Both of them graduated from Kearney High School with the Class of 2021. Austin is studying at Missouri State University and is currently placed in Beth Pickle’s second-grade class at Kearney Elementary. Aidyn is a Willliam Jewell College student and is supporting Southview Elementary first-grade teacher Jennifer Lavelle.

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The KHS team included (from left to right in the picture above) River Cahill, Adalynne Worley, Riley Lisec, Lydia Bobadilla Torres, Nathan Freestone and Max Thene. They are coached by Life Skills teachers Lacy Vassmer and Ashley Weston.

Job Olympics is a competition for high school students centered on vocational simulations. The competition allows students to compete in events that showcase their individual employability skills. Community members to act as judges over the vocational events.

“I’m always inspired by these students because of their work ethic and focus,” Ms. Vassmer said. “This is an amazing experience for all of us and I’m very, very proud of them!”

KHS Team Results

• Adalynne Worley – third place for animal care
• Nathan Freestone – first place for light assembly
• Lydia Bobadilla Torres – first place for gift card stocking & first place for sorting mail. 
• Max Thene, River Cahill and Riley Lisec – ribbons for scoring high in all of their events

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The minimum age for these positions has been lowered to 16. This is an excellent opportunity for a high schooler or college student who is looking for work, particularly if they are interested in education as a career. Here are just some of the advantages:

• Flexible hours for summer
• Fall hours for students who are still in high school will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday with no late evenings and no weekends
• Have fun with children ages 5-11
• Lead reading, crafts, games, science & math activities
• Save money on fuel by working in Kearney

Visit our KSD Job Listings website to learn more and apply today!

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Kearney, Mo., May 9, 2022: Kearney Bulldogs know how to get the job done.

The Kearney High School team earned a first-place finish at the 2022 Northland Job Olympics on Friday, May 6 in Liberty. Lacy Vassmer and Stacey Reisig coach the squad.

Job Olympics is a competition for high school students centered on vocational simulations. The competition allows students to compete in events that showcase their individual employability skills. Community members to act as judges over the vocational events.

“We are proud of our entire team! They were absolute superstars at this year’s Job Olympics,” Kearney School District Director of Special Education Heather Guilkey said. “This team’s gold medal is a result of a ton of hard work and really world-class teaching and learning.”

The KHS squad outperformed teams from Liberty High School, Richmond High School, Park Hill High School and Park Hill South High School. A contingent of their classmates welcomed them back with a victory celebration when the Kearney team returned back to the school.

KHS Team Results

• Overall: 1st Place
• Bagging Groceries: 3rd Place – Ayden Kinnard, Adalynne Worley
• Child Care: 2nd Place – Hanna Shafer
• Custodial Skills: 3rd Place – Ayden Kinnard
• Interview: 1st Place – Ayden Kinnard
• Light Assembly: 3rd Place – Riley Lisec, Chloe Perkins
• Professional Appearance: 3rd Place – Chloe Perkins
• Sorting Recyclables: 2nd Place – Dominic Knight
• Sorting Wares: 1st Place – Max Thene
• Sorting Wares: 3rd Place – Hanna Shafer
• Sorting Wares: 1st Place – Dasia Malcolm
• Stocking Gift Cards: 2nd Place – Max Thene
• Setting Table: 1st Place – Chloe Perkins

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Kearney, Mo., February 17, 2022: Kearney High School senior Keyton Ramsey knows how to engineer an education.

Mr. Ramsey was one of several KHS students who gave Kearney Middle School sixth-graders a glimpse this week of the opportunities they’ll have to prepare for careers in engineering and medical fields as part of Kearney School District’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program.

“Take some time to learn about these types of programs,” Keyton told students in Ulrike Hayes’ broadcast media class. “There are some great options and experiences, and you might be surprised by what you end up loving.”

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Schools across the district are all doing career-related activities, according to KSD Career Readiness Coordinator Stacy Holtzclaw.

“The PLTW Biomedical and Engineering students have been speaking to the sixth graders this week about the programs and careers and they have been doing a phenomenal job,” Ms. Holtzclaw said. “It’s exciting to see how our students and staff are really embracing the spirit of what we’re trying to do this month.”

School librarians have created displays of career preparation books. Seventh graders are learning about planning and all of the BeyondKSD opportunities available to them in high school. KJHS and KHS students are watching exploratory videos with professionals from a variety of fields.

“This is really about helping our students build a bridge between what they are learning in their classes and their future careers,” Holtzclaw said.

Students have a number of clearly delineated career pathways they can explore when they reach KHS. Those pathways include classes and experiences in digital arts and media, healthcare, construction, engineering and advanced manufacturing, agriculture, marketing and management, and public service.

Career pathways are part of a wider Real World Learning initiative to provide market value assets for every KHS graduate. Those assets can include industry-recognized credentials such as a Certified Nursing Assistant license or Adobe certifications.

Keyton talked about how following the engineering pathway and taking PLTW classes taught him how to design and build a contraption to carry all the tools he uses between jobs for his lawn care business. Ms. Hayes’ students passed around a three-dimensional drawing as he described the process of conception to construction. His experience in the PLTW program at KHS has put him in a position to study engineering at Kansas State University starting this fall.

“This is why education is important,” he said. “You’re learning how to turn your ideas into reality.”

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We’re seeking qualified applicants to join Team Bulldogs and help develop the future of our community as a Site Assistant for our Kids Clubs before- and after-school care program. You must be at least 18 years old. This is a part-time position with shift hours from 6 to 8 a.m. and/or 3 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. We looking for a creative, imaginative person who loves working with children. This is a great opportunity for a college student who wants to gain experience working with children for a career in education, social work or recreation. Visit our employment opportunities website to learn more.

Kearney School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Education Institution that fully and actively supports Equal Access for all people regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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