Kindergarten students did a letter scavenger hunt today. They were required to find the letters in order and use a paper plate alphabet to keep track of the letters they found. #growinglearners
HES Parents - please return all schoolmall fundraiser packets tomorrow in order for your student to receive the backpack pet prize!
High school students.....don’t forget to wear your pink tomorrow for the pinkest person contest. Winner gets Fan of the Game seating and a free concession item.
Come support the Lady Railers Saturday in Substate action. Matches will be held at Herington High School. Lady Railers first match is at approximately 3 o’clock. Let’s fill the stands.
At theBoard of Education meeting on Monday, fourth graders presented projects that they’ve recently completed.
Mrs. Fish’s class has been doing an entrepreneurship project in reading class. Students worked in groups to create a business.
Mrs. Kickhaefer’s students talked about the parts of an eye, and how eyes work. They have been studying the human body in science class.
HOSA students are attending the fall leadership conference today. A few of the break out sessions are on the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and LeadingAge Kansas that will focus on elder care. Leading the way is Emma Bigham who is the Kansas State HOSA President for this year. Twenty students are attending from Herington High School.
Congratulations HMS Lady Railers on their 3rd place finish at the Wheat State League Volleyball Tournament. Way to go girls and coaches!!
The Varsity Cheerleaders adding some Zumba/dance conditioning to their practice as they get ready for Senior Night/Pink Out Night at the football game!!
Middle School Cookie dough orders will be delivered to the Middle School on Wednesday, October 24th. The orders will be available for parents/guardians to pick up anytime from the middle school between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. If you cannot pick up during that time, please contact the office. Any questions, please contact Ms. Hawkins at the middle school.
HES picture retakes will be tomorrow - Tuesday, Oct. 16th. This is for all new students, students that were absent on our original picture date, and students that want a retake. If you want your student to have a retake, be sure to bring in your original full picture packet.
Mrs. Coup took all of the 8th graders to see a theater production of six short stories by the Chamber Theater Company, October 9. They
enjoyed seeing the stories “The Raven”, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, “The Monkey’s Paw”, “The Necklace”, and “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”. A few of these they will
be studying later in class. They loved seeing the stories come to life through live theater.
High School Volleyball League Tournament on Saturday, October 13 at Canton Galva.
Sorry for the previous typo - scentsy fundraisers will be delivered Monday, October 15th as long as the shipping doesn’t get delayed! Thanks.
MS Football finishes up the season with a 56-8 loss at Solomon, and a 4-3 record on the season.
Good job, boys!
MS Volleyball @ Solomon:
A Team wins in two sets
B Team wins in two sets
C Team wins in two sets
Great job, girls!
Students in Principles of Biomedical Science worked on a diabetes lab today. They are determining if the patients are diabetic and if so, if they are Type 1 or Type 2.
Students in Business Communications practiced teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills while building a leaning tower of pasta.
All scentsy fundraiser items should be going home with students on Monday, October 12th. Thanks for your support of HES PTO!
HES Parents: Mark your calendars for a Bingo Family Fun Night/PTO Fundraiser! This will be Thursday night, November 8th from 5:00-6:30 in the HES cafe and gym. We will have a free will donation hot dog meal until the food runs out and then bingo will follow. Bingo cards can be purchased for $1 each and all proceeds will go to the HES PTO. After school students can be picked up at 5:00. Hope to see you there!
Mrs. Carnes’ MTSS group gave presentations on different types of bullying. The topic of bullying was prevalent in their enrichment readings. Great job!
