Dance team parent/guardian meeting will be held on Monday, April 19th at 6:00pm
Crispitos are in! Please make arrangements for pick up or delivery! Thank you!
Second grade students worked on some fun jelly bean math this week. Students used jelly beans to graph, measure, and problem solve. Then they got to enjoy eating their math "tools"! #breakingout
On Tuesday, the 7th and 8th grade teams had their final meet, which was the Wheat State League Tournament. It was great ending to a great season!
The 8th grade went 4-4 for the tournament and received 4th place!!
The 7th graders went undefeated, 8-0 and are league champs!!!
Such great teams!! Go Railers!!
Congratulations to the Herington High School Forensics Team as they are the 2021 Wheat State League Champions!
JH track meet today at Herington. Field Events starting at 11. Good Luck Railers.
Morgan Magnett is the daughter of Tony Magnett, Chardy Magnett, Lori Smith and Tony Smith.
Morgan thinks she was chosen for student of the month because “I’ve worked hard on my school work and I push myself to do my best.”
Morgan is a Sophomore who involves herself in Volleyball, Basketball, Drama Club, Forensics, FCCLA and Herington Hearts.
When asked why Morgan received student of the month, Mr. Chesterman said, “she is always energetic and is the life of the classroom. Morgan is polite and will greet people daily.”
Congratulations Morgan!
The middle school staff members chose 7th grader, Hannah Pritchard, as the March Student of the Month. Hannah participates in Band, Volleyball, Track, and Quiz Bowl. Hannah feels that she was chosen as the middle school student of the month because she works hard to get good grades while participating in after-school activities. She also believes she works well with other students, listens to directions in class, communicates well with her teachers and follows the Railway Expectations. Hannah is the daughter of Erin and JB Pritchard.
March Co-Student of the Month - Jade Ottens
Jade Ottens is the daughter of Becky Walls, Thomas Jones and Scott Walls.
When asked why she feels she received Student of the Month, Jade replied “I think I got student of the month because I appreciate all the teachers and the things they do. I help students if they need help and I appreciate the janitors and what they do for our school.”
Jade is a Junior who involves herself in Volleyball and Basketball Film/Manager, Yearbook, Softball and Forensics.
When asked, Mrs. Geissert said, “Jade is so much fun to have in class. She answers questions, and tries to help anyone who needs it. She works hard to be a good student. I appreciate her smile and attitude!”
Congratulations Jade!
Congratulations to the Herington FBLA for their placements in the State Leadership Conference.
Carrie Roe - 3rd Place Electronic Career Portfolio, 7th Ms. FBL, 7th FBLA Who's Who
Emma Alt - 10th Place FBLA Who's Who
Sophia Weber - 1st Place Introduction to Public Speaking
Banking and Financial Systems Team - Sarah Biehler, Craig Rutschman and Carrie Roe - 7th Place
Introduction to Business Presentation Team - Sophia Weber and Ashley Mascareno - 7th Place
The Awards of Excellence Program on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/NTleshP3hAc
HES Little Railers Preschool Information:
If you have a child that will turn four before August 31st, 2021 and you are interested in the Little Railers Preschool program at Herington Elementary School, please make an appointment to have them screened. The screening is a required part of the application process for the program. There are fee and grant based spots available in the program for those who qualify. Please call Herington Elementary School at 258-3234 to schedule an appointment.
Notice of Free Early Childhood Screening:
Developmental screenings for children ages birth to five will take place on Friday, April 30th in Herington, KS. The screening is provided free of charge and will assess cognitive, motor, language, and social development as well as provide hearing, vision, and dental screenings. Please call 258-3234 to schedule an appointment.
Seniors,
I sent the Civic Club Scholarship application to your school email. Please return it to me by the due date on the application. Thanks
Herington schools will operate in the "yellow" for the upcoming week. Prek-12th grade students may attend in person, visitors will continue to be limited, and mitigation procedures remain in place. Have a great week Railers!
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 KS FBLA State Officer Team
President Izabelle Youngers
Executive VP Sophia Weber
Secretary Sukesh Kamesh
Treasurer Elliott Kelley
Public Relations Emma Alt
District I VP Shekhar Gugnani
District III VP Megan Mortensen
District IV VP Jacob Underwood
District V VP Anniston Henning
District VII VP Isabel Griffith
District VIII VP Chelsie Rose
HHS is proud of you Sophia, Emma and Megan!!
Sophia Weber, with HOSA advisor, Jennifer Svitak celebrate at the closing ceremony as the results for the “Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking” were released. Sophia placed first at the state conference and is headed to the international HOSA conference — was supposed to be held at Florida, but is now virtual. Korey Meier, Hannah Pohlman, Samantha Miller, Jameson Davis, Avery Monnington, Alleigh asserts, Brenna Korgol, Ashley Mascareno, and Tyler Urbanek competed at the state conference as well.
Conner LaRosa has signed to run track at Kansas Wesleyan next year.
Carrie Roe has signed with Butler County Community College next year to play Volleyball.
Last call for Crispitos!
Rhett Griffiths signed to attend NCK Tech in Beloit next year. He will be completing a Certification in HVAC. He is currently completing his Certification in Industrial Machining at Salina Area Technical College.
