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Cross Country combines four Boys districts and four Girls districts to compete at a super district. The top four teams advance to the state meet. The top 30 in each race earn All-District honors.

The Bulldogs’ Girls and Boys teams both qualified for invitations to the state meet. Cross Country is marking its 50th anniversary this season at KHS. This is the school’s 29th Girls team to run at state and 20th Boys team.

Girls Team Results:

• 3rd Daisy Burnam 20:09
• 17th Olivia Brock 21:46
• 19th Alex Kinstler 21:49
• 20th Drew Gustafson 21:59
• 31st Abbi McQuillen 22:31
• 37th Jordin Vaughn 22:48
• 43rd Josie Masters 23:32

Boys Team Results:

• 7th Cameron Fowler 16:47
• 12th Isaac Smith 17:12
• 22nd Rylee Johnson 17:37
• 25th Alex Gustafson 17:38
• 30th Cameron Daniel 17:51
• 39th Carter Smith 18:27
• 55th Luke Vanderstel 19:41

The Bulldog community will help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the KHS Cross Country program during the Kearney School District Education Foundation’s annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28. Visit the KSDEF website to learn more.

PHOTOS CREDIT: The Courier-Tribune

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Kearney, Mo., November 16, 2023: Kearney School District is introducing two valuable tools designed to enhance online safety for students and provide parents/guardians with helpful insights into their children’s digital activities: the Qustodio Parents App and the KSD Online Safety Hub.

Fostering a secure online environment for our students is a collaborative effort between Kearney School District and parents/guardians. The new app and hub will enhance and strengthen that partnership on behalf of the community’s children.

KSD IT Director Ryan Blankenship led the effort to make these new digital tools available for the district’s parents/guardians. This launch is progress towards achieving an important step included in Pillar 1: Climate & Culture of KSD’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, which calls for the creation of a safe learning environment of respect and belonging fostering a path to success.

“We’re excited to make the Qustodio Parents App and KSD Online Safety Hub available for all of our families,” Mr. Blankenship said. “We want to equip parents and guardians with practical, effective knowledge and tools so that they can keep their children safe and teach them how to be good digital citizens.”

Qustodio, powered by KSD’s content filter partner Linewize, is a powerful app designed to help parents/guardians monitor and manage their children’s digital activities on school devices. With Qustodio, users gain visibility and insights into how their children’s school devices are being used through real-time data on their internet usage. Additionally, Qustodio allows parents/guardians to pause the internet on school devices outside of school hours, ensuring a healthy balance between screen time and other activities.

The KSD Online Safety Hub, also powered by Linewize, is a comprehensive resource that contains expert advice authored by leading safety professionals. This hub covers crucial online safety topics such as online bullying, screen time management, and gaming. It serves as a valuable guide for parents/guardians navigating the challenges of the digital world, offering insights and strategies to promote a safe and positive online environment for students.

We encourage all KSD parents/guardians to explore these tools to better understand how their children are using their digital devices and to equip themselves with the knowledge to support their online safety. Both the Qustodio Parents App and the KSD Online Safety Hub align with KSD’s commitment to providing exemplary educational experiences in a safe and supportive learning environment.

KSD parents/guardians can visit www.ksdr1.net/qustodio for easy instructions to get started with the Qustodio Parents App and to find a link to the KSD Online Safety Hub.

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The process consists of a key signature identification and sight-reading portion before performing a solo piece for a panel of judges, according to KHS Choir Director Dustin McKinney.

“It was a successful day for all of our Bulldogs!” Mr. McKinney said. “Our performers continue to set the standard when it comes to vocal music. I’m proud of them for the hard work they put in, their high standards and the way they continually support each other.”

The students who were selected will perform a concert with all of the top singers in the region on Oct. 29 at Platte County High School. For juniors and seniors will audition for the All-State Choir on the same day.

KHS 2022 All-District Choir Performers

Soprano

• Arianna Sypniewski
• Claire Walker
• Eleandra Cooper
• Emi Eberhardt
• Hailey Parker
• Ivy Taylor
• Kendall Ernzen
• Madison Tevenbaugh

Alto

• Avery Janiak
• Eliza Lohman
• Hailey Romero
• Julienne Ford
• Kailey Romero
• Kaycie Springer
• Lilly Chandler
• Tess Roberts

Tenor

• Archer Schmidt
• Drew Nelson
• Keenan Haney
• Kevin Ambrosio
• Logan West
• Pax Bossart
• Ronin Roddy
• Ryan Bowles

Bass

• Avery Acosta
• Ephrum Heideman
• Evan Sandoval
• Finnegan Simmons
• Luke Zurliene
• Riley Hungate

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Kearney, Mo., September 16, 2022: The Kearney High School Girls Tennis squad is serving up lessons as part of their community service.

