Abilene High School

🐾🧡🤎 Happy Spring Break from Duchess! 🤎🧡🐾

Duchess is already in full Spring Break mode—resting up and ready for some sunshine! ☀️🐶 She hopes all Abilene High School Cowboys and Cowgirls enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun break.

Take some time to recharge, spend time with family and friends, and come back ready to finish the semester strong! 💪📚

Duchess will be here waiting to welcome everyone back with tail wags and plenty of smiles. 🐾

Enjoy your break! 🤠🧡🤎

#AbileneHighSchool #RescuesForEducation #FacilityDogDuchess #SpringBreakVibes #CowboysCare

🐝🎓 Emporia State University Enrollment Scholarship Giveaway – Win $1,000! 💰

🖤💛 Emporia State University is giving away TEN $1,000 enrollment scholarships to admitted students who schedule their enrollment appointment.🖤💛

📅 Beginning March 31, ESU will draw one $1,000 scholarship winner each week for 10 weeks! All you have to do to enter is schedule your enrollment appointment with your academic advisor.

✨ The earlier you schedule, the better your chances! Every drawing includes all previously registered participants!

📲 How to Enter:
1️⃣ Download the Navigate360 Student app from your device’s app store
2️⃣ Search for Emporia State University
3️⃣ Log in with your ESU Hornet Login
4️⃣ Complete the intake survey to set up your profile
5️⃣ Click the Appointments icon and schedule your enrollment appointment

🎉 After finalizing your class schedule with your advisor, you’ll attend Hornet Orientation to complete the enrollment process.

🔗 Learn more about Hornet Orientation:
https://www.emporia.edu/hornetorientation

📢 Bonus Reminders for Future Hornets:
📝 ESU is still accepting FREE applications for Summer and Fall 2026
📧 Send transcripts to transcript@emporia.edu to speed up admission decisions
💵 FAFSA financial aid offers begin rolling out in mid-March—complete yours ASAP at https://fafsa.gov

Good luck to ESU future Hornets! 🐝🖤💛

#EmporiaState #HornetNation #CorkyTheHornet #BlackAndGold #CollegeBound #ScholarshipOpportunity

🚀 Lead the Future of Engineering – KU SELF Engineering Leadership Fellows Program ⚙️🎓

Interested in engineering or computer science and ready to develop your leadership potential? The SELF Engineering Leadership Fellows Program at the University of Kansas School of Engineering offers an incredible opportunity for motivated future innovators. 🌟

💰 Program Benefits:
🔸 $28,000 scholarship awarded over four years
🔸 Leadership and professional development in a cohort-style program
🔸 Exclusive study abroad opportunity after freshman year ✈️
🔸 One-on-one mentoring and career coaching
🔸 Additional networking and leadership opportunities

📅 Application Timeline: Students can apply through the KU admission application starting July 1 before their senior year.
⏰ Deadline: December 1, 2026

🌟 The program seeks future engineers who demonstrate leadership potential, perseverance, creativity, strong motivation, and a passion for innovation.

🔗 Learn more about the SELF Engineering Leadership Fellows Program:
https://engr.ku.edu/self

#AHSCounseling #ScholarshipOpportunity #FutureEngineers #EngineeringLeadership #KUEngineering #ClassOf2027 #STEMOpportunities ⚙️🎓

🐯⚕️ Explore Health Careers at Fort Hays State University! ⚕️🐯

Calling all Juniors & Seniors! 🤠🧡🤎 If you’re interested in careers in health or behavioral sciences, here’s a great opportunity to explore your future at Fort Hays State University (Home of the Tigers 🐯🖤💛)!

📅 Friday, April 17
📍 Fort Hays State University
💲 FREE All-Day Event

During the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Day, participants will:
🔬 Visit all six departments in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
🏥 Tour academic buildings, clinical spaces, and simulation labs
🎓 Learn about academic programs, career pathways, and hands-on opportunities
👩‍⚕️ Connect with faculty, staff, and current FHSU students

Departments featured include:
• Allied Health
• Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Health & Human Performance
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Social Work

⏰ Registration closes Monday, April 13 (or sooner if capacity is reached!)

