Herington USD 487 -

HHS Speech and Drama have recently traveled to Halstead, Buhler, Wakefield, and Marion. Results include: Halstead Aidan Thibodeau: 1st in Extemporaneous Speaking (qualifying for State) Aidan and Cheyenne: 3rd in Duet acting Kylie and Sienna: 4th in Duet acting Buhler Sienna and Kylie: 5th in Duet acting Hunter and Alyssa: 5th in IDA Wakefield Conley Souza: 2nd in Humorous solo (qualifying for State) All students who attended this meet came home placing top 6 in their events! Marion Also at Marion, all students who attended this meet came home placing top 6 in their events! Students who State Qualified are: Mallory: Informative speaking Mallory: Extemporaneous speaking Ethan: Humorous Solo Aidan/Cheyenne: Duet acting Cheyenne/Raquel: IDA Jesse: Oration Alyssa: Poetry Alyssa: Serious solo acting Hunter/June: IDA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY--ANTICIPATED OPENINGS Come join our amazing food service team! USD 487 anticipates two openings in our food service department for the 25-26 school year. These are full time positions (approximately 30-35 hours per week) from August to May. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing and serving meals to the students and staff of USD 487. Interested parties should pick up an employment application at the Board of Education office....19 N. Broadway Herington. These positions will be open until filled.

Congratulations to Madisyn Sly who signed with the KSU Rodeo Team today. Madisyn has been apart of the Christian Youth Rodeo Association for seven years, the Kansas Junior High School Rodeo Association for one year, and has been a member of the Kansas High School Rodeo Association for four years. Throughout these seven years she has competed in Breakaway Roping, Ribbon Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, and Goat Tying. Madisyn believes that her dedication in and out of the arena, her hard work ethic, and her grit and determination to not give up has shaped her into the rodeo athlete she is today.

More WSL art. Congratulations!!

Congratulations to our art student who received honors at the WSL art contest. Raquel Lawrenz won Best-of-Show 2D and 3D, in addition to there being 15 students who placed. Enjoy the art!!

Herington Elementary School is named a 2024 Challenge Award recipient!!! Earlier today the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force announced 100 Kansas schools that have been named recipients of the 2024 Challenge Awards. The Challenge Awards recognize schools for outstanding achievement and uncommon accomplishments of students based on the Kansas Assessment Program results in math and reading, especially those students of ethnic minority group and who qualify for free and reduced-priced meals. These students and staff are making a notable difference in their achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. For more information and to see the complete list of the 2024 Challenge Award recipients please visit the link below. Great job, Railers, and keep up the amazing work - we are so proud of you!!! https://www.ksde.gov/Home/Quick-Links/News-Room/ArtMID/3386/ArticleID/4224/Confidence-in-Kansas-Public-Education-Task-Force-announces-2024-Challenge-Award-recipients

Dear HMS Parents, here is the daily update I wanted to share of classroom assignments for HMS students. Please take a moment to check in with your child to ensure they are working on the assignments listed for their respective grade levels. Your support in helping them stay on track is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your continued partnership!

Live results from Bennington Meet tomorrow. Follow the link below. https://live.reddirtrunning.com/meets/47528

This winter at Herington High School there were four records broken on our record boards. Basketball records that were broke were: Girls Basketball: Record held by Tristyn Kremeier for 3 pointers made in a season was broken by her sister Leslyn Kremeier. The new record is 59 three pointers in a season. Boys Basketball: Record held by Derek Knopp for made field goals in a season was broken by Mason Mortensen. The new record is 160 field goals in a season. Wrestling records that were broke were: Record held by Darrell Melcher for victories in a season was broken by Cameron Svitak. The new record is 42 wins in a season. Record held by Richard Hagerman for the fastest pin in a match for the weight class of 152 was broken by Colten Gehrke with a pin of seven seconds. Watching these Railers break these high school records is nothing short of inspiring! Their hard work, perseverance, and dedication have paid off in the best way possible. So proud of everything they've accomplished!

FBLA attended the 2025 State Conference this week. 24 members and Advisor Lisa Beye attended the two day Conference. Congratulations to the following members for placing and qualifying for Nations in Anaheim California this summer. 3rd place - Community Service Project Atalie Alexander, Koryn Alexander and Leland Urban 3rd place - Business Plan Aaron Begley, Sam Begley and Isabelle Ecklund 4th Place - Agribusiness Henry Nelson Gage Billinger 4th Place Computer Problem Solving 1st Place Introduction to Information Technology 3rd - Network Design Team Gage Billinger, Christian Camp and Ty Braucher 1st Place - Healthcare Administration Aidan Thibodeau 1st Place - Public Speaking Mallory Arnold State Officers Public Relations Isabelle Ecklund District III Vice President

HES students celebrated their hard work on the Herington Hearts fundraiser at the March K-5th grade assembly on Monday. Our top fundraisers were able to throw a pie in the face of Coach Alexander, Coach Batchman, and Dr. Morgan. Big thanks to everyone supporting this local organization!

Dear HMS Parents, here is the daily update I wanted to share of classroom assignments for HMS students. Please take a moment to check in with your child to ensure they are working on the assignments listed for their respective grade levels. Your support in helping them stay on track is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your continued partnership!

USD487's Spring Picture Day is TOMORROW 4/02/2025! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy, visit: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/93298RF Please reach out to your office with questions.

Congratulations to Lisa Beye, who was named the Kansas FBLA Advisor of the Year at the 2025 State FLBA Conference today.

Today's softball game at Chase County High School has been moved up to 3 pm.

Happy "Blue Ribbon Tuesday" from HES!

Riley Jackson traveled to Conway Springs, KS to compete in state powerlifting today. He rocked it and is coming home with 2 golds, 1 silver, and a bronze medal! - He lifted at 140lbs. Took the gold on clean at 225 pounds. Beat the state record for lifting 245. - Finished 3rd on squat at 325. - Placed first on bench and set state at 245. - Tied for 1st overall, but weighed 3lbs heavier than the competitor, which knocked him down to 2nd place for 140lb weight total lifted! Congratulations, Riley! You worked so hard and we are so proud of you!

Dear HMS Parents, here is the daily update I wanted to share of classroom assignments for HMS students. Please take a moment to check in with your child to ensure they are working on the assignments listed for their respective grade levels. Your support in helping them stay on track is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your continued partnership!

Come support Baseball/Softball at Herington tonight!

Good Luck at State!!!