Mark your Calendars Please plan to attend the KCS Soup Luncheon Fundraiser on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 11am-1pm at the American Legion in Kensington. There will be a sign up sheet at the grocery store for the community to donate soups, crackers and cheese. Show your support for KCS and consider donating! KAY Blood Drive The next Blood Drive opportunity at Thunder Ridge High School will be on Tuesday, October 13. Please contact the office or Robin Billings, KAY sponsor, t

Congratulations to King Tristan and Queen Jasmine! Left-right: Declan Tweedy behind Leanka van der Linden, Connor Engelke behind Alanna Bretton, Tristan Taylor behind Jasmine Ferguson, Brillon McDowell behind Hannah Nelson. Crown-bearers were Jackson Shaffer, son of Taylor and Anissa Shaffer, and Lola Rahjes, daughter of Cory and Audrey Rahjes. Committal Service for Pastor Bob A celebration of life for Robert "boB" G. Sinclair is scheduled for this Saturday, October 3, 2026

TRHS HOCO Night Tailgate at Don Wiens field will start at 5:30pm. The Crowning Ceremony will commence at 6:30pm, with football to follow vs. Stockton at 7pm. All students are invited for 5th Quarter Pizza Party @ the PAC. Congratulations to the 2026 Homecoming Candidates: Declan Tweedy and Leanka van der Linden, Tristan Taylor and Alanna Schroeter, Brillon McDowell and Hannah Nelson, Connor Engelke and Jasmine Ferguson. Farmers Market THIS Saturday! Saturday, September 26, wi

2026 THUNDER RIDGE HOMECOMING CANDIDATES Congratulations to the candidates: Declan Tweedy and Leanka van der Linden, Tristan Taylor and Alanna Schroeter, Brillon McDowell and Hannah Nelson, Connor Engelke and Jasmine Ferguson. The Crowning Ceremony will be held prior to the football game on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to attend! TR Schools Important Dates/Events Thur. 17- MS VB/FB @ Tescott –4:00/6:00pm; XC @ Smith Center –4pm Fri. 18- No School; HS

TR Schools Important Dates/Events High School Parents: If you are NOT receiving e-mails from the school, please call the H.S. office so we make sure to have the correct e-mail address. Wed. 9- School Picture Day: ES/HS 8am, MS 10am Thur. 10- MS VB/FB @ Home vs. Sylvan/Lucas – 4:00/6:00pm; HS XC @ Washington –4:00pm Fri. 11- School from 8am-4pm; TRES Grandparents Day from 3:15-4:00pm; HS FB @ Mankato –7:00pm Mon. 14- Rachel’s Challenge presentation K-12 and Community present

KCS New Hours Due to the current staffing shortage, modified hours of operation are now: 11 AM - 7 PM TUESDAY through SATURDAY. We are CLOSED Sunday/Monday. These times are subject to change with staff availability. American Legion in Kensington As of Saturday, August 22, we are now open and serving on Saturday nights instead of Fridays. Same time, same menu, plus the weekly special! Open and serving from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. TR Schools Important Dates/Events High School Parents

L-r: Brillon McDowell, Jasmine Ferguson, Alanna Schroeter, Senator Jerry Moran, Leanka van der Linden, Declan Tweedy. Lexi Rust and Tristan Taylor were the winners of the KAY Cornhole Tournament. Konner Wagenblast (sr) and Lucas Barnes (fr) in the zone. Thunder Ridge Happenings Senator Jerry Moran paid a visit to our TR High School on Monday, August 17. Our Senior Leadership team proudly gave him a tour of our school and showcased what makes Thunder Ridge special. Senator

Wilda and Paul Conaway enjoyed OFSN and also celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this weekend! Photo credit: Kasey Grauerholz What a PARTY in the USA! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make OFSN such a success! Thank you to our volunteers, everyone who attended and celebrated with us, our vendors and many more! And just when the party ended... we even managed to bring the rain! Thank you for supporting OFSN and helping create such a fun and memorable evening. Br

School is Back in Session! First day of school for students was Wednesday, August 12. This year, a 4 day/week calendar will be implemented running Monday through Thursday. However, the following Fridays we will have school: August 14 and September 11, 2026. NO school on Labor Day, September 7. The school day hours are now 8:00am to 4:00pm. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ OVER OUR HANDBOOK. OFSN THIS Saturday! Join us in Kensington for an Old Fashioned Saturday Night this Saturda

School is Back in Session! Teachers report Monday, August 10 and the first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. This year a 4 day/week calendar will be implemented running Monday through Thursday. However, the following Fridays we will have school: August 14 and September 11, 2026. NO school on Labor Day, September 7. The school day hours are now 8:00am to 4:00pm. District Fees can be paid at any building. Make checks payable to USD 110. Lunch fees must be paid by a s