🔗 Register here:
https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/events/health-and-behavioral-science-day

This is a great chance for AHS students 🤠🧡🤎 to explore healthcare careers and experience campus life at FHSU!

#AHSCounseling #FHSUTigers #HealthCareCareers #CollegeVisit #ExploreYourFuture

⏰ Early Out, Smart Move! 🎓💰

School dismisses at 1:00 p.m. this Friday, so take advantage of the extra time and work on a scholarship application! Just one hour spent applying today could help pay for college later.

🚀 Pro Tip: Check the scholarship page for opportunities with March deadlines.
🔗 https://www.abileneschools.org/o/ahs/page/march

Don’t miss out on money that could help fund your future. Enjoy the long afternoon AND submit those applications! ✨

#FutureReady #ScholarshipSeason #FreeMoney #AHS #AbileneCowboysCowgirls 🤠

🚀 SENIORS: $20,000 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! ✈️

GE Aerospace and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation are launching a new scholarship for high school seniors pursuing skilled technical careers.

💰 Up to $20,000 over two years
🎓 For Spring 2026 graduates
🏫 Must enroll in a community college or technical/trade program by January 31, 2027
🇺🇸 25% of awards reserved for students from military families

🔧 Eligible fields include: advanced manufacturing, aviation maintenance, welding, electrical technology, CAD, supply chain, and other aerospace-aligned programs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your future! Deadline is May 1, 2026. Apply at https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/workforce-readiness-scholarship

#ScholarshipOpportunity #ClassOf2026 #SkilledTrades #CTE #GEAerospace #FutureReady 🚀

🤠🧡🤎 Fall 2025 Abilene Virtual School (AVS) Honor Roll 🤎🧡🤠

Abilene High School is proud to celebrate our outstanding AVS Cowboys and Cowgirls who earned Honor Roll recognition this fall! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly represent the best of AHS in brown and orange! 🧡📚🤎

🏆 Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)
⭐ S. Jones – Grade 11
⭐ Z. Bruggman – Grade 10

🎓 Scholastic Honor Roll (3.5 GPA or higher)
✨ M. Boeken – Grade 11
✨ A. Heinecke – Grade 11
✨ J. Heinecke – Grade 9

📘 Honor Roll (3.0–3.49 GPA)
👏 L. Freeman – Grade 12
👏 T. Jurgensen – Grade 12
👏 J. Massey – Grade 12
👏 J. Needham – Grade 12
👏 M. Stover – Grade 12
👏 C. Smith – Grade 11
👏 W. Vaught – Grade 11
👏 E. Cammarn – Grade 10

We are so proud of each of you for your academic achievements and the way you represent Abilene with Cowboy pride! Keep striving for excellence! 🧡🤎

#AbileneHighSchool #AVS #CowboysAndCowgirls #HonorRoll #BrownAndOrange #AHSpride #AcademicExcellence 📚✨

🚔👮‍♂️ Step Into the Boots of a Kansas Law Enforcement Officer! 👮‍♀️🚔

Are you a current high school junior or senior looking for a hands-on summer experience? The Cadet Law Enforcement Academy (CLEA) is your chance to train like a real Kansas law enforcement officer from June 1–6 in Salina at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy.

Hosted by the Kansas American Legion, Auxiliary, and Kansas Highway Patrol, this week-long academy gives students a firsthand look at the training, responsibilities, and daily life of law enforcement professionals.

🔎 CLEA is designed to build understanding, respect, and knowledge (not to recruit) and provides real instruction from Kansas Highway Patrol officers.

