KSD News Update (Oct. 1, 2026)
Bulldog News Update October 1, 2026 Share Your Feedback: Great Schools = Great Community Online Surveys Kearney School District is continuing its Great Schools = Great Community public engagement w...
October 1, 2026
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Recess Forever Brings Retired Bulldogs Back Together
Kearney School District was delighted to welcome members of Recess Forever back to Kearney Junior High on Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the group’s annual luncheon.Recess Forever is a group created for ...
October 1, 2026
KHS Yearbook Earns All-Missouri Honors
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Kearney High School yearbook staff for earning an outstanding All-Missouri rating from the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association!The students earned an in...
October 1, 2026
KHS Theatre Presents Freaky Friday
Kearney High School Theatre is getting ready to bring Disney’s Freaky Friday: A New Musical to the KHS Auditorium this November!Based on the beloved Mary Rodgers novel and the Disney films, Freaky ...
October 1, 2026
KSD Winter Sports Registration and Tryout Information
Winter sports are just around the corner, and families can help make sure student-athletes are ready to participate by completing their Activities Registration in PowerSchool before the first day o...
October 1, 2026
Learn About Running for the KSD Board of Education at Nov. 10 Information Session
Community members interested in learning more about serving on the Kearney School District Board of Education are invited to attend a Board of Education Candidate Information Session from 5:30 to 6...
September 30, 2026
Please Share Your Feedback: Great Schools = Great Community Online Surveys
Kearney School District is continuing the Great Schools = Great Community public engagement initiative.This work focuses on two important areas: long-term financial stability and long-range facilit...
September 30, 2026
Support the KHS Marching Band at the Mattress Sale Fundraiser
Need a new mattress? The Kearney High School Band Mattress Fundraiser is coming up Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kearney High School. For one day only, KHS will be transformed into a ma...
September 29, 2026
Dogwood Bulldogs Make Birthdays Brighter
Dogwood Elementary students found a sweet way to give back during Homecoming Week!The Dogwood community joined forces with Kearney High School to collect supplies for Birthday Kits for the Kearney ...
September 28, 2026
Bulldogs Give Back During Homecoming Week
Homecoming Week was about much more than parades, football and school spirit this year. Our Bulldogs also found an opportunity to give back.Kearney High School’s Service Day Committee organized a f...
September 28, 2026
The Bulldogs Race to A Homecoming Win!
The Kearney High School Football team capped off Homecoming Week in a big way Friday night with a 72-7 victory over Winnetonka High School.The Bulldogs jumped out quickly, building a 37-0 lead in t...
September 28, 2026
A Little Rain Couldn't Stop the Bulldogs
Rain fell throughout yesterday’s 2026 Homecoming Parade, but it certainly didn’t dampen the Bulldog spirit in downtown Kearney!Students, staff, families and community members filled the parade rout...
September 26, 2026
The Hill at Bulldog Stadium Closed Tonight Due to Weather
Bulldog families heading to tonight’s Kearney High School 2026 Homecoming football game should be aware that the grass hill at Bulldog Stadium will be closed this evening due to today’s rain and th...
September 25, 2026
The 2026 Homecoming Parade Is Ready to Roll!
Get ready, Bulldogs: THE 2026 HOMECOMING PARADE IS A GO!!! We're not letting a little rain keep us from celebrating our amazing Kearney School District students, staff members and community! Race (...
September 25, 2026
KSD News Update (Sept. 24, 2026)
Bulldog News Update September 24, 2026 Bulldog Homecoming Parade Ready to Roll Through Downtown Kearney One of Kearney School District’s favorite Homecoming traditions returns tomorrow as Bulldogs ...
September 24, 2026
Start Thanksgiving with a Bulldog Tradition: 2026 Turkey Trot
Registration is now open for one of Kearney’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions!The 15th Annual KSD Education Foundation Turkey Trot will step off at 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 2...
September 24, 2026
Centurions Lend a Hand at KJH and KHS
Kearney School District was grateful to welcome members of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions yesterday afternoon, Sept. 23, for a hands-on afternoon of service supporting KSD s...
September 24, 2026
REMINDER: KSD Schools On Half-Day Schedule for Sept. 25, 2026
Kearney School District will follow a half-day schedule on Friday, Sept. 25, so our Bulldogs can participate in and enjoy the 2026 Homecoming Parade, which will begin at 2 p.m. in downtown Kearney....
September 24, 2026
Bulldog Homecoming Parade Ready to Roll Through Downtown Kearney
One of Kearney School District’s favorite Homecoming traditions returns tomorrow as Bulldogs of all ages take over downtown Kearney for the 2026 KHS Homecoming Parade.The parade will begin at 2 p.m...
