🤠🧡🤎 Honoring Our Outstanding AHS Alumni! 🤎🧡🤠
Abilene High School is proud to celebrate two outstanding alumni recognized by the Community Foundation of Dickinson County! 🌟
🎓 Maddison Black – Recipient of the Heroneme Family Scholarship, celebrating a legacy of service, education, and commitment to the Abilene community. Maddison carries on that proud tradition! 💫
🎓 Amanda Creach – Recipient of the Charles Wilson Scholarship, honoring a distinguished Abilene native and nuclear engineer. This award recognizes Amanda’s involvement and dedication to school and community organizations. 👏
Congratulations, Maddison and Amanda! Your hard work and Cowboy spirit continue to make AHS proud! 🐎
#CommunityFoundationOfDickinsonCounty #CowboyPride #AHSAlumni #OrangeAndBrown #AbileneKS #ScholarshipSuccess
“Duchess tax: 3 more belly rubs 🐾 and 2 ear scratches 🐶… then you may return to class 🤠🧡🤎
…or you can stay—she won’t complain.”
#AHS🧡🤎 #CowboysAndCowgirls 🤠👢 #FacilityDog #Duchess #RescuesForEducation #PawsAndRelax 🐾
🟠🤠 Volunteers Needed for RealityU at AHS! 🤠🟤
On Wednesday, April 22nd, AHS 10th-graders and AMS 8th-graders will step into “real life” during RealityU, a hands-on simulation, where students manage a monthly budget based on career, family, and lifestyle choices. 💼👨👩👧👦💰
Students will visit stations like housing, food, childcare, transportation, and more, making real-world financial decisions along the way.
🙋♀️🙋♂️ We need community volunteers to help run the booths!
Your role is simple: guide students as they make choices and share a little real-life advice. It’s fun, interactive, and very rewarding!
⏰ Volunteer Shifts:
• Morning: 8:00–11:30 a.m.
• Afternoon: 12:00–2:00 p.m. (approx.)
⭐ Volunteers always say how much they enjoy this experience—come help our Cowboys & Cowgirls learn real-life skills!
📩 Interested in helping? Contact Mrs. Julie Weishaar in the AHS Counseling Office at jweishaar@abileneschools.org to sign up.
#AbileneCowboys #AHS #RealityU #CowboyPride #VolunteerOpportunity #FinancialLiteracy #GoCowboys
🎓💰 Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors! 💰🎓
👏 Shoutout to Brooklyn Haaga, the 2025 AHS recipient of the Ronnie Thomas Memorial Scholarship!
Now it’s your turn—AHS seniors (and Chapman seniors) don’t miss this meaningful opportunity to honor a legacy of community and education ❤️
The Ronnie Thomas Memorial Scholarship is now available! Ronnie, a 1983 AHS graduate was passionate about supporting students and giving back through education.
📌 Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ Graduating senior from Abilene High School or Chapman High School
✔️ Participated in sports all 4 years (includes Cheer, Band, or Dance)
✔️ Involved in 4-H or FFA
✔️ GPA of 2.0 or higher (attach transcript)
✔️ Submit 3 letters of reference
✔️ Write a 500+ word essay about yourself, activities, and future plans
✔️ Plan to attend a trade school, junior college, or 4-year university
📬 Submission Details:
Mail application to:
Ronnie Thomas Memorial Scholarship
2296 2200 Ave
Chapman, KS 67431
⏰ Deadline: May 20, 2026
📣 Don’t wait—get started on your application today!
#AHS #ScholarshipOpportunity #ClassOf2026 #ApplyNow #KansasScholarships #StudentSuccess 🎓✨
🎓💰Seniors – Don’t Wait, Apply NOW! 💰🎓
The O’Brate Foundation Traditional College Scholarship for the 2026–2027 school year is now OPEN!
📝 Apply: https://obrate.smapply.org/
⏰ Deadline: May 1, 2026 (early submission strongly encouraged!)
📌 Details:
💵 Awards range from $500–$5,000 annually
📊 Based on financial need
🎓 Open to Kansas students pursuing college or technical education
🔑 Already have an account? Use your existing login
📚 Learn more: https://obratefoundation.org
🚨 Seniors—don’t wait until the last minute. Start your application today!
