The Troy 8^th Grade Girls finished a historic run in Northeast Kansas League Competition over the past 2 years.

In the 2024-25 athletic year: Cross Country champion, Volleyball regular season champion, Volleyball tournament runner-up, Basketball undefeated champions, Track champions.

In the 2025-26 athletic year: Volleyball undefeated champions, Basketball undefeated champions, Track champions.

Congratulations Lady Trojans!

INFORMATION FOR:

KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 1A REGIONAL TRACK AND FIELD MEET

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026

AT RIVERSIDE PARK IN IOLA, KS (600 S STATE ST., IOLA, KS)

HOSTED BY WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL

 KSHSAA CLASS 1A REGIONAL TRACK AND FIELD MEET 

     MAY 21, 2026   

1:30  –2:45 – EQUIPMENT CHECK IN (HALLWAY UNDER WEST STADIUM)

2:15 – COACHES MEETING (LOCKERROOM UNDER WEST STADIUM)

3:00 – FIELD EVENTS – HORIZONTAL JUMP LOCATIONS WILL BE DETERMINED AT A LATER DATE

BOYS SHOT  (North Ring)                                                     GIRLS SHOT (South Ring)                                        BOYS DISCUS (West Ring)                   GIRLS DISCUS (East Ring)              

BOYS JAVELIN (Practice Field)                                             GIRLS JAVELIN (Soccer Field)                  BOYS HIGH JUMP (West Pit)                                  GIRLS HIGH JUMP (East Pit)                                        BOYS LONG JUMP                                                                     GIRLS LONG JUMP                              

BOYS TRIPLE JUMP                                     followed by       GIRLS TRIPLE JUMP                                       

GIRLS POLE VAULT                                     followed by       BOYS POLE VAULT

4:30 TRACK PRELIMS AS NEEDED:

GIRLS 100 METER HIGH HURDLES              followed by       BOYS 110 METER HIGH HURDLES                       

GIRLS 100 METER DASH                             followed by        BOYS 100 METER DASH  

GIRLS 4 X 800 METER RELAY                   followed by       BOYS 4 X 800 METER RELAY--             

GIRLS 200 METER DASH                             followed by        BOYS 200 METER DASH 

APPROXIMATELY 6:00  (IF FIELD EVENTS ARE COMPLETED WE WILL START TRACK FINALS THIRTY MINUTES FOLLOWING THE BOYS 200 M PRELIMS BUT NO LATER THAN 6:30) TRACK FINALS:

GIRLS 100m HIGH HURDLES

BOYS 110m HIGH HURDLES

GIRLS 100m DASH

BOYS 100m DASH

GIRLS 1600m RUN

BOYS 1600m RUN

GIRLS 4 x 100m RELAY

BOYS 4 x 100m RELAY

GIRLS 400m DASH

BOYS 400m DASH

GIRLS 300m LOW HURDLES

BOYS 300m INTERMEDIATE HURDLES

GIRLS 800m DASH

BOYS 800m DASH

GIRLS 200m DASH

BOYS 200m DASH

GIRLS 3200m  RUN

BOYS 3200m  RUN

GIRLS 4 x 400m RELAY

BOYS 4 x 400m  RELAY

The HS 3A Baseball Regional Bracket has been set.  BSB will play on Wed., May 13 at 5 PM at Maur Hill Field vs Pleasant Ridge.  The full bracket can be found KSHSAA 3A Baseball Bracket.  Good Luck!

The kindergarten classes are official published authors and illustrators! They worked hard on a writing book titled, When I Grow Up. Students went through a writing process before completing their final copy. They were so excited to see their hard work pay off!

