HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK 12/12 – 12/16

December 12th—Friday December 16th

Merry Morning Monday

Just wake up and come to school in your pajamas!

Santa’s Workshop Tuesday

Be a part of Santa’s workshop by dressing like Santa himself, elves, trees, and even reindeer!

Winter Wonderland Wednesday

It’s a winter whiteout! Dress in all white.

Color Block Thursday

Wear your favorite holiday colors!

Festive Friday

Get decked out in your festive holiday sweaters!

*Don’t forget about the Activity Night and Dance 6-8pm!

$3 or 3 canned foods to get in!

CANNED FOOD DRIVE 12/9-12/16

Canned Food Drive: December 9 (Activity Night) – 16th

Canned Food Drive Kick-off is Activity Night: FREE admission with three cans!

Let’s make sure no family goes hungry for the holidays! 

 Bring cans of food to the Canned Food Drive Committee in the commons when you arrive in the morning. We will convert your cans to FABULOUS PRIZES.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

3 Cans = a Candy Cane and you may wear a Hat!

6 Cans =  Coupon (McDonalds)

20 Cans = One Get-Outta-Math-Homework Pass 

30 Cans = Priority Lunch Pass (You may cut the lunch line for the rest of the drive)

50 Cans = Golden Advisory Ticket (After checking in with your advisor for attendance, you may work in a different advisory for the rest of the drive)

200 Cans = End-of-Year Dunk Tank (You may choose yourself or any teacher to sit in the dunk tank at the end of school year celebration)

  • In addition the boy and girl who have brought in the most cans during the drive will get to RIDE A FIRE TRUCK TO EAT LUNCH AT Arbys after Christmas Break.
  • The grade level that brings in the most cans as of Thursday, December 15 will be allowed to use electronics/smartphones during lunch on the 16th.
  • Each student who brings in a can will be entered to win cool prizes at our December 16 celebration, including: (Pizza, Brown Bear tickets, Jersey subs, Orca movie ticket, Walmart gift certificate.)

Together we CAN make a difference!

Holiday Concert 12/8

Good afternoon students, parents, and guardians,

The KMS winter concert will take place Thursday, December 8, at 6:00 PM at the KCHS auditorium.  Please note the concert time, which is different that the fall concert.

The concert will feature the 6th grade second quarter music students, KMS 7th and 8th grade choir, KMS beginning band, KMS concert band, and the KCHS band.

Concert order is:

6th grade music

7th and 8th grade choir

Intermission

Beginning band

Concert band

KCHS band

Concert attendance is required.  Choir students need to be at KCHS no later than 5:20 pm to get their choir robes.  **Band students:  your call time might be different for band.  Please get your robe as soon as you can.

Concert dress is black pants, black socks, and black shoes. Please wear a lightweight top. 

After the choir performs, band students will turn in their robes and get their instruments.  The rest of the KMS choirs will return to their seats for the remainder of the concert.

Students are highly encouraged to stay to support the bands.  If there is a reason a choir student needs to leave during intermission, I will require a written note or email from a parent or guardian.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

I look forward to seeing you at the concert!

Ms. Vollom

Kenai Middle School Choir Director

283-1735

KMS CLUBS

KMS will host clubs when we return from Winter Break. Clubs are a fun way to chase away the winter blues. Once a week for 5 weeks, during the last hour of the day, staff will share some skills and hobbies with students. 

Students, please discuss this list of opportunities with your advisory teachers and make sure to have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice as on selection day (some clubs fill up quickly).

We will choose Clubs on the last day of school before winter break.  Students who are not in school that day will choose Clubs when they return!

Club choices are posted around the school, in your student emails and on our KMS Facebook Page.

SNOW DAY 10/26

ALERT: SCHOOL CLOSURE for ALL CENTRAL PENINSULA Schools

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 @7:19AM

Aurora Borealis Charter School; Connections Office; Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science; K-Beach Elementary School; Kenai Alternative School ; Kenai Central High School; Kenai Middle School; Mountain View Elementary School; Nikiski Middle-High School; Nikiski North Star Elementary School; Redoubt Elementary School; River City Academy; Skyview Middle School ; Soldotna Elementary School; Soldotna High School; Soldotna Montessori Charter School; Sterling Elementary School; Tustumena Elementary School

KPBSD schools in the Southern Peninsula and the Eastern Peninsula are OPEN on a normal schedule. This includes schools in Nanwalek, Port Graham, Seldovia, Tebughna, Cooper Landing, and HOPE.

