Kearney School District

Complete KSD's Back-to-School Registration in PowerSchool

Back-to-School Registration is now available through the KSD's PowerSchool portal. Registration must be completed separately for each student in your household.NOTE - THIS PROCESS IS ONLY FOR STUDE...

July 15, 2026

A Well-Deserved Thank You to Our Facilities Teams

Kearney School District hosted a special lunch today for members of our grounds, maintenance and custodial crews as a way of expressing our gratitude for the extraordinary work they do throughout t...

July 16, 2026

Help Us Prepare for the Back-to-School Resource Fair

The Kearney School District 2026 Back-to-School Resource Fair is less than one month away, and community volunteers can play an important role in helping local students and families start the new s...

July 16, 2026

Board of Education Business Meeting Recap: July 15, 2026

The Kearney School District Board of Education met on Wednesday, July 15, for its regular monthly business meeting at the Kearney Administrative Office. The Board received an update on 2022 bond pr...

July 16, 2026

View Tonight's KSD School Board Meeting (July 15, 2026)

Kearney School District's Board of Education will begin its next business meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, July 17, at the central office, which is located at 425 W. Washington St. If you can't make it i...

July 15, 2026

Bulldog Earns Top-10 Finish at National FCCLA Conference

Kearney High School student Ava Mayse is now one of the top FCCLA competitors in the nation!Ava represented Kearney FCCLA last week at the National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., ...

July 15, 2026

KHS Golden Girls Shine at UDA Dance Camp

The Kearney High School Golden Girls had an outstanding weekend at UDA Dance Camp!The team brought a routine to camp for competition and then spent the weekend learning multiple new routines that w...

July 14, 2026

From a snowy day to a summer tradition

Sometimes inspiration starts on a snowy day.During a snow day at Kids Club last January, Emerson Swartz found herself looking for something to do. She started sketching while spending the day with ...

July 14, 2026

Bulldogs learn about the power behind our community!

Today's Kids Club Summer Expedition at Kearney Junior High gave our K-5 students an up-close look at the people, equipment and technology that help keep the lights on every day.Our friends from Pla...

July 13, 2026

KSD News Update (July 9, 2026)

Bulldog News Update July 9, 2026 2026 Back-to-School Dates Are Here! We have prepared our key 2026 Back-to-School dates, including schedule pick-ups, transition events, open houses and the first da...

July 9, 2026

Pre-Register Today for the 2026 KSD Resource Fair

Kearney School District families are encouraged to sign up now for the 2026 Resource Fair!This annual event helps KSD students and families get ready for the start of a new school year by connectin...

July 8, 2026

Support the 'Buy a Shirt/Give a Shirt' Fundraiser for the KSD Resource Fair

Kearney School District families, staff members and community members are invited to support this year’s "Buy a Shirt/Give a Shirt" fundraiser for the KSD Resource Fair.This effort helps make sure ...

July 6, 2026

Back-to-School Resources Now Available

Kearney School District’s 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbooks and school supply lists are now available at www.ksdr1.net/back-to-school. Our handbooks include important information about district an...

June 29, 2026

Southview/Hawthorne Summer School Students Finish Strong!

Southview/Hawthorne Summer School students wrapped up their final day of specials on Wednesday, June 25, with a creative celebration of the world’s most popular sport!Our Art, Library and PE facult...

June 26, 2026

Bulldogs Visit Nation’s Capital During Missouri Youth Tour

Kearney High School students Logan Daugherty and Ezra Stuart recently returned from an unforgettable week of learning, leadership and exploration in Washington, D.C.Logan and Ezra were among 110 st...

June 26, 2026

KSD News Update (June 25, 2026)

Bulldog News Update June 25, 2026 Dr. Brad Miller Named KC Regional Teacher of the Year Finalist We have some outstanding news to share about one of Team KSD’s exceptional educators! Dr. Brad Mille...

June 25, 2026

Bulldogs Take Summer School Road Trips Across America

Fourth- and fifth-graders in Austin Bullock’s Southview/Hawthorne Summer School class packed plenty of learning into an imaginary road trip across the United States as part of their America 250 Pro...