Troy Middle School Track Results

Nemaha Central Invite

Daegan Simmons: 100 2^nd, 200 1^st, LJ 1^st, TJ 1^st

John McKittrick: 400 1^st, 800 3^rd

Timber Moehnkoff: 100 5^th, 400 relay 2^nd

Marley Franken: Javelin 2^nd, 400 relay 2^nd, 100H 1^st, 200H 1^st

Ruthie Geiger: 400 relay 2^nd

Zaylee Baskins: 400 relay 2^nd

Jacelyn Blanton: 100 5^th, 100H 1^st, 200H 1^st, 400 relay 2^nd

Torrie Peden: HJ 3^rd, 400 relay 2^nd, LJ 3^rd, 400 2^nd

Mara Kretzinger: 100H 6^th

Ellie Hartman: 400 relay 2nd, TJ 2^nd, LJ 2nd

Jill Woodruff: 400 relay 2^nd

Kinzlie Ferris: HJ 6^th

Ali Garrison: HJ 5^th

JCN Relays

TimberMoehnkoff: 100 6^th, SB Throw 5^th, Discus 5th, 400 relay 3rd

Michelle Frost: SB throw 6^th

Jacelyn Blanton: 100 5^th, 100H 1^st, 200H 1^st, 400 relay 1^st

Ellie Hartman: 200 2^nd, 400 relay 1^st, TJ 1^st, LJ 2^nd

Ali Garrison: 200 5^th, HJ 3^rd (tie)

Torrie Peden: 400 1^st, LJ 1^st, HJ 1^st, 400 relay 1^st

Jill Woodruff: 400 relay 1^st, 400 6^th, LJ 4^th, TJ 3^rd

Marley Franken: 100H 1^st, 200H 1^st, 400 relay 3rd

Ruthie Geiger: 400 relay 3^rd

Zaylee Baskins: 400 relay 3^rd

Mara Kretzinger: HJ 3^rd (tie)

John McKittrick: 100 4^th, 200 2^nd, SB throw 3^rd

Daegan Simmons: TJ 1^st, LJ 1^st, 200 3^rd, 100 3^rd

Note: The Troy 8^th Grade Girls took 1^st place at this meet.

Riverside Invite

Daegan Simmons: 100 3^rd, 400 1^st, LJ 1^st, TJ 1^st

John McKittrick: 100 4^th , 200 2^nd, 800 1^st, 400 2^nd

Corbin Clary: Thrower Relay 1^st

Timber Moehnkoff: 100 6^th, Thrower Relay 1^st, SP 5^th, Discus 6^th

Torrie Peden: 400 2^nd, HJ 1^st, LJ 1^st, 400 relay 1^st

Jill Woodruff: 400 relay 1^st, 400 4^th, TJ 6^th

Ellie Hartman: LJ 3^rd, TJ 1^st, 400 relay 1^st, 200 5^th

Jacelyn Blanton: 100H 2^nd, 100 3^rd, 400 relay 1^st, 800 relay 4^th

Ali Garrison: 800 relay 4th, HJ 3^rd

Kinzlie Ferris: 800 relay 4^th, HJ 2^nd

Addy Kostman: 800 relay 4^th

Ruthie Geiger: Thrower Relay 1^st

Zaylee Baskins: Thrower Relay 1st

Dear USD 429 Parents, Patrons, and School Community,

May 1 has arrived! While students and staff may have a countdown going, I tend to avoid that—though I am very aware of how many school days remain. There was a time in my life when I wondered if a day or week would ever end. Now, it feels like there’s never quite enough time. May is always a busy time in the school year, with events happening nearly every day and evening, including some weekends. The days are quickly winding down.

Please encourage your children to maintain their daily and evening routines. We still have two full weeks and a few additional days left in the school year, and there are many activities taking place both during and after school. Keeping a consistent routine during these final weeks will be important, and we will work to do the same during the school day.

This year, many laws were passed in Topeka that affect public schools, including our district and your children. Perhaps the most significant is the new statewide school cell phone ban. While it is too late for debate, as it has been passed and signed by the Governor, it will go into effect next school year.

