Final from last night: Holton falls to Santa Fe Trail 26–28.
Thank you to our players (especially our seniors) and our coaches for all of your hard work and a great season.
Congratulations to our Middle School Boys Wrestling Team for earning 2nd place at a challenging Silver Lake Tournament.
Excellent work by both our athletes and coaches!
Parents,
Comedian Taylor Johnson brings laughter to tough conversations Jackson County residents, join us for a clear, candid look at mental-health, connection, and living fully with a little comedic relief.
JCCTCC is excited to bring Taylor Johnson to Holton!
Join us Wednesday, November 19th at 6 PM in the Holton High School Auditorium for an evening of hilarious, vulnerable, and meaningful storytelling.
Taylor’s comedy focuses on making real, messy, human moments mentionable because if we can talk about it, we can deal with it. His show is clean, family-friendly, and perfect for students (13+) and adults.
Holton High School Auditorium
901 New York Ave, Holton, KS
Wednesday • 6 PM
Everyone is welcome we’d love to have a big crowd!
Comedian Taylor Johnson brings laughter to tough conversations Jackson County residents, join us for a clear, candid look at mental-health, connection, and living fully with a little comedic relief.
JCCTCC is excited to bring Taylor Johnson to Holton!
Join us Wednesday, November 19th at 6 PM in the Holton High School Auditorium for an evening of hilarious, vulnerable, and meaningful storytelling.
Taylor’s comedy focuses on making real, messy, human moments mentionable because if we can talk about it, we can deal with it. His show is clean, family-friendly, and perfect for students (13+) and adults.
Holton High School Auditorium
901 New York Ave, Holton, KS
Wednesday • 6 PM
Everyone is welcome we’d love to have a big crowd!
🏈 SECTIONAL 3A FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME 🏈
Holton Wildcats vs. Santa Fe Trail Chargers
📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 5:30 PM)
📍 Santa Fe Trail High School – 15701 S. California, Carbondale, KS
🎟 Admission:
$8 Adults | $6 Students (cash or card accepted)
Tickets available at the gate or online via GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/KS24347
Veterans & Active Military: Free admission in honor of Veterans Day (enter at main or pass gate)
No passes accepted
No re-entry once you leave the stadium
🎥 Livestream:
Holton Channel or https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/carbondale/organization/22345/santa-fe-trail-high-school
🍔 Concessions:
Cash and card accepted
Chick-fil-A will be available!
No outside food or drinks permitted
🎶 National Anthem: 6:52 PM
📣 Holton Fans:
Visitor seating is on the south side of the stadium. Please stay in the stands or behind the ropes (off the track/field).
💡 Note: Santa Fe Trail’s stadium lights will flash after each Charger score (approved by KSHSAA). The play clock will pause until the light show ends.
Lets Go Cats!!
Holton Wildcats vs. Santa Fe Trail Chargers
📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 5:30 PM)
📍 Santa Fe Trail High School – 15701 S. California, Carbondale, KS
🎟 Admission:
$8 Adults | $6 Students (cash or card accepted)
Tickets available at the gate or online via GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/KS24347
Veterans & Active Military: Free admission in honor of Veterans Day (enter at main or pass gate)
No passes accepted
No re-entry once you leave the stadium
🎥 Livestream:
Holton Channel or https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/carbondale/organization/22345/santa-fe-trail-high-school
🍔 Concessions:
Cash and card accepted
Chick-fil-A will be available!
No outside food or drinks permitted
🎶 National Anthem: 6:52 PM
📣 Holton Fans:
Visitor seating is on the south side of the stadium. Please stay in the stands or behind the ropes (off the track/field).
💡 Note: Santa Fe Trail’s stadium lights will flash after each Charger score (approved by KSHSAA). The play clock will pause until the light show ends.
Lets Go Cats!!
Senior Signings - November 11, 2025
Today we celebrated 6 seniors. First Senior is Mackenna Mitchell.
Mackenna will be attending Washburn University to major in nursing. Congratulations Mackenna!!
Today we celebrated 6 seniors. First Senior is Mackenna Mitchell.
Mackenna will be attending Washburn University to major in nursing. Congratulations Mackenna!!
Happy Veteran's Day!
The Holton High School Winter Royalty Crowning Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 6.
Regional Champs! Go Cats!!
Holton 14 Frontenac 6
Parents,
The celebration goes down tomorrow during lunch. We're having an ice cream social (with toppings and all!) for performing better than the state average on the State Assessment last year. Great job juniors (they are the group that did so well)!!
