Remote Learner Meal Request Form 1/5-1/8. NO SCHOOL MONDAY.
Pick up daily in the elementary school drive from 12:30-1:00 p.m. Please remember to sign up weekly to ensure that our kitchen has made the correct amount of lunches and call the office to let us know if you can't make it. https://forms.gle/SrQSkNUGt4Ae9A8NA
The Grinch, the elves, the projects all created a fun learning environment in the second grade classrooms leading up to the holiday break. #breakingout
Use this link to see what they did: https://www.schooltube.com/media/Second_Grade_Holiday_Fun_360p/1_ugedzfiy/191565713
It snowed outside and inside this week at HES as students in Mrs. Beames’s class experimented with lotion and cornstarch to make snow and snowballs. #breakingout
Mrs. Susan Mueller and Jasper brightened the week for HES students when they visited on Wednesday. Mrs. Susan and Jasper went to the windows around the school so each class could see them. In addition, Mrs. Susan provided a video of her reading Christmas in the Barn, and teachers shared it with their classes. Thank you Mrs. Susan for all that you do for our students and community. #breakingout
Mrs. Beames’s fifth graders made elephant toothpaste and observed the chemical reactions caused by different materials. #breakingout
The HES all-school assembly for December was conducted virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Birthdays, students of the month, and class awards were recognized. Click on the link below to watch the assembly. #breakingout
https://www.schooltube.com/media/HES+December+All+School+Assembly/1_rv3u831w/191565713
Need a last minute Christmas gift? We still have sweaters available! L-3Xl @ $20. Contact Chesney Clark at the high school. cclark@usd487.org or call/text 620-546-4143
Members of Ms. Clark's advisory have been participating in the "12 days of mindfulness." Today's challenge was to write two letters. Instead, students worked together to make posters to thank essential workers.
HMS and HHS Families,
If you wish to start the second semester as a Remote Learner, please contact your building office as soon as possible.
Reminder SENIOR parents. We would like the Senior Ads before break. Please email lbeye@usd487.org with any questions. We have a few spots left and would love to fill them with memories of your senior.
HES Families: Please find attached the winter newsletter. As always, we encourage you to contact the office at 785-258-3234 or e-mail nmorgan@usd487.org with any questions or concerns.
MS Railer Report
https://youtu.be/fRqHjgnoXHQ
Seniors,
Check your school email. I have sent you some more scholarship links this week.
Mr. Pritchard
HHS GIVING HEARTS THIS HOLIDAY
-Giving Back To Our Community-
Join Madi Becker and Emma Alt this holiday season as they host a toy drive throughout the town. For the next week, until December 17th, there will be boxes located around town where you have the opportunity to bring joy into your community. Boxes are located at State Farm, The Chamber, Central National Bank, Library and Barnes.
What Kind of Toys?:
ANY! Although we would love to have a toy still in its box, we will accept any toy used or new. All different ages of toys are welcome.
Where Will The Toys Go?:
Depending on the amount of donations, we would love to donate to the follow places:
Toys for Tots
A program created by the marine Corps Reserve that distributes toys to children across the country
Family Resource Exchange (FRE)
A local resource that has provided for our community the last few years
Angel Tree
We would love to adopt a family this holiday season and bring joy to a local family in our community.
When?: Until December 17th
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Madi Becker at 785-466-6538.
November High School Student of the Month
Sophia is the daughter of Mary and Vernon Weber.
She is involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Dance Team, HOSA, FCCLA, FBLA, Drama Club, and Swim Team.
When asked why she thinks she was selected for Student of the Month, Sophia answered,
“I put in the effort to be as good, if not a better student virtually than I am in person. I put in the time to break the awkward zoom silences, communicate with my teachers (maybe a little too much), and support the other students going through change alongside me. Even though I made the best of being online, I was overjoyed to be back in the building when given the opportunity and taking the proper precautions.”
Mrs. Beye feels that Sophia was chosen for Student of the Month because of the way she makes people around her feel. “Sophia is very upbeat and knows when to brighten someone's day. I look forward to her waiting by my door each morning to greet me with a smile on her face and kindness in her heart!”
Congratulations Sophia!
November High School Student of the Month - Sophia Weber
Sophia is the daughter of Mary and Vernon Weber.
She is involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Dance Team, HOSA, FCCLA, FBLA, Drama Club, and Swim Team.
When asked why she thinks she was selected for Student of the Month, Sophia answered,
“I put in the effort to be as good, if not a better student virtually than I am in person. I put in the time to break the awkward zoom silences, communicate with my teachers (maybe a little too much), and support the other students going through change alongside me. Even though I made the best of being online, I was overjoyed to be back in the building when given the opportunity and taking the proper precautions.”
Mrs. Beye feels that Sophia was chosen for Student of the Month because of the way she makes people around her feel. “Sophia is very upbeat and knows when to brighten someone's day. I look forward to her waiting by my door each morning to greet me with a smile on her face and kindness in her heart!”
Congratulations Sophia!
The middle school staff members chose 8th grader, Jaiden Vogt, as the November Student of the Month. Jaiden participates in volleyball, basketball, track, traveling and local softball, swim team, student council, and band. Jaiden feels that she was chosen at Herington Middle School’s student of the month because she is involved in activities in both the school and community; during remote learning she has worked hard to maintain good grades and has good attendance. She also feels that with her being a helpful and caring student, she demonstrates what the Railway should look like.
Jaiden is the daughter of Kristy and Blake Vogt.
HES fifth graders have prepared a digital version of the song Something Wild to share in place of the traditional elementary music program. Please enjoy what we like to call: Once Upon A Digital Program. #breakingout
https://www.schooltube.com/media/Fifth+Grade+Music+-+Something+Wild/1_0ppo1fse/191565713
Attention JH Boy/Girls Basketball Players:
We will begin practice Thursday, December 10th from 3:35-5:30. The following dates are the days we will practice before break: Thursday, December 10; Friday, December 11; Monday, December 14; Tuesday, December 15; and Thursday, December 17. We will not practice over the holiday break and will announce when practices will resume in January. If you have any questions please let Jason Lingenfelser or Lisa Beye know. jlingen@usd487.org and lbeye@usd487.org
The U S D 487 COVID team has determined that the district will function in the "yellow" starting tomorrow, December 9th. Students can attend instruction in person for grades Preschool through 12. Middle and High school in person learners will follow their regular school schedules. Winter sports practices will begin with potential modifications.