The KHS team is hosting a youth tennis clinic for students in grades 4-8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Kearney Tennis Courts. There is no charge for these lessons. Instead, participants are asked to bring a snack or other item of food to be donated to the KMO Canteen, Kearney School District’s food pantry for students in need that is located at the high school.

The clinic will be led by the squad’s student-athletes. This will be an opportunity for interested youth to learn the fundamentals of tennis, basic swings, and new drills to take home for further practice and improvement.

“Our girls are excited to do this and have really stepped up to make this event happen,” Head Coach Kaitlyn LaFrenz said. “They wanted to share their skills with younger kids and do something positive for the community. Come out and enjoy the fall weather, play on our beautiful tennis courts and learn from our KHS athletes!”

Tennis balls will be provided at the camp, but participants are asked to bring their own water bottles, rackets (if available) and tennis shoes. Extra tennis rackets will be available if needed.

Those interested in participating in this tennis clinic are asked to complete a Google Form prior to the event. An event flyer with a list of food items suitable for donation to the pantry is available on the KSD website.

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Kearney Special Olympics needs Bowling Buddies to support our student-athletes during their upcoming season. Bowling Buddies can be sixth-graders or older. This is a great opportunity for a student to earn community service hours and build their resumé. Most importantly, these volunteers help our Olympians achieve their goals.

Anyone interested in serving as a Bowling Buddy should complete the form linked below. The application deadlines have been extended, but not for long. Questions should be directed to GiGi Leighr at leighrg@ksdr1.net.

LINK: Special Olympics Bowling Buddy Application

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Kearney, Mo., Sept. 15, 2022: It’s time to “Round Up the Dogs” for Kearney High School’s 2022 Homecoming Week festivities.

Homecoming Week will be held Oct. 3-9 this year. We’re looking forward to reuniting with our students, families, staff and neighbors to celebrate our superb scholars and schools!

Homecoming Spirit Themes and Activities

There will be a wide variety of spirit theme days and activities throughout Homecoming Week at Kearney High School. Schedules can be downloaded below. Questions about Homecoming at KHS can be directed to Student Council Sponsor Brittini Starzl (starzlb@ksdr1.net).

• DOWNLOAD: Spirit Week Themes
• DOWNLOAD: Homecoming Week Activities

2021 Homecoming Parade and Football Game

The week will culminate with the 2022 Homecoming Parade and football game on Friday, Oct. 7. This will be a half-day for students. Middle, junior and high schools will release at 10:35 a.m. Elementary schools will release at 11:40 a.m.

The Homecoming Parade will begin at 2 p.m. A link to a map of the parade route is included below. Please note that a permission form must be completed by every Kearney School District student who will be participating in the Homecoming Parade. These forms must be collected by float or group sponsors or leaders and must be on hand for the duration of the event.

• DOWNLOAD: 2022 KSD Homecoming Parade Route
• DOWNLOAD: Parade Entry Form
• DOWNLOAD: Parade Participation Permission Form

Parade participants are limited to school organizations or an extension of our youth sports programs. Qualifying organizations or programs that want to participate should complete and submit the Parade Entry Form to Ms. Starzl by the end of the school day on Friday, Sept. 30. Forms can be placed in her mailbox at school, sent via interoffice mail or scanned to her email (starzlb@ksdr1.net). Late submissions run the risk of not being included in the parade lineup. Ms. Starzl will respond with additional details for parade participants.

Kickoff will be 7 p.m. for the KHS versus Raytown South football game at Bulldog Stadium. Learn more about how to purchase season football tickets and reserved parking for the remaining home games this year.

2022 Homecoming Dance

The 2022 KHS Homecoming Dance will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at KHS. Outside guests (non-KHS students) will be allowed to attend this year’s Homecoming Dance. Permission forms for those guests are available in the school counseling office and are due by Wednesday, Oct. 5.

2021 Homecoming Gear

Last but not least, make sure you are geared up by ordering a shirt, sweater or hoodie from the Quarterback Club’s Kearney Bulldogs Homecoming 2022 Store! Orders must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18. Supplies are limited. Questions about these orders should be directed to the Quarterback Club by contacting Julie Shaw at julie@pinupmarket.com. Do not contact the KHS Student Council sponsor.

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Stadium Seating can be reserved for the varsity football season for $75 a seat. The price includes admission to all home varsity football games except the playoffs. Seats can be purchased at the high school main office from 7:30 – 3:00pm during the week.

Home opponents include Smithville on September 9th, Excelsior Springs on September 16th, Raytown South on October 7th (Homecoming), and Grandview on October 14 (Senior Night), and possibly the first district game on October 28.

