Athletics/Activities Meeting
Dear 7th–12th Grade Athletes, Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare for another exciting school year, we invite you to join us for our annual Kearney High All Athletics/NSAA Activities Meeting. Whether your student participates in athletics or any NSAA-sponsored activity, this meeting will provide important information to help ensure a successful year for everyone.
Kearney High All Athletics/NSAA Activities Meeting
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
7:00–8:00 p.m.
Kearney High School CHaT Concert Hall/Theater
This meeting is designed to provide families with an overview of how Kearney High Athletics and Activities operate while sharing important expectations, policies, and resources for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year.
Meeting Topics
- Kearney High Athletics/Activities Operations & Policies
- NSAA Rules, Information & Expectations
- Sports Science Information – Professor Bryce Abbey
- The Parent's Role in Athletics – Daryn Boysen, Nebraska Coaches Association (NCA)
- Kearney High Booster Club Information
- Letter Jacket Information
- Fall Sports Meeting Information
- Attendance Expectations
"We have revised the format of this year's meeting to emphasize the importance of the information being shared with our student-athletes, activity participants, and families. The expectations, policies, and resources discussed during this meeting are essential to helping every student have a safe, successful, and rewarding experience while representing Kearney Public Schools. An informed partnership between our school and our families is one of the keys to maintaining the high standards of The Kearney Way."
— Ryan Hogue, KHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Attendance Expectations
- Attendance is mandatory for all students in grades 9–12 who participate in athletics or any NSAA-sponsored activity.
- Attendance is strongly encouraged for all 7–12 student-athletes/activity participants and at least one parent or guardian representative from each family.
Fall sport meetings will immediately follow the parent meeting. Individual coaches will communicate their specific meeting locations and any additional information.
Our goal is to ensure every family begins the year informed, connected, and prepared for a successful experience. We believe strong communication and partnerships between families, coaches, sponsors, school staff, and parents are essential to maintaining the tradition of excellence that defines The Kearney Way.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, August 4, as we kick off another outstanding year of Bearcat Pride!
Go Bearcats!
Ryan Hogue
Director of Athletics & Activities / Assistant Principal
Kearney High School
Kearney Public Schools