RED RIBBON WEEK 10/24-10/26

October 24th- October 26 is Red Ribbon Week!

Monday’s theme is, Be Smart, Don’t Start! Be RED-Y to live a drug free life! Dress: RED to show that you are RED-Y to live a drug free life.

Tuesday’s theme is, I must-ache” you to make a commit-mint to live tobacco & vape free Dress: Wear a mustache.

Wednesday’s theme is: Count on your Sources of Strength to help live a drug-free life! Dress: Sources Of Strength colors, 6th grade = pink & turquoise, 7th grade = orange & green, 8th grade = red & blue, staff = purple & yellow.

COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT COMPETETIVE BASKETBALL INFO!

A Team practices next week 10/24-10/28:

Monday – Boys A 2:30-4:00, Girls A 4:00-5:30

Tuesday – Boys A 2:30-4:00, Girls A 4:00-5:30

Wednesday – Boys A 2:30-4:00, Girls A 4:00-5:30

Thursday – Girls A 9:00-10:00, Boys A 10:00-11:00

Friday – Boys A 12:00-1:30, Girls A 1:30-3:00

B Team Practices next week 10/24-10/28:

Boys B- Monday – Wednesday 3:00-4:30 Kenai Rec Center. No Practice Thursday/Friday

Girls B – Monday – Friday 3:00-4:30 Kenai Rec Center

*Team lists will be posted in locker room on Friday, October 21st.

7th & 8th Grade Intramural Basketball 10/3

7th and 8th grade intramural basketball starts next week!  Athletes must have a completed sports packet to participate.  If you have already played a sport, please tell the office to move your sports packet to basketball.  The intramural basketball fee is $30. 

Next week 10/3-10/7, girls have early practice, 2:30-4:00 and boys have study hall.  Boys basketball practice will be 4:00-5:30.

10/10-10/12, Boys have early practice, 2:30-4:00 and girls will have study hall. Girls basketball practice will be 4:00-5:30.

10/17-10/21, Girls have early practice, 2:30-4:00 and boys will have study hall. Boys basketball practice will be 4:00-5:30.

Questions? Call the office@ 283-1700.

FALL SPORTS MEETING 8/17

If your student would like to participate in Cross Country Running or Soccer, or even just learn more about them; please come to the after school meeting on Wednesday, August 17th from 2:30-3:15. Plan to pick up your student following the meeting. This is a great time to turn in your sports packet, and if you haven’t filled one out yet this year, have your student bring one home to complete. The fee is $60.

Welcome to KMS!

Hello KMS Parents/Guardians!

Welcome to Kenai Middle School!  We hope you have had a fun and relaxing summer and we are excited to get the 2022/2023 school year started!  Both returning and new students will get their schedules on Friday, August 12th.  Our school counselor, Ms. Johnson, has been working hard to make sure all students schedules will be released on that day!  If you are a 7th or 8th grader and you would like to change your schedule, we will have schedule change forms available at the office on Friday.  

If you have a new KMS student, we invite them to our Welcoming All Kids event!  It is from 8:30am-11:30am on Friday, August 12th.  Students will meet our 8th grade leaders, practice their lockers, have a tour of the school and enjoy a pizza lunch!

If you have a returning KMS student, stop by Friday, August 12th any time between 12:00pm-3:00pm to grab your schedule and locker assignment!

Our first day of school is on Tuesday, August 16th.  School starts at 7:50am and is dismissed at 2:27pm.   

If your student is riding a bus, please call the school to create a bus pass for the year 283-1700!

We will see you soon!!

MINICOURSES 5/16, 5/17

It is time for minicourses! Minicourses are 1 or 2 day activity/field trips hosted by KMS Staff! Be sure to ask your student which minicourses they chose, and if there are any fees associated with their choice! As always, school fees must be paid before minicourse fees! If you have any questions, contact the office 283-1700.

FEES/LIBRARY BOOKS

We desire for every student to participate in the end of year activities of their choosing.  In order for this to happen, it is imperative that all fees are paid.  Please check PowerSchool to view outstanding fees for your student, or call the office if you have questions, concerns or are experiencing a financial hardship. 

Library books are due Monday, May 2nd.  Please have your student check their locker, backpack, bedroom, etc. for KMS library books!

