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

Celebrating the Biggest Little Town of it’s Size! Let’s party like it’s 1776! Mark your Calendars and COME! Join us in Kensington for an Old Fashioned Saturday Night on August 15, 2026. The theme this year is “Party in the USA.” Activities begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday with Pasture Golf. Contact Jeff at 785-476-5185 to register. "Uncle Sam Sweet Sparkler Cookie Decorating Class" from 9:30 to 11:30 AM is to be held in the American Legion Hall- must Pre-Register Online. Yard

Celebrating the Biggest Little Town of it’s Size! Let’s party like it’s 1776! Mark your Calendars and COME! Join us in Kensington for an Old Fashioned Saturday Night on August 15, 2026. The theme this year is “Party in the USA.” Activities begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday with Pasture Golf. Contact Jeff at 785-476-5185 to register. 9:30 to 11:30 AM is the "Uncle Sam Sweet Sparkler Cookie Decorating Class" with Pink Peony Bake Shoppe in the American Legion Hall. It is $35 to joi

TR Tee-ball team: Coach Blayne Bienhoff, Adler Burris, Braxley Hunter, Mordecai Atchison, Lane King, Lola Rahjes, Henley Haas, LeeAnn King, Bladen Bienhoff, Selena Bohnert, Coach Brittany Herrick, Jaxson Shaffer, Charlie Rietzke. Kensington Community Owned Grocery Store Reminder that the Kensington Community Store will no longer be open Sundays. We are sorry to say it just doesn’t work. Even with donations and fundraising efforts, we do not generate enough daily income to wa