The Jr. High Scholars Bowl team competed virtually yesterday. Both teams did great!
8th grade had a 2-3 record gathering fourth place!
7th grade had a 4-1 record and received first place!!!!!
Congratulations and Go Railers!!
Seniors,
Check your school email. I have sent you the HHS Alumni Application again.
Mr. Pritchard
Reminder to buy your 2020-2021 Yearbooks Now!
Prices before March 15th are $35.00. If you purchase after March 15th they are $40.00.
Forms are also in the HS Office.
Congratulations to artist Sevana Stepherson (7th grade) who “placed” in the Middle Level Division of the BLICK Youth Art Month (YAM) Art Competition! Sevana will find out what place she got during the Virtual YAM Celebration on March 27th, from 1-2:30. Other finalists are from Baldwin, Blue Valley x2, Cheney, and McPherson.
The art competition was judged digitally and prizes were awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as three honorable mention students at each level (HS, MS, Elementary). Artwork was judged on the following criteria: creativity, craftsmanship, artistic merit, presentation, and artist's statement.
Congratulations again to Sevana for representing Herington Middle School. She is the daughter of Teresa Stepherson and Ronnie Moncrief. Her art teacher is Rhonda Levens.
Congratulations to the HHS Volleyball team for receiving the KSHSAA Distinguished Scholastic Achievement Award for first semester. Teams are recognized for their achievements in the classroom. The Varsity Volleyball Team carried a 3.25-4.0 collectively GPA during first semester.
The individuals were also recognized by Kansas Volleyball Association for their outstanding classroom performance. Those receiving All KVA First Team Honors were: Carrie Roe, Madi Becker, Tristyn Kremeier, Emma Alt, Megan Mortensen and Alexus Barlow-McKenna. Receiving Honorable Mention was Hannah Pohlman.
*Not Pictured: Alexus Barlow-McKenna
Congratulations to the HHS Football team for receiving the KSHSAA Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award for first semester. Teams are recognized for their achievements in the classroom. The Varsity Football Team carried a 3.0-3.24 collectively GPA during first semester.
Those receiving a certificate were:
Mathew Anschutz, Kwinton Barlow-McKenna, Tyus Becker, Kaleb Blank, Kevin Gehrke, Easton Idleman, Kristopher Jones, Blake Kiefer, Ayden Lawrenz, William Lingenfelser, Colby Lollar, Ty Sill-Sheppard, Cordell Stiles, Ridley Swader, Tristen Swarts, Peyton Taylor, Nathan Vinduska and Damion Woods.
ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS!!!
We are still missing some sort of items from your senior. We are needing these items to complete our projects. Senior Page in the yearbook, Senior Slideshow, etc. These items need to be before spring break!
The following students are missing at least one item to complete our projects (please ask your child they should know):
Matthew Anschutz
Andrew Ansell
Sarah Biehler
Karli Brott
Zed Bryant
Brett Coup
Arista Demanett
Allyson French
Hailey Hansen
Corbyn Jackson
Tristan Killer
Zaden LaDuke
Conner LaRosa
Angie Morales
Craig Rutschman
Kyler Salsbury
Antonio Sanchez
Victor Sanchez
Emma Satterfield
Wyatt Shippy
Ethan Weber
Baby Pictures, Senior Pictures, Future Plans, etc. are items we are needing. Yearbook and Senior Slide Show are two different projects. Please turn in items to Mrs. Beye and Samantha Miller.
Girls Sub-State Basketball
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Herington vs Yates Center
Start Time: 7:00pm @ Herington High School
Spectator Guidelines: Each athlete, coach will be allowed to have 4 guests in attendance. Must be a parent/guardian/sibling of the same household. You will be checked off at the gate.
Cost for admission is $7.00 for adults and students.
Good Luck Railers! 🏀🚂
The middle school staff members chose 6th grader, Makayla Simmons, as the February Student of the Month. Makayla participates in Vocal, Basketball, Softball, Flag Football, and Soccer. Makayla feels that she was chosen as the student of the month because she does well in her classes, follows the school rules, gets to class on time, and she helps her peers do well in school and sports. Makayla is the daughter of James and Sarah Simmons and Kelly Simmons.
The middle school staff members chose 6th grader, Makayla Simmons, as the February Student of the Month. Makayla participates in Vocal, Basketball, Softball, Flag Football, and Soccer. Makayla feels that she was chosen as the student of the month because she does well in her classes, follows the school rules, gets to class on time, and she helps her peers do well in school and sports. Makayla is the daughter of James and Sarah Simmons and Kelly Simmons.
Pie Fundraiser
Support HHS FBLA, FCCLA and HOSA
Members are selling the following pies for $17.00. Pies will be here for the next holiday weekend.
Following types of pies are for sale:
Apple, Apricot, Peach, Cherry, Pecan, Blackberry, Blueberry, Strawberry and Pumpkin.
HES Families: Reminder that students may dress up for our spirit days this week to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday! Participation is voluntary.
Monday - Cat in the Hat Day - Wear red and white stripes or dress like a cat.
Tuesday - Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss - Dress Like Your Favorite Dr. Seuss character
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday - Wear Wacky/Mismatched Clothes and/or Crazy Hair
Thursday - My Many Colored Days - Wear your favorite color
Friday - Fox in Socks Day - Wear crazy socks
COVID team message: Herington schools will operate in the "green" for the upcoming week.
Boys Sub-State Basketball
Monday, March 1, 2021
Herington at Berean Academy
Elbing, KS Start Time: 7:00pm
Spectator Guidelines: Each athlete, coach will be allowed to have 7 guests in attendance. You will be checked off at the gate.
Cost is $7.00 for adults and students.
Go Railers! 🏀🚂
HES Families: Check out our February All School Assembly on our HES RailerVision SchoolTube page by clicking on the link below:
https://www.schooltube.com/media/t/1_46dlrye5
Seniors, please see the scholarships coming due in March at the link below. https://5il.co/pzzn
Herington Railers Boys and Girls Sub-State Brackets!!!
Congratulations to Senior Karli Brott who signed today to cheer next year at Bethany College in Lindsborg. Karli is the daughter of Kenneth Brott.
Sophomore Parents: Our Jostens representative presented information about class rings and sent a packet home with students today. If you are interested in ordering, please follow the online process to do so. They will be taking ring sizes next Wednesday, March 3rd.
Girls Sub-State Basketball
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 @ 7:00pm
HHS vs Yates Center
Location: Herington, KS
Spectator guidelines will be posted when available.