✅ Must have completed junior or senior year
✅ “C” average or higher
✅ Physically able to participate in academy activities

🗓 Application deadline: April 15

Ready to challenge yourself and gain real-world experience?
👉 Learn more and apply at: Cadet Law Academy

#CLEA #KansasHighwayPatrol #HighSchoolOpportunity #KansasStudents #Leadership #FutureReady

🎮🚀 Level Up Your Future with K-AIRES at K-State Salina!

Cleverlike Game Studios is coming to the K-State Salina Campus to help turn video game skills into high-demand career skills through the Kansas Artificial Intelligence Research & Entertainment Studio (K-AIRES) Center!

🎓 This partnership supports the new Immersive Systems Design degree, blending student passion for Minecraft, Fortnite®, Unreal Engine, and 3D design tools with real-world career pathways in 3D design, simulation, and spatial computing.

📅 March 27–28 | Technology Center, Room 171
✨ Educator Training (March 27, 4:30–7:00 PM)
Hands-on experience, free classroom resources, and preparation for immersive futures.

🎮 Student Fortnite® Game Jam (March 28, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM)
High school students will create a game in Fortnite® with training and mentorship from global experts. Meals included. Limited seats available!

👨‍👩‍👧 Interactive Family Exhibits (March 28, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM)
Hands-on activities and information about camps and immersive learning opportunities - open to the public!

🎯 Turning gameplay into career pathways.
🎓 Building the future of immersive tech — right here in Kansas.
📝 Register FREE today!

#KAires #KStateSalina #GameJam #FortniteCreative #ImmersiveSystemsDesign #GameBasedLearning #STEMEducation #FutureReady 🎮✨

🌳🎓 Will Nutter Memorial Scholarship Opportunity! 🎓🌳

Abilene High School seniors and current college students interested in commercial arboriculture - this scholarship is for you! 🤠🧡🤎

The Will Nutter Memorial Scholarship awards one $5,000 scholarship to support students pursuing careers in forestry or arboriculture. Funds may be used for tuition, books, and supplies.

✅ Pursuing a career in commercial arboriculture
✅ High school senior or current college student
✅ Minimum 3.0 GPA

Take the next step toward a career that makes a lasting impact on our environment and communities! 🌱 Deadline is March 15th!

🔗 Learn more & apply through TREE Fund:
https://treefund.org/will-nutter-memorial-scholarship

#ScholarshipOpportunity #TreeFund #ForestryCareers #Arboriculture #GrowYourFuture

🌳🎓 John Wright Memorial Scholarship Opportunity! 🎓🌳
Abilene High School seniors planning a career in commercial arboriculture — this one’s for you! 🤠🧡🤎

The John Wright Memorial Scholarship awards one $5,000 scholarship each year to support students entering the arboriculture industry. Funds are paid directly to the college and applied to tuition.

✅ High school senior or returning college student
✅ Planning a career in commercial arboriculture
✅ Minimum 3.0 GPA
✅ Employed at least part-time

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your future! 🌱 Deadline is March 15th!

🔗 Apply & learn more:
https://treefund.org/scholarships/wright

#ScholarshipOpportunity #TreeFund #Arboriculture #GrowYourFuture

🤠🧡🤎 FALL 2025 HONOR ROLL 🤎🧡🤠

We are excited to recognize our AHS Cowboys & Cowgirls for their outstanding academic achievement this fall ! 🎓✨

🏆 Principal’s Honor Roll
GPA of 4.0

Grade 12
L. Barten, C. Berruecos Lima, E. Brooks, Z. Costigan, K. Cruz, C. Gantenbein, R. Goodale, C. Hasenbank, T. Henry, H. Hoekman, L. Hoekman, G. McDonald, M. Murnahan, L. Price, K. Sanderson, P. Selby, T. Shaw, B. Short, A. Watson, & K. Weibert
Grade 11
S. Amador Leon, L. Cromwell, K. Delay, C. Elliott, T. Hernandez, J. Keener, B. Lynn, R. McKinney, K. Mills, G. Nichols, R. Olson, C. Relph, M. Simenson, A. Waite, & A. Webb
Grade 10
L. Benton, E. Clark, I. Garcia, C. Gfeller, L. Gruen, A. Guillen, K. Hartman, T. Herrman, C. Kollhoff, J. Nichols, J. Sawyer, M. Siemer, Z. Thorson, & B. Zook
Grade 9
K. Amos, A. Brazdzionis, K. Burns, E. Engle, B. Gipson, M. Mendes-Palma, J. Ottensmeier, E. Pickerign, & J. Rogers