#KansasScholarships #ClassOf2026 #ApplyNow #CollegeBound #FinancialAid 🎓✨
🖤💛 Spring Tiger Day at Fort Hays State University 💛🖤
Sophomores & Juniors 🐯
Monday, April 27, 2026
✨ Explore majors
💰 Learn about scholarships & financial aid
🏫 Tour campus & residence halls
🤝 Meet students & faculty
🍽️ Free lunch + FHSU T-shirt & MORE!
🐯 $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded to participants!
🗓️ RSVP by April 20:
🔗 https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/events/tiger-day/
#FHSU #TigerDay #CollegeBound #ClassOf2027 ClassOf2028
🎓 Discover Your Future at the University of Saint Mary! 💙💛
The University of Saint Mary (USM) in Leavenworth, KS is inviting students to experience campus life firsthand at their Discovery/Preview Day—celebrating in navy and gold!
📅 Date: April 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 4100 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS
✨ What to Expect:
🏫 Tour campus
💼 Discuss admissions & scholarships
🎯 Learn the history and mission of USM
👩🏫 Meet faculty members, coaches, and fine art directors
📲 Register today: https://www.stmary.edu/discoveryday
Step onto campus, show your spirit in navy and gold, and discover where your future can take you! 💫
#UniversityOfSaintMary #USMSpires #NavyAndGold #CollegeVisit #DiscoveryDay #ExploreYourFuture
💜💛🐻 Calling All High School Juniors! 🐻💛💜
Ready to start building your future? Join us for Grizzly Junior Day at Butler Community College!
📅 Wednesday, April 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Butler Community College
✨ Why Attend?
🎓 Get a first look at what Butler has to offer
🏫 Tour campus and explore learning spaces
🔧 Discover career-focused programs and pathways
💼 Learn about certifications, internships, and job-ready skills
📚 Explore options for continuing your education
For more information, go to: ButlerCC.edu/junior-day
#ButlerGrizzlies #GrizzlyJuniorDay #ClassOf2027 #CareerReady #ExploreYourFuture #PurpleAndGold
💜🤍🐾 You’re Invited: K-State Open House! 🐾🤍💜
Students and parents—discover what it means to be a K-State Wildcat at Kansas State University’s Open House!
🌟 Why Attend?
This is the perfect opportunity to see if K-State is the right fit for you! Whether you're just starting to think about college or narrowing down your choices, this gives you a firsthand look at campus life, academics, and all the opportunities waiting for you.
🐾 Come experience the pride, tradition, and spirit of Willie the Wildcat and see why so many students choose to wear purple and white!
🔗 Register Here
#KSU #KStateOpenHouse #FutureWildcat #WillieTheWildcat #CollegeBound #ExploreKState #WildcatFamily
🎓✨Don’t Miss April Scholarships! ✨🎓
There are TONS of opportunities to earn FREE money for college this month! 💰
📊 April Opportunities:
📌 26 LOCAL | 📌 7 Kansas | 📌 5 National
⏰ Deadlines start April 1 – APPLY NOW!
