Kearney High School Theatre takes the stage tonight at 7 p.m. today, March 12, in the Auditorium as students present their Reader’s Theatre and One Act performances ahead of MSHSAA Theatre Districts.

The public performance will feature:

🎭 Reader’s Theatre: Happy Birthday

🎭 One Act: Anne of Green Gables

Each performance runs about 30 minutes, making it a great, family-friendly evening out. There’s no admission charge, though the Theatre Parent Group will be accepting donations to support the program.

If you’re looking for a great way to spend your evening, come out and support these talented students as they put the finishing touches on their performances before competition. Let’s pack the house and cheer them on!

The Kearney High School Girls Basketball team will face Grandview in the MSHSAA state quarterfinals starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at Belton High School (801 W. North Ave., Belton, MO). KHS has a 19-10 record and reached this point in thrilling fashion with a buzzer-beater versus Lincoln College Prep last Friday. Visit the MSHSAA online box office to purchase tickets.* The game will also be broadcast by our friends at KPGZ 102.7FM. Please join us as we cheer on our Bulldogs! (In the meantime, enjoy these photos from their 55-44 win over Smithville on Feb. 20.)

This is a reminder that there will be no classes in Kearney School District this Friday, March 13. Our employees will be using the day to focus on professional development. Visit our website to view our 2025-2026 academic calendar. Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.

We’re excited to invite you to a fun, high-energy community event that supports KSD students and schools. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the KSD Education Foundation will host the world-famous Harlem Wizards at the Kearney High School Fieldhouse for a special fundraiser featuring a KSD staff team led by KHS Boys Basketball Head Coach Dillon Starzl.

If you’ve never seen the Harlem Wizards, this is much more than a basketball game. It’s a fun experience filled with trick shots, crowd interaction, comedy and family-friendly entertainment. This is a great opportunity to come together as a school community, cheer on familiar faces from KSD, and enjoy a memorable night with family and friends.

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This event will raise money for the KSD Education Foundation and the KHS Boys Basketball program. Foundation proceeds help fund classroom grants, scholarships and support for KSD’s Grow Your Own program, which prepares our students for careers in public education.

We hope you’ll join us for a great night of Bulldog community spirit while supporting a great cause: GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

The Kearney High School Quarterback Club is inviting our Bulldog community to tee it up for a great cause at its Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 2, at Excelsior Springs Golf Course.

This annual fundraiser helps support the Kearney Bulldog Football program while bringing together players, families, alumni and community members for a fun day on the course.

Hawthorne Elementary fifth graders recently had an experience that felt a lot like a real job interview.

As part of their preparation for the Lee’s Summit School of Economics Market Project, students sat down with interview panels that included Kearney School District Superintendent Dr. Emily Miller, members of her leadership Cabinet and Hawthorne Principal Chauncey Rardon.

The interviews were the culmination of weeks of preparation led by Hawthorne teachers Erin Dray and Sophia Martin, as students worked through the same steps many adults take when applying for a job, including completing an application, creating a résumé, gathering a letter of recommendation and preparing for a formal interview.

The experience is part of the School of Economics “Market” program, a hands-on, project-based learning opportunity where students operate their own economy for a day. During the upcoming field trip, students will run businesses, manage a bank and city government, take out loans, produce goods, set prices and learn firsthand how supply, demand and teamwork shape the marketplace.

Three Kearney High School students have been selected to participate in the 2026 Missouri Scholars Academy, one of the state’s most prestigious academic enrichment programs for gifted students.

Congratulations to:

The Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week residential summer program held at the University of Missouri that brings together some of the state’s most academically talented students as they prepare to enter their junior year of high school.

On March 3, our Kearney High School Symphonic Band performed during the MSHSAA State Large Group Festival at Liberty High School, and they brought home the very best result possible.

The Symphonic Band earned an “Exemplary” rating from all four judges, which qualifies as a Gold Medal performance. That’s an outstanding achievement and a strong reflection of the time, discipline and musicianship these students have put into their craft.

Congratulations to the following Kearney High School Softball players for earning Academic All State honors:

The team had a 3.68 GPA this year, according to Head Coach Katelyn Birchfield. The girls achieved that excellence in class while winning 31 games on the diamond and placing second at state. Intelligence, skill and teamwork: this is the Bulldog way.

Kearney School District’s kindergarten enrollment opened on Monday, Feb. 2, for the 2026-2027 academic year. If you have a child who will be age five on or before July 31, 2026, this is the time to enroll them in kindergarten! Start the kindergarten enrollment process by clicking the link provided below.

LINK: START KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT 

Parents/guardians will be required to provide a birth certificate, a record of required immunizations, and proof of residence for their child during kindergarten enrollment. Use our online district boundary map to locate the elementary school your child will attend.

After completing the enrollment process, one of our Parents As Teachers program Parent Educators will contact you to schedule a kindergarten screening. Parent Educators screen to help KSD plan for classes and the needs of each incoming kindergarten class. Parent Educators will also provide at-home activities and information about summer programs, as well as answer any questions parents/guardians may have.

All families are encouraged to fill out the Online Meal Application Form. Completing this form allows families to qualify for free and reduced meal prices and also allows KSD to potentially become eligible for additional academic resources and funding.

Kindergarten Orientation events will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at each of KSD’s elementary schools. Stay tuned for details. This is an opportunity for families to receive helpful information about KSD, tour their school and meet their child’s teachers and building principal. We’re excited to welcome the Bulldogs Class of 2039!

As the Missouri legislative session gets underway, Kearney School District is launching a short Legislative Update email newsletter to help our community understand how proposals in Jefferson City could affect our community's public schools. This newsletter will include a straightforward snapshot and brief analysis of proposals, bills, and laws at the state level that may impact public education, along with contact information for our local legislators. Please visit the KSD Legislative Updates page on our website at www.ksdr1.net/legislativeupdates and complete the opt-in form if you’d like to receive these newsletters.