Herington USD 487 -

Senior Spotlight --

Kindergarten Round-Up at Herington Elementary School Kindergarten Round-Up Date: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 5:30 Location: Herington Elementary School, 1403 N. D St., Herington, KS 67449 Kindergarten Round-Up in the Herington School District will be Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 5:30 at Herington Elementary School. Your child must be five years old on or before August 31st, 2024 in order to attend Kindergarten next term. 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). Registration is required. We are requesting you to please call Herington Elementary School at 785-258-3234 to confirm your appointment for Kindergarten Round-Up. Current HES Kindergarten students will have a regular school day with Kindergarten continuing to be in session on Wednesday, May 1st.

Today some of the HHS Theatre students were able to go to McPherson High School to watch their production of “Noises Off!” It was an absolutely hilarious time! Students were also able to explore the set and meet the cast. Thanks to MHS Theatre for the invite!

May Breakfast/Lunch Menu

Here are the schedule of events for the high school track meet at Council Grove on Thursday.

The high school track team compete at Goessel yesterday. It was a tough day battling the wind, but we still had some good performance. Athletes earning gold medals were Rowdy Jackson in pole vault, Hannah Pritchard in triple jump, and the boys 4x4 relay (Jeffrey Zilleyette, Mason Mortensen, Sam Begley, and Tyus Becker. Those earning 2nd place medals were Tyus Becker in the 800, Mason Mortensen in high jump, Harley LaRosa in the 100 hurdles, Morgan Sill-Sheppard in discus, and Sienna Brown in the 400. Team members coming in third were Mason Mortensen in discus, Sam Begley in high jump, Jesse Meier in 110 hurdles, Hannah Pritchard in long jump, Jeffrey Zilleyette in triple jump, the boys 4x1 relay (Jeffrey Zilleyette, Sam Begley, Reagan Jackson, and Reid Griffith), girls 4x1 relay (Tyler Urbanek, Kora Kinchin, Hannah Pritchard, and Neveah Bonhomme), girls 4x4 (Tyler Urbanek, Sienna Brown, Kora Kinchin, and Hannah Pritchard). Overall, both teams placed fourth in the meet. Tomorrow afternoon, the team travels to the Council Grove Invitational. Field events start of 3:30 and running events will start at 5:00

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High School Dance Team Information

Here is the schedule of events for the High School track meet at Goessel today.

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The kindergarten students put together their very own art gallery! The students worked hard to design and create their art out of shapes we have been learning about. They had to name their art piece, as well as present their pieces to other classes in the building. They did an excellent job! #LevelUpRailers

The Marines from the Junction City and Manhattan recruiting command conducted a Combat Fitness Test (CFT) with the High School track team this past Thursday. The test is comprised of multiple exercises that pushed the athletes physically and mentally. The Marines also did a team building exercise with the track members and discussed aspects of leadership throughout the activity. The team really enjoyed the experience!

Ms. Stephania's reading group took advantage of the warm weather this week and did some high-frequency word reading outside! The students had to throw a bean bag at a target, and read the word on the list! LevelUpRailers

Today's Senior Spotlight --

With 24 [school] days remaining for the class of 2024, we'd like to recognize our 24 seniors before they leave HHS. Our first Senior Spotlight is --

Congratulations to our Forensics team for a Wheat State League Championship. A huge shout out to our Forensics coaches for running a very successful meet. Thank you to all the individuals that volunteered their time to make it a success.

Centre JH Meet - April 11 at Marion 10 am start

Congratulations to the 2023 yearbook staff who received second place in the Lifetouch yearbook showcase contest in the high school division of less than 1000 students. Staff members were: Addison Dallinga, Ashley Mascareno, Hanne McDermott, Tucker Morris, Courtney Naylor, Sumner Schlesener, Maggie Williams, and Sierra Woods. Advisers were: Mrs Lisa Beye and Ms. Rhonda Levens.

Congratulations to the high school track team on their performance on Tuesday at our home meet. The following members won their events: Boys 4x400 relay( Sam Begley, Mason Mortensen, Pierce Schlesener, Tyus Becker), Girls 4x400 relay(Tyler Urbanek, Sienna Brown, Kora Kinchin, Hannah Pritchard), 400m dash - Sienna Brown, Long Jump - Hannah Pritchard, Triple Jump - Hannah Pritchard, 110 Hurdles - Jesse Meier, 300 Hurdles - Harley LaRosa, Pole vault - Rowdy Jackson, High Jump - Tyler Urbanek. The team earned 3 second place individual medals, and 8 third place medals. The boys team came in first place overall and their girls team finished in fourth place. Well done team!!

Mr. Hinkle’s law enforcement 1 class got to meet KHP Trooper Ben who talked to them about his responsibilities as a trooper and even showed them his brand new patrol car even letting them sit inside and turn on the sirens!