KHS Daily Announcements

WE LOVE MAKE A WISH DANCE
This Friday, February 7th from 9-11pm Student Council will be hosting a "We LOVE Make a Wish Dance." Come dressed in Valentine-themed clothes and bring $5.
All proceeds will go to Make a Wish!

FAFSA COMPLETION DAYS!

In conjunction with Education Quest, KHS will be hosting

FAFSA Completion Days

Wednesday, February 12     6:00 pm-8:00 pm 

and February 19 11:00 am-1:00 pm

in the KHS Library Learning Commons.

Supper or lunch will be provided. Please sign up here.

FAFSA Completion (or a waiver) is REQUIRED by the state for graduation from any accredited Nebraska school. 

Please note: you need to get your FSA ID at LEAST 3 days before you apply for the FAFSA.  Get your FSA ID here.

The Bearcat Corner website is now open. Orders will be delivered to buildings/schools within the Kearney Public Schools district and to specified students' classrooms at Kearney High School. All other orders can be picked up from the 'Big K' office at Kearney High School. For more information or questions, please contact Mrs. Rebecca Larson, a KHS business teacher at [email protected]

Freshmen students who are interested in applying for the UNK Kearney Bound Scholarship can now access the online application. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: 

*Demonstrate academic promise, ability, and motivation to participate

*First-generation college prospect (neither parent has a bachelor's degree; or if single parent, the single parent does not have a bachelor's degree)

*Nebraska resident and citizen or permanent resident of the United States

*Parent/guardian commitment to have the child participate

*Pell grant or partial eligible

Use the link to complete the application by February 28, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Zimmerman in the counseling office

unkearney.tfaforms.net/217765

The Cornhusker Girls State application is now available for junior girls to complete. Those selected by the American Legion Auxiliary will stay on UNL campus during the week of June 1-7, 2025. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about government and citizenship. They will enjoy speakers and tours around campus and the Lincoln area. American Legion Auxiliary members will interview applicants and make selections. Please complete the attached application or pick a copy up in the counseling office. Return it to the KHS counseling office by February 27th. 

Applications for the 2025 Cornhusker Boys' State are now available. Applications Due February 25

All junior boys are welcome to apply. 

Boys will report to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus June 1-7 2025 for a week of activities, lectures, tours, and training. Participants are sponsored by the local American Legion Post. Applications are due to the KHS counseling office by February 25, 2025 and American Legion representatives will interview candidates on March 6, 2025. All costs, except transportation, of those selected to attend will be covered by the American Legion. Please see the attached application and informational brochure for more details about this opportunity. 

The Department of Nebraska American Legion is providing requirements for the evaluation and selection of applications for the Junior Law Cadet program. This program provides opportunities for young adults to drive a state patrol car, learn to fire a service weapon under expert guidance, interact with law enforcement officers, and study drug enforcement issues. Applicants must have a valid Nebraska driver's license or learner's permit prior to attending. Return the attached completed application to the KHS counseling office or send it directly to Eric Martin at [email protected] or fax 402-464-6330. The deadline for all applications is March 1, 2025. 

CANVAS 

*Parent Instructions for Observing a Student’s Canvas Courses*

1. Parents/Guardians can go here to sign up. 
2. The first time they visit, they must click in the top right corner to create an account. 
3. They will need a student pairing code. Here is how a student generates the code for the parent/guardian.
4. Once the sign up is complete, the parent will return to the like in Step 1 and log in. The Parent/Guardian will then have the observer access to their student’s Canvas courses. 

Bearcat Cares Pantry is stocked with food, drinks, snacks, hygiene products, backpacks, school supplies and clothing. Any student at Kearney High School can access the pantry for free. Please fill out the google doc for more information! 

College Visit Opportunities at KHS

Representatives from various colleges will be visiting KHS again this year.  All juniors and seniors are welcome to sign up to attend any of the colleges they may be interested in learning more about.  You must sign up no later than 12:00 pm the day before the visit.  Please sign up by following the link below and filling out the google doc.  Please see the counseling office if you have any questions regarding the college visits.

"Students, just a reminder that the furthest south stalls in the south parking lot are for staff parking only!  You will be subject to a ticket if you park there....thank you"