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KHS Students Excel at 2026 Missouri Job Olympics

Posted Date: 05/20/26 (09:51 AM)


A group of students and adults stand in front of a purple banner with 'K' logos and bulldog graphics, all wearing medals.
Kearney High School students brought home an impressive collection of honors from the 2026 Missouri Job Olympics held Tuesday, May 12, in Columbia, Mo.!

The Job Olympics gives students the opportunity to demonstrate important career-readiness and independent-living skills in a fun, competitive setting. Our Bulldogs represented KHS extremely well, earning awards across a wide range of events.

Please help us congratulate these outstanding students:

Lydia Bobadilla-Torres

  • 1st place: Office Sorting
Haydon Parton
  • 1st place: Car Detailing
  • 2nd place: Restaurant Host
  • 3rd place: Personal Dress
Ayden McClary
  • 2nd place: Window Washing
  • 3rd place: Job Application
Amber Leath
  • 2nd place: Child Care
  • 2nd place: Animal Care
Raymond Cochran
  • 2nd place: Office Sorting
Brody Shipers
  • 2nd place: Recyclables
Gavin Null
  • 3rd place: Retail Stocking
We are proud of these students for their hard work, confidence and skill. Thank you as well to all of our KHS Special Education teachers and support staff for helping facilitate this meaningful opportunity for our students. Way to go, Bulldogs!