School Profile

Kenai Middle School

Home of the Kossacks!

Vision

Based on our belief that all children possess the ability to learn but at different rates, our vision at KMS includes developing students who will:

  • think critically and solve problems
  • acquire and apply knowledge
  • develop concern, respect and tolerance for others
  • develop a sense of community by extending learning experiences beyond the school day and day
  • communicate effectively
  • make connections among various disciplines
  • use technology as a tool for learning
  • develop a positive self-image
  • help students learn to become responsible for their own behavior

Mission

Educational Excellence in a Caring Environment

Contact

907.283.1700

Email Kenai Middle

201 N Tinker Lane
Kenai, AK 99611

kpbsd.org/schools/Kenai-Middle

Kenai Middle Facebook

Demographics

  • Principal Tenure:
    • Vaughn Dosko – Principal (19 yrs)
    • Ken Felchle – Assistant Principal (4 yrs)
  • 26 Certified staff (13 Masters, 13 Bachelors)
  • 25 Classified staff
  • 25:1 P/T ratio
  • 13 average Staff years of service
  • 409 Enrollment
  • 92% Attendance Rate
  • Intervention Classes and Support for all students

Academics Assessment

  • MAP – Math
  • MAP – ELA

School Projects/Initiatives

  • Middle School Playground

Honors, Awards and Recognitions

  • Principal and Assistant Principal of the year award winners
  • Alaska School Nurse of the Year
  • Annual Masonic Award winner to our most outstanding 8th grader 
  • George Moore Memorial Award to the outstanding Male and Female Athlete
  • Students of the Year in each grade level

Awards/Championships

  • Top Math Counts Student in the state of Alaska – numerous years
  • Multiple State Wrestling Champions
  • Multiple Borough Champions in Soccer, Cross-Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Nordic Skiing, Track and Field

School Climate and Mindset Key Data

The overall climate at KMS revolves around building a positive relationship with our students and staff members that will last a lifetime.

State Report Card to the Public

School Culture Highlights

Relationship Building

Family and Community Engagements/Highlights

Our school prides itself as a welcoming environment to all students, parents and community members.

Goals for the year

  1. By the end of the 24-25 school year, 8th grade students will decrease in number from 40 students that have deficient RIT Scores to 20 students

Course Offering Highlights

  • Advanced Course Offerings
    • Advanced Language Arts
    • Advanced Mathematics
      • High School Credit
      • Gifted and Talented
      • Quest
  • Support Services
    • Special Needs
    • Interevention
    • Tutoring
    • After School Program
    • Study Skills
    • Advisory/Study Hall
  • CTE Course Offerings
    • Woods
    • Metals
    • Welding
    • Small Engine Repair
    • Home Economics
    • Robotics
  • Performing Arts
    • Choral
    • Drama
    • Music
    • Band
      • Beginning
      • Intermediate
      • Concert
  • Technology
    • Digital Storytelling
    • Yearbook
    • Keyboarding
    • Robotics
  • Art
    • Beginning Art
    • Sculpture
    • 2-D Art
  • PE
    • General PE
    • Advanced PE
  • Other
    • World Language
    • Journalism
    • Outdoor Education
    • Leadership
    • Personal Finance