News for 10/15/2024

Kaydence Dodds pins a pink ribbon on her grandma Charlotte Detwiler.

KAY member Jenna Barnes pins a pink ribbon on Tara Hopson to show support for breast cancer awareness month.

KAY Pink-Out

Last Friday was a huge success as the KAY group sponsored the “Pink-Out” at the home football game. Lots of ribbons were passed out and several donations were collected. All money collected will be sent to Susan G. Komen Foundation. KAYS appreciate your support!

KAY Blood Drive

Plenty of open spots!! The first blood drive of the school year will be held on Thursday, October 31, at the high school. Please log onto RedCross.org to make your appointment or contact Robin Billings for help. You can reach Robin at rbillings@usd110.net or 785-476-7539. You donation makes a difference.

TR Schedule of Events

OCTOBER

Thur. 17- End of 1st Quarter; 9am MS Dental Screenings; 4:00/6:00pm MS VB/FB Home (Agra) vs Osborne; 4:00pm HS XC NPL @ Lakeside; 4:00pm HS VB Tri @ Natoma 

Fri. 18- No School – Teacher In-Service; 7pm HS FB @ Scandia

Mon. 21- 11am PTL VB Tourney @ Rock Hills; HS VB Regionals; 4:00-8:30pm Parent-Teacher Conferences 

Tue. 22- HS VB Regionals; MS AR Party in the afternoon (staying at the MS)

Wed. 23- 7:45-8:15am Bus Driver Appreciation Day @ MS 

Fri. 25- No School – P/T Exchange Day; 7pm HS FB @ Home vs Osborne

Sat. 26- HS XC Regional TBA

Mon. 28- 3:45pm MS BB Practice Begins

Wed. 30- Flu Shots and Vaccine clinic- Start at HS/GS then to MS; MS Honors Program in auditorium 3:15pm

Thur. 31- 4-6th Halloween Parade/Party 2:30pm; 2:45pm K-3rd Halloween Parade/Party; HS FB Bracket Cross District

Claudell Potluck 

The St. Francis Church in Claudell will have the annual reunion on October 20. It will be Sunday at 4:00pm at the church followed by a potluck at Gaylord Community Center. Fr. Daryl Olmstead has agreed to be the celebrant. Hope you can come and spread the word to former parishioners.

Legion Friday Night 

Serving the regular menu items every Friday from 6-8pm and a special for $11. Call ahead your to–go orders at 785-476-3204. We hope to see you Friday night!  Also, open Sunday nights from 6-8pm offering burger baskets and a special, featured item.  

Kensington Library News

There is no school for USD 110 this Friday (18th) or next (25th). So we will be open from 9am to 2pm both Fridays. We also regret to inform that the Kensington Community Library Board will NOT host the Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event this year. 

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