KMS Track starts Monday, 3/30 with an informational meeting after school.

If you athletes have their completed paper work, a short practice will follow the meeting.

Track is open to all grades and is from 2:30-4:00pm each day. The cost is $100.

Will you join us? We hope so! Come hear all the awesome things about your student!

Fees are Due! Please take a moment to check your student’s PowerSchool for Class and Athletic fees, and their lunch account to make sure they have no past due lunch fees.

Thanks a bunch!

Dear KMS Parents and Students,

It’s time for our annual Sources of Strength “Great Giveback: Homeless Bag Challenge”!

From Monday, November 3rd through Friday, November 14th, we’ll be collecting items to create care bags for members of our local community experiencing homelessness.

This is a grade-level competition, and each completed bag earns your grade 1 point. You can track your grade’s progress daily — everyone now has access to view the live tally sheet during advisory!

🎯 Drop-Off Details:

When: First thing each morning (Nov 3–14)

Where: Front Office

Label: Be sure to mark items with your name and grade

Who Benefits: All donations stay local, supporting organizations like OCS, LeeShore Center, Love INC, and the Food Bank

🏆 Competition Reward:

The grade with the most completed bags wins a Root Beer/Soda Float Party on Monday, November 17th during lunch!

💡 Teacher Involvement Matters:

Our students look to you for motivation and momentum! In past years, teachers have boosted participation with creative incentives — extra credit, assignment passes, bonus points — the sky is the limit! Your enthusiasm and encouragement truly make or break this campaign’s success.

❤️ Why It Matters:

This challenge is more than a competition — it’s a chance to show compassion, build community, and live out the Generosity slice of our Sources of Strength wheel. Every single bag we create offers comfort, hope, and dignity to someone right here in our own community.

Let’s make this year’s Great Giveback our strongest one yet! Together, we can turn kindness into action and generosity into strength.

With Gratitude,

Your KMS Sources of Strength Team

Here is the list of needed items: (travel sized preferred)

Shampoo

Conditioner

Body Wash

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Chapstick

Band-Aid Socks (Adult size so they will fit most people)

Hat

Gloves

Granola Bar

Bottle Water

Deodorant

Hand Warmers

Foot Warmers

Baby Wipes Black

Trash Bags (unscented as they may be used to store food)

Girls Underwear

Boys Underwear

Our first Activity Night of the year is Friday, from 6-8pm.  The cost is $5.  Attendance is based on behavior.  We will have open gym, cake walk, snack shack, 7^th/8^th dance, war ball and more!  See you there!

Middle School Basketball Jamboree

Saturday, November 1st at KMS and KCHS

A Teams                @ KMS 9:00am-1:00pm        Officials          

Boys SMS 7  v KMS                      9:00-9:20                         Nikiski, SMS 8                                              

Boys SMS 8 v Nikiski                 9:20-9:40                         KMS, SMS 7

Boys KMS v Nikiski                     9:40-10:00                       SMS 7, SMS 8

Boys SMS 8 v KMS                       10:00-10:20                    Nikiski, SMS 7

Boys SMS 7 v Nikiski                 10:20-10:40                    KMS, SMS 8

Boys SMS 7 vs SMS 8                 10:40-11:00                    KMS, Nikiski

Girls SMS 7  v KMS                      11:00-11:20                    Nikiski, SMS 8                                               

Girls SMS 8 v Nikiski                  11:20-11:40                    KMS, SMS 7

Girls KMS v Nikiski                      11:40-12:00                    SMS 7, SMS 8

Girls SMS 8 v KMS                       12:00-12:20                    Nikiski, SMS 7

Girls SMS 7 v Nikiski                  12:20-12:40                    KMS, SMS 8

Girls  SMS 7 vs SMS 8               12:40-1:00                       KMS, Nikiski

Hey KMS! Get ready to kick off Red Ribbon Week on Monday! 🌟

Monday, we’re starting the week with the theme: ‘You’ll Never See Me Doing Drugs — I’m Dressed in Camo!’ 🪖
Dig out your camouflage clothes and get ready to show that you’re standing strong and making healthy, drug-free choices.

Tuesday’s theme is ‘Swap Out Drugs for a Better Life!’ — Teachers will be dressed like students, and students will be dressed like teachers. 👕👩‍🏫
Just like we’re swapping clothes, we can swap out bad choices for better ones. Instead of turning to drugs or alcohol, choose things that lift you up — like sports, music, friends, or helping others.

Wednesday we’re saying ‘Wear Red to Show You’re RED-y to Live a Drug-Free Life!’ ❤️ The brighter your red outfit, the stronger your commitment to staying drug-free!

