Herington USD 487 -

This past Tuesday, the class of 2026 got to go on a college visit. 18 students went on a tour at ESU and 8 students visited FHTC. This was the first college visit for most of the students and they learned a lot about many aspects of college life and the programs offered at these schools.

HHS Volleyball seniors had some fun before practice yesterday. We love these goofballs and wish the whole team GOOD LUCK at Sub-State on Saturday. The Lady Rails will play their first match against Berean Academy at 3:00 PM at Valley Heights. #RailerProud https://youtu.be/hUzO9Y2ykes

Congratulations to Aidan Thibodeau for being selected by the high school staff as the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award. Part of the award/scholarship requires he write an essay that will be judged against the recipients from each of the high schools in Dickinson county. If his essay is the chosen winner, he will compete at the state level. As long as his essay continues to win, it will be sent to the national level. That winner receives a trip to a session of Congress in Washington D.C. and a $10,000 scholarship. Good luck Aidan!

MS Cookie Dough Orders will arrive today!!! You will need to pick up your cookie dough order between 12:30pm - 4:00pm. Must be picked up today!!!!!

Middle School Cookie Dough Fundraiser Items will be in on Wednesday afternoon. Parents please plan to pick up your student's items before 4:00 pm. We will post a more definite time for pickup when we have one.

FINAL Regional Results -- Lady Railers beat Moundridge in three (25-16, 19-25, 25-22) Congratulations! They will play in sub-state on Saturday! The Lady Railers beat Remington in two sets (25-22, 25-8) and are preparing to take on Republic County. Keep working, Railers! UPDATE: Lady Rails beat Republic County in three sets (25-19, 22-25, 25-10). They will now take on Moundridge.

On Wednesday October 30th, the sophomore class will be going to a college and career fair in Hutchinson at the State Fair Grounds. We will leave by 8:15 and return before the school day is over. Students will need to bring money for lunch. There is no other cost to the students for the event.

The junior class will be going on a college visit tomorrow. The students were given the choice between Flint hills Technical College and Emporia State University. Mrs. Mein will be taking a small group to FHTC and Mr. Pritchard will be taking the rest of the junior class to ESU. For those students going to ESU, they need to give Mr. Pritchard $5 for lunch. They will be eating on campus at ESU. The students going to FHTC will need to bring lunch money and they will be eating off campus. We will leave by 8:15 and return before the school day is over.

Regionals at Herington tomorrow starting at 4:00. Come support the Lady Railers. No Passes Accepted! All students that are not on the pass gate will need to pay admission prices! Good Luck Lady Railers!

On Thursday, October 17th the Cross Country runners competed at the Wheat State League/Heart of the Plains League Challenge. All 4 runners achieved a personal record! Ty Braucher also broke the 20:00 mark for the first time. Within the WSL, we placed 5th as a team and our runners placed as follows: Ty - 12th Aidan - 19th Kolton - 20th Gage - 22nd

HMS League Tourney at Solomon Saturday, October 18, 2024 Good Luck HMS Railers

HHS Football Senior Night/Cross County Parents Night Come support the Railers tonight at their last home game of the season! Good Luck Railers!

Railers: On Thursday, October 24th the Dickinson County Transition Coalition Resource Fair will be set-up in the HES cafe from 3:30-6:30 at 1403 N. D St. Herington, KS 67449. This is open for all Dickinson County students and parents. Please see the attached flyer for a list of the different community agencies that will be attending. This is free of charge and there will also be a prize drawing!

Good Luck Railers!! Thursday, October 17, 2024

Herington FCCLA went to their  District C Fall Leadership Conference Wednesday in Salina. Karizma Matthews was the President for the district and other members were leaders or attended breakout sessions on Leadership.

Seniors participated in Mock Interviews this afternoon. A special thank you to our community members who came to interview our seniors.

HHS teachers and students are happy to celebrate Mr. Paul this boss's day! It is also National Principals Month. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Paul!

Art Competition Information

The National Blue Ribbon Award celebration at Herington Elementary School took place on Friday. The celebration included unveiling of Blue Ribbon banners, music, recognition of staff and dignitaries, an all-school picture, activity stations and a dance. A big Railer Shoutout to the many, many people who made this event so special. #RailerRewind

Mini Cheer Clinic Update: Due to an exciting large number of students participating, the mini cheer clinic location has been moved to the Herington Elementary Gym. An email has been sent to all parents who have had their student sign up with more information. Please check your email and let us know if you have any questions. Thank you!