June 25, 2026

A Patchwork Celebration of America 250

"How is America like a patchwork quilt?"That was the driving question for fourth- and fifth-graders in Ashley Hummel’s Southview/Hawthorne Summer School class as they completed a colorful Project B...

June 25, 2026

Summer School Learning Takes Flight!

Kearney Middle Schoolers put their learning into action today by launching rockets they designed and built as part of a Project Based Learning experience in Michael Wernimont’s Summer School class....

June 24, 2026

Dr. Brad Miller Named KC Regional Teacher of the Year Finalist

We have some outstanding news to share about one of Team KSD’s exceptional educators!Dr. Brad Miller, a chemistry teacher at Kearney High School and the 2026 Kearney School District Teacher of the ...

June 24, 2026

Kearney Food Pantry Hosts Cereal Drive-By to Feed Local Kids

This summer, you can be a hero—with just a box of cereal. The Kearney Food Pantry is inviting the community to step up and help children in need by donating cereal during its 3rd annual Cereal Driv...

June 23, 2026

KSD News Update (June 18, 2026)

Bulldog News Update June 18, 2026 Board Recognizes State Track Athletes and Reviews Plans for KSD’s Future The Kearney School District Board of Education opened its June 17 meeting by recognizing t...

June 18, 2026

KHS Opens New “Earn While You Learn” Pathways for Students

Kearney High School students have a new opportunity to gain real-world experience, build valuable career skills and get paid while they learn!Kearney School District is now offering DESE Registered...

June 18, 2026

School Board Recognizes State Track Athletes, Reviews Facilities and Budget Planning

The Kearney School District Board of Education recognized outstanding student-athletes, reviewed plans for the district’s facilities and finances, and approved several measures supporting students ...

June 18, 2026

GOOOOOOOAAALLLLL!!!! Summer School Students Explore the World Through Soccer

Southview and Dogwood Elementary summer school students combined creativity, research and a love of soccer for a hands-on Project Based Learning experience in Ashley Hummel’s fourth- and fifth-grad...

June 15, 2026

Police & Fire Summer School Experience Puts Students in the Driver’s Seat

Our sixth- and seventh-grade summer school students got a hands-on look this week at careers in law enforcement and fire and rescue during the Police & Fire experience.One of the highlights cam...

June 12, 2026

From Parts to Programming: Summer School Robotics in Action

Our sixth- and seventh-grade summer school students have been building much more than robots in Mr. Wernimont’s class.They started with the basics and learned how to design, build and program their...

June 12, 2026

KSD News Update (June 11, 2026)

Bulldog News Update June 11, 2026 Reminder: Join Us for the 2026 KHS Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Tournament! There is still time to sign up for the 2026 KHS Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Tournament on ...

June 11, 2026

Southview Bulldogs Build Careers

We’re catching up on a good one from Southview Elementary!On May 19, Southview fifth-graders had the opportunity to take part in Career Day, learning from guests who shared about their work, their ...

June 11, 2026

KSD Educators Strengthen Instructional Practices for All Students

Great schools and great communities are built by great people who keep learning.Today, a team of Kearney School District teachers, administrators and instructional coaches came together for profess...

June 10, 2026

Reminder: Join Us for the 2026 KHS Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Tournament!

There is still time to sign up for the 2026 KHS Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 25, at The Club at Marimack in Kearney.Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. sh...

June 10, 2026

Bulldog Earns Scholarship to Study Nursing at MoWest

Congratulations to Kearney High School Class of 2026 graduate Josie Masters, who was recently selected as one of Mosaic Life Care’s newest Nursing Scholars of Promise. She was one of just 15 studen...

June 8, 2026

Join Team KSD: Custodian Positions Available

Kearney School District is hiring custodians to help keep our schools clean, safe and ready for learning every day.Our custodial team members play an essential role in maintaining the spaces where ...

June 5, 2026

Summer School Creativity in Motion!

