ATTENTION--No School for students on January 14th and January 17th due to teacher inservice.
Attention MS Basketball Parents:
The game that was scheduled for January 3rd against Bennington will be played in January 10th. Same time and place.
Practices tomorrow and Tuesday at 3:30, Wednesday after school.
January breakfast/lunch menu
High school students had an action-packed “big chill” day to wrap up the end of the first semester. NHS sponsored the morning activities with hula hoop rock, paper, scissors (congratulations Juniors, Freshman, & teachers)
After, there was a class caroling competition. The classes had to sing a popular Christmas song and add choreography. Sophomores won with their rendition of “Rockin’ around the Christmas tree.” Everyone else did a fabulous job!
We finished the day with an NHS/STUCO sponsored gingerbread contest. Mrs. Beye’s senior advisory won the newly-established traveling gnome trophy with their train gingerbread. Thank you to everyone for making this day great! Happy Holidays!
HES Families: Please find the winter newsletter attached. This was sent home with students today. Have a wonderful holiday break, Railers!
Seniors, here is a $1000 scholarship from the Kansas Sheriff's Association. See the flyer and website.
The middle school staff members chose 8th grader, Colten Gehrke, as the December Student of the Month. Colten participates in Football, Basketball, Track, Weightlifting, Archery, Band, and Student Council. Colten believes he was chosen as the student of the month because he is respectful to both his teachers and peers, he tries his best in all after school activities, encourages others and does his best to be the best student he can. Colten is the son of Steve Gehrke.
HHS Basketball will travel to Little River tonight!
5:00pm 1/2 JV Boys Game
6:00pm V Girls Game
7:30pm V Boys Game
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Little River. There will not be a concession stand, you may bring your own water to the game.
Go Railers!!!!
Archery Practice will resume when we return from Christmas Break. Practice will be Wednesday January 5th, & Thursday January 6th, before & after School and Friday January 7, 2022 before School! Any USD #487 Students in Grades 4 thru 12 who are not already in Archery and have an interest in starting may do so when we return from Break, please contact Mr. Fewin to get signed up ASAP! Archers are encouraged to Practice over Break if you have your own Equipment!
Archery Tournament Schedule for January & February 2022. January 15th, Bullseye @ Chapman, February 5th, Bullseye & 3-D @ Chapman, February 19th, Bullseye & 3-D @ Herington, February 25th & 26th Kansas NASP State, Bullseye & State @ Hutchinson State Fairgrounds-(NASP National Qualifier!!)
March & April Tournaments will be announced as they are Posted! Please email Mr. Fewin (afewin@usd487.org) over Break if you have any questions!
HES Families: Check out the December All School Assembly on our RailerVision SchoolTube page at the following link:
https://www.schooltube.com/media/HES+December+All+School+Assembly/1_638hqts0
Herington High School - December Student of the Month - Jameson Davis
Jameson Davis is the child of Shelby Monnington and Scott Davis.
Jameson believes she was chosen because “I have absolutely no clue. I work hard most of the time, I get good grades, I’m pretty good with photoshop and I’m good at trumpet; I guess one of those could be it.”
Jameson is a senior at Herington High School, who involves self in: Band, Scholar’s Bowl, Drama Club, Golf, and previously HOSA.
Mr. Pritchard believes Jameson was chosen for Student of the Month “because she does well academically, is friendly to other students and has a great sense of humor and
personality.”
Congratulations, Jameson!
Various TikTok challenges involving schools continue to circulate. Some focus on vandalism, or property damage. The most recent challenge asks participants to threaten violence against their schools. We are asking parents to help us by talking to your students, and to discourage their possible participation in these challenges. Student participation in these challenges could lead to school consequences or charges being filed with law enforcement. There are no specific local threats at this time. Please know that USD 487 is working with local and County law enforcement to ensure the safety of our students. Thank you for your assistance as well.
HHS Railer Basketball Teams will travel to Wakefield on Friday!
Activity: HS Basketball vs. Wakefield
Date: Friday, December 17th
Times/Schedule: Main Gym
6:00 Varsity Girls followed by Varsity Boys
Old Gym: 1/2 JV Girls following V Girls Game
HMS Railer Basketball Teams will travel to Wakefield tonight!
Times/Schedule: 5:15 B-Boys (Old Gym) followed by 1/2 B-Girls
5:30 A-Girls (Main Gym) followed by A-Boys
Due to the National Weather Service Advisory to shelter in place because of high winds (up to 80 mph), students will be held at school today until at least 4:00 p.m.
The HES November student of the month is Charlie Kickhaefer! Charlie is a second grade student in Mrs. Meyer’s class. She is making great gains so far this year with both her academics and social skills. She works really hard in the classroom. Charlie is also coming out of her shell and becoming more confident in answering questions and talking during discussions. She is so kind to all of her classmates and is always willing to help out any adults if needed. We are so proud of Charlie and all that she is accomplishing this year. Keep up the good work! Charlie is the daughter of Jeff and Patty Kickhaefer.
If you know of any Students who are not involved in our Program & who would benefit from our Program, please send them my way! They are welcome to start the 2nd Semester!
Archery Practice will resume on January 5th, 2022 when we return from Christmas Break. Practice will be January 5th & 6th before and after School and January 7th before School. Anyone who has not already joined Archery, but would like to do so for the 2nd Semester,you may begin on January 5th. Please get forms and a Registration Packet from Mr. Fewin prior to January 5th! This is open to USD #487 Students Grades 4 thru 12!
Archery Schedule for January & February: January 15 & February 5th at Chapman, February 19th @ Herington. February 26th NASP State @ Hutchinson.
March & April dates TBA!
Thanks so much for everyone's help & support!!
Congratulations to the HHS Wrestlers.
Results from the Onaga Wrestling Invitational
Colson McIntyre 2nd
Kennedy Idleman 3rd
Cameron Svitak 4th
HES Families: We are looking forward to an exciting upcoming week! Reminder that we have the following events occurring:
Monday, December 13th @ 7:00 - 3rd-5th Grade Music Concert
Tuesday, December 14th @ 7:00 - Kindergarten-2nd Grade Music Concert
Friday, December 17th @ 3:00 - December All School Assembly
All of these events will take place in the HES gym. Please have students arrive between 6:30-6:45 and report to their classroom before their music performance. We hope to see you next week!
MS Boys Basketball C/B Team Tournament at Solomon
Date: Saturday December 11th
Game Times and Gyms:
High School Gym - BOYS
9:00 am Solomon vs. Ell-Saline
10:00 am Herington vs. Ell-Saline
11:00 am Herington vs. Solomon