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KSD News Update (Nov. 12, 2026)

Posted Date: 11/12/26 (04:02 PM)

KEARNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Bulldog News Update

November 12, 2026
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KHS Football vs. Savannah Playoff Game: Tickets and Broadcast Information

Kearney High School Football takes on the Savannah Savages starting at 7 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 13, at Bulldog Stadium in MSHSAA Class 4 postseason football action! Here's what fans need to know about attending or following the game.

Tickets and Admission
Tickets must be purchased online in advance. No cash or credit cards will be accepted at the gates. Everyone age 6 and older must have a paid ticket. Visit MSHSSA's online box office to purchase tickets.

Game and Broadcast Information:

Let's show our Bulldogs some support as they continue their postseason run! GO BULLDOGS!
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Race to Turkey Trot 2026: Register Today!

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. 26, at Kearney High School Stadium. Families, students, alumni and community members are invited to start the holiday together with a 4-mile or 1-mile walk/run, plus a free Tot Trot for the youngest Bulldogs. A virtual option will also be available Nov. 24-29 for those who want to participate wherever Thanksgiving takes them.

Even better, every step supports Kearney students. Registration fees, donations and sponsorships benefit KSD Education Foundation classroom grants and scholarships while also supporting the Kearney High School Cross Country team. The Foundation’s work helps provide learning opportunities and resources beyond what the regular district budget can support.

A purple poster announces a Trivia Night event on November 20th at 6:00 PM at Kearney Junior High Commons.

Put Your Trivia Skills to the Test and Support KHS Robotics on Nov. 20

Think you've got what it takes to be a trivia champion? Gather your smartest friends and join KHS Kearnage Robotics Team 2345 for its second annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction on Friday, Nov. 20, at Kearney Junior High School!
This fun evening will bring together friends, families and community members for some friendly competition while raising funds to support our talented student engineers as they prepare for their upcoming FIRST Robotics Competition season.
Event Details:
  • Date - Friday, Nov. 20
  • Time - Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia begins at 6:30 p.m.
  • Location - Kearney Junior High School, 2215 Pride Parkway
  • Team registration - $100 for a team of five to eight players
  • Individual registration - $20 per person. Individual players will be matched with a team.
  • Food and refreshments - Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase
Participants can register and pay online in advance or pay by cash or check at the door. Scan the registration QR code on the accompanying flyer to sign up.

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Kearney FFA Hosting Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement Class on Nov. 19

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with a little creativity! Kearney FFA is hosting a Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement Class on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Kearney High School.
Participants will receive hands-on instruction from Bea's Floral and create their own fall floral arrangements to take home and enjoy for the holiday. The evening begins with a social gathering at 5:30 p.m., followed by the class from 6 to 7 p.m.
Event Details:
  • Date - Thursday, Nov. 19
  • Time - Social at 5:30 p.m.; class from 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Location - Kearney High School
  • Cost - $65 per participant, including instruction, a floral arrangement to take home, light appetizers and drinks
  • Childcare - Available for $5 per child
Reservations are required. Scan the QR code on the accompanying flyer to reserve your spot.
For questions or additional information, contact Erica Hart at harte@ksdr1.net. Thanks for supporting Kearney FFA!
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KHS Cross Country Teams Finish Strong at State Championships

Congratulations to the Kearney High School boys and girls cross country teams on outstanding performances at the MSHSAA Class 4 State Championships! The KHS girls finished seventh in the state, led by All-State runners Ayla Lehman (21st) and Izzy Fowler (25th), who both recorded personal-best times. The KHS boys finished 12th, led by Hunter Phipps (43rd), who improved his time by an incredible 2 minutes, 20 seconds compared with last year's state meet! Several other Bulldogs also achieved significant personal improvements, reflecting the dedication, determination and growth of both teams throughout the season.

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Kearney Band Students Earn 34 All-District Honors

Kearney School District's talented student musicians delivered an outstanding performance at the Northwest All-District Band auditions Saturday, Nov. 7, in St. Joseph! Students from Kearney Middle School, Kearney Junior High School and Kearney High School completed 38 auditions and earned an impressive 34 honors across four categories: Junior High Band, High School Honor Band, High School Concert Band and High School Jazz Band. Students selected for the High School Honor Band will also have an opportunity to audition for the Missouri All-State Band on Dec. 5! These achievements reflect the talent, dedication and hard work of our Bulldog musicians and their directors.

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Southview Elementary Student Recognized for Electrical Safety Poster

Congratulations to Southview Elementary student Teigan for being named a winner in Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative's electrical safety poster contest! Teigan used her creativity to design a colorful poster encouraging everyone to be electrical safety superheroes. Representatives from the cooperative visited Southview on Thursday, Nov. 12, to recognize Teigan and her teacher, Austin Bullock, for this outstanding achievement. We're proud of Teigan for combining artistic talent with an important safety message!

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Dogwood Elementary Students Selected for Missouri All-State Children's Choir

Congratulations to Dogwood Elementary fifth graders Ella Hibbs and Annabelle Obico on being selected to perform with the prestigious Missouri All-State Children's Choir! The talented Bulldogs will represent Kearney School District at the 89th Annual Missouri Music Educators Association Conference in January 2027. Under the guidance of Dogwood music teacher Xandria Obico, both students prepared and submitted auditions to earn this outstanding honor. We're proud of Ella, Annabelle and all the students who put in the hard work and courage required to audition!

Kearney Academy Students Share Their Adventures in October Newsletter

From exploring careers in cosmetology and construction to stepping back in time at historic sites, Kearney Academy students had a busy October filled with hands-on learning and new experiences!

The October edition of the Kearney Academy Newsletter offers a wonderful look at these adventures, including visits to Shatto Milk Company, Fort Osage, the Lathrop Living History Festival and more.

KHS Graduate Makes History With American FFA Degree

Kearney High School graduate Stella DePrenger has made history as the first member of the Kearney FFA chapter to earn the prestigious American FFA Degree! Stella, a member of the KHS Class of 2025, received the honor Oct. 24 during the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The American FFA Degree is one of the organization's highest honors, recognizing exceptional achievement in agricultural education, leadership, career development and community service. Fewer than 1% of FFA members nationwide earn this distinction.

And last but not least...

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KSD Bulldogs Honor Veterans

Students and staff across Kearney School District came together on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served our nation. From student-led ceremonies at Kearney Junior High, Dogwood Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary to a special Wall of Honor created by KHS FFA students, our Bulldogs found meaningful ways to express their gratitude. Students also had opportunities to connect personally with veterans, including a second-grade class that welcomed five veterans in person and another who joined virtually from Italy! These celebrations brought multiple generations of Bulldogs together to recognize the service and sacrifices of our nation's heroes.

KSD Athletics & Activities
 
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Upcoming Events

Nov. 18 - KSD Board of Education Business Meeting
Nov. 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
Nov. 26 - Turkey Trot
Dec. 16 - KSD Board of Education Business Meeting
Dec. 18 - Half-Day Dismissal for All Schools
Dec. 21-Jan. 1 - Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)

Visit the KSD website to stay up to date on all of our important events.
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