May 22, 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...
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May 22, 2026
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 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
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 20, 2026
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...
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