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The start time for the HHS Steve Herrmann Invitational track meet on May 4th has been changed to 2:00pm. Please see the new order of events below.

The middle school staff members chose 7th grader, Atalie Alexander as the April Student of the Month. Atalie participates in volleyball, basketball, track, band, student council, archery, swim team, and quiz bowl. Atalie feels that she was chosen as the student of the month because she shows enthusiasm while helping her peers in the classroom and teammates on the court. Atalie feels that she is a positive role model for her peers and she leads by example. Atalie is the daughter of Keri and Josh Alexander.

Last Call for Free Kindergarten Round-Up at Herington Elementary School Kindergarten Round-Up in the Herington School District will be Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 from 5:30-6:00 at Herington Elementary School. Your child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2023 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 and we are requesting you 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 3rd.

Order of Events for 5/2 JH Track Meet @ West Franklin

5/2 @ 2:00 PM - JH Track Invitational at West Franklin (Away)

Mallory Arnold and Aidan Thibodeau spent Friday and Saturday in Topeka at their first State FBLA Board Meeting. Mallory will be serving as the State FBLA Editor and Aidan will be the District III VP for the 2023-24 term. A special thank you to Mr Mason Hinkle for filling in for Mrs Beye who was unable to attend.

Order of Events for the HMS meet at West Franklin - Tuesday, May 2nd. Meet starts at 2:00.

This is a reminder to our 6th and 7th grade middle schoolers who are running for Student Council for the 2023-2024 school year. Your leadership questions are due to Ms. Hawkins by 3:30 PM Tuesday, May 2nd. You can either hand write your answers or type them on a Google Doc and share it with Ms. Hawkins. Any questions, please email Ms. Hawkins.

Since the return from Spring Break, HHS students have taken part in morning advisory activities in the gym. The goal is to create a close, welcoming, and supportive culture at HHS. Students and their advisors participate in activities ranging from trivia to riddles to charades. Students are also recognized daily for their achievements in clubs, sports, and positive influence in the school. #Railerproud

Mrs. Beames's fifth grade class created their own volume cities! #GameOnRailers

HMS Results from their meet at Herington 4/27/23. Great Job HMS Railers. 7th Grade Girls: High Jump 2nd Sadie Haws 3rd Ella Nelson 4th Lexi Sjodal Triple Jump 3rd Atalie Alexander 200H 3rd Lexi Sjodal 100H 3rd Lexi Sjodal 100 3rd Cheyenne Hineline 4th Mia Cambron 200 4th Cheyenne Hineline 5th Mia Cameron 800 2nd Maci Kinser 4th Ava Pritchard 1600 2nd Maci Kinser 4x100 1st- Alexander, Haws, Sjodal, Hineline OVERALL 5th place 8th Grade Girls: Triple Jump 2nd Makayla Summons Discus 3rd Koryn Alexander Shot 4th Koryn Alexander 3200 1st Cadance Sill Sheppard 1600 1st Makayla Simmons 3rd Sienna Brown 800 1st Makayla Simmons 2nd Cadance Sill Sheppard 100 2nd Morgan Simmons 3rd Kenley Kickhaefer 200 2nd Kenley Kickhaefer 400 2nd Navaeh Bonhomne 200H 2nd Kora Kinchen 100H 1st Kora Kinchen 4x100 1st Kickhaefer, Kinchen, Bonhomne and Morgan Simmons 4x200 1st Kickhaefer, Kinchen, Bonhomne and Morgan Simmons Sprint Medley 3rd Makayla Simmons, Alexander, Brown, Sill Sheppard OVERALL 2nd Place 7th Grade Boys 100 2nd Aiden Johnson 4th Tyson Schlesener 200 2nd Aiden Johnson 4th Tyson Schlesener 400 2nd Aiden Johnson 800 1st Ty Braucher 1600 1st Ty Braucher Long Jump 2nd Ty Braucher 4th Tyson Schlesener 5th Gage Billinger Discus 1st Hunter Purkeypyle Shot 2nd Hunter Purkeypyle 4th Julian Bonhomne 4x100 1st Schlesener, Johnson, Billinger, Braucher Medley 3rd Stevenson, Johnson, Hight, Billinger OVERALL 3rd Place 8th Grade Boys Long Jump 3rd Cameron Strauss 3200 1st Kolton Meyer 100 4th Cameron Strauss 200 3rd Reid Griffiths 400 3rd Reid Griffiths 4x100 and 4x200 1st Strauss, Kickhaefer, Schlesener, Griffiths OVERALL 5th Place

HES Families: We are going to go ahead and move Lunch on the Lawn indoors because of the cool temperature and chance for rain in the forecast. We will have seating in the cafe and the gym for our visitors and students. #GameOnRailers

Senior Spotlight

HES Families: We are hoping that you all will still join us for lunch today! Mr. Batchman kindly offered to use some of his classroom gym space if it begins to rain or it's too wet outside and we have to move Lunch on the Lawn indoors. #GameOnRailers

Studio 24, aka HHS Broadcasting Club, traveled to Hesston High School to tour the facilities and get some pointers from their Broadcasting Class (Swather Sports Network). Special thanks to the students and their teacher, Katie Gaston!

Here is the schedule of events for the HHS track meet at St. Mary's on Friday. There have been some changes. There will be no preliminaries in the running events. The 4x8 relay will start at 5:00pm.

A big thank you to Dickinson County Transitions Coalition and the many area businesses who came to HHS to participate in the Job Fair. The experience for our students and the awareness of what jobs may be available for them over the summer was valuable and your willingness to give of your time was much appreciated.

HMS Track Meet hosted by Rural Vista @ Herington 4/27 @ 10:00 AM

Next week the Forensics kids will be heading to state! Help us celebrate the team’s achievements by participating in the Forensics Spirit Week next week! The days are the same for all three buildings. We'd love to have lots of participation. Go Railers! Monday, May 1st: Early Morning Pajama Day - Forensics students have to wake up EARLY Saturday’s to go to forensics. Wear your pjs as if you are up early.  Tuesday, May 2nd: Dress your best! For tournaments, forensics students have to look their finest. Dress up and show your style!  Wednesday, May 3rd: Dress As A Coach! Dress up as your favorite coach from any activity or sport! Forensics coaches Hirsch and Rookstool have fun styles to emulate as well.  Thursday, May 4th: Twin Day. Duets and IDA’s have to be in sync as partners. Dress up with your favorite person. Bonus: It’s Star Wars day! You could also dress up with Star Wars theme if you don’t want to twin with someone. May the fourth be with you!  Friday, May 5th: Railer Day! The HHS forensics teams are proud to be Railers. Let’s show off our school pride!! Get creative!!

The high school track meet at Burrton has been cancelled today due to weather in the area of the track. There is no plan to reschedule the meet.