This is a reminder that there will be no classes and our offices will be closed in Kearney School District on Friday, Oct. 24. Visit our website to view our 2025-2026 academic calendar. Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.
KHS Football Game Rescheduled
Kearney High School’s home football game this week versus Excelsior Springs has been rescheduled to start at 8 p.m. tonight, Oct. 23, at Bulldog Stadium. This decision has been made because the game is also Senior Night and rain is forecasted for tomorrow evening, Oct. 24.
Senior Night celebrations for the KHS Football team will begin at 7:20 p.m. The Marching Band, Cheer Squad and Golden Girls seniors will be recognized during halftime. Stick around right after the game to enjoy a light-show performance by the band.
Tickets for the game may be purchased through the football team’s online box office. This will be the Bulldogs’ final regular-season game before the start of the Class 4 State Tournament. KHS is undefeated at 8-0 this season.
This year's event begins at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Bulldog Stadium. Register by Nov. 7 to receive a coveted Turkey Trot 2025 t-shirt.
As in the past, there will be a 1-mile race, a 4-mile race and a Tot Trot. Proceeds help fund the KSDEF's grants and scholarships and support the KHS Cross Country team. View the event flyer or visit the KSDEF website for more details and a link to the event registration page.
Bulldogs Earn 4th-Straight Softball District Championship
The Kearney High School Softball team was all business on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at William Chrisman, taking on Platte County for the Class 4–District 8 Championship and coming home with a fourth-straight title.
The Bulldogs set the tone early and never let up, plating 2 in the first, 1 in the second, 2 in the third, 2 in the fifth, and 2 in the sixth to seal a 9–0 victory.
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Potential School Board Candidates Invited to Nov. 11 Info Session
The Kearney School District Board of Education (BOE) will be hosting an informational session for individuals interested in filing as Board candidates on the April 7, 2026, election ballot.
The KSD BOE Candidate Info Session will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the KSD central office, which is located at 425 W. Washington St. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Please inform BOE Secretary Becky Burkemper by emailing burkemperb@ksdr1.net or calling (816) 628-4116 before the close of business on Monday, Nov. 10, if you plan to attend.
This session is designed to provide useful guidance for those who may want to serve on the school board. Topics will include information about board elections and the roles and responsibilities of the school board members.
The Kearney High School Boys Swim & Dive team celebrated its 2025 Senior Night yesterday at the Gladstone Community Center.
Congratulations to seniors Whitaker Steward, Nathan Watson, Ethan Flanigan, Isaac Clayton and Patrick McNellis, plus their families.
The Bulldogs had a great evening of celebration and competition against other Northland schools. The event included seniors participating in the tradition of swimming one race with distinctively goofy dives and paddles.
KHS Theatre Presents: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Step into a world of pure imagination! The Kearney High School Theatre Department is thrilled to present our fall musical, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Bring the whole family to cheer on our talented Bulldogs as they sing, dance and whisk you away to Willy Wonka’s wondrous factory in the KHS Auditorium.
Show Dates
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Thursday, Nov. 6
Saturday, Nov. 8 – Matinee & Evening shows
🎟 Tickets are live now! Seats tend to go fast, so grab your “golden ticket” early. Let’s pack the house and support our student performers and crew. See you at the show!
Explore NCAPS: Gallery Walk & Open House
Students and families are invited to the NCAPS Gallery Walk & Open House to see how career exploration meets real-world problem-solving. Meet student associates, check out their fall projects and learn how programs connect classroom learning to high-demand careers.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Locations: NCAPS — 6800 Sobbie Road, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068; Co-op at Shoal Creek — 6816 N Church Road, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068
All KSD students and families are welcome! Come explore, engage and discover what’s possible at NCAPS!
Students: Explore Your Future at the Northland Career Center Open House
Students and families in grades 8–11 are invited to step inside the labs at Northland Career Center, see students in action, and connect with the teachers who help shape their success.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 13
⏰ 5 to 7:30 p.m.
📍 1801 Branch Street, Platte City, MO
☎️ (816) 858-5505
Programs on display include: Aviation Technology, Diesel Technology, Industrial Welding, Industrial Automation & Robotics, Construction Technology, IT Professionals, Law Enforcement/CSI, Health Sciences, Teaching Professions, Culinary Arts, Agricultural Sciences and HVAC.
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