Fifth graders and preschoolers paired up this week for a story time. Each book had an accompanying stuffed animal for the preschoolers to hold while the fifth graders read to them. #gameonrailers
The Herington HS Basketball Teams will be in action tonight at Home. The Railers will take on Rural Vista tonight starting at 5:15.
JV Boys - 5:15pm 1/2game
V Girls - 6:00pm
V Boys - 7:30pm
Go Railers!!!
December Student of the Month - Raquel Lawrenz
Raquel Lawrenz is the daughter of Vanessa and Josh Lawrenz.
Raquel believes she was chosen because “I’m committed to my school work and participate throughout the school.”
Raquel is a freshman at Herington, who involves herself in: FBLA, FCCLA, SALT, Wrestling, Band, Drama and Dance.
Ms. Rookstool believes Raquel got student of the month because “she is highly motivated to succeed in everything she does. Raquel is an incredibly knowledgeable student and always puts in 110%. She is active in school activities and is a natural leader. On top of that, she is funny, affable, and kind!”
Congratulations, Raquel!
The middle school staff members chose 7th grader, Rubee Eggleston as the December Student of the Month. Rubee participates in cheerleading, volleyball, track, and softball. Rubee thinks she was chosen at the student of the month because she is kind to students and staff, and she helps people if they need help. Rubee also tries to encourage other student to be nice to others and helps younger students with opening their lockers and following their new schedules. She also helps other students on her teams learn the cheers or plays for their sport. Rubee is the daughter of Becca and Sam Eggleston.
The HES December student of the month is Johnathan Aumiller – kindergarten student in Mrs. Kahle’s class. Johnathan is so excited about learning new things. He watches, listens and follows directions well. If any student needs a friend or a partner, Johnathan will be the first to step up and fill that need. Johnathan is a true inspiration to our class with his positive attitude. Keep up the good work Johnathan! Johnathan is the son of Breanna Weber and Austin Aumiller.
Saturday, January 7th, Herington will be hosting it's annual High School Wrestling Tournament starting at 9:00 am. Come out and support the Railers!
Congratulations to Chesney Clark, Herington High School ELA teacher who was awarded the National Citizenship Education Teacher Post Recognition Award by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Morning weights will resume on Monday, January 9th.
January Breakfast/Lunch Menu
High school students enjoyed their annual "Big Chill Day" before winter break. Sponsored by NHS, classes participated in various games including "name that [Christmas] tune," a balloon popping relay, and various board games. Each class also decorated their own ugly Christmas sweater and then provided a colorful runway walk for each sweater wearer. Special thanks to Mrs. Mein and FCCLA for the rootbeer floats!
HS Basketball will travel to Little River tonight.
Game Times!!!
5:00pm JV Boys 1/2
6:00pm V Girls
7:30 pm V Boys
Good Luck Railers!!!
MS advisory classes decorated ugly sweater shirts the last few days! We have some very creative students! This event was sponsored by MS STUCO!
MS advisory classes decorated ugly sweater shirts the last few days! We have some very creative students! This event was sponsored by MS STUCO!
MS advisory classes decorated ugly sweater shirts the last few days! We have some very creative students! This event was sponsored by MS STUCO!
MS advisory classes decorated ugly sweater shirts the last few days! We have some very creative students! This event was sponsored by MS STUCO!
Archery participated in a contest Saturday at Chapman!
LPSS students got to have some hands on CPR training thanks to the Herington Fire Department!
There is no morning weights Monday, December 19th.
MS Basketball Practice Schedule
Boys Girls Time
Today Optional No Practice
12-16 No Practice No Practice
12-19 Practice Practice 3:30-5:15
12-20 No Practice No Practice
1-3 Practice Practice 3:30-5:15
1-4 Practice Practice 3:30-5:15
Herington MS/HS students will be given the opportunity to hear a motivational speaker on Monday morning December, 19th. Information about the speaker is linked here:
https://tinyurl.com/mrywpse8