Herington USD 487 -

We are currently looking for a third coach for MS Girls Basketball. Please contact Lisa Beye ASAP with your interest.

Attention Middle School Girls Basketball Parents:

There will be a quick parent meeting TONIGHT Thursday 10/30, following practice at 5:30pm in the high school gym.

🎯 ACT Prep Class – Don’t Miss Out!
Get ready to boost your ACT score and gain confidence before test day!

📅 Date: January 26, 2026
📍 Location: Chapman High School
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:35 PM

💰 $70 if registered by January 14, 2026
💰 $85 after that

👉 Space is limited — Register now and take the next step toward college success!

📘 Hands-on strategies, practice tests, and expert guidance included.

🔗 http://actprep.info/chapman

#ACTPrep #CollegeReady #TestPrep #FutureStartsHere

🎭 Railer Families! Don’t miss HHS Drama’s hilarious whodunit This Murder Was Staged!
Join us for dinner, dessert, & a night full of laughs!
📅 Nov 14 & 15 | Dinner 6PM | Show 7PM
📅 Nov 16 | Show 1PM
🎟️ Get tickets online at https://hhs-drama.square.site or in the HHS Office (cash or checks to HHS)

It's Angel Tree Season!! Angel Tree applications are available now, to any family in need this holiday season. Applications can be picked up at FRE, any USD 487 school office, or the USD487 District office. Applications are due back to the USD487 District Office by November 14th.

Attention parents, please be aware that a part of the high school and middle school parking lot will be utilized for a Parents as Teachers event this evening. Please be aware and cautious of young children that will be in that parking lot during that time. Picking up students for extra-curricular activities will be as normal. If parking is needed, we are encouraging people to park in the elementary school parking lot.

Congratulations to Koryn Alexander for being selected to Kansas FBLA Active Membership Advisory Council for the 2025-2026 school year!

Nice win Railers!! 66-24 over Bennington.

The fourth graders read a story called, “The Buffalo Are Back,” about the prairies in Kansas and how Native Americans burned them to keep them healthy. They then had a special guest who talked about what burning the prairies in the present looks. Nathan Brunner is owner of Fire For Hire, a prescribed burning company based out of Marion County. He shared pictures and videos of some of his recent burns. He also brought some equipment and demonstrated a live grass burn. You’ll also notice pictures of deer, buffalo, and elk sheds he’s found on land he’s burned. Thank you to Nathan for bringing prairie burning to life!

Reminder to buy your Railer Gear on our School Store. Below is the following link to customizing your Fan Gear!

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/kansas/herington/herington-high-school

As of now this will take place on the HS track. If there is a change we will communicate that here. If raining we will move to HS Gym.

Good Luck HHS Football tonight at Home vs Bennington. GO RAILERS!!

Unfortunately, the melodrama by Mr. Hirsch's drama class for the Fall Festival is cancelled. Due to unforeseen circumstances they will not be performing on Saturday Oct. 25th. They are hoping to find another date to perform or to perform it for the grade school. Thank you for your understanding.

This morning was the final round of our Advisory Volleyball Tournament. The showdown between Chesterman's Chickens and Bobbi’s Builders kept us all on the edge of our seats. In the end Bobbi’s Builders took the win with a score of 6-3. Miss Rookstool has now secured the coveted Advisory Trophy for 3 consecutive Volleyball Tournaments.

Stay tuned for our next tournament!

First grade visited the community garden last Thursday thanks to K-State Research and Extension! Students got to harvest sweet potatoes and corn as well as pick their own pumpkins to take home. They also did a dissection activity with some pumpkins. They had a blast!

Local Students Shine at Washburn University High School Art Exhibit and Workshop October 17, Topeka, KS — Talented young artists from across the region gathered at Washburn University on October 17 for the annual High School Art Exhibit and Workshop. Among the standout participants were Herington High School students who not only attended the exhibit and workshop sessions but also took home top honors. Zoe Schlesener earned 1st Place in Sculpture, with her piece Icarus, and was also awarded the prestigious 1st Overall Award for her exceptional work across all categories. Sarah Naylor received 1st Place in Pen & Ink for There's Always Hope in Kansas, and Kyrie Lindsey was recognized with 2nd Place in Digital Art for Solar Spring. Out of 148 total entries, only 15 awards were presented, including ten 1st place awards, three 2nd place awards, and overall honors for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Also exhibiting work was Jason Cole, Audrey Kamera, and Evie Stewart. In addition to the exhibit, students participated in hands-on workshops hosted by Washburn faculty, giving them the opportunity to explore new techniques, interact with peers, and gain valuable feedback from professionals in the field. Congratulations to all the students who represented HHS.

Good Luck Lady Railers today at Regional Volleyball. Lady Railers play at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00.

Middle School Only - Open Gym Opportunity