Our Southview and Hawthorne summer school students rolled into some colorful, hands-on learning this week with a little “Marble Soccer Ball Painting!”Students used boxes, paint and marbles to creat...

June 5, 2026

KSD News Update (June 4, 2026)

Bulldog News Update June 4, 2026 KHS Track & Field Excels at State Our Kearney High School Track & Field athletes capped off an outstanding season with an impressive showing at the Class 4 ...

June 4, 2026

SFE Serves Up Spring Highlights for Team KSD!

Our friends with SFE, Southwest Foodservice Excellence, have been busy cooking up a great spring for our students and staff! The April and May issues of their What’s Cooking newsletter are packed w...

June 4, 2026

Summer School Students Power Up Their Learning

Kearney School District students put their “Exploring Electricity” lessons to the test this week!After wiring up their model homes in Michael Wernimont’s middle school summer school science class, ...

June 4, 2026

KHS Teacher Earns Prestigious Grant for Summer Study Trip

Congratulations to Kearney High School Social Studies Teacher Jennifer West, who was recently selected to receive a Fund for Teachers grant for a research-driven study trip this summer. Mrs. West’s...

June 4, 2026

Summer School Sparks Curiosity at KHS

Kearney School District students are getting some hands-on experience with the power of science this week!I had a chance to stop by Michael Wernimont’s summer school classroom at KHS yesterday, whe...

June 3, 2026

Celebrate the World Cup at Kearney's 'Cleats & Beats'

Soccer fans, music lovers and anyone who enjoys a great community celebration will want to mark their calendars for Friday, June 19!The City of Kearney, in partnership with GO North KC and other re...

June 3, 2026

KHS Track & Field Excels at State

Our Kearney High School Track & Field athletes capped off an outstanding season with an impressive showing at the Class 4 State Championships this past weekend in Jefferson City!The Bulldogs co...

June 2, 2026

Kauffman Foundation Selects KHS Science Teacher for Regional Real World Learning Leadership Opportunity

We are proud to share that Kearney High School science teacher Kaitlyn Fountain has been selected to serve as a Mentor Teacher in the Real World Learning Market Value Asset Educator Network for the...

June 2, 2026

Career Center Honors KHS Students

We’re proud to celebrate several Kearney High School students who were recognized during the Excelsior Springs Area Career Center Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 30.This special event hon...

June 1, 2026

Two Bulldogs Earn Perfect Scores on PLTW Biomedical Science Exam

We have a couple of amazing academic accomplishments to celebrate from our Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences program!Kearney Junior High ninth grader Elayna Viox and Kearney High School stud...

June 1, 2026

State Track Turns Into the Bulldogs vs. the Monsoon

The first day of the MSHSAA Class 4 Track & Field State Championships turned into a long, wet waiting game for our Kearney Bulldogs.Monsoon-like rain and recurring lightning moved through Jeffe...

May 30, 2026

KSD News Update (May 28, 2026)

Bulldog News Update May 28, 2026 VIDEO: Celebrating a Strong Spring in KSD As we close the 2025-2026 academic year, we want to take a moment to celebrate a spring semester filled with learning, ach...

May 28, 2026

Tee It Up for the KHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Kearney High School is inviting golfers and Bulldog supporters to join us for the 2026 KHS Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 25, at The Club at Marimack in Kearney.Registratio...

May 28, 2026

Bulldog Journalists Garner National Honors

Please join us in congratulating two Kearney High School students who recently earned national recognition during the Journalism Education Association National High School Journalism Convention in ...

May 28, 2026

PHOTO ALBUM - Dogwood Elementary Celebrates Two Decades of Education Excellence

Dogwood Elementary School celebrated a very special milestone this month: 20 years of growth, learning and community.Families, students, staff members, alumni and friends gathered to mark Dogwood’s...

May 28, 2026

Kearney High School Track & Field Is Headed to State!

Please join us in congratulating the Kearney High School Track & Field student-athletes who qualified for the MSHSAA Class 4 State Championships!Our Bulldogs will compete this Friday and Saturd...

