News for 8/12/25 Back To School.... NEW HOURS!!!

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 Saturday, August 15.  The theme is “Party in the USA.” Let’s party like it’s 1776! 

Activities begin at 9:00 AM 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 held in the American Legion Hall. 

Yard Olympics begin at 1:00 pm. Cornhole, Ladder Golf, & Polish Horseshoes at $20 per 2 person team. Register via Facebook or contact Jordan Dettmer. *Must be in 9th grade or older to participate. 

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT includes: "The Traveling Tee Box" inflatable golf simulator (FREE) from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Kiddie Parade begins at 6:30 p.m.  (6:15 registration at City Office)  This year's theme “Party in the USA.”

7:00 p.m. is the Little Girl Dance Camp, MS & HS Cheer & Dance Performances, Traditional Egg Toss Contest with Street Dance to follow with music by "Manda Lynn & the Lost Boys."

Food booths include: Taco Riendo (lunch & evening), RC Rub Grub - BBQ, Hunter Family Food Stand, Lion's Club Hamburgers, Buck's Snow Shack, Triple C Lemonade, Snowy Peaks & Cozy Eats.  ACTIVITY/Vendor booths: Nex Tech Train - FREE, Face Painting - FREE, Football Dunk Tank, Scouts - Beef Sticks, TRMS Cheer - Dirty Sodas,

United Church - Homemade Ice Cream & Dime Toss.

5:00 pm the SALs Beer Garden Opens.

Kensington is the place to be THIS Saturday!

Kensington Library 

With school back in session, we want to remind everyone that we follow the USD 110 policy for closures in case of bad weather and holidays, unless posted otherwise.

With the 4 day week now being implemented, we will be open 8am-7pm on Mondays, 8am-4pm Tuesday through Thursday, 9am-2pm Friday and Saturday.

American Legion in Kensington

Starting SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, we will be open and serving on Saturday night instead of Fridays. Same time: 6:00PM - 8:00 PM; same menu, plus Weekly Specials & Chris’ specialty burgers!

 *Friday nights become Saturday nights on August 22. Great food and fellowship while SUPPORTING A GREAT VETERANS ORGANIZATION!

Condolences 

Extending many prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Trent Hesterman, age 38, of Kensington, KS. He went to be with Jesus on July 23, 2026.  Gone too soon, but will never be forgotten.

News Items Needed

You are invited to share your good news! Submit to Erica Barnes at ebarnes8185@gmail.com by Sunday afternoon please. Put NEWS in the subject line.

Erica Barnes

Library Director; K-3 & HS Librarian

Kensington Community/School Library

785-476-2219 or 8185 (cell)