
Mrs. Stika's 8th grade math students created stained glass images by graphing equations and her 6th grade students plotted points to make penguins.



6th graders are leaning about distribitive property while working in groups at the whiteboard. Can you solve the following equation?
2(2x-4)



NOTICE OF CALENDAR ADJUSTMENT
April 10th, 2024 Herington High School will host the Wheat State League Forensics tournament. This means that HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY will be released from school at 12:30 p.m. (immediately following lunch) on April 10th. All other buildings will stay in session until 3:30 and afternoon bus routes will run as normal.

Good Luck HHS Basketball
Tuesday, February 13, 2024


Middle School Quiz Bowl competed in their first meet today in Wakefield. 8th graders tied with Rural Vista for second place with a 3-2 record, but the point margin was less for Rural Vista so Herington took 3rd out of 6 teams. 7th grade finished 3-2 also and took home 2nd place, earning a certificate! Great job Railers! They will travel to Centre on 26th.


FBLA Member Spotlight


Mr. Hirsch’s Kansas History class were learning about prehistoric Kansas. Student groups picked out a prehistoric animal and researched it. Then they recreated a 2D skeleton of the animal using popsicle sticks.
“This is one of my favorite projects,” Mr. Hirsch said. “I love seeing the creativity of my students.”





If you ordered a CRUSH soda for Valentine's Day, you need to make sure you pay! If payment is not received, NHS will not deliver them. Money can be taken to any of the school offices -- make sure your name is on the payment!

Sophia Weber


Karizma Matthers has been a District officer this past year. Next year she will be the District C President. This summer she will attend Nationals in Seattle, Wa.


Korey Meier a senior has been a state officer for HOSA his Junior year. And a District Officer for FCCLA for the last two. As a senior he acted as the District President. He had attended Nationals for both HOSA and FCCLA.


FBLA/FCCLA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
This week we will be spotlighting students at HHS that are doing great things in our CTSO Programs!




FBLA/FCCLA WEEK


MS students presented findings from their experiment during class. They defended their findings by answering questions from Mr. Wichman and classmates. Great job with your presentations, MS students!!!




These Herington HS Band members were selected to participate in the Wheat State League Honors Band, held at McPherson College on January 29, 2024.
Kyrie Lindsey, Cheyenne Purkeypyle, Hannah Pritchard, Krystal Gillean, Gabe Vinduska and Luke Vinduska.


The HHS Forensics team traveled to Hillsboro last night for a tournament. There were 4 students that were first timers! All of them gave really great performances.
Two events advanced to finals and placed:
-Ethan Urbanek - 5th- Oration
-Korey Meier & Adrianna Purkeypyle - 1st - IDA - Qualified for state championship!
Coaches Hirsch and Rookstool are very proud of the team. “We got some great notes and are really excited to continue to work with the students on growing their skills this season!”
The next tournament is February 17th at McPherson.
Follow scores and tournament dates here: https://sites.google.com/usd487.org/heringtonhighschooldrama/forensics?authuser=0
Go Railers!!




Herington FCCLA is coming home from Districts /Election with a new District president. And three groups going on the State…



FRIDAY NIGHT FUN AT HES: Our annual Literacy Night will be Friday, Feb. 9 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at the elementary school. Doors open at 5:15. The theme is Pioneer Life in Kansas. Some of the activities will be wheat grinding, a spinning demonstration, butter churning, a display by Tri-County Historical Museum, making yarn dolls, a cake walk, games, and more.
Following Literacy Night will be the Friendship Dance from 6:45-7:30 in the HES gym. Dr. Morgan will provide the music.
Please note that these are family activities, and children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. We look forward to seeing you Friday night. #LevelUpRailers

HES Families: Remember that Donuts with Grownups is Friday morning from 7:30 to 8 in the elementary school cafeteria. Everyone who participates will receive a donut and drink. Families may choose to bring their own breakfast. Please join us Friday morning for breakfast! #LevelUpRailers

Fifth grade students read to Kindergartners on National Read-Aloud Day. #LevelUpRailers
