News for 5/13/2026 - TR Graduations!

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 graders promoted

Friday, May 8, the TRMS held the year end Achievement Assembly and 8th Grade Promotion. New freshmen include: Lucas Barnes, Emma Cole, Kale Engelke, Becca Epple, Danasia Holling, Rhett Hopson, Breckyn McDowell, Raidynn Moore, Zoe Newton, Harley Reed, Dirk Stephens, Kaelyn Stokesbury, Hunter Vales, Isaac Wagenblast, Xylan Williams.

It’s Alumni Time!

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY MAY 15th! And plan to attend the annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the American Legion hall in Kensington. 

The class of 2006 is looking forward to hosting you. Honor Classes include: 1951,56,61,66,71,76,81,86,91,96; 2001,06,11,16,21 and 2026.

OPEN HOUSE from 4:00-5:30 P.M. at the high school. 

SOCIAL HOUR: 5:30-6:30 P.M. 

BANQUET starts at 6:30 P.M. 

Banquet price is $25.00/ticket. Prepayment ahead of time is appreciated!

Please mail to: Kensington Alumni Association P.O. BOX 72 Kensington, KS 66951. 

Feel free to contact Staci Foreman at 785-476-5066 or email dstmforeman@gmail.com. 

Please stick around as HONOR CLASS PICTURES will be taken after the Banquet.

New and Improved!

You may have heard the commotion. The Kensington Swimming Pool has recently undergone construction in preparation for the summer! Lifeguards begin training soon and pool passes will be available for purchase. We are so fortunate to have this pool in town for our local families and community to enjoy. We appreciate all the work and dedication of our city lady, Amber Hardacre, in finding and applying for grants to make this possible. 

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 sign-up for the Summer Reading Program! 

TR Schedule of Events

MAY

Thu. 14- 3pm HS NPL Track @ Tescott

Thu. 21- HS Track Regionals TBD

City-wide Garage Sales

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 13. No charge to be on the map. Please contact Melissa Westbrook at 476-8166 to register your listing. Reserve your spot by June 5!

American Legion in Kensington

Open every Friday from 6-8pm offering a special meal of the night and regular menu items. Call in at 476-3204. Thank you for the support and for coming to eat with us each Friday. We wouldn’t be here without you!

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