The Bulldogs Are Off and Running!

The first day of the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 25, brought plenty of the things you would expect across Kearney School District: new backpacks, hugs and high-fives, friends reconnecting, teachers welcoming students at classroom doors and just a little bit of first-day nervous energy. But one thing stood out across every campus: teaching and learning began on day one.

From our youngest learners at the Early Education Center to our high school students, classrooms were already buzzing with conversations, questions, reading, writing, problem-solving, collaboration and hands-on learning. Our teachers were building relationships and establishing routines while also making it clear from the start that every student belongs here and every day together matters. That's a pretty great way to begin a school year.

Thank you to our teachers, support staff, school leaders, families and everyone across Team KSD who did so much work to get our schools ready for the first day. And, most of all, welcome back to our students. We are incredibly glad you're here.

Here's to a terrific 2026-2027 school year! Go Bulldogs!