Shoutout to all the parents that donated all the toppings and/or their time to help scoop.
Thanks,
Jeremy Truelove, HHS Principal
The celebration goes down tomorrow during lunch. We're having an ice cream social (with toppings and all!) for performing better than the state average on the State Assessment last year. Great job juniors (they are the group that did so well)!!
Shoutout to all the parents that donated all the toppings and/or their time to help scoop.
Thanks,
Jeremy Truelove, HHS Principal
⚠️ GAME TIME UPDATED: 6:00 PM
Game: Frontenac Raiders vs. Holton Wildcats
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location:
Raider Sports Complex
1 Raider Drive, Frontenac, KS 66763
Directions: Turn east on McKay St. from Parkview Drive (HWY 69). The football field is 1.5 miles east on McKay.
Admission (KSHSAA):
Adults: $8.00
Students (K–12): $6.00
Ages 65+: Free
Tickets may be purchased with cash or GoFan:
Visitor seating: South side of the field
Full concessions available (cash only)
No outside food or beverages permitted
Stadium Notes:
No lawn chairs on track surface
Spectators must stay behind roped-off areas
No sunflower seeds allowed inside the stadium
Radio & Livestream:
Holton Channel
🎙️ ESPN 100.7 – espn1007.com
📺 Livestream – Hudl: Frontenac High School
HOLTON HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT FAMILIES:
Thoughtful Giving Days are coming up November 7–9, hosted by the Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF).
Many wonderful local organizations are participating, but we’d love your support for those directly connected to Holton High School:
Holton Football Facility Enhancement Fund
Holton High School Honor Flight Fund
Holton High School Washburn Tech Fund (supports students with costs related to attending Washburn Tech who might not otherwise be able to attend)
Ways to Give
Online:
Visit ThoughtfulGivingDay.com between November 7–9 to make your donation.
By Mail:
Complete the attached form and mail it with your donation to:
JCCF, P.O. Box 381, Holton, KS 66436
(Must be postmarked by November 5, 2025)
In Person:
Drop off your donation at the Holton Community Theater (401 New Jersey Ave, Holton) during:
Friday, November 7 | 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 9 | 12:00–3:00 p.m.
How It Works
Matching funds are available and will provide a prorated match to each participating charitable fund.
Donors can choose one or more organizations to support—100% of your gift goes directly to each organization’s JCCF fund.
All qualifying donations will receive a prorated match (up to $5,000 per charitable organization per donor).
These three days are a great opportunity to help grow the Football Facility Enhancement Fund, Honor Flight Fund, and Washburn Tech Fund—all of which make a lasting impact on our Holton High School community.
Thank you for your continued support, Wildcat families! 💙
Thoughtful Giving Days are coming up November 7–9, hosted by the Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF).
Many wonderful local organizations are participating, but we’d love your support for those directly connected to Holton High School:
Holton Football Facility Enhancement Fund
Holton High School Honor Flight Fund
Holton High School Washburn Tech Fund (supports students with costs related to attending Washburn Tech who might not otherwise be able to attend)
Ways to Give
Online:
Visit ThoughtfulGivingDay.com between November 7–9 to make your donation.
By Mail:
Complete the attached form and mail it with your donation to:
JCCF, P.O. Box 381, Holton, KS 66436
(Must be postmarked by November 5, 2025)
In Person:
Drop off your donation at the Holton Community Theater (401 New Jersey Ave, Holton) during:
Friday, November 7 | 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 9 | 12:00–3:00 p.m.
How It Works
Matching funds are available and will provide a prorated match to each participating charitable fund.
Donors can choose one or more organizations to support—100% of your gift goes directly to each organization’s JCCF fund.
All qualifying donations will receive a prorated match (up to $5,000 per charitable organization per donor).
These three days are a great opportunity to help grow the Football Facility Enhancement Fund, Honor Flight Fund, and Washburn Tech Fund—all of which make a lasting impact on our Holton High School community.
Thank you for your continued support, Wildcat families! 💙
HHS is participating in the Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest. We were sent a blank record player to decorate based on the theme of "Band Together". Now through November 7th you can help us out by voting daily for our entry:
https://crosleyradio.com/cruiser-contest-voting-region-2
https://crosleyradio.com/cruiser-contest-voting-region-2
If you’ve driven Highway 75 north of Holton, you know the stretch — two lanes, steady traffic, hills and curves, and plenty of big trucks. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is studying what improvements could make that drive safer and more efficient.
KDOT will host a Public Open House
Thursday, November 6
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Jackson Heights High School Gym
(12719 266th Road, Holton, KS).
