Herington USD 487 -

Herington Elementary 3rd-5th Grade Remote Learners enjoyed the Kansas Day festivities! Today, a special guest helped out with celebrating Kansas Day! Mrs. Susan presented a Kansas Day read aloud, hosted Kansas Day trivia, and each student was provided with materials for a sunflower "craftivity". A huge thank you to the Herington Public Library and Mrs. Susan Mueller for providing this opportunity for our remote students. #breakingout

Good evening, Herington schools will continue to operate in the "yellow" for the upcoming week. This means that all students in grades Preschool through 12th can attend in person. Thank you for all your efforts to keep our kids attending in person and participating in activities!

Herington Middle School students Adrianna Purkeypyle, Adrian Harrison, Hunter Koehn, Jesse Meier, and Brandon Miller had a great afternoon at the Dickinson County Spelling Bee. Jesse finished in second place and Hunter was the third place speller. Jesse will represent Dickinson County at the State Spelling Bee and Hunter will be the first alternate. Congratulations Railers!

HHS Student of the Month - January Senior - Sarah Biehler Sarah is the daughter of Troy and Donalyn Biehler. She is involved in FCCLA, FBLA, Band, Mentor Program, Cheerleading, Student Council, NHS, Drama Club, and current Class President. . When asked why she thinks she was selected for Student of the Month, Sarah answered, “I feel I was selected as student of the month because of my dedication to my schoolwork and academic goals, as well as to my extra-curricular activities. I do my best to be helpful to and supportive of my peers while pursuing the goals I set for myself.” Mrs. Geissert feels that Sarah was chosen for Student of the Month because “Sarah is a conscientious student. She works hard to complete assignments on time and with exceptional quality. She is also fun to have in class because she participates in class discussions and she works well with other students.” Congratulations Sarah!

In celebration of Kansas Day on January 29th and our state's 160th birthday our Elementary staff and students are taking part in spirit week! The middle and high schools are also getting involved. Here are some of our munchkins showing off some Kansas and school pride!! Wednesday - Wizard of Oz Wednesday Thursday - "Home on the Range" Thursday (Dress like a cowboy or farmer) Friday - Kansas Gear Friday (Wear you favorite state of Kansas clothing or Kansas team gear) (This IS Kansas Day) Ad Astra Per Aspera!!

HHS vs Northern Heights Friday, January 29 at Northern Heights We will start JV boys at 4:30 in the main gym. Followed by V girls at 6 and V boys at 7:30. At the completion of JV boys, C boys will play 1/2 a game in the south gym. Our games are streamed (both gyms) on our FB page. https://www.facebook.com/USD-251-North-Lyon-County-1561764924047093

HMS vs Wakefield Friday, January 29th at Wakefield 4:30 (Main Gym) A-Girls followed by B-Girls 4:30 (Old Gym) B-Boys followed by A-Boys Livestream: Main Gym via NFHS Network, Old Gym via FB (Wakefield School USD 379)

HMS Games 1/28 at Little River 3:30 C Boys B Girls B Boys A Girls A Boys Games streamed on NFHS Gym location: 403 Waverly, Little River

February Breakfast/Lunch Menu

Menu Changes Tuesday Breakfast: *WG Maple Egg & Sausage Tornado *WG Assorted Cereal *Assorted 100% Fruit Juice Tuesday Lunch: *WG Pancake & Sausage on. Stick *Hard Boiled Egg *Hash Brown Patty *Fresh Banana Wednesday Breakfast: *WG Bagel w/Cream Cheese *Mandarin Oranges Wednesday Lunch: *Crispitos w/Cheese Sauce *Steamed Carrots *Gold Fish Crackers (6-12) *Sliced Peaches Thursday Breakfast: *WG Apple Frudal *WG Assorted Cereal *Diced Peach Cup Thursday Lunch: *Grilled Chicken Sandwich (K-8) *Spicy Chicken Sandwich (9-12) *Seasoned Peas *WG Chocolate Chip Cookie *Fruit Cup Friday Breakfast: *WG Chocolate Filled Crescent *WG Assorted Cereal *Assorted 100% Fruit Juice Friday Lunch: *Country Style Steak *WW Roll w/Jelly *Mashed Potatoes & Country Gravy *Fresh Orange

All HS and MS practices scheduled for this afternoon have been canceled!

This evening's MS basketball games vs Centre and HS JV boys basketball game at Goessel have been postponed. We are looking at rescheduling these activities.

Happy snow/ice day! Today begins our Kansas Day Spirit Week. Today’s theme is “No Place Like Home”. How appropriate!! So students AND teachers/staff of all 3 buildings, let’s see those outfits! How are you spending your day in? Post in the comments a pic of your best stay at home outfit. :) Don’t forget tomorrow is wear sunflowers or yellow day!! Ad Astra Per Aspera!

All classes in USD 487, both in person and remote are cancelled for Monday January 25th.

Good evening, due to forecasted snow and freezing rain there will be no school tomorrow (Monday January 25th). Please stay safe!

HHS Basketball at Elyria Christian DATE:     Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 Times:   12:30 JV Boys - ½ Game                 1:00 Varsity Girls                 2:30 Varsity Boys          Location: 1644 Comanche Rd, McPherson, KS Admission:   $5.00 for Adults Two parent/legal guardians - per participant family - KSHSAA Mandate  Only parents/legal guardians should be listed, non-transferable should a   parent choose not to attend. Here is the link for tomorrow's contest. https://youtu.be/KfkRVpjTrO8

Mrs. Steiner’s third grade students completed a Flat Stanley or Flat Stella project recently! The students were proud to show off their art skills and how they created their own unique Stanley or Stella. #breakingout

Mrs. Weber's kindergarten students enjoyed a fun read aloud with Mr. Morgan! In the story, a student is reluctant to put on his snow suit for recess. The teacher and principal chat with the student and somehow a huge mix-up occurs with their clothes! At that point, the principal decides to move to Arizona where he has no more snow suits to deal with. #breakingout

Winter Homecoming and Senior Night 2021 Congratulations to the Candidates and Class Attendants!! Senior Night and Homecoming Ceremony will take place at the HHS basketball game tomorrow night. Schedule of activities is as follows. 6:00pm Varsity Girls vs Little River Between games we will recognize our senior players and parents. 7:00pm Varsity Boys vs Peabody Halftime of the boys game we will have the Homecoming Ceremony. We will broadcast activities over the Railer YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCry0OWR1pyQF_17jHdO4Pew

Spectator guidelines for Herington High School Games, Senior Night, and Homecoming will follow KSHSAA, County, and USD487 policies. Each basketball player, homecoming candidate, little attendant, and class attendant are allowed 2 parents/guardians only into the event. Cost of attendance will be $5.00.