📚 Scholastic Honor Roll
GPA of 3.5 or higher

Grade 12
B. Allen, R. Bathurst, L. Bowell, C. Brooks, P. Casteel, R. Colby, A. Cox, K. Crane, J. Cuba, T. Ebersole, L. Evans, W. Graves, G. Langdon, K. Mather, J. McAsey, M. McGivney, M. McVan, M. Meneley, R. Miller, D. Reiff, A. Robertson, L. Rogers, M. Saenz, J. Summers, C. Taylor, E. Taylor, L. Taylor, K. Thrower, O. Tichenor, C. Webb, N. Wilkins, & A. Woods
Grade 11
B. Baier, M. Barbieri, W. Bathurst, A. Black, A. Coyle, H. Dannefer, M. Deines, G. Engle, E. Evans, A. Hendrix, S. Holt, L. Hunter, M. Jenne, H. Johnson, I. Kauer, E. Lady, D. Laubscher, S. McCullough, E. Mitchell, J. Richardson, B. Robertson, Z. Schultze, M. Simmons, & B. Strickland
Grade 10
K. Curtis, P. Davidson, A. Forbach, C. Friederich, H. Geissinger, H. Haug, B. Heart, K. Koochel, A. Lara, J. Larmer, C. Laubscher, C. Lincoln, K. Mead, B. Mintner, P. Pannell, K. Phillips, L. Rivera, C. Sanderson, E. Teague, K. Vilcot, J. Welsh, B. Whittington, J. Wicks, J. Wilson, J. Wilson, & B. Woody
Grade 9
G. Anderson, T. Armstrong, L. Barten, C. Brooks, M. Cruz, N. DiNino, B. Gentry, Q. Geske, T. Gilliland, J. Gustin, C. Hamilton, H. Harris, N. Harris, L. Hight, B. Holt, E. McAsey, Z. Saeed, K. Strunk, E. Tichenor, L. Trower, K. Wells, & A. Wilkins

⭐ Honor Roll
GPA of 3.0–3.49

Grade 12
J. Albertson, J. Amos, J. Coyle, B. Esteban, T. Funston, K. Hargrave, H. Havener, L. Pickerign, G. Rahe, A. Richardson, B. Rivers, S. Thorson, & L. Williams
Grade 11
K. Affolter, C. Casteel, H. Flynn, N. Haslouer, R. Karraker, C. Kelley, K. O'Gorman, M. O'Reilly, J. Powell, M. Randolph, L. Raub, K. Rivers, M. Simmons, & L. Watson
Grade 10
B. Cochran, K. Crump, S. Douglas, T. Fink, S. Gomel, M. Henderson, T. Hoffman, T. Mather, S. Meyer, L. Nichols, K. O'Neal, T. Pekarek, J. Potts, M. Ridder, P. Rogers, Z. Saltkill, B. Sims, A. Smith, & D. Zamora
Grade 9
W. Arp, A. Cambo, M. Castro Ochoa, R. Chronister, G. Ediger, E. Elliott, M. Faulkner, T. Gonzalez, E. Hoover, E. Hottman, P. Hunter, B. Koch, K. Krueger, L. Martin-Dyehouse, J. McCurter, Z. Mitchell, B. Needham, H. Reiter, S. Ross, R. Rowlands, G. Salcido Alaniz, K. Thome, B. Urbanek, & D. Woodley

👏 Congratulations to all our students for their commitment to excellence! Your hard work truly reflects the pride and tradition of Abilene High School!

