With 24 [school] days remaining for the class of 2024, we'd like to recognize our 24 seniors before they leave HHS. Our first Senior Spotlight is --
Congratulations to our Forensics team for a Wheat State League Championship. A huge shout out to our Forensics coaches for running a very successful meet. Thank you to all the individuals that volunteered their time to make it a success.
Centre JH Meet -
April 11 at Marion
10 am start
Congratulations to the 2023 yearbook staff who received second place in the Lifetouch yearbook showcase contest in the high school division of less than 1000 students.
Staff members were: Addison Dallinga, Ashley Mascareno, Hanne McDermott, Tucker Morris, Courtney Naylor, Sumner Schlesener, Maggie Williams, and Sierra Woods. Advisers were: Mrs Lisa Beye and Ms. Rhonda Levens.
Congratulations to the high school track team on their performance on Tuesday at our home meet. The following members won their events: Boys 4x400 relay( Sam Begley, Mason Mortensen, Pierce Schlesener, Tyus Becker), Girls 4x400 relay(Tyler Urbanek, Sienna Brown, Kora Kinchin, Hannah Pritchard), 400m dash - Sienna Brown, Long Jump - Hannah Pritchard, Triple Jump - Hannah Pritchard, 110 Hurdles - Jesse Meier, 300 Hurdles - Harley LaRosa, Pole vault - Rowdy Jackson, High Jump - Tyler Urbanek. The team earned 3 second place individual medals, and 8 third place medals. The boys team came in first place overall and their girls team finished in fourth place. Well done team!!
Mr. Hinkle’s law enforcement 1 class got to meet KHP Trooper Ben who talked to them about his responsibilities as a trooper and even showed them his brand new patrol car even letting them sit inside and turn on the sirens!
Herington Families,
We are happy to be able to offer sports physicals at the school this year for the 2024-2025 school year! Please see the attached flyer and call your child's school office for any questions.
Thank you!
HMS Awards Assembly
Students in Mrs. Beames's MTSS group present their Passion Projects. #LevelUpRailers
Elementary students headed outside Monday afternoon to watch the solar eclipse. #LevelUpRailers
HHS - Home Track Meet
Tuesday, April 9th - starting at 4:30
QR Code for Live Meet Results and Schedule of Events for the Meet
Hello Families! As a final reminder, tomorrow is the last day we are accepting consent forms and payments for driver's education for this summer. If you have any questions, please call the high school office at 785-258-2261.
HES has posted job openings for a couple of certified teaching positions that we have open for the 2024-2025 school year! Please encourage any candidates to apply at the Educate Kansas website:
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
https://jobs.educatekansas.org/inner.php?p=scripts/funct.search.job&jobTitle=Elementary+Classroom+Teacher&jobHash=357b072911ce345&employerHash=373599977900b5a
Little Railers Preschool Teacher
https://jobs.educatekansas.org/inner.php?p=scripts/funct.search.job&jobTitle=Preschool+Teacher&jobHash=e4c2c81111d1317&employerHash=373599977900b5a
Reach out to the HES office at 785-258-3234 if you have any questions. Take advantage of this opportunity to join a great team!
Herington FBLA made an awesome showing at the State Conference last Thursday and Friday. We have 14 students eligible to attend Nationals this summer in Orlando, FL. HHS students ran campaigns and presented projects to get to the next level.
Aidan Thibodeau - Executive Vice President
Mallory Arnold - State Secretary
Isabelle Ecklund - District III VP
Broadcast Journalism - Tyus Becker Sophia Weber and Henry Nelson 4th Place
Business Plan - Koryn Alexander Isabelle Ecklund and Kenley Kickhaefer 2nd Place
Community Service Project - Sophia Weber Tyus Becker and Kenzie Castleberry 1st Place
Electronic Career Portfolio - Sophia 1st Place
Financial Statement Analysis - Mason Mortensen Tyler Urbanek Lucas Vinduska 2nd Place
Graphic Design - Saydee Friesen Sierra Woods Aidan Thibodeau 1st Place
Sophia Weber National Who’s Who and will represent Kansas at the National Conference.
Advisor Lisa Beye was recognized for 30 years of service.
HES had a terrific March all school assembly! Top Herington Hearts fundraisers were able to choose staff member to throw a pie in their face (Miss Heitfield, Mrs. Meyer, Mr. Batchman, and Dr. Morgan).
We were also able to recognize the VFW Teacher of the Year award winner - Amanda Barnes! Congratulations to Mrs. Barnes, fourth grade teacher at HES!
Additional WSL Art Show Information
Congratulations to Art Teacher, Rhonda Levens and her art students for hosting a very successful WSL Art Show. Congratulations to those earning honors.
Below is the schedule of events for the High School home track meet on Tuesday April 9th.
9th grade ELA students had a chance to explore different genres during a “Book Tasting” in class today. Do you have any book recommendations for our students?
Free Early Childhood Education Screener and Kindergarten Round-Up at Herington Elementary School
Early Childhood Screening
Date: Friday, April 5th, 2024 by appointment
Location: Herington Elementary School, 1403 N. D St., Herington, KS 67449
Kindergarten Round-Up
Date: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 5:30
Location: Herington Elementary School, 1403 N. D St., Herington, KS 67449
Early Childhood Screenings for children ages birth to five will take place on Friday, April 5th in Herington, KS. The screening is provided free of charge and will assess cognitive, motor, language, and social development as well as provide hearing, vision, and dental screenings. Please call 258-3234 to schedule an appointment.
If you have a child that will turn three before August 31st, 2024 and you are interested in the Little Railers Preschool program at the elementary school, please make an appointment to have your child screened. The screening is the first step of the application process for the program. There are fee and grant based spots available for those who qualify. Application does not guarantee acceptance. Contact Mrs. Andrea Nelson or Dr. Nicholas Morgan at the elementary school with any questions at 258-3234.
Kindergarten Round-Up in the Herington School District will be Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 5:30 at Herington Elementary School. Your child must be five years old on or before August 31st, 2024 in order to attend Kindergarten next term.
Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Round-Up and become informed and prepared for your child’s Kindergarten year. Students and families will have the opportunity to meet staff members and hear some important information for next year.
Parents will have some time to fill out enrollment forms and go over medical information with the school nurse. Parents are asked to bring their child’s state-certified birth certificate, immunization records, and a recent health assessment (if available).
Registration is required. We are requesting you to please call Herington Elementary School at 785-258-3234 to confirm your appointment for Kindergarten Round-Up. Current HES Kindergarten students will have a regular school day with Kindergarten continuing to be in session on Wednesday, May 1st.