September 24, 2026
KSD Board of Education Meeting Recap: Sept. 23, 2026
The Kearney School District Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 23, with much of the evening focused on student service, district finances and operations, academic planning, and connections bet...
September 24, 2026
Feed Northland Kids Partnership Supports KSD Families
A strong community shows up for its families, and the first Feed Northland Kids drive-thru food pantry of the school year was a wonderful example of that support in action.The first distribution se...
September 21, 2026
Important Reminders for the 2026 Homecoming Parade
As Kearney School District gets ready for one of our community’s favorite traditions, here are a couple of important Homecoming reminders for Bulldog families:Homecoming ParadeThe 2026 KHS Homecomi...
September 18, 2026
KSD News Update (Sept. 17, 2026)
Bulldog News Update September 17, 2026 Join Us This Evening for the Final Great Schools = Great Community Meeting Kearney School District will host the final meeting in the initial round of our Gre...
September 17, 2026
Help Save a Life at the KHS HOSA Blood Drive
Kearney High School HOSA students are inviting our community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives during their upcoming blood drive.The Community Blood Center is currently experiencing a se...
September 17, 2026
Board of Education to Hold Annual Tax Rate Hearing
The Kearney School District Board of Education will hold its annual public hearing to consider the district’s property tax rate at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the KSD Administrative Office, 425 ...
September 17, 2026
200 WINS FOR COACH BIRCHFIELD!
Congratulations to Kearney High School Head Softball Coach Katelyn Birchfield, who earned her 200th career victory with the Bulldogs in KHS’s 4-2 win over Smithville!The Bulldogs had to battle for ...
September 17, 2026
Accident Involving KSD School Bus
An accident involving a Kearney School District bus operated by Durham Transportation Services and another vehicle occurred this morning near the intersection of State Route 92 and Jesse James Road...
September 16, 2026
Bulldogs Sing Success with All-District Choir Honors
Thirty-one Kearney High School Choir students traveled to Missouri Western State University on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the Northwest Missouri Choral Directors Association District Choir Auditions. ...
September 15, 2026
KHS Senior Earns National Merit Recognition
Congratulations to Kearney High School senior Luke Vanderstel, who has been named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program!This national recognition honors students who de...
September 15, 2026
Get Ready to Race to the 2026 KHS Homecoming Parade!
In a continuation of a great community tradition, Kearney High School is getting ready to Race to Homecoming 2026!This year’s KHS Homecoming Parade will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, bringing K...
September 14, 2026
KSD News Update (Sept. 10, 2026)
Bulldog News Update September 10, 2026 Help Shape the Future of Our KSD Community Kearney School District is hosting several Public Sharing and Listening Events this September as part of our Great ...
September 10, 2026
Race to Fill the Pantry during KHS Homecoming Week!
Kearney High School students are putting service at the center of this year’s Homecoming celebration with a community-wide Race to Fill the Pantry!The KHS Service Committee selected the Kearney Foo...
September 10, 2026
Community Food Drive to Support KSD Students
Our community has an opportunity next week to come together in service and help ensure local children have access to food when they are away from school.As part of the 9/11 National Day of Service,...
September 4, 2026
Show Your Bulldog Pride & Support the KHS Prom
Those Bulldog yard signs you see all around Kearney School District are back!Kearney High School is once again offering Bulldog yard signs as a fundraiser for the 2026 KHS Prom. Proceeds from every...
September 4, 2026
KSD News Update (Sept. 3, 2026)
Bulldog News Update September 3, 2026 No School on Monday, Sept. 7 Memphis the Bulldog wants you to know that there will be no school and all KSD offices will be closed on Monday, Sept, 7, in recog...
September 3, 2026
A Sweet Reward for Summer Reading!
Today was Dole Whip Day 2026 across Kearney School District, celebrating hundreds of Bulldog readers who kept the pages turning throughout the summer!Students who completed our 2026 Summer Reading ...
September 3, 2026
No School on Monday, Sept. 7
Memphis the Bulldog wants you to know that there will be no school and all KSD offices will be closed on Monday, Sept, 7, in recognition of the Labor Day federal holiday. Visit our website to view ...
September 3, 2026
Bulldog Apparel Available, Including 2026 Homecoming Gear
Looking to show a little extra Bulldog pride this fall? The Kearney Quarterback Club has two online apparel stores open for Kearney Bulldogs fans, with a portion of the proceeds helping support the...
September 2, 2026
Help Keep Our Bulldogs Hydrated During the Heat
With very hot weather expected over the next few days, Kearney School District is asking families to help make sure students come to school prepared to stay hydrated throughout the day.Please send ...
