Kearney, MO School District

09/03/2026

Bulldog News Update September 3, 2026 No School on Monday, Sept. 7 Memphis the Bulldog wants you...

09/03/2026

Kearney High School’s home varsity football game against Grain Valley on Friday, Sept. 4, will now begin at 8 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium. Please make note of the updated start time if you’re planning to attend. We look forward to seeing all of our Bulldog fans Friday night!

09/03/2026

Today was Dole Whip Day 2026 across Kearney School District, celebrating hundreds of Bulldog readers who kept the pages turning throughout the summer!

Students who completed our 2026 Summer Reading Incentive earned a Dole Whip by reading at least 500 minutes over the summer, helping them stay engaged with reading and maintain their skills while school was out.

This has become a wonderful six-year KSD tradition, and participation continues to grow. When the program began, 224 students completed the summer reading challenge. This year, that number climbed to an incredible 572 students!

We loved getting to celebrate some of those readers today and recognize the time and effort they put into reading this summer.

Congratulations to all 572 of our Summer Reading Incentive participants. Way to go, Bulldog readers!

09/03/2026

An important message from Memphis the Bulldog!

There will be no school and all KSD offices will be closed on Monday, Sept, 7, in recognition of the Labor Day federal holiday. Visit our website to view our 2026-2027 academic calendar. Stay safe ...

09/02/2026

Looking to show a little extra Bulldog pride this fall? The Kearney Quarterback Club has two online apparel stores open for Kearney Bulldogs fans, with a portion of the proceeds helping support ...

08/30/2026

The Kearney High School parking lot became a giant canvas Saturday as members of the Class of 2027 transformed their reserved parking spaces into colorful, one-of-a-kind works of art.

KHS seniors spent the day painting designs that reflect their personalities, interests, activities and plans for the future. Many brought along parents, family members and friends to lend a hand, turning Senior Parking Spot Painting Day into a wonderful combination of creativity, school spirit and time together.

The annual tradition gives seniors an opportunity to make a small piece of KHS their own during their final year while adding plenty of color and personality to the campus.

Judging from the creativity on display Saturday, the Class of 2027 understood the assignment. Take a look at some of the students and families at work!

Great Schools = Great Community.

08/30/2026

Kearney High School was proud to welcome students and families from across the region Saturday morning for Academy Day, organized by the Office of U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley.

About 150 people representing roughly 50 families joined us in the KHS Field House on Saturday, Aug. 29, to learn more about the opportunities available through our nation’s service academies and related military programs.

Students and parents heard directly from academy and military representatives, learned more about the application and congressional nomination processes, asked questions during the formal program and then had plenty of time for one-on-one conversations at information tables.

Staff members representing Sen. Hawley, U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves described the event as a tremendous success, and the academy representatives were equally pleased with the turnout and the thoughtful engagement from students and families.

Most importantly, the morning gave young people a chance to explore possibilities, talk directly with people who understand these pathways and begin imagining where their own interests, talents and desire to serve might take them.

Thank you to Sen. Hawley’s office for bringing Academy Day to Kearney High School, to all of the congressional and military representatives who shared their time and expertise, and to the KSD team members who helped make the event possible.

It was a wonderful opportunity to open our doors, serve families from throughout the region and showcase the kind of community we are proud to call home.

Great Schools = Great Community.

08/29/2026

Now THAT is a way to start a season!

Kearney High School football opened the 2026 campaign in impressive fashion Friday night, earning a 42-0 victory over the Belton Pirates at Bulldog Stadium.

The Bulldogs gave a large home crowd plenty to celebrate, putting points on the board while keeping Belton out of the end zone from the opening kickoff to the final whistle.

But Friday night was about much more than the scoreboard.

Bulldog Stadium was packed with the sights and sounds that make a Kearney Friday night special. Our cheerleaders welcomed the team onto the field and kept the crowd going throughout the game. The Golden Girls and Bulldog Band brought their talents to the field. The student section was loud, colorful and fully invested. And families, alumni and community members filled the stands to support our students on a beautiful late-summer evening.

It was an outstanding night for our student-athletes and performers and a terrific reminder of the community that surrounds them.

Congratulations to our Bulldogs on starting the season 1-0, and thank you to everyone who helped make the first Friday night at Bulldog Stadium one to remember!

Go Bulldogs!

Great Schools = Great Community.

08/28/2026

Following our 2026 Convocation on Friday, Aug. 21, our friends at Gary Crossley Ford made the rounds across Kearney School District with a generous gift for every one of our schools.Gary Crossley F...

08/28/2026

What did it really take to hunt, fight and survive thousands of years ago?

Kearney Middle School sixth-graders got a chance to move beyond the textbook and explore that question firsthand during Primitive Tools Day in the school's social studies classes.

As part of their study of ancient civilizations, students learned about the tools and weapons people once relied upon for survival, then headed outside to experience just how much skill, coordination and effort those technologies required. Judging by the concentration, determination and occasional smiles in these photos, some lessons are especially memorable when students get to put history into their own hands.

The primitive tools used for the activity were purchased through a KSD Education Foundation teacher grant, helping turn an academic lesson into an engaging, hands-on learning experience for students year after year.

That is one of the wonderful things about the partnership between our schools and the community. Support for educators can become an experience that helps students better understand the people, challenges and ingenuity that shaped human history.

Great Schools = Great Community.