Thursday’s theme is ‘Twins Don’t Let Twins Do Drugs!’ 👯 Grab a friend and dress alike — twins, triplets, or just matching buddies —

Show that sticking together means supporting each other in making healthy, drug-free choices.

Plus, if you bring a small piece of yellow material (just 2×2 inches, new or used, like an old t-shirt) for the yellow “positive friendship” pillow, you’ll get a sweet treat at lunch!

Friday, ‘Life is more FUN drug free!’  Wear your school appropriate Halloween costumes!

All week there will be treats, games at lunch time and prizes!  Let’s celebrate Red Ribbon Week and commit to a drug free life!

It’s Book Fair time!  The book fair is open all week during school hours and during Parent Teacher Conferences. Come check out what’s available!

The Scholastic Book Fair’s giving program is open to businesses, organizations, and the entire community!  Anyone can support students in our school who need help buying books.  Learn more at https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600031510. #ScholasticBookFairs

Early Releases for Second Quarter: School is dismissed at 12:57.

Friday, October 17th

Friday, November 14th

Friday, December 12th

There is no school Friday, October 10th. It is an in-service day for teacher and the end of the first quarter!

Picture retakes are on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025.

Students will be dismissed to the library by grade, first thing in the morning.

Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, October 23rd.

There is no school for students.

KMS will hold arena style conferences on Thursday, October 23^rd from 12pm-4pm and 5pm-7pm. 

Scheduled conferences are available by appointment. Please contact your student’s teachers to schedule.

After School Tutoring will be offered from 2:35 to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to a limited number of students.  This program is in addition to the regular school day and will focus on lessons assigned to students in their core classrooms.

Space is limited and we are offering this on a “first come, first serve” basis with teacher input.  Once this program is filled, we will start a waiting list.

This program will start on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 and end on Wednesday, March 4th 2026.  Snacks will be available for students in the afterschool program and limited transportation will be provided.  Please speak to your student’s teachers and fill out an application if you are interested in after school tutoring.

7th and 8th grade intramural basketball has started!  The competitive season will start on Monday, October 27^th with A and B teams announced. 

The intramural basketball fee is $50 and the competitive basketball fee is $50.  Boys and girls practices will alternate early and late by week.

For more information, call the KMS office at 907-283-1700.

1. Thursday, September 11          Kenai vs. Kenai @ Kenai

         – Event time = Team Silva vs. Team Evan – 3:00 pm

2. Tuesday, September 16           Kenai vs. Skyview @ Kenai

         – Event time = Team Evan – 3:00 pm

3. Tuesday, September 23           Kenai vs. Skyview @ Skyview

         – Event time = Team Silva – 3:00 pm

4. Tuesday, September 23           Kenai vs.Chapman @ Chapman

         – Event time = Team Evan – 3:00 pm

5. Thursday, September 25          Kenai vs. Homer @ Homer

         – Event time = Team Silva – 4:00 pm

6. Tuesday, September 30            Kenai vs. Kenai @ Kenai

         – Event time = Team Silva vs. Team Evan – 3:00 pm

1. Thursday, September 11            Kenai vs. Seward @ Kenai

          – Event time = Girls – 3:00 pm, Open (Boys) – 4:30 pm

2. Tuesday, September 16              Kenai vs. Skyview @ Kenai

          – Event time = Open (Boys) – 3:00 pm, Girls – 4:30 pm

3. Thursday, September 18           Kenai Boys vs. Nikiski @ Nikiski

          – Event time = Open (Boys) Only – 3:00 pm

4. Tuesday, September 23       Kenai Girls vs. Skyview @ Skyview

– Event time = B-Team – 3:00 pm, Girls – 3:00 pm 

5. Tuesday, September 23       Kenai Boys vs. Chapman@Chapman

– Event time =Open (Boys) – 3:00 pm, B – Team – 4:30 pm      

6. Thursday, September 25           Kenai vs. Homer @ Homer

– Event time = Girls – 4:00 pm, Open (Boys) – 5:30 pm   

7. Tuesday, September 30              First Round of Borough

– Event time = TBA               Tournament, Higher Seed Host

8. Saturday, October 4                   Finals of Borough Tournament

– Event time = 11:00 am       @ Skyview

1.  Friday, September 5                 Skyview Invitational @ Skyview

            – Event time = 3:00 pm

2. Thursday, September 11          Seward Invitational @ Seward

            – Event time = 2:30 pm

3. Friday, September 19                Nikiski Invitational @ Nikiski

            – Event time = 3:00 pm     

4. Friday, September 26                Homer Invitational @ Homer                

            – Event time = 4:00 pm     

5. Friday, October 3                       Borough Championships @ Kenai

            – Event time = 3:00 pm 

Monday, September 9th is Labor Day. There is no school for students or staff.

