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April 9, 2026
Learning came to life in a memorable way on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, in Katy Foster’s third-grade classroom at Hawthorne Elementary, where students took part in a hands-on Project Based Learni...
April 8, 2026
This week, Kearney School District is proud to celebrate National Assistant Principals Week and recognize a group of school leaders who make a difference in the lives of our students, staff and fam...
April 7, 2026
HEY, BULLDOGS!!! Every KSD preschool and elementary student gets FREE ENTRY to the Bulldogs vs. Wizards basketball fundraiser game on Saturday, April 11! The doors open at 3:30 p.m., and the game s...
April 6, 2026
Enrollment is now open for Kearney School District’s 2026 Summer School, and we are excited to offer another great summer of learning for our students. Families of children who will be entering gra...
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Our focus is to provide high school students, especially those underrepresented in higher education, with the opportunity to earn college credits while completing their high school diplomas. See what Badlands can do for you!
“‘We Believe! We Achieve! We Succeed!’ Bulldog spirit means every child is welcomed, known, and championed.”
71.8% of MSIP6 points in 2024—including a perfect 100% in math—prove our Bulldogs lead the pack.
Kindergarten readiness and attendance each hit 100%, with 99% test participation—Bulldogs show up ready to learn.
STEAM labs plus award-winning teachers keep learning cutting-edge and future-focused.
