News for 4/30/2025

Summer is around the corner!!

Wednesday, April 23, TRHS students, staff and members of the community helped to untarp the swimming pool. 

Beth Burns attended the TOPS KS SRD 2025, States for state recognition days this past weekend in Wichita. She was honored to be named Runner-Up Queen. Pictures are Beth and her fan club: husband Joe, sons Joseph and Nolan,  sisters Pat Mancuso and Marlene Whitney, Beverly Krohn (close family friend).

IKE Presentation at TR Elementary

On Friday April 25, Leann Grauerholz gave a presentation called “The Many Hats of Ike” to the elementary students, which explained the many responsibilities and interests of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Also presenting was Judy Barton. This program was provided free by the IKE Education program, part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum in Abilene.

TR Schedule of Events

Wed. 30- Retirement Party for Carolyn Johnson @ MS Cafeteria 3:00 p.m.

Thurs. 1st- Last Day for 8th grade & Pre-K; 1pm MS Track @ Lincoln; 3pm HS Track Goldsmith Relays @ Wakeeney

Fri. 2- 8:30am MS Achievement Assembly (7-8th) AND 8th Grade Promotion in Auditorium (*MS Agra), 5th grade Wax Museum to follow in gym; 2:00 pm 4th-7th to SC for Jiffy Burger Ice Cream

Sat. 3- 3pm High School Graduation

Tues. 6- 8:30am 4-6th grade Honors Program; 12:15PM Dismissal for Summer Break 

Wed. 7- 9am MS Track @ St. John’s Beloit

Fri. 9- 3pm HS Track @ Mankato Rock Hills Invitational

Tues. 13- 1pm MS Track PTL @ Mankato

Thur. 15- 3pm HS Track NPL @ Mankato 

Alumni Banquet

We hope you plan to attend the Annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, May 24. You should have received your official invitation in the mail! If you did not, please contact Staci Foreman to update your mailing address (dstmforeman@gmail.com) and if you wish to RSVP please contact Leah Wiehl at 913-549-2516. Make your reservations by May 16th, 2025. Banquet price is $25 per person and payment can be mailed to: Kensington Alumni P.O. Box 72 Kensington, KS 66951. We look forward to seeing you! 

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