the office and ask them to put it in Mr. Pritchard's mailbox. If you have questions about any sports or academic letters, see Mr. Pritchard or Mrs. Barnes in the office. They can both tell you what community service hours you have credit for also.
Eight students have qualified for national FBLA in San Antonio this summer. Several received very big honors!! We are still waiting on some objective test results but at this time the following has been awarded.
Newly Elected District V Vice President - Koryn Alexander
Career Portfolio 4th place - Kenley Kickhaefer
Community Service Project 1st place - Henry Nelson, Colten Gehrke and Ethan Urbanek
Digital Video Production 1st place - Atalie Alexander, Gage Billinger and Isabelle Ecklund
Network Design Team 7th place - Ty Braucher, Hunter Matthews and Hunter Purkeypyle
Future Business Leader Award - Isabelle Ecklund
Lindell/Ferrel FBLA Scholarship - Isabelle Ecklund
And the BIG FBLA award that is awarded at the end of each FBLA conference is the National Who’s Who in FBLA - 3rd place Isabelle Ecklund and the 2026 Who’s Who Winner is Henry Nelson!!!! He will represent Kansas at the Parade of States in the opening session of the National Leadership Conference this summer in San Antonio.
Great job Herington FBLA!!!
HMS Quiz Bowl traveled to Wakefield today to compete. Both 7th and 8th grade teams finished in 1st place! 🥇 Congratulations, Railers! ♥️🧡🚂
Hannah was selected by the teaching staff at HHS to represent the school for the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R) Good Citizen Award. One student from each Dickinson County high school was selected. There was a timed essay competition and students were given the writing prompt just before they began writing. Her essay was selected as the winner for the county and it has been sent to the state D.A.R. competition.
Last Friday, Mrs. Mortensen's third grade Reading MTSS students gave their reader's theater presentations to the 2nd graders and the rest of third grade. Groups presented "The Day the Crayons Quit", "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", and "The Sneaky Leprechaun". It was a great way for students to practice their fluency and speak in front of their peers!
This week's activities at Herington Schools. Go Railers!
Good luck at State to our Archery Team! Go Railers!