📚 Local Scholarship Highlights:
🗓️ Due April 1:
• Brown Memorial Scholarship Grant (three awards)
• Dickinson County 4-H Scholarships (multiple awards)
• Dickinson County Extension Unit Council FACS Scholarship
• Ethel Startzman Memorial Agriculture Scholarship 🌾
• Lila B. Clark Memorial Scholarship
• St. Andrew Church Scholarship (multiple awards)
🗓️ Due April 2:
• Loren Samuelson and Bill Desbien Optimist Scholarship
• Optimist Scholarship in Memory of Don Feller
🗓️ Due April 3:
• Dickinson County Conservation Scholarship
🗓️ Due April 10:
• AHS German Club Scholarship 🇩🇪
• AHS KAY Scholarship
🗓️ Due April 13:
• Abilene First United Methodist Church Scholarship
• Carl D. Buhler Memorial Scholarship
• Vera Parsons Buhler Memorial Scholarship
• Brenda Picking Memorial Scholarship 🎶
• Donna Sprinkel Roelfs Memorial Scholarship
🗓️ Due April 15:
• Abilene Public Schools Endowment Association Scholarships (multiple awards)
• AHS Booster Club Scholarship
• ANEA Future Educator Scholarship 🍎
• Dickinson County Pheasants Forever Scholarships
• Donald M. Stewart Scholarship
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Post 1969 Scholarship
• The Junior League of Abilene Scholarship
• Roger K. Heinecke Memorial Scholarship
• Toastie & Melvin Racy Scholarship
• Wilma and Lester Green Memorial Scholarship
💡 No matter your interests—there’s something for YOU! Apply today! 🙌
🔗 Check them out here: https://www.abileneschools.org/o/ahs/page/april
#AbileneHighSchool #ScholarshipSeason #ClassOf2026 #ApplyNow #FreeMoney #CollegeBound #StudentSuccess
✨ Calling All Junior Girls! ✨
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity with Distinguished Young Women — the nation’s largest scholarship program for high school girls! 🎓💰
Gain confidence, leadership skills, and real-life experience through workshops focused on communication, academics, and personal growth. 🌟
📍 Belleville, KS
📅 July 8–11, 2026
🏡 FREE program (meals & host family stay included!)
👩🎓 Open to current high school junior girls
💵 Scholarships available at the state & national level
Deadline: April 15
Apply here 👉 https://www.distinguishedyw.org
#ScholarshipOpportunity #DYW #FutureLeaders #LeadershipSkills #CollegeReady #EmpowerYoungWomen
☀️ Summer Job Opportunity! 🏕️
Walt’s Four Seasons Campground & Country Store (I-70 Exit 281) is now hiring for seasonal summer help! 🙌
If you’re 16 or older, this is a great opportunity to earn money, build job skills, and be part of a friendly team this summer. 💼
Stop by for more information and to apply!
#SummerJob #NowHiring #TeenJobs #SeasonalWork #HelpWanted #EarnAndLearn
📝📚 SOPHOMORES – State ELA & Math Assessments Coming Up! 📚📝
Sophomores will take the KAP State ELA Assessment on March 30–April 2 and the State Math Assessment on April 9, 10, 13, and 14.
These assessments are part of the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) and are important for measuring student progress and readiness for college and careers.
Why it matters:
✅ Shows your individual growth and achievement
✅ Helps teachers and schools improve learning
✅ Level 3 & 4 scores indicate college & career readiness
What to expect:
📖 ELA: Reading comprehension, vocabulary, analyzing texts
➗ Math: Algebra, Geometry, Data & Statistics
Tips for Students:
✔️ Get 7–9 hours of sleep each night—rest improves focus and memory 😴
✔️ Eat a balanced breakfast for steady energy 🍳
✔️ Arrive on time with a charged device and materials ready
✔️ Read questions carefully and use available tools
✔️ Stay calm and confident—skip tough questions and come back if needed
Tips for Parents:
✔️ Set and support a consistent bedtime routine
✔️ Provide a healthy breakfast and encourage hydration
✔️ Ensure your student is on time and fully prepared each day
✔️ Encourage focus and remind them to take their time
✔️ Promote a calm, positive mindset and celebrate effort 💪
SOPHOMORES - Put your learning into action and do your best! 📚💯
#KAPReady #FutureFocused #DoYourBestWork #StudentAchievement #ReadySetTest #StriveForSuccess
🔬📝 JUNIORS – State Science Assessment Next Week! 📝🔬
Juniors will take the Kansas State Science Assessment on Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1 during Seminar.
This assessment is part of the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) and is important because it measures how well students are mastering Kansas science standards and helps schools improve instruction and student success.
