Congratulations Chris Trapp and thank you for your 32 dedicated years to USD 487!!
Miss Mein’s Advisory used their Wednesday afternoon working on a PBL project down at the Father P park. They painted the wood train. Thank you to the City of Herington for the purchase of the paint for the project.
Ms. Hawkins’ advisory class began painting their Hope Box for their PBL project! This box is being made both the MS advisory class and the City of Herington. Keep checking the FB page for finished project pictures!
The Herington High School Cross Country Varsity and JV squads got to compete on their home course for the first and only time this season. Several different community members, athletes from other sports, and extended family members were able to make an appearance at the Herington Golf Course. Having quite the crowd at their meet, this small team was energized and ready to deliver. The team put up quite the show after having four out of five of their members obtain new personal records for the season at this meet. This Thursday, the Varsity and JV squads will travel to Marion.
Current Herington High School record holder in the 5k, Davanne Schaffer, competed as a varsity runner and ran a time of 23.18. She placed 15th in a highly competitive group of high school girls, with first place crossing the finish line in 21 minutes. When asked about competing on their home course, Davanne Schaffer said, “My biggest goal for this meet was to try my hardest and run my best on our home turf, especially knowing that there were so many people there to support me.” She cut off over two minutes from her last run at Lyndon and set a new personal record for this season. Jaiden Vogt competed as a junior varsity runner in the 5k. She placed elevent, running a time of 33.29. She is really pushing herself to stay on a good pace and she is getting more and more comfortable as a competitor during meets. On the boys side, Koy Mueller competed as a varsity runner in the 5k. He placed 16th in his division and ran a time of 19.10. Koy set a new personal record for himself this season and his average mile pace was 6.37. Korey Meier and Sumner Schlesener competed as junior varsity runners in the 5k. Korey placed 12th against a large group of junior varsity boys and ran a time of 24.35. He cut exactly one minute off of his time at Lyndon and he is consistently getting faster each meet. Sumner Schlesener placed 17th, beating his previous personal record by over two seconds. The advantage of knowing the course before he arrived payed off for him as he ran a new PR of 26.25
Kindergarteners explore ways to move marbles with tools, rather than their hands. #backontrack
A first grade math group uses their critical thinking skills to build towers out of sticks! #backontrack
Mrs. Polston’s/Mrs. Brunner’s fourth grade class also made totem poles recently during social studies time! #backontrack
Fourth graders in Mrs. Barnes's class work with their table partners to create Totem Poles while learning about Native Americans. #backontrack
Herington Schools are extending their mask mandate until the end of the day on October 4th.
This week’s activities
HMS Volleyball is set to take on Centre tonight! All games will be played in the High School gym!
4:30 A-Team
5:30 B-Team
6:30 C-Team
The train set is a favorite item in preschool and encourages cooperative play, creativity, and engineering skills. We are literally getting #backontrack at Little Railers Preschool!
August Student of the Month - Megan Mortensen
Megan Mortensen is the daughter of Amy and Jeff Mortensen.
Megan believes she was chosen because “I feel I got chosen as Student of the Month because I have a very strong work ethic. I always participate in class, I push myself to do my best, and I stay on top of every task and assignment I’m given.”
Megan is a senior at Herington, who involves herself in; volleyball, basketball, swim team, FBLA, NHS, scholars’ bowl, drama club, and band.
Mrs. Vinduska believes “Megan was chosen for Student of the Month because she is an exceptional young lady. She is always kind and respectful which makes her a wonderful role model. Megan sets high goals for herself and works hard to achieve them.”
Congratulations, Megan!
HES students had fun down at the track completing a walk/run unit during PE. Mr. Kehres tracked the distance that each class traveled. The students walked a total of 335 miles - the same distance it would be to travel from Herington to Branson, MO; Kit Carson, CO; Ardmore, OK; and Yankton, SD!
HES students had fun down at the track completing a walk/run unit during PE. Mr. Kehres tracked the distance that each class traveled. The students walked a total of 335 miles - the same distance it would be to travel from Herington to Branson, MO; Kit Carson, CO; Ardmore, OK; and Yankton, SD!
HES students had fun down at the track completing a walk/run unit during PE. Mr. Kehres tracked the distance that each class traveled. The students walked a total of 335 miles - the same distance it would be to travel from Herington to Branson, MO; Kit Carson, CO; Ardmore, OK; and Yankton, SD!
We will begin Archery Practice the week of October 4th. Please Pickup a packet of Information and Rules from Mr. Biehler or Mr. Fewin. The Participation Fee needs to be paid by October 5th if at all possible.
All USD #487 Students in Grades 4 thru 12 are welcome to participate. You are still welcome to join us even if you were not able to attend the Parent & Archer Meeting on September 13. Contact Mr. Biehler & Mr. Fewin for more Information. We hope to be able to Host a Tournament or two this Fall and more in the Spring.
We greatly appreciate Everyone's Help & Support as we offer our USD #487 Students this Great Opportunity.
Sophia Weber, FBLA State Executive Vice President, Emma Alt, FBLA State Editor, and Megan Mortensen, FBLA District III Vice President, are attending the State Board meeting at ESU today.
The August student of the month for Herington Elementary School is Raylynn Tracy. Raylynn is a fun-loving, kind student who is always watching to see what we will be doing next. It's clear that she is an excellent role model for her classmates as she follows classroom expectations and directions each day. She comes to class with a great attitude and is ready to learn! We are excited to see what the school year brings for Raylynn!
First graders in Ms. Fegan's reading MTSS group have been working hard this week! They have been practicing writing, independent reading, playing phonics games, and doing online adaptive practice for reading skills. #backontrack
