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The WW2 Europe Trip Group is safe in Chicago!! Next step: Wichita this evening. What a fantastic trip!! Thanks for following our adventures!
-Mr. Hirsch
Today was our FINAL day of exploring for the WW2 Tour. We got to do a guided tour of Paris with HEAVY traffic. The Olympics will be here in a month or so, so we were able to see all the different locations being built for the different events. We also were able to explore for a while, some getting to go to the Eiffel Tower. But one of the main highlights was going to Les Invaldes and seeing the actual tomb of THE Napoleon Bonaparte! The museum also had a HUGE collection of military artifacts ranging from the 13th century through WW2. We also got to take a beautiful cruise on the River Seine, seeing sights like the Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower Bonus: we also got a chance to ride the subway! This trip has been incredible. Thank you for following our adventures. You can be proud of our students, they were absolutely wonderful; represented Herington incredibly well. We fly out tomorrow morning! Go Railers!
*Also, enjoy the picture of a couple of our “adults” having fun too. 🙂
Yesterday was Day 7 of the WW2 Tour. Students made their way to the City of Versailles where they were able to take in a local market with TONS of meat, veggie, fruit, and dessert stands. Then they explored one of the most historic buildings in all of France, the Palace of Versailles. They saw the king and queen living quarters and were able to explore the amazing gardens. For dinner they made their way to Paris, saw the first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower and had traditional French Crepes for supper. Today they are exploring Paris! Go Railers!
Day 6 of the WW2 Tour is the day that will stick with the students the most. Today was the Normandy Beaches. We incredibly were able to go to 3 out of 5 beaches today, Sword, Omaha, & Utah. Our kids behaved incredibly well and really felt the weight of the importance of the locations. We felt like we traveled back in time to June 6, 1944 due to TONS of WW2 era vehicles and uniformed people. We also got to go to the town of Arromanches, the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach, Pointe Du Hoc, and the Utah Beach Museum. So much squeezed in, but the day was incredible. The days are winding down but we are so happy to be here WITH history! Tomorrow is the Palace of Versailles!
Yesterday was Day 5 of the WW2 Tour had students leaving London and heading towards Portsmouth. That is where a lot of items were created for D-Day and where most soldiers shipped out of at its huge port.
They explored the incredible D-Day Story Museum and found some local cuisine, such as fish and chips. They then were able to board a Ferry, which was more like a floating hotel. They had a 6 hour ride that included trivia, karaoke, and a 18th birthday party for newly graduated Brenna Korgol! They are now in France! 🇫🇷
Tomorrow the group is off to the Normandy Beaches!
Go Railers!
Day 4 of the WW2 tour had students getting a very in depth driving/walking tour of London, with an emphasis on the war. Our guide, Stuart, was hilarious and very engaging. During that we were able to see St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and other sights.
Another great visit was getting to explore the Winston Churchill War Rooms, where the prime minister of England conducted much of the war from. It was incredible to be right there with history.
The history of the war is really coming alive to these students! Go Railers!
Day 3 of the WW2 tour had students exploring Bletchley Park, which is where they broke the Nazi Secret code, which became essential for D-Day.
Afterwards, they got to do fun hands-on exhibits at the National Museum of Computing such as playing old school video games, a VR headset activity, and seeing the world’s oldest working digital computer!!
They also visited the Royal Air Force museum.
Memories made for life! Go Railers!
Several HHS students were able to go to Europe for a 9 day excursion all about World War 2!!
Today was being in London and seeing Big Ben and other London icons. As well as the Imperial War Museum!
We will get a group picture tomorrow!
Go Railers!
Class of 2024, your final transcript was sent today to the institution that you had request. You may want to follow up with your future school in a week or so to make sure it was received.
Congratulations to HMS 23/24 "Student of the Year" and "President's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement" recipients.
HMS Students had an exciting day with lots of new experiences at Tanganyika Wildlife Park on Monday.
Congratulations to Herington FBLA who received a Silver Award for the National Champion Chapter Program this school year. Thank you Aidan Thibodeau for all your work in this honor!!
June 17th to June 20th will be the HMS girls basketball camp from 9:30 - 10:30. All returning players, graduated players and incoming players are welcome to attend to work on basic fundamentals and skills.
The HMS volleyball camp will be June 10th - 13th in the HES gym at 9:15 - 10:30 am. The camp will be for returning team members, girls who will be an HMS 6th grade student for the 24-25 school year, and any HMS girls who were not on the team last year, but would like to participate.
JOB POSTING--USD 487 is in search of someone to join our kitchen staff. Duties include food preparation, serving, and clean up of the kitchen area. This is a nine month position with an option for some additional hours during school breaks. Hourly rate is determined by experience. Hours are approximately 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch break. Benefits: the full premium for a single health/dental insurance policy is paid for by the district. 13 days of Paid Time Off available after a 90 day probationary period. Applications are available at the District Office (19 N. Broadway). The position will be open until filled.
Herington Elementary School yearbook order forms will be accepted up until this Wednesday. If you would still like to order one, please send the order form and $10 cash/check (made to HES PTO) to the elementary office by Wednesday, May 22nd.
Senior Walk this morning at HES. Congratulations Class of 2024!
Senior Class Night is at 6:00 tonight in the HS Gym. Graduation is Sunday, May 19th at 2:00. Let's Celebrate the Class of 2024!!
HES had an assistant principal this morning! Star Haynes used her positive behavior points to earn this. Star helped out with breakfast, set-up for fifth grade promotion, and several other miscellaneous office tasks. #LevelUpRailers
