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Dr. Chris Loofe, Kearney High School Principal, has been selected as the new Director of Finance for the school district.  Dr. Loofe has been principal at KHS for the past three years.   Dr. Loofe will be replaced by Jeff Ganz.  Ganz has been principal at Sunrise Middle School since 2012.

With the new Directed Health Measures (DHM), Kearney High School will increase the number of attendees at games to 75% capacity in the main gymnasium. The first 2,265 people through the gate will be allowed entrance.

Don't miss the new community activities available this spring: Youth Bowling, Kearney Little League Skills Assessment, Crane River Theater, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the page.

View the KPS Covid-19 Blueprint for academics, athletics, and activities. Updated February 26, 2021.

Kindergarten Registration for the 21-22 school year is now open. Parents are encouraged to register early. Read more.

Full day programs. Ages 18-36 months and 3 & 4 years. Certified teachers. Income-based tuition. Engaging curriculum.

The new date for the CLASS Act Dinner & Auction is August 28, 2021. Read more...

Heather Stukey has been selected as the new Windy Hills principal for the 21-22 school year.   Stukey will replace Nathan Lightle, who accepted a position as Superintendent for Pleasanton Public Schools.

Ty Swarm has been selected as the new Kearney High School Assistant Principal starting in the 2021-2022 school year. Swarm will replace Kevin Madsen, who is retiring this year.

Because of the pandemic, schools across the country have had to cancel book fairs. At KPS, the libraries lost over $15,000 in revenue and were unable to use those funds to purchase new and exciting books for students. CLASS Act recognized this need and made a $10,000 donation to support elementary, middle, and high school libraries. Read more...

KPS needs YOU! We are looking for Junior Achievement volunteers to host three, virtual, 15-minute classes. Lesson plans are provided. Read more.

Congratulations to KHS Principal, Dr. Christopher Loofe, named Nebraska Outstanding New Principal of the Year by the NSASSP. Read more...

The USDA extends the FREE student breakfasts and lunches through June.

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Inspiring, empowering, and educating students to impact the world. Own your future at Kearney Public Schools. Watch the video!