KMS Picture day is Friday 8/28. Order On-line with

Picture Day ID: EVTHQQX7G

A current Free and Reduced meal application is required to receive free/reduced meal benefits each school year. Applications are available online or in the KMS office. https://www.schoolcafe.com/KENAIPENINSULABOROUGHSD

Parents are able to access their student’s fees online and make online payments.  Please be aware that there is a bank fee associated with online payments. You will need to know your student’s ID number to complete the online payment process.  The online payment system can be accessed through PowerSchool, under Student Fees; through the KPBSD website, under the Students/Parents tab; or through the KPBSD app, under online payments.  Food service payments are also accepted online.   https://kpbsd.revtrak.net/ms/kenai-ms/

Dear Kenai Middle School Families,

Welcome to a new school year! I’m excited to join you and support your student’s health and wellness throughout the year. As the school nurse, my goal is to ensure your student has a safe and healthy environment to learn and thrive in.

To help us prepare for a smooth start, please review the following important health-related reminders and requirements:

🔄Annual Health Forms – Required Each School Year

If your student has any of the following conditions, please make sure the appropriate form is completed and returned to the nurse’s office each year Prior to 1^st day of school:

• Seizure Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan
• Allergy/Anaphylaxis Plan
• Diabetes Management Plan
• Religious Exemption Form (must be notarized)

Forms can be accessed through the link provided below or you may stop by for a copy:

💊 Medication at School

If your student needs to take daily medication at school:

• The medication must be brought in by a parent/guardian.
• It must be in the original pharmacy-labeled container and not expired.
• A Medication Authorization Form must be signed by both the parent/guardian and the healthcare provider before any medication can be administered at school.

💉 Immunizations

If your student received any immunizations over the summer, please be sure to submit updated records to the school prior to the first day of school.

🩺 Physical Exams – Required for New Students

If your student is new to the district, a physical exam is required before attending classes. Please provide documentation to the school nurse as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, need help locating a form, or would like to speak with me directly, feel free to contact the nurse’s office. I look forward to a safe, healthy, and successful school year with you and your student!

Warm regards,
Dixie St John, BSN, RN
School Nurse
Kenai Middle School
907-283-1700

Hello KMS Parents/Guardians!

We hope you have had a fun and relaxing summer! As we look forward to the 25-26 School Year, here are a few dates to mark on your calendars!

All student registration may be addressed on the KPBSD website.  Click the link to register a new student or update current KPBSD student information.

https://forms.kpbsd.org/guardian/login?returnUrl=%2Fguardian

Kenai Middle will be open for in-person, new student registration Thursday, August 7^th and Friday, August 8^th from 8:00am-3:00pm.   If you know a family that is new to KPBSD, please let them know! If you are unsure if your student is registered for Kenai Middle, do not hesitate to call the office 907-283-1700.

Both returning and new to KMS students will get their schedules on Friday, August 15th.  Our school counselor has been working hard to make sure all students schedules will be released on that day!

If you have a new to KMS student, we invite them to our Welcoming All Kids event!  It is from 9:00am-11:30am on Friday, August 15th.  Students are dropped off, will meet our 8th grade leadership students, practice their lockers, have a tour of the school, and enjoy a pizza lunch!

If you have a returning KMS student, stop by KMS Friday, August 15th any time between 12:00pm-3:00pm to grab your schedule and locker assignment!  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 at that time.

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 20^th.  School starts at 7:50am and is dismissed at 2:27pm.  

If your student is riding a bus, please call our front office at 907-283-1700 the week before school starts to create a bus pass for the year! 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Kenai Middle School

Attention KMS 8th Graders!

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101283205764347

Volleyball is open to 7/8th grade girls.

Cross Country Skiing and Wrestling are open to 6,7,8 boys and girls.

Mark you calendar for our next Early Release on Oct. 18th.

School will dismiss at 12:57pm. Please plan accordingly.

There will be no school for students on October 11th.

This is an In-service workday for staff.

Location Change for Boroughs

Permission slips will be available in the office on/after October 7th.

Permission slips are due on October 9th.

Math Counts Club is starting! It is Wednesdays, after school from 2:30-4:30pm!

There are no practices on Early Release Days!

Cross country running and soccer start with a meeting after school tomorrow (Friday, 8/23)! 

Cross country running and soccer are open to all grades.  You must have a sports packet on file to participate.  Practices start Monday (8/26), from 2:30-4:00pm. 

Be sure to come to the meeting Friday, for more information. 

Soccer will meet in the commons and cross country run will meet in the library.

