KMS Friday Principal's Press
Greetings 8th graders - the class of 2029! I am writing to share that it is time for your Grade 8 students to think about transitioning to Kennett High School and creating their 9th-grade schedules. Teachers are currently in the process of making recommendations for your child in the core subject areas of Math, Science, History, and ELA. On Monday, February 10th, the window for elective choices begins. The window will remain open until 2/23/25. Please visit the Kennett High School Educational Planning Guide, which thoroughly describes all courses offered at the high school. It also specifies which electives are available to incoming Grade 9 students.
Please review the entire Planning Guide with your student. Pay special attention to the electives pages. Ms. Boder, the 8th grade school counselor, will be joining American History classes during the electives selection window to give informational sessions on choosing electives and to help students make their electives choices in Skyward. All students should choose their electives within the scheduled 2/10-2/23/24 window.
Again, the window selection will only remain open until February 23rd. Please know that Ms. Boder will be available to assist your child in the selection process and answer any questions you may have.
-Dr. Lorenzo DeAngelis | KHS Principal
Report cards, honor roll certificates, and winter benchmark scores were distributed to students earlier this week. A reminder that report cards are always accessible in Skyward. Regarding benchmark data, our aim is to maximize transparency regarding your child's progress. We value tangible evidence that your child is growing. As a school, our benchmark data is beyond encouraging. Click here to read more about how KMS uses benchmark data. If you have questions about your child's benchmark data, we encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher.
KMS is searching for two girl's LAX coaches and one boy's LAX coach. If you are interested, please apply in KCSD's TalentED portal. Spring sports will begin on March 12th, 2025.
On Friday, February 21st, KMS will host our 3rd annual Glow Dance! We had over 500 students attend last year and it was a blast. We cannot make this happen without your help as volunteers and with donations. Please see below for more information and for volunteer & donation signs ups.
In 2025, technology plays an important role in your child's learning. Protect your student's district issued learning device with our comprehensive Chromebook Protection Plan, designed to shield families from unexpected repair costs. Our affordable coverage ensures that accidental damage, drops, spills, and screen cracks won't interrupt your child's education or create financial stress. This $50 plan provides 100% coverage for repairs or replacement of the Chromebook that would otherwise be the responsibility of the student and/or parent/legal guardian.
We are excited to announce that Kennett Consolidated School District, in partnership with Operation Warm, has acquired a supply of brand-new winter coats. Keeping our students warm during the winter months is essential for their health and well-being. As students grow each year, finding a properly fitting winter coat can be a challenge, and our goal is to ensure that every student has access to one.
If you are interested in your student receiving a winter coat, please complete the linked form [Coat Request Form].
Please note: We will fulfill requests on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot guarantee that the specific coat size your student needs will be available at the time we receive your request. If we are unable to provide your student with a coat in the requested size, we will offer the closest available size until we run out of coats. If we cannot provide a coat for your student, we will contact you directly.
Thank you for your support in helping us keep our students warm this winter!
Meet Ms. Oakes (far left in picture) and Ms. Church (Second from left) - two of KMS's CCRES Instructional Aides (IAs). Ms. Oakes and Ms. Church support KMS teachers by reinforcing instruction, assisting students with assignments, and helping manage classroom operations. They work closely with students, providing one-on-one guidance and small group instruction to ensure understanding of lesson materials. Additionally, instructional aides assist with administrative tasks such as preparing materials, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe and organized learning environment.
Ms. Oakes has been in KCSD for 15 years, having worked at both New Garden Elementary and currently Kennett Middle School. Ms. Oakes truly enjoys working with students, seeing them in the "ah ha!" moments, and the student body in general. Ms. Church has been working in KCSD for 18 years! She is what we call a triple stakeholder - lives in Kennett, works in Kennett, and is the parent of a KCSD graduate.
In her free time, Ms. Church loves riding bikes and exploring our local White Clay Creek State Park. Ms. Oakes enjoys reading and going to the beach!
Thank you Ms. Church and Ms. Oakes for all you do at KMS!
Tuesday 2/4 - Strategic Planning @ 6:30 PM @ KHS
Wednesday, 2/5 - Teacher In-Service (No School for Students)
Monday, 2/10 - KCSD School Board Meeting @ 7 PM @ MDLKC
Monday, 2/17 - President's Day (District Closed)
Tuesday, 2/18 - Strategic Planning @ 6:30 PM @ KHS
Friday, 2/21 - KMS Glow Dance 6 PM - 8 PM
Monday, 2/24 - KCSD Curriculum Committee Meeting @ 7 PM @ MDLKC
Tuesday, 3/4 - Strategic Planning @ 6:30 PM @ KHS
Thursday, 3/6 - End of After The Bell Winter Session
Friday, 3/7 - Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game @ 6:00 PM @ KMS
Monday, 3/10 - KCSD School Board Meeting @ 7 PM @ MDLKC
Wednesday, 3/12 - First day of KMS Spring Sports (More Info to Come)
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