Season Ticket Holder Benefits:

Entrance into 4 home games ($20 Value).

Reserved seating for all varsity football games, including district and potential home state playoff games.

You don’t need to arrive an hour before the game to purchase tickets or secure a seat for you and your family. (even though your seat is reserved for potential state playoff games, an MSHSAA entrance fee will be required as per state association policy).

RESERVED PARKING

Reserved parking for home varsity football games is available. Cost is $50.00 per parking pass. Spaces are limited. These spaces are located in the Green House parking Lot (Parking area is between the high school and the Southview Playground).

Each space is numbered and your pass is good for the entire varsity football season including any home playoff games. If you would like to reserve a parking pass please stop by the High School main office between 7:30 and 3:00pm.

*Parking passes must be placed on the rearview mirror facing forward for access. The parking lot is accessible only from the Meadowbrook (Southview Elementary side) entry.

Please call the Activities office 816-628-3647(DOGS) if you have any questions.

KHS Football Season Tickets and Parking Pass Info

KHS Football Reserved Seats and Parking Order Form

KHS Football Reserved Parking Map

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Kearney, MO, September 7, 2022: The Kansas City Chiefs have named Kearney High School Football Head Coach Logan Minnick as their Coach of the Week.

Chiefs Director of Special Events Gary Spani visited the Bulldogs’ practice field for a short ceremony with the team and Coach Minnick on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 7. Spani – a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and Chiefs Hall of Fame – presented Minnick with a special plaque and football signed by Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid.

“I’m here to recognize the outstanding work that Coach Minnick has already accomplished since taking over the Kearney High School football program,” Spani said. “Like all great coaches, he’s teaching these student-athletes how to be outstanding in every area of their lives.”

The Bulldogs have earned two impressive, on-the-road victories to start their season. They beat Platte County 21-14 on Aug. 26, followed by a 39-17 win over Fort Osage a week later.

Coach Minnick came to Kearney after five years as head coach of the Raytown High School football team. At RHS, he took over a program that hadn’t seen a winning season in 28 years. Since then, Minnick has accumulated a record of 36-18, four consecutive winning seasons, two conference championships, three district championship appearances, and advanced the Bluejays to the state quarterfinals.

Coach Minnick will be back in familiar territory when he joins the KHS team. He was a member of then-Head Coach Greg Jones’ staff when the Bulldogs earned the state football championship in 2015 and then returned as a state finalist a year later. Prior to that, Coach Minnick had stops as an assistant coach at North Kansas City High School and Staley High School, and one year in his hometown at Richmond High School.

In addition to his head coaching responsibilities for football, Minnick also serves as a PE/weights teacher, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Head Summer Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Spring Activities Supervisor at KHS.

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SOURCE: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Kearney, Mo., August 17, 2022: Missouri’s Sports Hall of Fame will honor Kearney High School graduate Brock Christopher as a member of the “Elite 11” during the 2022 Football Luncheon on Oct. 19 in Springfield.

The Elite 11 Awards honor former high school, college and professional standouts who made positive impacts on the game, according to the Sports Hall of Fame. The luncheon is also an annual opportunity to induct new members into the Sports Hall of Fame and give out the annual President’s Award.

“Everybody in Missouri is excited about the football season, and we’re honored to be recognizing very deserving folks who have made it special in the state,” Missouri Sports Hall of Fame CEO & Executive Director Byron Shive said. “The Elite 11 Awards feature some pretty neat storylines.”

Mr. Christopher was an accomplished three-sport star at Kearney High School, where he graduated in 2005 before attending the University of Missouri. He was a standout linebacker and tailback. He rated as the No. 31 inside linebacker prospect in the nation according to Rivals.com, and the same group ranked him as the No. 7 overall prospect in the state of Missouri. SuperPrep had him as the No. 55 prospect at any position in the Midlands region.

Christopher led Kearney in tackles all four years, as he registered career totals of 467 tackles, 51 tackles for loss and three interceptions. Along the way, Kearney won back-to-back Class 4 state football titles (2002 and 2003). He was a three-time First Team All-State selection at linebacker (2002-2004). As a junior, he ran three times for 50 yards in the 2003 title game, and added a game-high 10 tackles (including one for loss), as Kearney completed a 13-0 season. He had 84 tackles as a senior, including 11 tackles for loss and three interceptions.

At Mizzou, Christopher played in 52 games over four seasons, and was a three-year starter who had 307 tackles, including 20 tackles for loss. He is now national sales manager for MAG Trucks in Columbia.

Christopher was among the first group of honorees to be inducted into the Kearney Athletics Hall of Fame during its debut banquet in 2017.

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