September 1, 2026
Class of 2027 Continues Beloved Tradition by Making Their Mark On the KHS Parking Lot
The Kearney High School parking lot became a giant canvas Saturday as members of the Class of 2027 transformed their reserved parking spaces into colorful, one-of-a-kind works of art.KHS seniors sp...
August 30, 2026
2026 Academy Day Helps Bulldogs Navigate Paths to National Service
Kearney High School was proud to welcome students and families from across the region Saturday morning for Academy Day, organized by the Office of U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley.About 150 people representin...
August 30, 2026
Bulldogs Start Football Season with 47-0 Win Over Belton
Now THAT is a way to start a season!Kearney High School football opened the 2026 campaign in impressive fashion Friday night, earning a 42-0 victory over the Belton Pirates at Bulldog Stadium.The B...
August 29, 2026
Starting the school year with some wonderful community support!
Following our 2026 Convocation on Friday, Aug. 21, our friends at Gary Crossley Ford made the rounds across Kearney School District with a generous gift for every one of our schools.Gary Crossley F...
August 28, 2026
History Gets Hands-On at Kearney Middle School
What did it really take to hunt, fight and survive thousands of years ago?Kearney Middle School sixth-graders got a chance to move beyond the textbook and explore that question firsthand during Pri...
August 28, 2026
Reading Comes to Life on Kearney Elementary’s New Book Trail
Reading took Kearney Elementary kindergarteners on an adventure this week as they explored the school’s new Book Trail!Kindergarten teachers Jennifer Marker and Clarissa Bosky joined Library Media ...
August 28, 2026
KSD News Update (Aug. 27, 2026)
Bulldog News Update August 27, 2026 Great Schools = Great Community: Public Sharing and Listening Events Kearney School District is hosting several Public Sharing and Listening Events this Septembe...
August 27, 2026
Friday Night Football Returns to Bulldog Stadium!
Bulldog football is back!Kearney High School opens the 2026 season at home against Belton High School with kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Bulldog Stadium.There are a few important updates fo...
August 27, 2026
Great Schools = Great Community: Public Sharing and Listening Events
Kearney School District is hosting several Public Sharing and Listening Events this September as part of our Great Schools = Great Community initiative.These events are designed to help families, s...
August 27, 2026
The Bulldogs Are Off and Running!
The first day of the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 25, brought plenty of the things you would expect across Kearney School District: new backpacks, hugs and high-fives, friends reconnectin...
August 26, 2026
Students Lead the Way for Team KSD at Convocation 2026!
Nearly 500 Kearney School District employees came together Friday morning, Aug. 21, at Kearney High School for our 2026 Convocation. This year, we let our students lead Team KSD into the new school...
August 24, 2026
We’re ready for our Bulldogs!
There was a ton of excitement across Kearney School District on Thursday, Aug. 20, as every one of our campuses welcomed students and families for our 2026 Back-to-School Open Houses!From our young...
August 24, 2026
KSD News Update (Aug. 20, 2026)
Bulldog News Update August 20, 2026 Welcome Back, Bulldogs! The wait is almost over! KSD Back to School Open Houses are happening today, Thursday, Aug. 20, giving students and families a chance to ...
August 20, 2026
KSD Board of Education Meeting Recap (Aug. 19, 2026)
The Kearney School District Board of Education met on Wednesday, Aug. 19, with much of the discussion focused on our school facilities, continued progress on the 2022 bond projects and the work nee...
August 20, 2026
Get a Clean Car and Help Support KSD Students & Families!
Club Car Wash of Kearney is helping our community kick off the school year with a simple way to support Kearney School District students and families!From Aug. 28-30, Club Car Wash is offering its ...
August 20, 2026
View Tonight's KSD School Board Meeting (Aug. 19, 2026)
Kearney School District's Board of Education will begin its next business meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, Aug. 19, at the central office, which is located at 425 W. Washington St. If you can't make it i...
August 19, 2026
Keeping Our Bulldogs Safe: Resources for KSD Families
Creating safe, welcoming and supportive schools is one of our most important responsibilities at Kearney School District, and it is work that takes place every day across our campuses.Our approach ...
August 19, 2026
KSD Teachers Focus on Small, Doable Practices That Have A Big Impact for Students
Kearney School District teachers spent part of their day today learning, collaborating and sharpening their instructional practices with Dr. Michael McDowell, co-founder of Hinge Education.Our seco...
August 18, 2026
REMINDER: 2026 Back-to-School Open Houses are Aug. 20!
To help prepare for the first day of classes, we're strongly encouraging all Kearney School District students and their parents/guardians to attend our Back-to-School Open Houses on Thursday, Aug. ...