May 27, 2026

Basketball Summer Camps Are A Slam Dunk for Our Bulldogs!

Kearney School District has several summer basketball opportunities available for students, including youth camps, high school camps, open gyms and summer league opportunities. These activities are...

May 27, 2026

Sign-Up Today for KSD's 2026 Summer Camps!

Summer is a great time for Bulldogs to stay active, build skills, try something new and stay connected with classmates, coaches and activity sponsors.Kearney School District has created a new Summe...

May 26, 2026

Celebrating a Strong Spring in KSD

As we close the 2025-2026 academic year, we want to take a moment to celebrate a spring semester filled with learning, achievement, service and Bulldog pride!Across Kearney School District, our stu...

May 22, 2026

KSD News Update (May 21, 2026)

Bulldog News Update May 21, 2026 2026 Back-to-School Dates Are Here! We know summer has only just begun, but it’s never too early to help our families start planning for another great year in Kearn...

May 21, 2026

2026 Back-to-School Dates Are Here!

We know summer has only just begun, but it’s never too early to help our families start planning for another great year in Kearney School District!We have prepared our key 2026 Back-to-School dates...

May 21, 2026

The Last Day of School is Friday, May 22!

It’s hard to believe, but Friday, May 22, is the last day of classes for the 2025-2026 academic year in Kearney School District!We will be on a Half-Day schedule, which means students will be relea...

May 21, 2026

View Tonight's KSD School Board Meeting

Kearney School District's Board of Education will begin its next business meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, May 20, at the central office, which is located at 425 W. Washington St. If you can't make it in...

May 20, 2026

KHS Students Excel at 2026 Missouri Job Olympics

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 opportuni...

May 20, 2026

Bulldogs Close an Outstanding Girls Soccer Season

Kearney High School Girls Soccer saw an outstanding season come to a close Monday night in a hard-fought overtime loss to Platte County.The Bulldogs trailed 1-0 late in the match before Josie Spark...

May 19, 2026

Bulldogs Open District Baseball Tournament Today

Bulldog Nation, it’s time for postseason baseball!The Kearney High School Baseball team will open Class 5 District 8 tournament play at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 19, against Northeast at Creekside...

May 19, 2026

KHS Students Selected for Boys State and Girls State

Please join us in congratulating five Kearney High School students who have been selected to attend Missouri Boys State and Missouri Girls State this summer!Noah Ramseyer will represent KHS at Miss...

May 18, 2026

Celebrating Kearney High School's Class of 2026!

Congratulations to the Kearney High School Class of 2026! Today, we celebrated 268 graduates as they walked across the stage and began the next chapter of their lives. We are so proud of these Bull...

May 18, 2026

KSD News Update (May 14, 2026)

Bulldog News Update May 14, 2026 KHS Class of 2026 Builds an Impressive Real World Learning Record Kearney High School’s Class of 2026 has built an outstanding record of achievement through our Rea...

May 14, 2026

KSD Leaders Earn Major Professional Honors

Please join us in congratulating two members of Kearney School District’s leadership team who recently received significant professional recognitions: Hannah Iversen, KSD Director of Special Servic...

May 14, 2026

KHS Class of 2026 Builds an Impressive Real World Learning Record

Kearney High School’s Class of 2026 has built an outstanding record of achievement through our Real World Learning initiative!According to KSD Career Readiness Coordinator Emmy Berry, this year’s g...

May 14, 2026

KHS Students Recognized for Biliteracy Achievements

Congratulations to the Kearney High School students who were honored during the 2026 Seal of Biliteracy ceremony on Thursday, May 7, in the KHS Library Media Center!The Missouri Seal of Biliteracy ...

May 13, 2026

KHS Senior Amara Miles to Be Featured on FOX4’s Great Day KC

Kearney High School senior Amara Miles will be interviewed live during the 11 a.m. hour on Thursday, May 14, on Great Day KC on FOX4 in Kansas City.Amara is being featured after winning the grand p...