#AbileneHighSchool🏫 #CowboysAndCowgirls🤠 #OrangeAndBrown🧡🤎 #AcademicExcellence #HonorRoll #ProudToBeAHS 🎓✨

🧡🤎 Homework is better with Duchess by your side! 🤎🧡

In the Abilene High School Counseling Office, Duchess 🐾 is right where she belongs: beside a student, offering “pawsitive” support while homework gets done. 💻📚

Sometimes the best study partner doesn’t say a word…she just listens, stays close, and makes the work feel a little less stressful. We’re so thankful for the steady presence Duchess provides to our Cowboys and Cowgirls each day. 🐶✨

#AHS #DuchessTheFacilityDog #RescuesForEducation #HomeworkHelper #CowboyStrong #CowgirlStrong

🇺🇸 FBI Teen Academy - Kansas City 🇺🇸

Calling all current 10th & 11th grade students (Class of 2027 & 2028)!

🤠🧡🤎 Cowboy Excellence Continues Beyond AHS! 🤎🧡🤠

Our Abilene High School alumni are proving that Cowboy grit doesn’t stop at graduation! 🎓✨ We’re excited to celebrate two former Cowboys who are making their mark in college classrooms.

Butler Community College (El Dorado)
Big congratulations to Oscar Espinoza for earning a place on the Fall 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll! Achieving a GPA between 3.50–3.99 takes dedication, focus, and serious hard work. Way to represent the Grizzlies and your Cowboy roots, Oscar! 📖👏

Tabor College (Hillsboro)
Shoutout to Weston Rock for landing on the Fall 2025 Dean’s List! Students must earn an impressive 3.5–4.0 GPA to receive this honor. That’s something to celebrate! Keep soaring, Weston! 📚✨

From 🧡🤎 Abilene to 💜💛 Butler and 💙💛 Tabor, our alumni continue to chase excellence and make us proud. Your commitment and determination reflect the very best of AHS!

Keep blazing trails, Cowboys! 🤠🔥

#AHSAlumni 🤠 #CowboyPride #AcademicExcellence #ButlerCommunityCollege #Grizzlies #TaborCollege #Bluejays #OrangeAndBrown 🧡🤎

💙❤️ Rock Chalk, Jayhawk! ❤️💙

We are proud to celebrate our Abilene High School alumni 🤠🧡🤎 who were named to the University of Kansas Fall 2025 Honor Roll!🎓

👏 Congratulations to:
⭐ Maddie Beswick – School of Education & Human Sciences
⭐ Summer Bice – College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
⭐ Nicholas Holmes – School of Engineering
⭐ Megan Holmes – School of Journalism & Mass Communications
⭐ Marissa McKinney – College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
⭐ Maren Meneley – School of Music
⭐ Josie Parks – College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
⭐ Jacobi Robinson – School of the Arts
⭐ Kellen Signer – College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
⭐ RJ Vopat – School of Business

We would also like to recognize:
⭐ Juliana Rivera – College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. While not an AHS graduate, Juliana moved to Abilene with her parents, Jami and Rick Rivera, where her father serves as USD #435 Assistant Superintendent. We are proud to celebrate her achievement as part of our Abilene community!

Way to represent, Cowboys and Jayhawks! Your hard work and dedication continue to make our community proud! 🧡🤎

#AHSCowboyPride 🤠 #RockChalkJayhawk❤️💙 #KUHonorRoll #AcademicExcellence 🎓
#DickinsonCountyProud

🧡🤎 Congratulations to Chris Krenzin – Young Entrepreneur of the Year! 🤎🧡

Abilene High School is proud to celebrate Mr. Chris Krenzin for being named 2025 Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Driving Dickinson County “Best of the Best” & “Of the Year” Awards Gala on February 21, 2026, at Sand Springs Venue! 🌟🏆

As the owner of 7-Ate-5 Mobile Food & Catering 🚚🍴 and a dedicated AHS educator, Mr. Krenzin exemplifies Cowboy excellence both in business and in the classroom.

