KMS Announcements Day 1
Thursday, May 18, 2023
- We still have Yearbook on sale for $35. You can pay on line or bring money and get one in the office.
- Good Luck to our KMS band students tonight at their concert. Everyone is invited to attend at the KPAC beginning at 6:30 PM.
- Congratulations to this week's Orange Frog winners, 8th grader, Addi Dunkin and special education teacher, Mrs. Kingery. They have demonstrated kindness and positivity and what it means to be an Orange Frog at KMS.
- Students — Ipad Turn in will be on Monday May 22. This will be done by grade levels in the high school media center. You will be getting an email from the technology department with items that need to take place to be ready for turn in. In addition, it will have the time for turn in for each grade level.
- span class="Apple-converted-space"> If you have questions, email Mrs. Kinnamon or stop in to see Mrs. Stevenson.
- Our May PBIS celebration will be Tuesday, May 23 at SmashPark in Pella. Students will be able to play pickle-ball, foosball, shuffleboard, darts, bags and many other games. There are also arcade games available, but they require a pass which may be purchased for $6.00. A snack bar will be available for students to purchase snacks. Nachos and Flatbread will be available for $5 each, Fries & Tots for $2.00 each. Drinks will be $2.00 and include free refills. Students will be expected to follow our middle school rules, treating the facility, the staff and each other with respect.
Athletics —
- Any 8th-11th grader interested in trying out for the 23-24 Knoxville Dance Team should e-mail coach Devin Dunkin. This does not mean you HAVE to tryout, but will make sure you receive all tryout information.
- There will be a volleyball meeting for all current 8th graders who plan to play volleyball in high school - the meeting will take place Monday during 8th grade lunch. All interested girls should get their lunch during first lunch shift and report to the gathering hub next to the Life Skills classroom. Coach Keitges will be here to meet with you.
- There will be a meeting for any student interested in running cross country next year on Friday morning during homeroom. This includes any 8th grader planning on running high school cross country next year. Check in with your homeroom teacher and meet by at the tables outside of Mr. Kuiper's room.
- For all 6th and 7th grade girls that want to play middle school volleyball next year. Please stop into Mrs. Willis room with your iPad by the end of the day Friday.
- Here is your invitation to Kid’s Fishing Day on Saturday, June 3 at Marion County park. Flyers are available to pick up on the “Lost and Found” table if you want more details.
- Women's Volleyball Summer Camp - William Penn University will be hosting Women’s Volleyball Summer Camps for elementary and middle school students on June 26 and June 27. Stop in the office pick up a flyer at the office or check out this link --www.wmpenn.edu
Birthday — None today — Summer birthday — June 9 — Quentin VanderLinden and Ms Sarah Van Hulten
New student — Karsen Holien on September 3
New staff — Custodians — Mrs. Kennedy on August 24 and Mr. Cody on July 30
Lunch — Walking taco [meat, cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, jumbo potato rounds or Cook’s Choice
District Events —
Varsity girls and boys track at the State Track Meet in Des Moines.
MS/HS Shooting Club at Knoxville (Marion County Sportsman's Club)
JV and Varsity baseball at Pella
Varsity boys soccer at Carlisle