Can’t make it to the game? There are several ways to follow the Bulldogs:
Let’s fill the stands with purple and gold and support our Bulldogs!
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Need a new mattress? The Kearney High School Band Mattress Fundraiser is coming up Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kearney High School.
For one day only, KHS will be transformed into a mattress showroom featuring a variety of brand-new, name-brand mattresses in different sizes, styles and comfort levels, along with pillows and adjustable bases. Delivery, haul-away and financing options will also be available.
Thank you for supporting our talented Bulldog musicians!
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Kearney High School HOSA students are inviting our community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives during their upcoming blood drive.
The Community Blood Center is currently experiencing a severe blood shortage, making every donation especially important. At the same time, donors will be supporting KHS HOSA students as they work toward their goal of collecting 65 or more units of blood this year.
KHS HOSA Blood Drive
Friday, Oct. 9
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kearney High School Old Gym
715 E. 19th St.
Donors should eat well and hydrate before their appointment, bring a photo ID and be feeling healthy and symptom-free. Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with parental consent, and meet minimum weight requirements.
As an added thank-you, donors can receive a stainless steel flip-spout water bottle while supplies last. Please consider giving a little of your time to make a potentially life-saving difference for someone in our community.
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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.
Early-bird registration is $30 through Oct. 11 and includes the 2026 Turkey Trot race shirt. Regular registration will be $35 through Nov. 8. Participants can also register later, although race shirts are not included with late registration.
Whether you plan to race, walk with family and friends or simply enjoy being part of a great Kearney tradition, the Turkey Trot is a wonderful way to begin Thanksgiving while supporting our Bulldogs.
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Based on the beloved Mary Rodgers novel and the Disney films, Freaky Friday follows a mother and daughter who magically swap bodies for 24 chaotic hours. Along the way, Katherine and Ellie gain a new understanding of each other’s challenges and discover just how much love and respect hold their relationship together.
Performances will be held Nov. 3-5 and Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Kearney High School Auditorium. The production runs approximately two hours and 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
Come support our talented Bulldog performers, musicians and crew members as they bring this funny and heartfelt story to the stage!
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Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Kearney High School yearbook staff for earning an outstanding All-Missouri rating from the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association!
The students earned an incredible 494 out of 500 possible points in the association’s overall yearbook critique. Their work received perfect scores in writing and editing, design and photography, along with 99 out of 100 points for theme/concept/services and 95 out of 100 for coverage.
The All-Missouri designation is the highest rating awarded through the critique process, and this marks the first time a KHS yearbook has earned the honor since the 2021-2022 school year.
Producing a yearbook requires months of reporting, writing, editing, photography, design and careful attention to detail. This recognition reflects the talent, creativity and hard work of our student journalists and the guidance of KHS Publications/Broadcasting Teacher Jackie Uptegrove. Congratulations to the entire yearbook staff on this tremendous achievement!
Go Bulldogs!
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Winter sports are just around the corner, and families can help make sure student-athletes are ready to participate by completing their Activities Registration in PowerSchool before the first day of practice or tryouts.
High School (Grades 9-12)
- Nov. 2: Girls Wrestling
- Nov. 2: Girls Basketball
- Nov. 2: Boys Basketball
- Nov. 9: Boys Wrestling
Junior High (Grades 7-8)
- Oct. 26: Boys & Girls Wrestling
- Nov. 2: Girls Basketball
- Nov. 2: Boys Basketball
Times and locations will be shared at a later date. Students who participated in a fall sport are already cleared for participation.
To complete registration, families should log in to PowerSchool, select Forms and then the Enrollment tab. Complete Form J, followed by Form K, including the required consent and release sections. If a new physical is needed, families should upload Page 5 of the completed MSHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form in Form K. If a current physical is already on file, the expiration date should appear automatically and no new upload is needed. The attached step-by-step guide walks families through the entire process.
Thank you for helping our Bulldogs stay eligible and ready to compete this winter!