Why it matters:
✅ Shows your individual progress and achievement
✅ Helps teachers and schools strengthen learning
✅ Reflects your effort and preparation
Tips for Students:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep before each testing day
✔️ Charge your device (if needed)
✔️ Take your time and read each question carefully
✔️ Do your best—effort counts! 💪
Tips for Parents:
✔️ Encourage a positive mindset
✔️ Help ensure your student is well-rested
✔️ Make sure they are at school
Let’s finish strong and show what you know! ✨
#KAPTesting #StateAssessment #DoYourBest #StudentSuccess #KansasEducation #FinishStrong
☀️ Summer Job Opportunity! 🚧
The Highway, Road & Bridge Department is hiring summer help—perfect for graduating seniors or college students home for the summer! 🎓
📅 Monday–Thursday
⏰ 10-hour workdays
✅ Must be 18+ with a valid KS driver’s license
🚫 No CDL required
🌐 Apply now: https://www.dkcoks.gov/jobposts
📞 Questions? Call 785-263-3093
Don’t miss this chance to build experience and earn this summer! 💼☀️
🎓🐾 Calling All High School Sophomores! 🐾🎓
The K-State Student Alumni Board invites you to For Sophomores Only — an exciting, hands-on event designed just for YOU to explore college life at Kansas State University!
📅 Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18
📍 Held during the K-State All-University Open House
👥 What to Expect:
🎭 Fun Friday night activities, skits & social time
🏫 “Virtual College” simulation experience
🎤 Guest speaker & parent sessions on admissions, financial aid & scholarships
🎁 Giveaways + college planning resources
🎉 Time to explore K-State’s Open House!
💻 Register here:
👉 https://apply2.ksu.edu/register/FSO2026
📞 Questions? Contact:
Brandon Moreno
📱 785-532-5060
📧 bmoreno@k-state.com
Don’t miss this chance to see what it’s like to be part of the K-State Wildcat family! 🐾💜🤍
#ForSophomoresOnly #ExploreKState #CollegeBound #FutureWildcats #ClassOf2028 #CollegeReady
🚂✨ A NEW PROM NIGHT EXPERIENCE! ✨🤠
Abilene High School students—looking for a unique and elegant way to kick off your 2026 Prom night? 💃🕺
The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad is launching its very first “Prom Night Special” Dinner Train on Saturday, April 18! 🍽️🚂
Enjoy a delicious chicken alfredo dinner catered by Amanda’s Bakery & Bistro while riding the Smoky Valley Limited—right here in Abilene!
🕔 Departs Rock Island Depot: 5:00 PM
🕡 Returns: 6:30 PM (plenty of time to get to prom!)
💲 Cost: $50 per person + tax
Skip the drive to Salina or Manhattan and make memories close to home with this one-of-a-kind experience! ❤️
🎟️ Reserve your spot now: https://asvrr.org
#Prom2026 #AbileneKS #SmokyValleyRailroad #PromNight #MakeMemories #SupportLocal
🌱 Looking for a seasonal job opportunity? 🌱
MKC is hiring, and no agriculture experience is needed! Gain valuable skills, earn competitive wages, and work close to home. This is a great chance to explore a future career—or just earn extra income during busy seasons!
✨ Positions Available:
• Operations Specialist
• Counter Scale Specialist
✔️ Minimum age: 16
Start building your skills today with hands-on experience and growth opportunities!
👉 Apply now: mkcoop.com/careers
#NowHiring #SeasonalJobs #PartTimeWork #StudentJobs #JobOpportunity 🌾
🇺🇸🎖️ Student Achievement Spotlight 🎖️🇺🇸
We are proud to recognize an outstanding accomplishment by Morgan Simmons, an AHS junior who has been selected to attend the Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) at the United States Military Academy—a highly competitive and prestigious program designed for future leaders.
With an acceptance rate of just 16%, SLE is an incredible honor and a testament to Morgan’s hard work, leadership, and dedication. During the program, participants will experience academic workshops, military training, and leadership challenges while getting an authentic look at cadet life.
Please join us in congratulating Morgan on this remarkable achievement. We are excited to see all she will accomplish in the future! 💪✨
#StudentSuccess #WestPoint #Leadership #ProudMoment #FutureLeader
✈️🇺🇸 Interested in the U.S. Air Force?
An Air Force recruiter will be at Abilene High School on Thursday, March 26 outside the cafeteria during all four lunch periods.
Stop by to learn about:
✈️ Aviation careers
💻 Cybersecurity & technology fields
🎓 Tuition assistance and education benefits
🌎 Travel opportunities and leadership training
🛠️ Many other career paths in the Air Force
Bring your questions and explore what a future in the USAF could look like after graduation!
#USAirForce #CareerExploration #FutureReady #MilitaryCareers #LeadershipOpportunities ✈️🇺🇸