May 13, 2026

KHS Robotics Team Celebrates Outstanding Season

Kearney High School’s robotics team, KEARNAGE, wrapped up an outstanding season with another strong performance at the Green Country Regional in Tulsa, Okla.The team earned the Industrial Design Aw...

May 13, 2026

KHS Celebrates Class of 2026 Signing Night

Kearney High School celebrated an outstanding group of Bulldogs during the Class of 2026 Signing Night on Monday, May 11, in the KHS Fieldhouse!This special event gave our students, families, coach...

May 12, 2026

Kearney Choir and Band Students Find the Right Melody at Music in the Parks

Kearney High School music students had a day worth singing and playing about at the 2026 Music in the Parks Festival on Saturday, May 9 in Branson!About 160 KHS Choir and Band students traveled to ...

May 11, 2026

Kids Club Fall Enrollment Opens Today for New Families

Kearney School District is excited to open fall enrollment for Kids Club, our before- and after-school care program for elementary students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Enrollment for famil...

May 11, 2026

Seniors Celebrate Farewell Tour of Schools

The members of Kearney High School's Class of 2026 continued a beloved Bulldog tradition today with a tour of the schools that helped them reach this important point in their lives. After swinging ...

May 8, 2026

KSD News Update (May 7, 2026)

Bulldog News Update May 7, 2026 Explore KSD's 2026 Summer Camps and Activities Summer is a great time for Bulldogs to stay active, build skills, try something new and stay connected with classmates...

May 7, 2026

Updated Kids Club Rates for 2026-2027

Kearney School District has updated Kids Club tuition rates for the 2026-2027 academic year.Kids Club provides before- and after-school care for KSD families on days when school is in session. The ...

May 7, 2026

KHS Senior Wins Regional World Cup T-Shirt Design Contest

We are proud to share that Kearney High School senior Amara Miles has been named the grand prize winner of a regional T-shirt design contest organized by Go North KC and Park University as part of ...

May 7, 2026

KSD Celebrates Future Teachers Through Grow Your Own Signing Day

Kearney School District had the opportunity this week to celebrate something very special: eight outstanding Kearney High School students who are taking the next step toward becoming educators.Duri...

May 7, 2026

PCEC Selects Two KHS Scholars for Leadership Experience

We’re proud to share that two Kearney High School students have been selected by Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative to take part in the 2026 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.!KHS juniors Logan Daugherty...

May 7, 2026

2026 Kindergarten Orientation is Thursday, May 7

Starting kindergarten is exciting. It is also a big step into something new for our youngest Bulldogs and their families. That is why Kearney School District’s Kindergarten Orientation events are s...

May 6, 2026

Help KSD Students Support Literacy Through Used Book Drive

Kearney School District families are invited to help two of our secondary students turn gently used books into a meaningful gift for children across the Kansas City area.Luke and Kate Vanderstel, m...

May 6, 2026

Final Day for KHS FFA Greenhouse Sale + Student Showcase

Kearney High School FFA students are wrapping up their annual greenhouse sale this Saturday, May 9, and they’re adding something special for the final day!The greenhouse will be open from 9 a.m. to...

May 6, 2026

A Bulldog Shout-Out for Our KSD Nurses!

Wednesday, May 6, is National School Nurse Day, and we cannot let it pass without giving a huge Bulldog thank-you to the incredible nurses who care for our students every day.Our school nurses are ...

May 5, 2026

May the Sports be With You: Explore KSD's 2026 Summer Camps and Activities

Summer is a great time for Bulldogs to stay active, build skills, try something new and stay connected with classmates, coaches and activity sponsors.Kearney School District has created a new Summe...

May 4, 2026

KHS Musicians Hit All the Right Notes at 2026 State Festival

Kearney High School musicians delivered an outstanding performance at the MSHSAA State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival on Saturday, May 2, at the University of Missouri-Columbia.KHS sent a fully l...

May 4, 2026

Thank You to Our KSD Educators!

Kearney School District is proud to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week.This is an important opportunity to pause and recognize the extraordinary educators who serve our students every day...

