KMS Announcements         Day 2           

Friday, May 19, 2023

  • We still have Yearbook on sale for $35. You can pay on line or bring money and get one in the office.
  • 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 RIGHT NOW — at the tables outside of Mr. Kuiper’s classroom.
  • 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 TODAY.
  • 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.

Birthday — Today — Roen Miller Saturday — Ayla Williams and Everett Schmidt

New Staff — KMS Associates -  Ms. Kimsey - January 18, Ms. Briggs, November 28 and Mrs. Keffer on July 8

New Students — Callum Janes on April 1

Summer Birthday — June 8 — Gavin Bumgardner

Lunch French Bread pizza with marinara, ranch potato wedges, cake with frosting or Cook’s Choice 

District Events   —               

Varsity girls and boys track at the State Track Meet in Des Moines.  

Senior Awards, 

JV and Varsity Baseball at Saydel

Sat, May 20  —  MS/HS Shooting Club at Montezuma

Varsity boys track - State Meet at Des Moines (Drake Stadium)

Sunday, May 21 — Graduation