News for 1/21/26

Kensington Home Foundation

The annual meeting of Kensington Home Charitable Foundation is on 1/25/26 at 3 pm at First St. John Lutheran parish hall. Please join us!

Murder Mystery Masquerade

Dress to impress (if you choose) and join us for an evening of intrigue, clues, and suspense. It’s the perfect Valentine’s weekend outing — or just a fun chance to step into a world of secrets and style. $50 per person for dinner plus the show. Must RSVP & prepay by February 5! To reserve your spot, message the Kensington Commercial/Community Club Facebook page, or contact: Brooke: 785-476-6191, Staci: 785-476-5066.

Think you can solve the crime? Saturday, February 14, at the Kensington American Legion. 6:00 PM cocktails, 7:00 PM dinner & show to follow. 

Sophomore Addison Molzahn was a trooper! Thanks to everyone who donated blood last Wednesday for our KAY blood drive. 25 units were collected!

TRHS Mini Cheer Camp 2026

Saturday, February 7th, from 10:00am-Noon in the High School Gym. Grades PreK-6th are invited! Cost: $25 (Includes t-shirt) Cash, Check (made to TRHS), or Venmo (Morgan-A-Makings)

TR Schedule of Events

Jan.  20, 23: NPL Tournament @ Lincoln (bracket online)

Wed. 21- 7th /8th Nex-Gen Virtual Career Fair @ MS 8:30-10:30

Thur. 22- JR Class trip to CCCC; MS Spelling Bee here-Agra @ 9:30am; 4pm MS BB Home-Agra vs. Lakeside

Fri. 23- No MS BB practice

Tue. 27- 4th /5th to Eagle Day @ Camp Hansen 12:30pm; HS BB Home vs. Pike Valley

Thur. 29- MS BB @ Stockton 4:30pm lv @ 3:00

Sat. 31- PTL BB Tourney @ Tescott 10:00am

FEBRUARY

Mon. 2- PTL BB Tourney @ Tescott 11:00am; KAY Unit Conference

Tue. 3- HS BB Home vs. St. John’s-Tipton

Thur. 5- Cosmosphere 4th /5th here @ 12:30; PTL BB Tourney @ Tescott 1:00pm

Fri. 6- HS BB @ Sylvan Grove

Sat. 7- PTL BB Tourney @ Tescott 1:00pm

Mon. 9- 1pm PTL Scholar’s Bowl @ Lucas-Sylvan 

Tue. 10- Nora Rhodes @ MS; HS BB @ Lincoln

Fri. 13- HS BB Home vs. Tescott

Mon. 16- Dismiss @ 2:30 – Teacher In-Service; NPL Band Contest @ Rock Hills; HS BB @ Hill City

Tue. 17- HS BB Home vs. Lincoln: Parents’ Night

American Legion in Kensington

Open Friday nights, serving from 6-8pm. Orders can be called in at 785-476-3204. 

Put it on your calendar!  VA Town Hall & Health Fair on Saturday, March 28, 2026. WHEN: March 28, BREAKFAST from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (free will donation); 10 AM to 1:00 PM (stay for updates or come and go for benefits counseling and community resources). This public event is hosted by Smith County Memorial Hospital & Smith County Family Practice.

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