This is a come-and-go event where community members can:
View preliminary information about the U.S. 75 Expansion Study, and
Visit with KDOT project staff.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
KDOT is exploring options to improve operations and prioritize safety on U.S. Highway 75 from Holton (Jackson County) north 14 miles to K-20 (Brown County).
The U.S. 75 Expansion Study will evaluate:
Possible expansion to four lanes, and
Interim improvements to the existing two-lane highway, in addition to projects already planned at the K-9 and K-20 intersections.
This study was identified as a high priority during the 2023 Local Consult sessions and was selected for the Development Pipeline in March 2024, allowing for preliminary engineering and analysis.
At this time, the U.S. 75 Expansion project has not been selected for the Construction Pipeline or funded for construction.
LOCAL CONNECTION
Many USD 336 students, parents, and patrons travel this section of Highway 75 regularly to attend league activities, school events, and competitions across northeast Kansas. The open house offers a chance to learn about proposed plans and provide feedback on improvements that could affect regional travel and safety.
Holton Spirit Showcase
Kansas Vollleyball Association
Class 3A
2025 State All Tournament Team
Congratulations to Khloe Black and Tinley Wilson!!
Class 3A
2025 State All Tournament Team
Congratulations to Khloe Black and Tinley Wilson!!
Big East League - All League Volleyball teams.
Support the HES PTO by tattooing your favorite teacher!
🏐 Volleyball – 3A State Tournament Update
Bracket is set! Yesterday our girls went 3-0!
Holton will take on Wichita Trinity Academy in the semifinals of the 3a state tournament on Saturday!
Location:
Hutchinson Community College
1300 N. Plum, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Dates/Times:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Gates Open: 7:30 a.m.
Event Start: 9:00 a.m.
Admission:
General Admission: $11.00*
Pre-K Age Children: Free
Program: $4.00
($1 host site surcharge included in ticket price)
Ticket Purchase Options:
Walk-Up or Digital
Payment: Cash or Credit Card
Fan Entry:
South Doors
“Toto, I have a feeling we are not in Kansas anymore.” Definitely the vibe yesterday from our team! Proud of this crew. Exact rankings come out this weekend. More details and photos on the Holton FFA social media accounts.
Holton FFA 2025 National Forestry Team
👏National Silver Emblem Team👏
💪 Grant Warner - Gold Division Medalist (Top 50 in the nation)
💪 Pierson Cyphers - Silver Division Medalist
💪Camryn Wheeler - Silver Division Medalist
💪Tristan Schlodder - Bronze Division Medalist
💪Tucker Terry
Deep in the beatiful Morgan Monroe State Forest, they ID’ed some BIG trees, did timber cruising to estimate board feet in standing timber, completed a equipment/disease/wood products practicum, took a chainsaw practicum, completed a written test, and worked great together in a challenging team activity. Team activity gave them 90 minutes to answer 60 plus challenges as a team of 4 involving parts all of the above activities plus forestry business problems, topographic map reading, and compass and pacing.
Great job. Thanks to Coach Seele and Coach Barta for working with this group so they can compete in Indy and make it back to compete wirh their teams this Friday and Saturday too. Schedule doesn’t always work out, but we are thankful it did this year.
Finally, thank you to the families for raising such great young men and to Coach Bartel for coaching them last spring to qualify for this amazing opportunity.
#weareholton #tradition
Holton FFA 2025 National Forestry Team
👏National Silver Emblem Team👏
💪 Grant Warner - Gold Division Medalist (Top 50 in the nation)
💪 Pierson Cyphers - Silver Division Medalist
💪Camryn Wheeler - Silver Division Medalist
💪Tristan Schlodder - Bronze Division Medalist
💪Tucker Terry
Deep in the beatiful Morgan Monroe State Forest, they ID’ed some BIG trees, did timber cruising to estimate board feet in standing timber, completed a equipment/disease/wood products practicum, took a chainsaw practicum, completed a written test, and worked great together in a challenging team activity. Team activity gave them 90 minutes to answer 60 plus challenges as a team of 4 involving parts all of the above activities plus forestry business problems, topographic map reading, and compass and pacing.
Great job. Thanks to Coach Seele and Coach Barta for working with this group so they can compete in Indy and make it back to compete wirh their teams this Friday and Saturday too. Schedule doesn’t always work out, but we are thankful it did this year.
Finally, thank you to the families for raising such great young men and to Coach Bartel for coaching them last spring to qualify for this amazing opportunity.
#weareholton #tradition
National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on November 13th.
