Herington USD 487 -

Senior Walk this morning at HES. Congratulations Class of 2024!

Senior Class Night is at 6:00 tonight in the HS Gym. Graduation is Sunday, May 19th at 2:00. Let's Celebrate the Class of 2024!!

HES had an assistant principal this morning! Star Haynes used her positive behavior points to earn this. Star helped out with breakfast, set-up for fifth grade promotion, and several other miscellaneous office tasks. #LevelUpRailers

There is an Archery Assistant Coach Position Open for the 2024-25 school year. If you are interested please contact lbeye@usd487.org before 3:30 Friday, May 17th. Below are requirements for the position. Requirements: Attendance at morning practices Tuesday and Thursday as well as Archery Meets throughout the year. Some Saturday's required. Also required to have or be able to take and pass NASP Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) certification class before next school year. You can contact Josh Alexander with any questions at 785-512-0483.

Congratulations to all HHS students who received recognition for their efforts in class this year. Not only were plaques presented, but many certificates were awarded to students. Also a huge shout out to those HHS students who received certifications during their time here that will help them succeed in the future. #RailerProud

Reminder: Herington Elementary School yearbook order forms will be sent home with students last Friday. If you would like to order one, please send the order form and $10 cash/check (made to HES PTO) to the elementary office by Friday, May 17th.

Today's Senior Spotlight -- everybody wants to be a cat, including Tristen.

Here is the spectator information and the schedule of events for the high school regional track meet at Eureka on Thursday May 16th.

Come support our Spring Award Winners this evening. Freewill Donation Pasta Meal to help support the CTSO programs going to National this summer is from 5:30-6:30. Awards at 6:30. Forensics members will be performing their pieces tonight after the awards.

Today's Senior Spotlight -- the man with style, sass, and a servants heart -- Korey.

Seniors started their final week at HHS by opening letters that they wrote themselves in Freshman English. This has been a great tradition for many years at HHS. #RailerProud

Members of the senior class travelled to Eureka Springs, AR for the weekend. After a long drive, they were able to enjoy the sights and scenery of the area before cooking dinner together!

HES Farm Animal Fun!

Herington Elementary School yearbook order forms will be sent home with students today. If you would like to order one, please send the order form and $10 cash/check (made to HES PTO) to the elementary office by Friday, May 17th.

Belated appreciation to our school nurse and administrative professionals! You are a vital piece of USD 487!

A huge thank you to our childcare providers on Childcare Provider Appreciation Day!!

Today's Senior Spotlight --

The HMS Track Team ended their track season this past Tuesday with the League Meet at Herington. Those earning medals for 1st, 2nd or 3rd in events were: Ella Nelson, HJ - 3rd Jah'Cure Thomas, LJ - 1st, 100 - 1st, TJ - 1st, 4x100 - 1st Maddox Gentz, LJ - 2nd, 100 - 3rd, 400 - 2nd, 4x100 - 1st Ty Braucher (not pictured) 1600 - 2nd, 800 - 2nd, 4x100 - 2nd Sadie Haws, 400 - 3rd Hunter Ellifritt, Medley Relay - 3rd, 4x100 - 1st Blake Vogt, Medley Relay - 3rd Conrad Mueller, Medley Relay - 3rd Austin Henson, Medley Relay - 3rd, 4x100 - 1st Aaron Begley, Medley Relay - 3rd Dakarai Melcher, Medley Relay - 3rd Hunter Matthews, Medley Relay - 3rd Conner Hight ( not pictured) Medley Relay - 3rd Mia Cambron, 4x100 - 2nd Lillian Rucker, 4x100 - 2nd Suri Hernandez, 4x100 - 2nd Aubren Ecklund (not pictured) 4x100 2nd 7th Grade Girls - 6th Place 8th Grade Girls - 9th Place 7th Grade Boys - LEAGUE CHAMPS 8th Grade Boys - 6th Place Jah'cure Thomas - 7th Grade broke three league records in the Long Jump -18-7 , Triple Jump - 38-04 and the 100 meter dash - 12.59. GREAT SEASON HMS RAILERS!!!!

Fourth graders took a field trip to the David Taylor Zoo of Emporia to meet their pen pals from Waverly Elementary School whom they’ve been writing to all year! They had a blast putting a face to the name, exchanging letters and friendship bracelets, and exploring the zoo together. Before leaving the zoo, Herington fourth graders took their Animal Wish List donations to the Zoo Education Center! As a thank you, they were all invited back for the grand opening and dedication of this new Education Center facility on May 19! The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia is always free to the public! To help offset the cost of caring for these animals, they have an “Animal Wish List” that can be found at their website. Today, fourth graders donated paper bags, canvases, pots and pans, construction paper, and a bird feeder. All of these items and many more were listed on their wish list! #LevelUpRailers

Second grade students had a fun day on their field trip to the Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina. Thank you to the Barnes family for the smoothies afterwards! #LevelUpRailers