News for 3/5/2025

Mark Your Calendars!

Mark your calendar: Alumni Banquet is Saturday, May 24, 2025.

We are making preparations for the annual Kensington/Thunder Ridge banquet. Does your address or contact information need to be updated? Email dstmforeman@gmail.com to update your information so invites can be mailed out.

Also, Saturday, June 7, 2025 will be the Summer Kick-Off event hosted by the Kensington Commercial/Community Club. It will be a fun time you won’t want to miss!

TR Schedule of Events

REMINDER: changes or cancellations may occur. Textcasters are sent out to update.

MARCH

Sat. 8- 9am Powerlifting Meet @ Trego (Wakeeney)~ lv 6:15

Mon. 10- MS Scholar’s Bowl @ St. John’s (Beloit) 4:00pm/lv @ 2:20

Wed. 12- MS Honors Program in auditorium (Agra) 3:15pm

Spring Break is March 17-21

Mon. 24- MS Track Begins

Thur. 27- NPL Powerlifting @ Lincoln 1:00pm

Fri. 28- 5th/6th/7th to Ameritowne Day @ Lenora 10:00am/lv @ 8:30; School Carnival @ MS 6:00pm

APRIL

Wed. 2- MS Track Pictures 3:15pm

Sat. 5- Solo & Small Ensemble Contest @ Concordia

Tue. 8- HS Track @ Beloit St. John’s 3:00pm

Thur. 10- MS Track @ Norton 9:30am/lv @ 8:00

Sat. 12- PROM

Legion Friday Night 

Please call Julie Craig to reserve the legion at 785-543-4108. Both the bar area and the hall can be booked for events.  Every Friday night we have the regular menu items and also offer a Friday Night Special. Call ahead your to–go orders at 785-476-3204, the kitchen is open from 6-8pm. We hope to see you Friday night!  Watch the American Legion Fred Marran Post #166 Facebook page for weather cancellations and further info. 

Library News

ATTN For those of you who have State Library eCards:  If you like to access CloudLibrary, the state databases for research, or use the other amazing resources online, please note that the URL for the State Library of Kansas is no longer kslc.org. Please use library.ks.gov/statewide-resources.  If you need a State Library eCard, please visit and ask!

March 2-8 is Read Across America Week in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday March 2nd. Thunder Ridge students were invited to dress up each day in fun and wacky themes.  Monday was wear as many COLORS as you can, Tuesday wear a fun HAT, Wednesday wear WACKY clothes & hair, Thursday  wear RED & BLUE. Friday is wear FUN & SILLY socks and Friday afternoon, Mrs. Barnes plans to have special treats and an activity for the TRES kiddos. Encourage a love of reading for your children, make reading fun!

Weekly Inspiration

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

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