Congratulations to our newly inducted members of National Honor Society! They are Sarah Christian, Rylie Minium (returning member), Hailey Carder, Cora Ashmore, MaryAnne Christian, and Colin Owen. We are proud of your hard work!

FYI: The start time for the high school basketball game tomorrow, Feb. 10 in Rexford, will be 5:00. WE ARE RNGNECKS!
FYI: The Jr. High Scholars Bowl that is scheduled for today in Ellis will be tomorrow, Feb. 10. Start time is 4:00. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
We will be recognizing Coach Keith Riley's 58 years of coaching on Friday, Feb. 6, with a reunion of players that played for coach over those years. The presentation will start at the conclusion of the girls game. We would like to see as many former players, managers, and Assistant Coaches as possible in attendance. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
Congratulations to the students that have made the first semester honor roll at HCJSHS. WE ARE RINGNECKS!

Due to possible weather conditions for the weekend, the following USD 281 activities have been changed. There will be NO High School Wrestling at Beloit on Friday or Saturday. The Tournament has been cancelled. High School Girls Wrestling at Osborne has been postponed to Monday, January 26, 2026. There will be NO High School Girls Basketball at Plainville on Saturday and will not be rescheduled.
Congratulations to Coach Riley for reaching his 800th career win tonight with his team’s win over Hoxie. WE ARE RINGNECKS!


Notice: The Jr. High basketball game scheduled for today, in Plainville, has been pushed back to a 6:00 start time. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
Notice: The high school boys basketball game, in Russell. today has been cancelled . WE ARE RINGNECKS!
Notice: The Boys and Girls MCEL tournament at Norton and Plainville have been postponed and will not be played today, Dec. 13. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
The JH Girls Basketball will play in Plainville on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10:00 am in the high school gym.
The JH Boys Basketball will play in Norton on Saturday, Dec. 13, at approximately 1:45 pm in the Stull gym located at the high school. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
The JH Boys Basketball will play in Norton on Saturday, Dec. 13, at approximately 1:45 pm in the Stull gym located at the high school. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
The HCJSHS music concert that is scheduled on Monday, 12/1/25, has been moved to Tuesday, 12/2/25. Start time is 6:30. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
The Jr. High basketball game that is scheduled on 12/2/25, with Stockton, has been moved to Monday, 12/1/25. Start time for both gyms will be 4:00. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
HCJSHS will be hosting the KSHSAA Sub-State football game this Friday, 11/21/25. Kickoff is set for 6:00 and gates will open at 4:00. Come out early and enjoy a tailgate from 4:00 to 5:30 in the stadium parking lot. Ticket prices are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
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All Veterans and Active Military, along with one guest, will be admitted free to tonight's Sectional Football Games. Thank you for your service. WE ARE RINGNECKS!!
HCJSHS will be hosting the KSHSAA Sectional football game this Friday, 11/14/25, against WaKeeney. Kickoff is set for 7:00 and gates will open at 5:00. Come out early and enjoy a tailgate from 5:00 to 6:30 in the stadium parking lot. Ticket prices are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
HCJSHS will be hosting the KSHSAA Regional football game this Friday, 11/7/25. Kickoff is set for 6:00 and gates will open at 4:00. Come out early and enjoy a tailgate from 4:00 to 5:30 in the stadium parking lot. Ticket prices are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
The first round of the 2025 football playoffs starts tonight for the Ringnecks. Come out and enjoy a tailgate starting at 5:30 in the stadium parking lot. Gates open at 5:00 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00. WE ARE RINGNECKS!
The Hill City High School KAY club will be hosting their annual Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 31st from 4-5:30 PM. It will be located in the HCJSHS front parking lot. Kids participating should be accompanied by an adult.
All organizations, businesses, churches and individuals are invited to set up a Trunk-or-Treat display and bring treats or favors so that area youth may trick or treat in a fun and safe environment. Setup time is open all day, as there is no school. Costumes are encouraged, but in order to provide a child-friendly environment, KAY members request that teens and adults DO NOT wear any masks or items which hide their identity.
Those attending are encouraged to bring a free-will donation for the Hill City High School Ringneck Roost. They are currently in need of plastic spoons, mac & cheese cups, chicken/tuna salad kits, hats/gloves/blankets, as well as individually packaged snack foods like granola bars, trail mix, fruit snacks, etc. Let’s make this a great event for area trick-or-treaters! If you have questions, please contact KAY sponsor Collin Pfeifer (785-421-2117 or 785-216-0829) or contact any KAY member.
All organizations, businesses, churches and individuals are invited to set up a Trunk-or-Treat display and bring treats or favors so that area youth may trick or treat in a fun and safe environment. Setup time is open all day, as there is no school. Costumes are encouraged, but in order to provide a child-friendly environment, KAY members request that teens and adults DO NOT wear any masks or items which hide their identity.
Those attending are encouraged to bring a free-will donation for the Hill City High School Ringneck Roost. They are currently in need of plastic spoons, mac & cheese cups, chicken/tuna salad kits, hats/gloves/blankets, as well as individually packaged snack foods like granola bars, trail mix, fruit snacks, etc. Let’s make this a great event for area trick-or-treaters! If you have questions, please contact KAY sponsor Collin Pfeifer (785-421-2117 or 785-216-0829) or contact any KAY member.

Students taking Spanish have been learning about El Dia de Muertos by making monarcas and decorating sugar skulls!










