Three Kearney High School students have been selected to participate in the 2026 Missouri Scholars Academy, one of the state’s most prestigious academic enrichment programs for gifted students.

Congratulations to:

• Brenley Cartwright
• Joshua Robinson
• Konnor Spring

The Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week residential summer program held at the University of Missouri that brings together some of the state’s most academically talented students as they prepare to enter their junior year of high school.

Each year, approximately 330 students from across Missouri are selected to participate in the Academy, where they engage in an intensive academic experience featuring interdisciplinary coursework, collaborative problem-solving and discussions of contemporary issues.

Students choose a major and minor area of study and spend their days exploring challenging topics in fields such as mathematics, science, humanities and social studies, while also participating in a variety of co-curricular activities designed to deepen their learning and connect them with peers from across the state.

Selection for the Missouri Scholars Academy is a tremendous honor and reflects the academic talent, curiosity and dedication these students have demonstrated throughout their time at KHS.

Please join us in congratulating Brenley, Konnor and Joshua on this outstanding achievement!