So what will this look like for our students? The law establishes a “bell-to-bell” ban, meaning cell phones may not be used during the school day. While this type of policy is not entirely new to our district, it is now state law and will require some adjustments. We will be working with the Board of Education to determine the best way to implement and follow this requirement. This law also addresses communication between staff and students, which is another topic we will review and share more information about in the future.  Texting will not occur between a coach/sponsor/teacher and students.  We will be looking at  uniform way to communicate with our students and those participating in school activities.

I have always believed that if we do not police ourselves, others will step in to do it for us. While I am not personally in favor of government involvement in this matter, the law is now in place, and we will move forward accordingly. We expect parents and students to respect and follow this new rule, and we appreciate your support in helping us do so.

Let’s make the most of these final weeks. There is still much to accomplish and celebrate. Thank you for all you do to support our schools.

Sincerely,
Patrick E. McKernan
Superintendent of Schools
Troy USD 429

The USD 429 Master Teacher of the Year Selection Committee met on April 22, 2026, to select the Master Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  Eight committee members met from representation across the district and parent organizations.  Five teachers were nominated for the honor.

Our 2025-2026 Master Teacher of The Year is Mrs. Cheryl Cluck.

Mrs. Cluck is in her fourth year of teaching students with the Troy School District after very successful teaching stops in the Atchison and St. Joe School Districts.  Mrs. Cluck has taught second grade students since she was hired in Troy. 

Mrs. Cluck’s colleagues, students’ parents, and others said the following:  Cheryl truly represents what it means to be an outstanding educator. She is dedicated, creative, and always finding new ways to make learning meaningful and fun for her students.  Mrs. Cluck has been described as “crafty”.  She puts her heart into everything she does and goes out of her way to make sure each child feels supported, included, and excited to come to school. Her classroom is a warm, welcoming place where students feel safe to take risks and grow.

What really stands out is the impact Cheryl has on her students beyond academics. She builds their confidence, encourages them to be proud of their work, and helps them see what they are truly capable of. Her kindness and genuine care don’t go unnoticed—by students or colleagues.

On behalf of the USD 429 Staff and Board of Education, congratulations Mrs. Cluck on being chosen as Master Teacher of The Year for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Other teachers nominated for the honor include….

Brittany Clary – Ms. Clary is completing her 7th year of teaching.  She has taught students at all levels in our district, which can be a challenge at times.  During her time at Troy, Ms. Clarry has put on musicals, concerts, plays music at the sporting events, and also serves as middle school scholars bowl coach.    

Angela Johnson – Mrs. Johnson is a veteran teacher and a well-respected teacher for the school district.  A former Master Teacher of The Year winner, she has taught in the Troy district for twenty years.  Mrs. Johnson not only teaches middle school math, but she makes it worthwhile, applicable, and enjoyable.   Mrs. Johnson also helps with middle school track and enjoys watching all the students participate in their activities.   

Veronica Masters – Mrs. Masters is finishing up her 4^th year teaching in the Troy school district. Mrs. Masters teaches middle school science with content ranging from the solar system to cell life. Something is always going on in her classroom: activities, experiments, cooperative learning. She has grown tremendously as a teacher over the years and continues to grow as she settles into her effective, veteran teacher role.

Roger Purdy – Mr. Purdy has taught art in the Troy district for sixteen years.  He has helped and has proudly witnessed many of his students performing well in art contests and festivals.  Mr. Purdy has helped guide the development and painting of many murals we have on our school and city walls.  Mr. Purdy is very involved outside the classroom as well. He coaches multiple sports involving middle school and high school student athletes. 

USD 429 Troy will be livestreaming using NFHS the following events:  NFHS Livestream Link

*Due to music copyright laws, it may be very hard to hear the programs below.  

May 1 - Gr. 6-12 Music Program - 6:30 PM

May 6 - HS Academic/Athletic Banquet - 5 PM

May 12 - Gr. K-5 Music Program - 6:30 PM

May 13 - HS Baccalaureate - 7 PM

May 17 - HS Graduation - 3 PM

May 18 - MS Promotion - 7 PM

May 19 - Pre-K Promotion - 7 PM