At AHS, he inspires students every day through:
👨‍🍳 Culinary Essentials
🥖 Baking & Pastry I & II
🍳 Culinary Arts
🥘 Culinary Applications
👢 FCCLA Sponsor
☕ Cowboy Coffee Mentor

This recognition highlights his leadership, innovation, and positive impact across Dickinson County — and we are incredibly proud to call him one of our own!

Way to represent Abilene High School in true 🧡🤎 Cowboy style! 🤠

#ChrisKrenzin #7Ate5 #BestOfTheBest #YoungEntrepreneur #DickinsonCounty #CowboyPride #OrangeAndBrown #AHS #CTE #CulinaryArts

🤠🧡🤎 Abilene High School Seniors – Scholarship Opportunity! 🤎🧡🤠

🌾🌎 Dickinson County Conservation District Scholarship 🌎🌾

Are you passionate about agriculture, conservation, or protecting our natural resources? This scholarship is designed to encourage students to grow their interest, gain technical skills, and pursue careers in conservation-related fields!

💰 Award: Up to TWO $1,000 scholarships
▪️ $500 awarded at the start of college
▪️ $500 awarded after successful completion of one semester (2.0+ college GPA required)

🎓 Eligibility:
✔️ Minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
✔️ Enrolled full-time in an agriculture or natural resource conservation-related program such as:
🌱 Agronomy
🌾 Range Management
🌳 Forestry
🗺️ Geography
📰 Agricultural Journalism
🍎 Agriculture Education
🦌 Wildlife Management
(Other related conservation/ag fields may qualify!)

🗓️ Deadline: April 3, 2026
Return completed applications to the Dickinson County Conservation District. Applications and more information available at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5160/AHS/6178528/2026-Scholarship-Application.pdf
This is a great opportunity to invest in your future while making a difference for our land and community! 🌾🤠

#ScholarshipOpportunity #DickinsonCounty #ConservationCareers #AHSCounseling #NaturalResourceConservation

🎓🌟 March Scholarship Opportunities – Don’t Miss Out! 🌟🎓

In March alone, there are:
📍 8 Local Scholarships
🌻 10 Kansas Scholarships
🇺🇸 14 National Scholarships

Our community truly wants to support your future plans — take advantage of these amazing opportunities and APPLY! 💪✨

🏆 Local Scholarships Available:

📝 GFWC of Kansas Scholarship – $500
Essay-based award applied to tuition or room & board
📅 Due: March 1

🐾 Wayne Ward Memorial Scholarship – $1,000
For students connected to greyhounds (application + recommendations)
📅 Due: March 1

🎓 PEO Chapter CZ Memorial Scholarships (In memory of Era Jane Laing & Sharon Sweatland)
For senior girls with 3.0+ GPA attending a 4-year accredited college
📅 Due: March 20

📚 PEO Chapter GY Scholarship
For senior girls with 3.0+ GPA attending an accredited college or vocational school (activities & recommendations considered)
📅 Due: March 27

🏥 Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps Scholarship – $1,000
For students (3.0+ GPA) pursuing a medical-related degree
📅 Due: March 27

⭐ Optimist Scholarship in Memory of Don Feller (Former AHS educator and coach)
For students (2.5+ GPA) who participated in vocational classes at AHS
📅 Due: March 27

✈️ Abilene Aviation Association Scholarship Grant (Renewable)
For students with financial need interested in aviation careers (2.5+ GPA)
📅 Due: March 28

🥎 Marcia K. Debenham Memorial Scholarship
For senior female softball letter recipients (2.5+ GPA)
📅 Due: March 31 (Turn into Counseling Office)

💡 Don’t leave money on the table! Deadlines will be here before you know it. Stop by the Counseling Office if you need help or have questions!

#AHSCowboysCowgirls 🤠 #ScholarshipSeason #ApplyNow #SeniorYear #FutureFocused #AHSOpportunities