Four Trojans qualified for State Track in Wichita, KS.  State track will take place May 29-30, 2026.  

Please join the team and coaches and wish them good luck on Main Street at 10 AM on Thurs., May 28th with a police escort!

Ella Grable qualified in the 1600m and the 3200m.  Ella will run the 3200m on 7 PM, Saturday, May 30th and the 1600m on Satruday, May 30th at 1:25 PM.

Leena Wiedmer qualified in the 300m high hurdles.  Leena will run prelims on Friday, May 29 at 4:20 PM and finals will be Sat., May 30 at 4:30 PM.

Henry Geiger qualified in the javelin. Henry will throw on on Friday, May 29 at 4:30 PM.

Lane Hartman in the the high jump. Lane will jump at state on Friday, May 29 at 1:45 PM.

State Track Information:

General Admission:

$10.00

Pre-K Age Children Admitted Free

Additional digital ticket processing fees may be applied at the time of purchase.

Ticket Purchase Options:

Walk Up and Digital

Walk Up Payment Options:

Cash or Credit Card

State Track Ticket Link!

Wichita State University-University Stadium

21st and Hillside, Wichita, 67208

Dates: May 29, 2026 -May 30, 2026

Host: Wichita State University Athletics

 

Fan Entry:

*Gate Entry Locations (metal detectors at all entry points):

*Koch Arena Lobby

*South Hill (Shocker Hill)

*East Side Ticketbook (SE corner)

Northwest of Cessna Stadium (online ticket only)

Wheelchair Accessible Entry:

*East side located at the top of the bleachers.

*West side located at the end of the ramp areas.

Parking Information:

*Team Bus Parking in Lot 22. 

*Team SUV Parking Lot 1 (Northern Half)

*Public parking can be viewed with WSU's Interactive Map

*The Northwest portion of the Koch Arena lot will be reserved for $10 paid parking. Those who choose to leave, will need to pay $10 each time they enter the parking lot (Cash or card accepted).  Please view the Paid Parking Entrance on the Interactive Map. 

 

Wheelchair Accessible Parking Information:

The parking lot surrounding Koch Arena will be reserved for ADA parking. Guests must display a state-issued accessible license plate or hung tag. Guests will also need to present a state-issued disabled ID card.

Event Schedule

Friday, May 29, 2026

Gates Open: 6:45 a.m.

Event Start: 7:45 a.m.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Gates Open: 7:00 a.m.

Event Start: 8:00 a.m.

Additional Event Information

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Additional Information

Program Price:

$4.00

Concessions Information:

Offered: YES

Payment Options: Cash or Credit Card

Information on Fan Alley

Venue Policies:

Metal Detectors:

*Wichita State is now using CEIA Open Gate metal detectors for High School State Track, all items must be checked and cleared through security before entry. To expedite your entry time, please bring as few items as needed in a clear bag and/or avoid bringing prohibited items. Conceal-carry for those events would be prohibited. 

 

*Open gate detectors are designed to have persons walk through them with everything in their pockets and their clear bags or clutch (not exceeding 5.5” x 7.5”).

 

*All bags/coolers/belongings will be checked and must be cleared upon entry. Please arrive 5-10 minutes earlier than usual, to account for the security screening process.

 

Permitted/Prohibited Items: 

*Wichita State athletics strongly encourages fans to not bring any type of bag to events at all WSU athletic facilities.

*For Track & Field events, bags of reasonable size will be permitted.

*Coolers and wagons will not be permitted by spectators.

*All bags are subject to search upon entry and must clear security screening. 

Prohibited Items-

*Outside food and drink (From anywhere outside of event fencing)

*Containers from any food competitor brand (Empty Insulated Cups are the only cups permitted)

*Drugs and alcohol

*Coolers and Large bags (Duffle Bags, Backpacks, Suitcases, etc.)

*Weapons – firearms, knives, razor blades, pepper spray, tasers, brass knuckles, etc.

*Noisemakers – air horns, bells, megaphones, whistles, etc.

*Any camera larger than 4" in length and width (including the lense).

*Flash/professional photography, tripods, monopods and cameras with detachable or interchangeable                     lenses.

*Live animals (except service animals)

*Wagons and Lawn Chairs (Lawn Chairs permitted on West Side throwing field only, not on East Side)

*Wichita State reserves the right to prohibit any other items deemed inappropriate by security.

*If an item is revealed during a search, patron may dispose of the item or return it to their vehicle. Wichita State staff reserves the right to prohibit any items they deem inappropriate. 

 Permitted Items-

*One 16 oz. sealed water bottle per person is permitted into the facility

*Insulated cups must be empty to enter University Stadium

*Bags of reasonable size (Purses, Fanny Packs, Clear Bags, Cross Body Bags, etc

*Lawn Chairs (On the West Side throwing field only)

*Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list, for a full list please visit goshockers.com > Fans > University  Stadium A-Z Guide 

Parking

*The parking lot surrounding Koch Arena will be reserved for ADA parking as well as $10 paid parking. Accessible parking for fans with disabilities is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis in the southwest portion of the lot of Koch Arena. Guests must display a state-issued accessible license plate or hang tag. Guests will also need to present a state-issued disabled ID card. Please view the Handicap Parking Entrance the Interactive Map. 

The Northwest portion of the Koch Arena lot will be reserved for $10 paid parking. Those who choose to leave, will need to pay $10 each time they enter the parking lot (Cash or card accepted). Please view the Paid Parking Entrance on the Interactive Map. 

NFHS Network Link:

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Photography Order Link:

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Ellie Hartman, Jacelyn Blanton, Jill Woodruff and Daegan Simmons. Not pictured: Torrie Peden & Marley Franken

 

Troy Middle School Track Record Breakers

8^th Grade Girls

4x100 Relay-55.27: Torrie Peden, Ellie Hartman, Jill Woodruff, Jacelyn Blanton

Long Jump-16’1”: Ellie Hartman

Triple Jump-33’2”: Ellie Hartman

High Jump-5’1”: Torrie Peden

100 Hurdles-17.35: Jacelyn Blanton

200 Hurdles-31.25: Jacelyn Blanton

7^th Grade Girls

100 Hurdles-18.14: Marley Franken

200 Hurdles-33.7: Marley Franken

7^th Grade Boys

100-12.52: Daegan Simmons (tie)

400-59.8: Daegan Simmons

Long Jump-17’9”: Daegan Simmons

Triple Jump-37’5”: Daegan Simmons

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!

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