Click Here to Order a KMS Yearbook

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

NEW STUDENTS CLICK LINK HERE

If your student is in Mr. Felchles Hunters Ed Course. They will have their range day on May 4th from 9am- 1pm. Please ask your student for more information.

To 7th and 8th grade choir students, parents, and guardians,

The 4th quarter concert on Thursday, May 2nd has been moved to Tuesday, May 7th at 6:00 PM. This will be a combined concert with the KMS and KCHS bands. The concert will be outside the front auditorium doors and the audience will be in the parking lot.  Food will be available to purchase.

Students will walk over to the auditorium to rehearse Tuesday morning.  Students need to be at KCHS by 5:30pm on the 7th to get their concert t-shirts and warm up. Students must wear black pants, black shoes, and black socks.

The last choral performance will be the 8the Grade Farewell on the morning of May 13th.  Students will be wearing choir robes. 7th graders will need to wear black pants, shoes and socks.  7th grade can bring clothes to change into after their performances. 8th grade will wear robes over their dress clothes.  Band students will take their robes off after the choir sings and put the robe over the back of their band chair.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Ms. Vollom

IMPORTANT SWAG UPDATE!

We apologize for the inconvenience with our Swag delay. Unfortunately, due to a major shipping delay, we will not be able to build the Swags today (Monday, November 27th). We are crossing our fingers that the boughs get delivered in the next couple of days. When they arrive we will begin building the swags right away in order to get them to you as soon as possible. We will update you again when we receive the boughs and have concrete pick up dates. Please contact the family, friends and neighbors who purchased swags from your 6th grader to let them know we are delayed once again and offer our sincerest apologies.
For those of you who made plans to volunteer in making the swags, Please reach out to your child’s teacher for more information. For the KMS families who supported this fundraiser by purchasing a swag from a 6th grade student, thank you so much for your support. We sincerely hope to have a beautiful swag in your hands soon.
To all of you, Thank you so much for your patience, understanding and support of Kenai Middle School. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the office at 907-283-1700.

September has two early release days, 9/8 and 9/29. School will be dismissed at 12:57.

There is no school on Monday, 9/4.

See you Tuesday!

Parents and Guardians,

In past years, KMS has tried not to make cuts to student athletes in our soccer program.  Due to the large number of students, we adopted a new plan for placing students on teams.  KPSAA (the governing body for sports/activities within the district) policy states that 7^th and 8^th graders will have priority in making teams and 6^th graders will fill teams as needed.  According to the policy if any cuts are made, they would have to come from 6^th grade participants. 

To avoid having to cut athletes, we have a new system in place.  The teams are structured as follows:

Starting Monday, all 6^th graders will begin an intramural soccer program.  It will run Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday until 4:00pm.  Coaches will evaluate athletic performance and determine which 6^th graders will complete the 2 KMS Co-ed B Teams.  Any 6^th grader who does not make a B Team will remain in the intramural program for the remainder of the soccer season.  The intramural program fee is $25. 

KMS Boys A and KMS Girls A Teams were posted Friday Morning 8/25 and consist of 7^th & 8^th Graders.  All other 7^th & 8^th graders will continue to practice daily and will be split evenly in to two KMS co-ed B Teams.  Practice for A and B Teams will be every day from 2:30-4:00pm and the fee is $60.

– Practice for 6^th grade intramurals is Monday-Wednesday from 2:30-4:00pm.

– The 6^th grade intramural fee is $25.

– Practice for A and B teams is Monday-Friday from 2:30-4:00pm.

– A and B Team fees are $60.

We are proud of our student athlete level of participation, and we will strive to continue to provide opportunities for our students!

Thank you for your patience and understanding,

KMS Soccer Coaches

The soccer meeting will be in commons today after school, from 2:30-3:30pm.

Practices will start Friday after school.

XC Running meeting will be in the library today after school, from 2:30-3:30pm.

Practices will start Monday after school.

Both soccer and running are open to all students.

You must turn in a sports packet to participate.

School Starts Tuesday, August 15th @ 7:50 am.

Welcome Back Staff and Students!!  It is great to be back and we are excited for the school year!

7^th & 8^th Graders: if you would like to change your schedule make sure to submit a schedule change request form to the office.

Students, Please hold off on paying class and sports fees.  We would like to wait until classes are set and teams are made.  Do not pay class and sports fees at this time.

However, you may purchase your PE uniform.

8^th graders: If you and a buddy would like to read the announcements, be sure to stop by the office and sign up!

Sports:  The soccer meeting will be in commons after school Thursday, 8/17. Practices will start Friday after school.

The cross country running meeting will be in the library after school Thursday, 8/17. Practices will start Monday after school.

Both soccer and running are open to all students.