KSD eSpotlight

The safety of our schools is always top of mind. We continue to work on ways to enhance safety and security in our buildings. That means continually updating our facilities, processes and protocols. We also want to highlight our Safe and Sound resources, for information on how to keep students safe at school, online and at home.

Safe at School

• Includes information on reporting, visitor protocols, and emergency preparedness and communication.

Safe at Home

• Responsible Gun and Weapons Storage: Families can help protect our community by ensuring any firearms in their home are stored safely.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

• Road Safety: The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is a partnership of safety advocates throughout the state who have come together for a common purpose: to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roadways.
  
  

Safe Online

• Cyberbullying: Information from various government agencies on what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

• Digital Citizenship: Working together, schools and families can prepare kids to think critically and use technology in positive, creative, and powerful ways.

• Think Before You Post: When an investigation concludes there was a false or hoax threat made to a school or another public place, a federal charge could be considered.

Students interested in participating in this year’s STEAMfest Science Fair are welcome to join us with their families for an informational meeting. This meeting will be held on Thursday, September 26, from 6:00p-7:00p in the Franklin McCallie Lecture Hall in the KHS Campus. Please park on the Essex Lot. We will go over what to expect, when to expect it and answer any additional questions you may have.

If you have any questions please contact Kaylie Weiss, STEAMfest Coordinator, at kaylie.weiss@kirkwoodschools.org

The Kirkwood School District (KSD) is hosting the eighth annual unified flag football event. The KHS Varsity football players, along with cheerleaders, dance team members, band musicians and students with and without disabilities play together - side-by-side - shoulder-to-shoulder. Please join us Tuesday, October 1, at E.L. Lyons Memorial Stadium on the campus of Kirkwood High School at 6 p.m. Admission is free. All donations benefit KSD and its special education programs to carry on the unified spirit within all school-wide activities. kirkwoodschools.org/UNL

The first 250 fans in attendance will receive a free rally towel or t-shirt.

Kirkwood Schools is partnering with Big River Race Management for the 2nd annual Kirkwood School District Cross Country Meet at Kirkwood Park. This two-day event will be open to elementary students in grades 3-5 and middle school students. Elementary students will compete in a 1-mile race on Thursday, Oct. 17 and middle school students will compete in a 1.5 mile race on Wednesday, Oct. 16. To register a child, please visit kirkwoodschools.org/KSDXC

Monday, September 23

Tax Rate Hearing

6 p.m. Board Room at North Kirkwood Middle School Campus

Board Meeting

6:30 p.m. Board Room at North Kirkwood Middle School Campus

Thursday, September 26
STEAMFest Informational Meeting
6 p.m. KHS McCallie Lecture Hall

Tuesday, October 1
8th Annual Unified Night Lights - Please join us!
6 p.m. E.L. Lyons Memorial Stadium

October 16 & 17
KSD Grades 3-8 Cross Country Meet

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