Congratulations to the HES February student of the month – Colton Barber, third grade student in Mrs. Steiner’s class! Colton has been working so hard in class. He is always willing to help his peers if needed. He is very thoughtful and kind as well. Colton demonstrates a lot of patience and thoughtfulness towards his classmates on a daily basis. He has been working very hard every month to meet his AR goal. He follows the Railway expectations inside and outside of the classroom. We are very proud of how much Colton has improved during the past few months! Colton is the son of Jane Lockwood and Rusty Barber.
Free Early Childhood Screening
Developmental screenings for children ages birth to five will take place on Friday, April 29th in Herington. 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 785-258-3234 to schedule an appointment.
If you have a child that will turn four before August 31st, 2022 and you are interested in the Little Railers Preschool program at the 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. Contact Mrs. Nelson or Dr. Morgan at the elementary school with any questions at 785-258-3234.
HMS and HHS parents and students -- we will move the Orange Schedule back to Wednesday starting this week. A reminder that this means we will have shortened classes in the morning and then advisory and FLEX time in the afternoon. Thanks!
HMS and HHS families, as we return from break, students and staff are welcome to celebrate our diversity by wearing unique or colorful socks to school. Participation is optional.
HES Families: Tomorrow – Monday, March 21st students and staff are welcome to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing a unique or colorful pair of socks! Participation is optional.
Seniors, here is the link for the LaVerne Nursing Scholarship. See the link for details and application. https://gearycommunityhospital.org/education/laverne-allen-scholarship-program/
HES basketball clinic forms will be accepted through Monday, March 21st due to today’s snow day.
There will be no school today, Thursday March 10th. Stay safe everyone!
Megan Mortensen was honored today by the Daughters of the American Revolution Dickinson County Chapter. One senior student from each high school in the county is nominated by the staff members of their school. Students are selected based on the qualities of dependability, leadership, service, and patriotism. Megan received a certificate, DAR pin, and a scholarship.
Fan Cloth Track Store Closes in 48 hours. Order your stuff soon! Thanks for your support.
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HES Families: The PTO Bingo Night is free of charge and all family members are welcome to attend this evening! Hope to see you all at 6:30 in the HES cafe!
HES Families: Make sure to come out to the HES Café TONIGHT (Tuesday, March 8th) at 6:30 for our PTO Bingo night! We will have lots of fun prizes and light refreshments.
Also, we are still taking candidates for our elementary teacher aide position. Please encourage anyone you know to pick up and complete an application at our district office located at 19 N. Broadway St.
We hope to see everyone this evening!
Track Store Closing Soon!! Get your orders in.
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No school tomorrow, March 7th. Stay safe and warm.
Zero hour weights has been canceled for Monday, March 7th.
The HHS Forensics team had a great day at the Moundridge Tournament. Many were very close to breaking into finals in this large tournament. But the team did come back with some bling!
The IDA team of Sophia Weber and Tucker Morris got 4th place.
And the big win for today was Sophia Weber got 1st place in Poetry!!! She is now qualified for state champs!
The team got 6th overall with 17 teams in attendance!
Coach Hirsch is sorry he did not get a group picture today of all the other students who did fabulous!! He is extremely proud of how the team has grown over these last few months. We now have 7 events qualified for state champs and 2 events who will be going to state festival!!
Go Railers!!
Seniors,
Here is a Family and Consumer Science scholarship for Dickinson County students. https://www.chisholmtrail.k-state.edu/family_resource_management_and_aging/index.html
Starting Monday March 7th, masks will be recommended on all school district transportation. USD 487 continues to recommend wearing a mask in indoor settings.
HMS Student of the Month for February - Samuel Begley
The middle school staff members chose 8th grader, Samuel Begley, as the February Student of the Month. Samuel participates in Football, Wrestling, and Track. Samuel believes he was chosen as the middle school student of the month because he follows the Railway Expectations of being safe, responsible, and respectful in the classroom and on the sports field. Samuel is the son of Daniel Begley and the nephew of Rana and Matthew Zeller.
HHS Co-Students of the Month - February
Trenton Braucher and Korey Meier
Trenton Braucher is the son of Tonya Braucher.
Trenton believes he was chosen because “I do all of my work and am responsible in the classroom .”
Trenton is a junior at Herington High School, who involves himself in: Welding and FFA.
Mrs. Korgol believes Trenton was chosen for Student of the Month “because he always puts forth his best effort and does his best to have a positive attitude every day. ”
Congratulations, Trenton!
Korey Meier is the son of Elizabeth and Cris Meier.
Korey believes he was chosen because “I try really hard in all I do and make myself active in the school.”
Korey is a sophomore at Herington High School, who is involved in: Cheer, Drama, Forensics, FBLA, FCCLA, HOSA, Student Council, Cross Country, Track and Golf.
Ms. Clark believes Korey was chosen for Student of the Month “because he is active in many clubs and activities in the school, is academically driven, and can be counted on by his peers and teachers. His teachers want the best for him and we are excited to see what his future holds. I love Korey and am proud to be his teacher and advisor. ”
Congratulations, Korey!
