Herington USD 487 -

"Extra" meals If you or your student will be picking up meals this Thursday April 9th, expect a large package of food. The package will include meals for Thursday, Friday, and the following Monday. Our staff will NOT be serving meals on Friday April 10th or Monday April13th. Regular service will resume on Tuesday April 14th.

Good Morning! These are the HES morning announcements for Wednesday, April 8. https://youtu.be/urR0fK5yvp0

With all of the craziness going on right now we tend to forget what we’re all grateful for. Save this blank template to your camera roll, list 5 things that you are thankful for, and then post it on your Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat story. -Megan Mortensen

CONTINUOUS LEARNING PARENT FEEDBACK Please use the following link to provide feedback about your experiences with our Continuous Learning process. https://forms.gle/hnWe9bR56BzYRtvM7

Continuous Learning Reminders Students, please make sure you are accessing your email and other digital platforms regularly. High school students must pass 5 of their 7 courses this semester to retain eligibility for KSHAA activities next Fall. Parents, if your students have items such as library books or other materials that belong to the school and need to be returned, please drop those items off inside the elementary school entryway between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. any weekday. A huge thank you to everyone for their hard work during this difficult time (that includes you too parents)!

Good Morning, Railers! Here are the HES morning announcements. Have a great day! https://youtu.be/E3WFd1hMJ-E

If any current Sophomores or Juniors are interested in applying for National Honor Society, please email Ms. Clark at cclark@usd487.org for more information and an application!

Good Morning! Here are the elementary school morning announcements for Monday, April 6. https://youtu.be/HRg-N9xu8FE

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OLeErO8nXsc The HHS Drama Club has been looking for some type of social distancing activity to do and famed composer Andrew Lloyd Weber has helped them out! For the month of April, every Friday night, the drama club will be hosting a zoom showing of one of his famous musicals at 8 pm! If any HHS students would like the link to the showing zoom session where we will watch and discuss the musics, email Mr. Hirsch at jhirsch@usd487.org or contact Madi Becker or Jessica Mascareno to get into the zoom showing. Tonight’s showing will be “Joseph And the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. The show must go on!!

If you are interested in trying out for the 2020-2021 Dance team please contact Mrs. Mayes at mayes@usd487.org so she can get you the information on how tryouts will be going.

Good Morning! Here are the April 3 morning announcements for Herington Elementary School. https://youtu.be/LXxoA6FLXmU

There was such excitement from Spirit Days this week we would like to participate in them again next week. Join in the fun. Monday- Railer Pride! ~Show us some school spirit by wearing railer gear~ Tuesday- Quarantine Snacks! ~post your go-to quarantine snack~ Wednesday- Wacky Wednesday! ~Wear your favorite crazy socks~ Thursday- Jersey Thursday ~Wear your favorite sports teams jersey~ Friday- Favorite Friday ~Post a photo of your favorite thing about USD 487~

Today’s quote from Emma Alt.

FBLA members participated in prejudged events for the State Leadership Conference and the results are posted. Congratulations to the following members and their placings at the State Level. 1st Place - Business Financial Plan - Carrie Roe, Sarah Biehler, and Hannah Pohlman 4th Place - Business Plan - Eleanore Silhan, Will Lingenfelser, and Nathan Vinduska 4th Place - Introduction to Business Presentation - Emma Alt, Halle Rutschman, and Tristyn Kremeier 5th Place - Electronic Career Portfolio - Connor LaRosa 6th Place - Ms. FBL - Carrie Roe State Executive Vice President - Carrie Roe District III Vice President - Megan Mortensen Congratulations Herington FBLA!

Grab and Go Meal week of April 6th MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ITEM AVAILABILITY. Monday: Breakfast- Pancakes, Craisins, Milk Lunch- Ham & Cheese Wrap, Grape Tomatoes, Apple, and Milk Tuesday: Breakfast- Banana Bread, Pineapple Tidbits, Milk Lunch- Grape Uncrustable, Beef Sticks, Broccoli Florets, Banana and Milk Wednesday: Breakfast- Blueberry Muffin, Fruit Juice, Milk Lunch- BBQ Pork Riblet on a Bun, Tortilla Chips, Baby Carrots, Diced Peaches, and Milk Thursday: Breakfast- Cinnamon Mini, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Lunch- Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Sun Chips, Cucumber Slices, Applesauce and Milk Friday: Breakfast- Pop Tart, Strawberry/Banana Yogurt Cup, Orange, Milk Lunch- Strawberry Uncrustable, Cheese Stick, Green Bell Pepper Strips, Whole Grain Snack, Pears and Milk. Parents, remember if the meals are not eaten right away, the sack lunches should be put into the refrigerator until your kids are ready to eat. BBQ Pork Riblets can be eaten cold or warmed up in the microwave.

Good Morning, Railers! Here are the HES daily announcements for Thursday, April 2. https://youtu.be/8N7-b7tujHA

USD 487 would like to thank all individuals who serve as paraprofessionals. Thanks for all you do.

Wednesday message from Tristyn Kremeier- I hope everyone is finding happiness during this situation. Also, I hope everyon's online classes are going well. I know for me, I am finding happiness by spending quality time with my family, playing games, going on walks, riding bikes, playing with my dog and just enjoying this down time. Try to find something you enjoy that makes you happy everyday. I hope you enjoy your Wednesday.

Good Morning HES Railers! Here are your daily announcements for Wednesday, April 1, 2020. https://youtu.be/CAJuUSOjUS4

Good evening, Middle school and high school band instruments, gym locker contents, and shop locker contents may be picked up at the HS gym entrance between 4 and 6 p.m. this Wednesday and Thursday. Please follow staff member instructions as you arrive.