May 4, 2026

KSD News Update (May 1, 2026)

Bulldog News Update May 1, 2026 Pre-Register Today for the 2026 KSD Resource Fair Kearney School District families are encouraged to sign up now for the 2026 Resource Fair! This annual event helps ...

May 1, 2026

Celebrating Our KSD Principals

Today is National School Principals Day, and Kearney School District is proud to celebrate the outstanding leaders who guide our schools with care, purpose and dedication.Please join us in thanking...

May 1, 2026

Thank You to Our 2026 Team KSD Retirees

Kearney School District was honored to celebrate our 2026 retirees during the Team KSD Awards & Retiree Reception.These valued members of our district have served students, families and colleag...

May 1, 2026

Congratulations to Our 2026 School-Level Teachers of the Year

Kearney School District proudly recognized our 2026 school-level Teachers of the Year during the Team KSD Awards & Retiree Reception.These educators represent excellence across our district thr...

May 1, 2026

Congratulations to Our 2026 School-Level Support Staff of the Year Honorees

Kearney School District proudly celebrated our 2026 school-level Support Staff of the Year honorees during the Team KSD Awards & Retiree Reception.These outstanding team members help keep our s...

May 1, 2026

KSD Celebrates 2026 Team KSD Award Recipients and Retirees

Kearney School District had the privilege of celebrating outstanding educators, support professionals, retirees and community partners during the 2026 Team KSD Awards & Retiree Reception on Thu...

May 1, 2026

Celebrating Our School Lunch Heroes!

Friday, May 1, is School Lunch Hero Day, and Kearney School District is proud to celebrate the caring professionals who help keep our students nourished, supported and ready to learn.Our lunchrooms...

April 30, 2026

Bulldogs Demonstrate Strong Skills at Job Olympics!

Kearney High School students put their workplace readiness skills to the test and earned outstanding results during the Kansas City area Job Olympics competition on April 11 at Liberty High School!...

April 30, 2026

Pre-Register Today for the 2026 KSD Resource Fair

Kearney School District families are encouraged to sign up now for the 2026 Resource Fair!This annual event helps KSD students and families get ready for the start of a new school year by connectin...

April 30, 2026

Celebrate Dogwood Elementary’s 20th Anniversary!

Dogwood Elementary School is celebrating 20 years of growth, learning and community!Bulldog families, staff, alumni and community members from across Kearney School District are invited to join the...

April 29, 2026

Four KHS Singers Selected for Missouri All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Please join us in congratulating Kearney High School students Emi Eberhardt, Delayne Boyd, Sofia Kouzinoglou and Kate Smith for being selected for the Missouri All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble!This is...

April 29, 2026

Bulldog Breaks Basketball Bests

Congratulations to Kearney High School Girls Basketball player Brooke Paalhar for breaking school records for career steals and career assists! Career Steals: Jenni Miller - 275 (1989-1993) Brooke ...

April 27, 2026

Give Your Child a Strong Start: Enroll Them Today in KSD's 2026 Summer School

CALLING ALL BULLDOGS!!! Summer is almost here, and we want every Bulldog to have the opportunity to keep learning, growing and connecting with classmates during our 2026 Summer School! Families who...

April 27, 2026

Congratulations to Our 2026 KHS Prom Royalty!

Congratulations to Kearney High School students Milo Griffith and Brennan Judkins, who were selected by their classmates as the King and Queen during the 2026 KHS Prom on Saturday, April 25. Thank ...

April 27, 2026

A Beloved Bulldog Returns to the Southview Nest

Southview Elementary fourth-grade students recently had the chance to welcome back a familiar face. Former Southview student and Kearney High School Class of 2025 graduate Tye Mills visited the cla...

April 24, 2026

KHS Cheer Squad Tryouts Start Soon!

Students entering grades 9-12 next school year and interested in cheer are invited to try out for the Kearney High School Cheer squad. This is a great opportunity to be part of a proud tradition of...

April 24, 2026