Senior members of Thunder Ridge KAY Front (l-r): April Webb, Peyton Tweedy, Khloe Reimer, Gracie Rice, Olivia Runyon. Back row: Shiloh corbitt, Michael Furguson, Collien Knuppe, and Evan Slavik. KAY High Point Top Gold earners (500+ points) Michael Furguson, April Webb, Leanka van der Linden, and Hannah Nelson KAY Gold Point earners (400-500 points) Alanna Bretton, Lexi Rust, Jasmine Ferguson, Daniel Ferguson, and Cameron Hardacre Thunder Ridge KAY End of Year Banquet Cele

Photo by Dale Stephens Thunder Ridge High School Graduation Graduation took place Saturday, May 9, at the TRHS gymnasium. Family and friends gathered to celebrate and recognize this wonderful achievement. New alumni of TR include: Christian Bales, Shiloh Corbett, Michael Ferguson, Khloe Reimer, Gracie Rice, Olivia Runnion, Evan Slavik, Dawson Stephens, Peyton Tweedy, Henryk Watkins, April Webb, Kaden Werle. And honorary grad, foreign exchange student, Collien Knuppe. 8th gra

It’s Alumni Time! Please plan to attend the annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The class of 2006 is looking forward to hosting you. Do you recognize these kids? Summer Reading Program at the Kensington Library Join us for “Unearth a Story” SLP 2026! Starting Tuesday, May 19, (skipping the 26th for VBS) and running every Tuesday in June! Littles age 3 through 1st grade @ 10:30am. Big kids grades 2nd-5th @ 12:30pm. Stop by Kensington Community/School Library and

TR music instructor Annie Adams and freshman Daniel Ferguson. State Contest Danny Ferguson nailed a 1 on his xylophone solo at State Music Contest at Bethel College Saturday! Way to go Longhorns! TR Schedule of Events APRIL Thu. 30- 9:30am HS Achievement Ceremony (NHS Induction to follow), in the HS gym; 1pm MS Track @ Lincoln; 3pm HS Track @ Wakeeney MAY Fri. May 1- Seniors Last Day! Mon. May 4- 2pm MS Track @ Logan (hosted by NV) Tue. 5- 8:30am grades 5-11 Sports Physi

Father/Daughter Dance TR KAYS will host the first annual Father/Daughter Dance on Sunday, April 26, from 5-7pm in the HS gym (using the prom decorations). Snacks and drinks, plus masquerade masks, will be provided. $15/couple and $5 for extra daughters. For ages Preschool-8th grade. The Mother/KAY Banquet will be Monday evening, April 27. Buddy Bench As part of Thunder Ridge KAY’s “Be the Spark” grant, to promote mental and physical health, the club had the entrepreneur c

L-R: Annie Adams(instructor), Heath Hopson, Addison Molzahn, Daniel Ferguson, Michael Ferguson and Dawn Meyer (accompanist). Music Contest Saturday, April 11, TRHS music contestants traveled to Concordia for the Regional Solo and Small Ensemble contest. Great day with these young folks! Danny Ferguson will go on to state in a couple weeks. Special thanks to Dawn Meyer for lending her expertise at the piano!!!! Annual Alumni Banquet May 23 Postcards have been mailed out: C

The Kensington Commercial Club partners with the TR KAYS for the Easter Egg Hunt each year. Thank you Kensington for all your support! Over 1000 eggs donated from area businesses and families and over 50 kids, birth to grade 5, were on the hunt. Baskets were filled!! Thank you to the KAY club for your help as well as our dedicated "Easter Bunny!!" Robin Billings. Congrats to the golden eggs winners: Stephens, (not pictured with her big prize as we missed her). Avila Bill

Overall winner, Lexi Rust, photo courtesy of Michelle Rust. Hannah Nelson, photo courtesy of Eberle Studios. L-r: Konner Wagenblast, Luke McNary, Brillon McDowell, teacher Bobbi Basart, Henryk Watkins, Morgan Brownwood, Lexi Rust, Hannah Nelson, Jasmine Ferguson. All the entrepreneurs that participated in the Smith County Youth Entrepreneur Competition on March 10, 2026. Photo credit to Eberle Studios YEC Challenge Results The Smith County Youth Entrepreneur Challenge (YEC)

TR School Carnival this Friday! Not just for kids! Anyone who wants to support our TR schools can come and have fun! Walking Taco meal served in the Middle School cafeteria before the carnival from 5:30-7pm. Carnival games begin in the Middle School gym at 6:30pm. The students are excited to work the game booths and have a great night! Mark your calendar for May 23rd, 2026 Mark your calendar for the annual Alumni Banquet! Saturday, May 23, in Kensington. If you need to upda

Kindergarten Round-up Wanted: Incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year. Must be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2026. Join us on Friday, April 10th, at Thunder Ridge Elementary, Kensington. Please call 785-476-3241 by March 23 to reserve your child's spot. Easter Eggs Needed The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be April 4, 2026 at 1pm. If any businesses or individuals would like to donate filled eggs, please leave them at Kensington Community Store by NOON on April 3. T