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Community members interested in learning more about serving on the Kearney School District Board of Education are invited to attend a Board of Education Candidate Information Session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the KSD central office, 425 W. Washington St.
The session is designed to help prospective candidates better understand the election process and the roles and responsibilities of a school board member. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
The next General Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2027. Candidate filing for the election will open Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, and close Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027.
Under Missouri law, KSD Board of Education candidates must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- A resident taxpayer of Kearney School District
- A resident of the district for at least one year immediately preceding the election
- At least 24 years old
Additional state requirements and disqualifications also apply. KSD will provide complete candidate filing information before the filing period begins.
Anyone with questions about the information session or the Board candidate process may contact Board of Education Secretary Becky Burkemper at burkemperb@ksdr1.net or (816) 628-4116.
Serving on the Board of Education is an important form of public service and an opportunity to help guide the future of Kearney School District. We encourage anyone who may be considering Board service to attend and learn more.
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The Dogwood community joined forces with Kearney High School to collect supplies for Birthday Kits for the Kearney Food Pantry. Together, our Dogwood Bulldogs donated 59 cake mixes, 43 tubs of frosting, 65 cans of Sprite, 33 baking pans and 22 packs of birthday candles.
Dogwood’s fourth-grade Student Council representatives are pictured here with just some of the supplies collected.
Thank you to our students, families and staff members who helped make this effort such a success. These donations will help local families celebrate some very special days together, and that is a wonderful example of Bulldogs taking care of their community.
Great schools really do help build a great community!
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Homecoming Week was about much more than parades, football and school spirit this year. Our Bulldogs also found an opportunity to give back.
Kearney High School’s Service Day Committee organized a food collection throughout the week, with donations gathered through Bulldog Time, athletic events and participation from other KSD schools. Together, students, staff, families and community members donated nearly 1,000 items to help support local families.
The collection included hundreds of items that can be used for Thanksgiving meal kits, along with canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, soup, peanut butter and jelly, and other pantry staples.
Thank you to the students who led this effort, the staff members who supported them and everyone who contributed. This is Bulldog spirit at its best: coming together, serving others and strengthening our community.
Go Bulldogs!
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The Kearney High School Football team capped off Homecoming Week in a big way Friday night with a 72-7 victory over Winnetonka High School.
The Bulldogs jumped out quickly, building a 37-0 lead in the first quarter and taking a 65-0 advantage into halftime on their way to the win. The victory moved KHS to 5-0 on the season.
It was a great night to be a Bulldog and a fitting finish to a memorable Homecoming Week in Kearney School District,
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Rain fell throughout yesterday’s 2026 Homecoming Parade, but it certainly didn’t dampen the Bulldog spirit in downtown Kearney!
Students, staff, families and community members filled the parade route with purple and gold as the Bulldog Marching Band, cheerleaders, student groups, teams and floats made their way through downtown.
Thank you to everyone who grabbed an umbrella, pulled on a poncho and came out to celebrate our Bulldogs. It was a wet afternoon, but a wonderful reminder of the community spirit that makes Homecoming in Kearney so special.
Go Bulldogs!
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Kearney School District was delighted to welcome members of Recess Forever back to Kearney Junior High on Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the group’s annual luncheon.
Recess Forever is a group created for retired KSD employees, giving former colleagues an opportunity to stay connected to one another and to the school community they helped build.
This year’s gathering included plenty of time to visit, catch up and reconnect. Superintendent Dr. Emily Miller also shared an update about KSD’s Great Schools = Great Community initiative and the important conversations underway about the district’s future. There was even a little extra fun with a raffle for the mums that helped decorate the event!
Recess Forever is led by retired Kearney Junior High special education teacher Jennifer Pearson. Retired KSD employees who would like to learn more or connect with the group can email recessforeverksd@gmail.com.
Thank you to our Recess Forever members for the many years they devoted to KSD students and families. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!
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Oct. 9 - KHS HOSA Blood Drive
Oct. 16 - Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
Oct. 22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
Oct. 23 - NO SCHOOL
Oct. 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
Oct. 26 - Turkey Trot
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