Middle School Quiz Bowl competed in their first meet today in Wakefield. 8th graders tied with Rural Vista for second place with a 3-2 record, but the point margin was less for Rural Vista so Herington took 3rd out of 6 teams. 7th grade finished 3-2 also and took home 2nd place, earning a certificate! Great job Railers! They will travel to Centre on 26th.
FBLA Member Spotlight
Mr. Hirsch’s Kansas History class were learning about prehistoric Kansas. Student groups picked out a prehistoric animal and researched it. Then they recreated a 2D skeleton of the animal using popsicle sticks.
“This is one of my favorite projects,” Mr. Hirsch said. “I love seeing the creativity of my students.”
If you ordered a CRUSH soda for Valentine's Day, you need to make sure you pay! If payment is not received, NHS will not deliver them. Money can be taken to any of the school offices -- make sure your name is on the payment!
Sophia Weber
Karizma Matthers has been a District officer this past year. Next year she will be the District C President. This summer she will attend Nationals in Seattle, Wa.
Korey Meier a senior has been a state officer for HOSA his Junior year. And a District Officer for FCCLA for the last two. As a senior he acted as the District President. He had attended Nationals for both HOSA and FCCLA.
FBLA/FCCLA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
This week we will be spotlighting students at HHS that are doing great things in our CTSO Programs!
FBLA/FCCLA WEEK
MS students presented findings from their experiment during class. They defended their findings by answering questions from Mr. Wichman and classmates. Great job with your presentations, MS students!!!
These Herington HS Band members were selected to participate in the Wheat State League Honors Band, held at McPherson College on January 29, 2024.
Kyrie Lindsey, Cheyenne Purkeypyle, Hannah Pritchard, Krystal Gillean, Gabe Vinduska and Luke Vinduska.
The HHS Forensics team traveled to Hillsboro last night for a tournament. There were 4 students that were first timers! All of them gave really great performances.
Two events advanced to finals and placed:
-Ethan Urbanek - 5th- Oration
-Korey Meier & Adrianna Purkeypyle - 1st - IDA - Qualified for state championship!
Coaches Hirsch and Rookstool are very proud of the team. “We got some great notes and are really excited to continue to work with the students on growing their skills this season!”
The next tournament is February 17th at McPherson.
Follow scores and tournament dates here: https://sites.google.com/usd487.org/heringtonhighschooldrama/forensics?authuser=0
Go Railers!!
Herington FCCLA is coming home from Districts /Election with a new District president. And three groups going on the State…
FRIDAY NIGHT FUN AT HES: Our annual Literacy Night will be Friday, Feb. 9 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at the elementary school. Doors open at 5:15. The theme is Pioneer Life in Kansas. Some of the activities will be wheat grinding, a spinning demonstration, butter churning, a display by Tri-County Historical Museum, making yarn dolls, a cake walk, games, and more.
Following Literacy Night will be the Friendship Dance from 6:45-7:30 in the HES gym. Dr. Morgan will provide the music.
Please note that these are family activities, and children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. We look forward to seeing you Friday night. #LevelUpRailers
HES Families: Remember that Donuts with Grownups is Friday morning from 7:30 to 8 in the elementary school cafeteria. Everyone who participates will receive a donut and drink. Families may choose to bring their own breakfast. Please join us Friday morning for breakfast! #LevelUpRailers
Fifth grade students read to Kindergartners on National Read-Aloud Day. #LevelUpRailers
Congratulations to Senior, Sophia Weber who has been accepted to attend Auburn University next year in Auburn, Alabama. She will be majoring in Broadcast Journalism. Sophia is the daughter of Mary and Vernon Weber.
FOOTBALL ITEMS FOR SALE!!
We have several helmets and old jersey's that we are going to sell. Limited numbers on the jersey's. $20 for each item. Email lbeye@usd487.org if you are interested in purchasing one of these items.
Watch tonight's game against Centre. Go Railers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOWzQyErSGg
HES has posted job openings for a few certified teaching positions that are currently open for the 2024-2025 school year! Please encourage any candidates to apply at the Educate Kansas website:
Elementary Classroom Teacher
https://jobs.educatekansas.org/inner.php?p=scripts/funct.search.job&jobTitle=Elementary+Classroom+Teacher&jobHash=357b072911ce345&employerHash=373599977900b5a
Elementary Reading and Math Specialist
https://jobs.educatekansas.org/inner.php?p=scripts/funct.search.job&jobTitle=Elementary+Reading+%26+Math+Specialist&jobHash=b58455523575da2&employerHash=373599977900b5a
Little Railers Preschool Teacher
https://jobs.educatekansas.org/inner.php?p=scripts/funct.search.job&jobTitle=Preschool+Teacher&jobHash=e4c2c81111d1317&employerHash=373599977900b5a
Reach out to the HES office at 785-258-3234 if you have any questions. Take advantage of this opportunity to join a great team!