Karrer Family News
Karrer Middle School | December 13, 2024
Principal's Message
Karrer Parents-
Join us on Thursday, 12/19 for Community night with Sells Middle School. Karrer will be hosting all 4 Sells basketball games . We will be raising money for Honor Flight Columbus. This is a WHITE OUT game for Karrer students and families. We are looking for a fun night of building our middle school community and helping out a GREAT cause! (Bring some extra $$$ for concessions and raffles!)
Come and support our Karrer girls and boys (7th and 8th) grade basketball teams- and remember, students get in free!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Brooke
School Spirit Days: 12/19 and 12/20
Thursday, 12/19- White Out! Wear White in Support of the Basketball Teams big night vs. Sells MS
Friday, 12/20- Wear as much or as wild of holiday spirit wear as you dare! Hats, ugly sweaters, holiday shirts and fuzzy socks! Bring it all out as we celebrate the last day before winter break!
Whole School Assembly Day: Friday 12/20
On Friday (December 20), we are planning an all school assembly at the end of the day. Teachers and students will have an opportunity to compete against one another in some fun relay races and show school spirit!
Students will have the opportunity to sign up to be a part of the relays during lunch periods the first half of the week. Student names from each grade level will be selected Thursday and announced Friday for those who signed up to participate.
It is going to be a great assembly day!
Redistricting Maps Now Available
The elementary and middle school redistricting process is now finalized. Families can view the static boundary maps, which will take effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, on the Dublin City Schools Maps and Boundaries page or by visiting Cropper GIS's dedicated DCS Redistricting webpage.
To see school assignments based on your address, use the interactive map tool on the Cropper GIS webpage. Simply enter your street address into the search bar to view your elementary and middle school assignments for the 2025-2026 school year.
High School Classes: Exam Schedule
December 16- French (Reading) and Math Part 2
December 17- French (Writing) and Spanish (Reading); High School Exams for Periods 1 and 2
December 18- Physical Science Part 1
December 19- Physical Science Part 2
Karrer PTO
The PTO has KMS notebooks for $8 and KMS magnets for $5, perfect for spreading school spirit this holiday season! Whether you're searching for a small holiday gift, a thoughtful "thank you" for a KMS teacher, or a fun stocking stuffer, these items are sure to delight. Visit our Facebook page to purchase or learn more: facebook.com/KarrerPTO. Thank you for supporting the KMS PTO!
Thank You for Supporting Adopt-a-Family
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who donated and helped make the One Dublin Adopt-a-Family program a success! Your generosity brought joy to three local families this holiday season.
Special thanks to our amazing KMS student groups for wrapping the gifts so beautifully. This program wouldn’t have been possible without our caring community. Thank you for making the season brighter.
Take a Break from the Chaos—Support KMS at City Barbeque
With kids’ activities, sports, holiday events, and shopping, life is busy this time of year. Let City Barbeque take dinner off your plate next Wednesday, December 18th!
When you mention Karrer Middle School in person or use code GIVE for online orders, a portion of your purchase will directly support our KMS community. Feed the family, skip the stress, and support the school—it’s a win for everyone!
Support KMS PTO Through Kroger Community Rewards
Did you know your Kroger card can help raise funds for KMS PTO?
Impact so far (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2024):
91 households linked
$413.82 raised
Thank you to those already participating! With the holidays coming, it’s the perfect time to link your card and make your shopping count. Every purchase helps support KMS. Click here to get started.
Mark Your Calendar:
Jan 24th - KMS Student Glow Party 7pm
Connect with us!
Facebook: Karrer Middle School PTO
Instagram: @kmspto
Email: KarrerPTO@gmail.com
Karrer Athletics
Come join us on Community night with Sells. Karrer will be hosting all 4 Sells basketball games at Karrer on Thursday, 12/19. We will be raising money for Honor Flight Columbus. This is a WHITE OUT game for Karrer students and families. We are looking for a fun night of building our middle school community and helping out a GREAT cause! (Bring some extra $$$ for concessions and raffles!)
Upcoming events for this week:
TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE.
12/17/24. T. 5:00 PM. Boy's Basketball. Hilliard Memorial Middle School. Home
12/17/24. T. 5:30 PM. Girl's Basketball. Hilliard Memorial Middle School. Away
12/18/24. W. 5:00 PM. Wrestling JA, Bunsold, AT Hyatts. Away
12/19/24. TH. 4:30 PM. Girl's Basketball (7th Grade). John Sells Middle School. Home
12/19/24. TH. 5:45 PM. Boy's Basketball (7th Grade). John Sells Middle School. Home
12/19/24. TH. 7:00 PM. Girl's Basketball (8th Grade). John Sells Middle School. Home
12/19/24. TH. 8:15 PM. Boy's Basketball (8th Grade). John Sells Middle School. Home
GO Golden Shamrocks!!! #GRocks
Christian Miller
Athletic Director
OWL Camp Opportunity- Gifted and Talented Students
The 44th OWL Camping season is approaching! OWL is a residential and day summer camp for gifted and talented students currently (at time of application) in the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. It is held in June and July on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio.
The OWL website provides expanded information on curriculum, camp programs and activities as well as camp dates, deadlines, scholarships, and fees. Camper applications must be submitted online.
District News
Winter Break
The last day of school for the first semester is Friday, December 20. School will resume on January 7 following winter break and a teacher work day.
Don’t Miss Out on Available Student Activities
We have recently added new opportunities for students to the Info Hub. Is your student interested in conservation? Or scouting? Or Volleyball? Learn more about how to participate in these activities by visiting the Info Hub.
PSAT 8/9 Resources
During the month of October, eighth grade students participated in the PSAT 8/9 assessment. These results are now posted in the student’s CollegeBoard portal. If your child did not previously create a CollegeBoard account with their school counselor, follow the steps linked here to create their account. Please use your child's district email when creating this account. If your child is unable to login to their account, you must contact CollegeBoard directly at 877-348-5728. The presentation from the PSAT 8/9 parent night held on December 4 can be found here. The recording of the presentation can be found here.
From the City of Dublin
How To Be Energy Efficient at Home This Winter
MORPC works to support low- and moderate-income households maintain and improve their homes through repair and energy efficiency (weatherization) programs. Each program has different eligibility requirements. If you apply and are ineligible, MORPC staff will redirect you to other resources. Learn more.
Donate to Police Holiday Toy Drive
Come one, come all to the annual Dublin Police toy drive this Saturday, Dec. 14! From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can drop off new, unwrapped toys and gift cards at the Dublin Justice Center to support local kids. Donation details.
Need more information? Visit our sites below.
Karrer Middle School
Email: menduni_brooke@dublinschools.net
Website: https://karrer.dublinschools.net/#
Location: 7245 Tullymore Drive Dublin, Ohio 43016
Phone: 614.873.0459
Twitter: @KarrerMS