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.
Parents, we hope to see you at Fall Parent Teacher Conferences tonight (4pm to 8pm) and all day long tomorrow (8am to 7pm). Appointments can be made by reaching out to your child's teacher but Fall Conferences are "come and go" as your schedule will allow.
What a weekend for the Cats, go out and support our programs!!!
🏐 Volleyball – 3A State Tournament
Location:
Hutchinson Community College
1300 N. Plum, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Dates/Times:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Gates Open: 7:45 a.m.
Event Start/Team Intros: 9:15 a.m.
Friday, October 31, 2025
No 3A contests
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
🏈 Football – Friday, October 31, 2025 vs. Baldwin
Location:
Baker University’s Liston Stadium
725 1st Street, Baldwin City, KS
Start Time:
7:00 PM
Admission:
Adults: $7.00
K–12 Students: $5.00
Ages 65+: Free
Ticket Purchase Options:
Cash or GoFan
Stadium Notes:
-No lawn chairs on track surface.
-Spectators must stay behind roped-off areas.
-No sunflower seeds allowed inside the stadium.
🏃♂️ Cross Country – Class 3A Championship
Location:
Lawrence – Rim Rock Farm
2276 Burnett Lane, Lawrence, KS 66044
Date:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Admission:
General Admission: $10.00
Pre-K Age Children: Free
Program:
$4.00
Ticket Purchase Options:
Walk-Up Only
Payment Options:
Cash or Credit Card
Fan Entry:
Northwest Corner of Rim Rock Farm
Due to the forecast of 35-40 MPH wind gusts tomorrow the Halloween Parade will take place around the elementary school instead of on the square. The start time is still 2:00 pm. Attached is an image of the new parade route.
STATE BOUND!!
What a day yesterday for Holton Athletics!
Both Volleyball and Cross Country are headed to STATE!
🏐 Volleyball — State bound to Hutchinson!
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Cross Country — Both Girls and Boys are state bound to Lawrence (Rim Rock Farm)!
Top 15 Individual Medalists:
🏅 Kennedy Smith – 9th
🏅 Sophia Goombi – 10th
🏅 Jacob Warner – 7th
🏅 Daniel Cannon – 9th
Team Results:
🥉 Varsity Girls – 3rd Place
🥈 Varsity Boys – Runner-Up
Still work to be done! Go Cats!
More information for both events coming soon!
Quick reminder that activity passes will not be accepted for entry to Sub-State Volleyball on Saturday.
The HES Book Fair is underway!
Holton is hosting Sub-State Volleyball this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. 🏐
Go Cats!!
3A & 4A Regional Cross Country Meet
Hosted by Riley County High School
📍 Leonardville Golf Course – Leonardville, KS
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
Race Times (Holton is 3a):
10:00 AM – 3A Girls
10:35 AM – 3A Boys
11:10 AM – 4A Girls
11:45 AM – 4A Boys
Course Info:
Spectator-friendly course (view about 80% from one area). Please stay off greens and tee boxes. Portable toilets available—no clubhouse bathrooms.
Parking:
Leonardville Baseball Field (southwest corner of course)
Awards:
Top 10 individuals medal
Top 2 teams receive plaques
Top 3 teams + Top 15 runners qualify for State
Other Notes:
Concessions available (breakfast & lunch)
Go Cats! 💙🏃♀️🏃♂️
Hosted by Riley County High School
📍 Leonardville Golf Course – Leonardville, KS
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
Race Times (Holton is 3a):
10:00 AM – 3A Girls
10:35 AM – 3A Boys
11:10 AM – 4A Girls
11:45 AM – 4A Boys
Course Info:
Spectator-friendly course (view about 80% from one area). Please stay off greens and tee boxes. Portable toilets available—no clubhouse bathrooms.
Parking:
Leonardville Baseball Field (southwest corner of course)
Awards:
Top 10 individuals medal
Top 2 teams receive plaques
Top 3 teams + Top 15 runners qualify for State
Other Notes:
Concessions available (breakfast & lunch)
Go Cats! 💙🏃♀️🏃♂️
Varsity Football @ Leavenworth – Online Tickets Only
Dear Holton Community,
Our Varsity Football team will travel to Leavenworth this Friday, October 24th, for our week 8 matchup. Please note the following important details:
🏈 Game: Holton vs. Leavenworth
📍 Location: Pioneer Stadium, 2012 10th Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
💻 Tickets: Online Tickets Only – No cash will be accepted at the gate.
Please make sure to purchase your tickets in advance through Leavenworth’s online ticketing system before arriving at the stadium as they will not accept cash at the gate. League passes will be accepted.
Here is the Link: https://gofan.co/event/1956896?schoolId=KS18114
Thank you for your support, and let’s go Cats!
Thank you,
Bowe Behymer
Holton High School Athletic Director
Dear Holton Community,
Our Varsity Football team will travel to Leavenworth this Friday, October 24th, for our week 8 matchup. Please note the following important details:
🏈 Game: Holton vs. Leavenworth
📍 Location: Pioneer Stadium, 2012 10th Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
💻 Tickets: Online Tickets Only – No cash will be accepted at the gate.
Please make sure to purchase your tickets in advance through Leavenworth’s online ticketing system before arriving at the stadium as they will not accept cash at the gate. League passes will be accepted.
Here is the Link: https://gofan.co/event/1956896?schoolId=KS18114
Thank you for your support, and let’s go Cats!
Thank you,
Bowe Behymer
Holton High School Athletic Director
Amanda Taylor has qualified for day 2 of the 4A Girls State Golf Tournament and just teed off at 10am today. One of 55 players left in the field!
Holton Boys Wrestling Club will be provided the meal tonight at the Holton vs Hiawatha football game. Gates open at 5:00pm.
It’s Senior Night for our fall Wildcats! 🎉
Come out and cheer on the Cats as we honor our incredible seniors for their hard work, leadership, and dedication. Let’s pack the stands and show our Wildcat pride! 🐾
Senior Parents will be on the pass gate list and need to be at the flagpole on the field by 6:30pm.
Come out and cheer on the Cats as we honor our incredible seniors for their hard work, leadership, and dedication. Let’s pack the stands and show our Wildcat pride! 🐾
Senior Parents will be on the pass gate list and need to be at the flagpole on the field by 6:30pm.