2022 Track Schedule* Updated

Friday, April 15th, 2022 3pm – Skyview Invite @ SOHI

Friday, April 22, 2022 3pm – Kenai Invite @ Kenai

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 3pm – Kenai/Skyview Dual meet @ Kenai

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 – Borough Prelims @ KCHS (hosted by Nikiski) 12:30pm Field Events 3:00 Running Events

Saturday, May 7, 2022 – Borough Meet Finals @ KCHS (hosted by Nikiski) 

Running finals begin at 12pm 

YEARBOOKS

Today is the deadline to order yearbooks and have them delivered to the school at the end of the year.  If you would like to order a yearbook, please stop by the office and pick up a flier or go to www.treering.com

If you miss the deadline, don’t worry! You can still have a yearbook delivered to your house!

New to KMS Parent Orientation and Open House 4/7

Thursday, April 7th 2021

If your student will be new to Kenai Middle School next year, this is a perfect time to come and check us out. Parents bring your child to enjoy activities while you learn more about KMS! Student activities Include: Dodge Ball, Climbing Wall, Cake Walk, Jousting, and more!
5:30pm-6:00pm BBQ
6:00pm-7:30pm: Parent Orientation
Come Join The Fun!!

Washington D.C. 2023 – Attention 7th Graders

Attention current KMS 7th graders!!

There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at 5pm in the Kenai Middle Library for next year’s Washington D.C. trip! This meeting is open to all current KMS 7th grade students and their parents. We had an amazing time this year, and can’t wait to share the opportunity with the next group of students!

TRACK

Track season is just around the corner.  All students are welcome to join the track team.  There will be an informational meeting on Monday, March 28th after school.  If you have already done a sport this year, stop by the office and let us know you would like to do track! If you have not done a sport this year, pick up a sports packet from the office or print one from our webpage.  Practices will take place afterschool until 4pm daily and start date is weather dependent.  There is a $60 fee.

6th Grade Intramurals

It’s time to think about 6th grade intramurals. 6th grade intramural volleyball and basketball are an introduction to the sports and the coaches here at KMS!

Intramurals are open to boys and girls, 6th grade only! You must have a sports packet on file to participate. If you have already played a sport this year, stop by the office and let us know you would like to participate in intramurals. If you have not played a sport this year, stop by the office and grab a sports packet! There is no fee. Practices are after school.

Seasons are as follows:

6th Grade Intramural Volleyball February 28th – March 16th

6th Grade Intramural Basketball March 17th – March 25th

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Feb 17th & 18th

It is time for Parent/Teacher Conferences!

KMS is hosting conferences Thursday, February 17th and Friday, February 18th.  There is no school for students.

Thursday, February 17th is Arena Style Conferences.  Stop by KMS on Thursday from 12:00-4:00pm or 5:00pm-7:00pm to speak with your student’s teachers.  You do not need an appointment on Thursday during conference times.  Teachers will be available in the gym and the commons.

Friday, February 18th is Conferences By Appointment.  If you are unable to meet with your teachers Thursday, you may click on the link below and schedule a conference with your child’s teacher on Friday.  Please follow the link and chose the teacher you wish to meet with.

Click Here

You may also go to our KMS Webpage and click on the green heading TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN-UP LINKS to sign up.

We look forward to seeing you for parent/teacher conferences. 

As always, if you need to meet outside of our scheduled conference times, please email your student’s teachers to set up a time that is more convenient for your schedule.

Thank you, we will see you soon!

Additional Early Release Days

Beginning on Friday, January 21, 2022, schools across the District will implement a 90-minute early release day every Friday (except for Fridays already scheduled for Parent/Teacher Conferences or In-service) until Spring Break.  At that time, we will evaluate the value of the early release days through staff and parent surveys, and student data. In addition, the currently scheduled Wednesday early release days will shift to Friday.

The changes to the District calendar are as follows:

KPBSD FY22 Calendar Additions and Revisions

Wednesday, 1/19/22, Early Release moved to Friday

Friday, 1/21/22, Early Release

Friday, 1/28/22, Early Release

Friday, 2/4/22, Early Release

Friday, 2/11/22, Early Release

Wednesday, 2/16/22, Early Release cancelled; Friday, 2/18/22, Parent–Teacher Conferences

Friday 2/25/22, Early Release

Friday 3/4/22, Previously Scheduled Inservice–No Early Release