August 18, 2026
Midnight Madness Reminder: E-Bikes & Motorized Scooters
We’re looking forward to welcoming our community to Kearney High School tonight for the 2026 Midnight Madness and the unofficial kickoff to another great season of Bulldog football! As families and...
August 14, 2026
KSD News Update (Aug. 13, 2026)
Bulldog News Update August 13, 2026 2026 Back-to-School Open Houses are Aug. 20! The start of the 2026-2027 academic year is approaching fast! To help prepare for the first day of classes, we're st...
August 13, 2026
Welcome to KSD: New Teachers Kick Off the School Year
We are excited to welcome a great group of new classroom educators to the Kearney School District!Our annual New Teacher Orientation has been underway this week, giving our newest teachers an oppor...
August 13, 2026
2026 Back-to-School Open Houses are Aug. 20!
The start of the 2026-2027 academic year is approaching fast! To help prepare for the first day of classes, we're strongly encouraging all Kearney School District students and their parents/guardia...
August 13, 2026
Explore Service Opportunities at Academy Day
Kearney High School is pleased to host Academy Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, an opportunity for students and families to learn more about attending one of our nation’s military service academies. Organ...
August 13, 2026
Reminder: Great Schools = Great Community Committee Interest Form
KSD is still accepting interest forms from parents/guardians, staff members, students, residents, business leaders and community partners who would like to be considered for the Long-Range Faciliti...
August 12, 2026
KSD Resource Fair Update: T-Shirt Pickup & Clothing Donations
We’re getting ready for the Kearney School District Resource Fair and have a couple of quick updates to share with our families and community!If you ordered a Resource Fair T-shirt, shirts will be ...
August 10, 2026
Join Us for the First KHS PTO Meeting of the New School Year!
Kearney High School parents and students are invited to help support our Bulldogs by getting involved with the KHS PTO! The PTO supports students, teachers and staff throughout the year through sch...
August 10, 2026
SFE Shares Summer Food Service Highlights
Our partners with Southwest Foodservice Excellence stayed busy this summer serving Kearney School District students and creating some memorable experiences along the way.SFE General Manager Angie L...
August 10, 2026
KSD News Update (July 31, 2026)
Bulldog News Update July 31, 2026 KSD Invites Stakeholders to Express Interest in Great Schools = Great Community Committees Kearney School District is inviting parents/guardians, staff members, st...
July 31, 2026
Six KSD Cafeterias Earn Food Safety Excellence Awards
Kearney School District is proud to celebrate six school cafeterias recognized by the Clay County Public Health Center with its 2025 Food Safety Excellence Award: Dogwood Elementary Hawthorne Eleme...
July 31, 2026
KSD Leaders Prepare for a Great School Year
Kearney School District’s leadership team gathered yesterday and today for our annual District Leadership Retreat, an important opportunity to focus, collaborate and prepare for the upcoming academ...
July 31, 2026
Help Shape the Future of Kearney School District
Great schools and a great community are built together. Kearney School District is inviting parents/guardians, staff members, students, residents, business leaders and community partners to express...
July 30, 2026
Last Chance to Reload Your KHS Bulldog Football Gear!
The Kearney Quarterback Club’s online fan apparel shop is open for just a few more days! This is a great opportunity to gear up for the upcoming season with Kearney T-shirts, hoodies, accessories a...
July 27, 2026
KSD News Update (July 23, 2026)
Bulldog News Update July 23, 2026 Reload Your Bulldog Gear At the 2026 QB Club Apparel Shop! The Kearney Quarterback Club is excited to announce the launch of our new online fan apparel shop! Gear ...
July 23, 2026
Whitaker Steward Earns Two More All-American Honors
Kearney High School Class of 2026 graduate Whitaker Steward has added two more All-American honors to one of the most accomplished swimming careers in Missouri high school history.The National Inte...
July 23, 2026
Reload Your Bulldog Gear At the 2026 QB Club Apparel Shop!
The Kearney Quarterback Club is excited to announce the launch of our new online fan apparel shop!Gear up for the upcoming season and show your team spirit with our latest collection of Kearney app...
July 20, 2026
2026 Missouri Assessment Program Results
Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently sent us the individual results for the 2026 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP). These results are from the Grade Level Assessment...
July 17, 2026
KSD News Update (July 16, 2026)
Bulldog News Update July 16, 2026 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 c...
July 16, 2026
A Well-Deserved Thank You to Our Facilities & IT Teams
Kearney School District hosted a special lunch today for members of our grounds, maintenance, custodial and IT crews as a way of expressing our gratitude for the extraordinary work they do througho...
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
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
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