KSD News Update (July 23, 2026)

Back-to-School Registration is now available through the KSD's PowerSchool portal. Registration must be completed separately for each student in your household.

The Kearney School District 2026 Back-to-School Resource Fair is less than one month away, and community volunteers can play an important role in helping local students and families start the new school year prepared and supported.

Volunteers will help create a safe and welcoming setup, sort school supplies, assemble supply bags, organize clothing and move room furniture as needed.

Kearney School District’s kindergarten enrollment is open for the 2026-2027 academic year! If you have a child who will be age five on or before July 31, 2026, this is the time to enroll them in kindergarten! Start the kindergarten enrollment process by clicking the link provided below.

LINK: START KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT 

Parents/guardians will be required to provide a birth certificate, a record of required immunizations, and proof of residence for their child during kindergarten enrollment. Use our online district boundary map to locate the elementary school your child will attend.

Kindergarten Orientation events will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at each of KSD’s elementary schools.

Kearney High School Class of 2026 graduate Whitaker Steward has added two more All-American honors to one of the most accomplished swimming careers in Missouri high school history.

The National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association recognized Whitaker as an All-American in the 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle. These honors are awarded to swimmers whose performances rank among the top 100 nationwide.

Whitaker holds the Missouri Class 1 record in the 200 freestyle and the all-class state record in the 500 freestyle. The latest awards make him a six-time All-American.

He concluded his KHS career as the most decorated swimmer in Missouri state history, earning seven individual state championships and twice being named the state’s Swimmer of the Year.

Whitaker’s next challenge begins Sunday, when he travels to compete at the USA Swimming National Championships. The meet features many of the fastest swimmers in the country, including Olympians. Whitaker is scheduled to compete in five events during the July 28-Aug. 1 competition before beginning his collegiate career at the University of Tennessee.

Congratulations, Whitaker! The entire Bulldog community is proud of you and will be cheering you on!