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HHS TRACK - Tuesday, April 13 at Marion Marion CKTL Order of Events April 13th, 2021 Field Events- 4:30pm (Group A, followed by Group B) Group A Group B Girls Pole Vault Boys Pole Vault Boys Shot Put Girls Shot Put Boys Long Jump Girls Long Jump Girls High Jump Boys High Jump Girls Discus Boys Discus Girls Triple Jump Boys Triple Jump Boys Javelin Girls Javelin Running Events 4:30pm Girls 3200M Run Boys 3200M Run 5:30pm Girls 4x800M Relay Boys 4x800M Relay Girls 100M Hurdles Boys 110M Hurdles Girls 100M Dash Boys 100M Dash Girls 1600M Run Boys 1600M Run Girls 4x100M Relay Boys 4x100M Relay Girls 400M Dash Boys 400M Dash Girls 300M Hurdles Boys 300M Hurdles Girls 800M Run Boys 800M Run Girls 200M Dash Boys 200M Dash Throwers 4x100 Relay Girls 4x400M Relay Boys 4x400M Relay

Jr. High Track Meet on Thursday, April 15th The Jr. High Track meet on Thursday, April 15th will be held at Marion. Centre will host. The meet starts at 10:00 AM. The schedule of events is as follows: 10:00 am 7G Shot put followed by 8G, 7B, 8B 8G Discus followed by 7G, 8B, 7B 7B High Jump followed by 8B, 7G, 8G 8B Long Jump followed by 7B, 8G, 7G 7G Triple Jump followed by 8G, 7B, 8B 7B Pole Vault followed by 8B, 7G, 8G 10:15 am 3200m run, 8G followed by 8B 1600m run (7th grade only) 200m hurdles Remainder of running events will be in this order: 7G, 8G, 7B, 8B 11:30 am 100m hurdles 100m dash 1600m run (8th grade only) 4 x 100m relay 400m dash 4 X 200m relay 800m run 200m dash Medley relay

HES students and families are invited to join us DOWN ON THE FARM for literacy night. The event will be Friday, April 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the softball practice field behind the elementary school. We will have goats and sheep, a horse and a donkey, and Miss Susan with her rabbits. You can check out the tractor and participate in activities such as the ear tag toss, planting seeds, and the cow milking challenge. Make time for the reading area where you can learn more about animals, farming, and Kansas crops. Guest readers will be Miss Susan, Dr. Morgan, and Mrs. Schrader. You won't want to miss this fun-filled evening that is sponsored by the Herington Public Library and HES library. This is an outside event, and masks are optional as long as participants maintain appropriate social distancing. #breakingout

Dance team parent/guardian meeting will be held on Monday, April 19th at 6:00pm

Crispitos are in! Please make arrangements for pick up or delivery! Thank you!

Second grade students worked on some fun jelly bean math this week. Students used jelly beans to graph, measure, and problem solve. Then they got to enjoy eating their math "tools"! #breakingout

On Tuesday, the 7th and 8th grade teams had their final meet, which was the Wheat State League Tournament. It was great ending to a great season! The 8th grade went 4-4 for the tournament and received 4th place!! The 7th graders went undefeated, 8-0 and are league champs!!! Such great teams!! Go Railers!!

Congratulations to the Herington High School Forensics Team as they are the 2021 Wheat State League Champions!

JH track meet today at Herington. Field Events starting at 11. Good Luck Railers.

Morgan Magnett is the daughter of Tony Magnett, Chardy Magnett, Lori Smith and Tony Smith. Morgan thinks she was chosen for student of the month because “I’ve worked hard on my school work and I push myself to do my best.” Morgan is a Sophomore who involves herself in Volleyball, Basketball, Drama Club, Forensics, FCCLA and Herington Hearts. When asked why Morgan received student of the month, Mr. Chesterman said, “she is always energetic and is the life of the classroom. Morgan is polite and will greet people daily.” Congratulations Morgan!

The middle school staff members chose 7th grader, Hannah Pritchard, as the March Student of the Month. Hannah participates in Band, Volleyball, Track, and Quiz Bowl. Hannah feels that she was chosen as the middle school student of the month because she works hard to get good grades while participating in after-school activities. She also believes she works well with other students, listens to directions in class, communicates well with her teachers and follows the Railway Expectations. Hannah is the daughter of Erin and JB Pritchard.

March Co-Student of the Month - Jade Ottens Jade Ottens is the daughter of Becky Walls, Thomas Jones and Scott Walls. When asked why she feels she received Student of the Month, Jade replied “I think I got student of the month because I appreciate all the teachers and the things they do. I help students if they need help and I appreciate the janitors and what they do for our school.” Jade is a Junior who involves herself in Volleyball and Basketball Film/Manager, Yearbook, Softball and Forensics. When asked, Mrs. Geissert said, “Jade is so much fun to have in class. She answers questions, and tries to help anyone who needs it. She works hard to be a good student. I appreciate her smile and attitude!” Congratulations Jade!

Congratulations to the Herington FBLA for their placements in the State Leadership Conference. Carrie Roe - 3rd Place Electronic Career Portfolio, 7th Ms. FBL, 7th FBLA Who's Who Emma Alt - 10th Place FBLA Who's Who Sophia Weber - 1st Place Introduction to Public Speaking Banking and Financial Systems Team - Sarah Biehler, Craig Rutschman and Carrie Roe - 7th Place Introduction to Business Presentation Team - Sophia Weber and Ashley Mascareno - 7th Place The Awards of Excellence Program on Youtube. https://youtu.be/NTleshP3hAc

HES Little Railers Preschool Information: If you have a child that will turn four before August 31st, 2021 and you are interested in the Little Railers Preschool program at Herington Elementary School, please make an appointment to have them screened. The screening is a required part of the application process for the program. There are fee and grant based spots available in the program for those who qualify. Please call Herington Elementary School at 258-3234 to schedule an appointment.

Notice of Free Early Childhood Screening: Developmental screenings for children ages birth to five will take place on Friday, April 30th in Herington, KS. The screening is provided free of charge and will assess cognitive, motor, language, and social development as well as provide hearing, vision, and dental screenings. Please call 258-3234 to schedule an appointment.

Seniors, I sent the Civic Club Scholarship application to your school email. Please return it to me by the due date on the application. Thanks

Herington schools will operate in the "yellow" for the upcoming week. Prek-12th grade students may attend in person, visitors will continue to be limited, and mitigation procedures remain in place. Have a great week Railers!

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 KS FBLA State Officer Team President Izabelle Youngers Executive VP Sophia Weber Secretary Sukesh Kamesh Treasurer Elliott Kelley Public Relations Emma Alt District I VP Shekhar Gugnani District III VP Megan Mortensen District IV VP Jacob Underwood District V VP Anniston Henning District VII VP Isabel Griffith District VIII VP Chelsie Rose HHS is proud of you Sophia, Emma and Megan!!

Sophia Weber, with HOSA advisor, Jennifer Svitak celebrate at the closing ceremony as the results for the “Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking” were released. Sophia placed first at the state conference and is headed to the international HOSA conference — was supposed to be held at Florida, but is now virtual. Korey Meier, Hannah Pohlman, Samantha Miller, Jameson Davis, Avery Monnington, Alleigh asserts, Brenna Korgol, Ashley Mascareno, and Tyler Urbanek competed at the state conference as well.