Herington USD 487 -

🪩‼️KIDS CLINIC‼️🪩 The High School Dance Team is hosting a clinic for Elementary students to perform during half of the September 25th game! Practices will be held on the following dates in the elementary school gym: Monday, Sept. 21, 330-430 Tuesday, Sept. 22, 330-430 Thursday, Sept. 24, 330-430 Registration forms are located in the elementary school office and must be returned with $20 payment no later than THURSDAY, SEPT. 10th to ensure a shirt. For more information, please email Nicole Barnes at nbarnes@usd487.org

"There's No Place Like Homecoming" - We hope Railer fans far and wide join us this year!

Mrs. Schneider's third graders were practicing their multiplication by using marshmallows as group markers and Fruit Loops as the items inside each group to build visual math arrays. Hands on learning is fun!

Because of the upcoming heat this week, outdoor fall sports practice times will be altered. Watch your teams BAND APP for the latest information. HS football practices will go Monday morning at 6:00 am. Then night practice the rest of the week. Those times will be communicated to players tomorrow at practice. MS Football will go indoors at 3:30. HS XC will go from 6:00 - 7:30 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. There is also a good chance that the starting times for HS and MS football games this week will get pushed back later in the evening. That information will be communicated when a decision is made. HS Cross Country at Mission Valley has already been adjusted to run in the morning Thursday.

This week's activities at Herington Schools GO RAILERS!

Railer Football starts tonight! Football Jamboree with Rural Vista, Wakefield, Northern Heights and Herington begins at 6:00. After-prom Tailgate before the game and 8th grade has concessions. Go Railers!

Store is closing soon!! This is where you can order Railer Backpacks. We will not open the store again until the first of the year! https://stores.inksoft.com/WS139367/shop/home

HHS students became poets this week in Miss Rookstool’s ELA classes. They worked on several different activities including I Am From poems, figurative language poems, and blackout poetry. Go Railers! 🚂

Here is our September menu!

📣 Herington High School Families: Letterman Jacket Orders are OPEN! 🧡🚂🤍

It’s time to order 2026–2027 Herington Railers Letterman Jackets!

If your student is interested in ordering a jacket, order forms and deposits are due to the High School Office by Friday, September 18th.

📄 Need an order form?
We are happy to email one directly to parents/guardians! Just reach out to us at kharper@usd487.org and we will send one your way.

Please make sure both the completed form AND deposit are turned in by the deadline.

We can’t wait to see our Railers sporting their letter jackets! 🧡🤍🚂

As we get ready to officially start a new season of Herington High School Volleyball, we’re excited to introduce the coaches who will be leading our athletes this year! Each coach brings their own experience, passion, and commitment to helping our players grow and our program continue to build on its strong tradition. We’re looking forward to a great season filled with hard work, positive habits, teamwork, and continuing the legacy of our volleyball program. Go Railers!

Good Luck to the HS Volleyball team at the HS Jamboree in Council Grove tonight.

It’s Opening Week! The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to see our Railers take the field for the Jamboree this Friday! As we kick off a new season, we are excited to introduce the coaches who will lead, teach, encourage, and challenge our athletes throughout the year. These coaches are committed to building more than football players—they are building character, accountability, teamwork, and a strong football family. Please join us in welcoming and supporting our 2026 High School Football Coaching Staff!

We are looking forward to kicking off our fall season this week with our spirit parade, whitewash, watermelon feed and Jamborees! GO RAILERS!

This is the last week to order from the X Grain Online Store. This is the store you can order your Railer backpacks through. The BSN store stays open throughout the year!

We’re excited to introduce Coach Kayla Gordon as our Cross Country coach for the upcoming season! We’re looking forward to an exciting season with a great group of runners who are ready to work hard, push themselves, and support one another. We can’t wait to see this team grow, compete, and make some great memories along the way! Go Railers!

🧘‍♀️🌿 YOGA ON THE LAWN! 🌿🧘‍♀️

Start your Saturday with a little stretching, breathing, and community, all while supporting the Herington High School Dance Team! 💙💗

📅 Saturday, September 5th
⏰ Yoga begins at 9:00 AM
📍 The Lounge by Luxe | 418 N Broadway, Herington
💲 $10 for Yoga

And don’t rush off when yoga is over! 🍳☕ Breakfast will be served at 10:00 AM for a free-will donation!

✨ ALL proceeds from the morning will benefit the HHS Dance Team!

Whether you’re a yoga regular or have no idea what a downward dog is supposed to look like, come join us! 😂 No experience needed. Just bring yourself, grab a friend, and enjoy a fun morning with our community.

🌸 Everyone is welcome!
We’d love to see a BIG crowd out on the lawn supporting our dancers! 💗

Questions? Contact Nicole Barnes at nbarnes@usd487.org

Stretch. Breathe. Community. Support our dancers. 🧘‍♀️🌿💙

H.E.S. students had some fun at PTO's Dance Party last night! What a fun way to kick off the beginning of the school year, fun with friends and snow cones!

Meet our Herington Middle School Cheer Coach! We're looking forward to an exciting fall season and are so grateful for the energy, spirit, and support our cheer team brings to our athletes and school community. Go Railers!