At Kettle Falls Elementary, we believe a great education begins with belonging. ❤️ This week, our students are diving into Anti-Bullying Week using our CharacterStrong curriculum! Through engaging lessons on empathy, respect, and standing up for one another, we are teaching our K-4 students that kindness is a superpower — and it goes deeper than that. It's more than just "being nice." It's about building a community where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Ask your student what it means to "be an upstander, not a bystander."
Big things are happening in our K–2 classrooms! Our teachers are using the Science of Reading to help students become confident, capable readers — and it's working.
A huge part of that? Building vocabulary. When kids already know what a word means before they see it on a page, reading becomes so much easier and more enjoyable. That's why we're teaching powerful new "million-dollar words" every single day.
We couldn't be more proud of our teachers and students for the hard work they're putting in. Strong readers = bright futures!
A huge part of that? Building vocabulary. When kids already know what a word means before they see it on a page, reading becomes so much easier and more enjoyable. That's why we're teaching powerful new "million-dollar words" every single day.
We couldn't be more proud of our teachers and students for the hard work they're putting in. Strong readers = bright futures!
Books, laughter, and a little bit of Seuss!
We loved hosting High School Leadership students at the Elementary! There's nothing more powerful than an older student passing down the joy of a good book to a younger learner. A huge thank you to these future leaders for pouring back into our elementary classrooms. Our hearts (and bookshelves) are full!
We loved hosting High School Leadership students at the Elementary! There's nothing more powerful than an older student passing down the joy of a good book to a younger learner. A huge thank you to these future leaders for pouring back into our elementary classrooms. Our hearts (and bookshelves) are full!
Last week, KFES celebrated the 100th Day of School! From tiny "100-year-olds" roaming the halls to creative counting projects, our students had a blast celebrating this milestone. It’s amazing to see how much our Bulldogs have grown since September! 🐾
Keep up the great work, Kettle Falls! Here's to making the rest of the year just as incredible.
Keep up the great work, Kettle Falls! Here's to making the rest of the year just as incredible.
It’s National School Counseling Week, and we are shouting out our very own elementary counselor, Ryan Newby!
Whether he’s helping a student navigate a tough day, teaching a CharacterStrong lesson on kindness, or greeting everyone with a smile in the hallways, Mr. Newby makes our elementary school a brighter, safer place to learn. We are so lucky to have him on our campus!
Our 4th graders had a guest instructor for their squid dissection today: Mr. McGee! Our principal stepped back into the lab to lead the lesson, sharing his expertise and passion for discovery with our young scientists. It was an "ink-redible" hands-on experience exploring anatomy and marine biology.
Our 4th-grade scientists took a deep dive into flower anatomy this week! By studying the internal structures of plants, students explored how each part contributes to a flower's growth and life cycle. They practiced their scientific observation skills by drawing detailed cross-sections in their lab notebooks, carefully labeling each part from the petals to the pollen-bearing structures. It’s wonderful to see such precision and curiosity from our young learners!
A huge shout-out to the Stevens County Historical Society and Museum from all of us at Kettle Falls Elementary School!
We are so incredibly grateful for their generous donation of winter hats, gloves, and mittens. Their kindness ensures our students stay warm and cozy on the playground and during their commute.
Thank you for looking out for our Bulldogs!
We are so incredibly grateful for their generous donation of winter hats, gloves, and mittens. Their kindness ensures our students stay warm and cozy on the playground and during their commute.
Thank you for looking out for our Bulldogs!
Our students took a trip to the Gifford Ferry today! There’s nothing quite like the excitement of driving a school bus onto a boat.
From the cool breeze off the Columbia River to the panoramic views of the mountains, it was a day to remember. We are so lucky to have such amazing landmarks right in our backyard here in Kettle Falls!
From the cool breeze off the Columbia River to the panoramic views of the mountains, it was a day to remember. We are so lucky to have such amazing landmarks right in our backyard here in Kettle Falls!
3rd Grade math is going "to work!" Our students are diving into the Workplaces stations from the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum. Instead of traditional drills, they are mastering multiplication, division, and fractions through hands-on games that build both critical thinking and collaboration. It’s amazing to see how much they learn when math feels like play!
Ms. Bradeen’s 2nd graders dived deep into the world of Mother Goose today. They didn't just read poetry—they tackled tricky vocabulary using context clues and mapped out the action with their very own flowcharts! It’s amazing to see these young scholars connect the dots. 🦆
New year, new goals in Ms. Hoover’s class! ✨ Our students kicked off the week by sharing their 2026 resolutions. From mastering new skills and learning about the world to trying new foods and making more time for play, these kids are ready to grow. It’s going to be an incredible year of discovery!
We had a blast at the elementary school celebrating Spirit Week before heading off for break. Whether you were rocking a tree topper headband, your favorite Santa hat, or head-to-toe white for Snowflake Day, you made the campus look festive and bright.
Check out some of our favorite looks from the week!
Check out some of our favorite looks from the week!
The elementary had a blast at our Christmas Assembly! We traded textbooks for tinsel and decorated the faculty with green paper and ornaments.
Between the snowball unwrapping and the intense rounds of Pass the Present, the energy was 10/10. Huge shoutout to the teachers for being such good sports! We hope everyone has a wonderful and restful holiday season!
Between the snowball unwrapping and the intense rounds of Pass the Present, the energy was 10/10. Huge shoutout to the teachers for being such good sports! We hope everyone has a wonderful and restful holiday season!
We are thrilled to share that our first-grade students are diving into an exciting new skill: telling time!
They are actively learning the difference between the hour hand and the minute hand, and understanding how to read both analog and digital clocks. This is a foundational life skill that also reinforces their counting and number recognition.
Ask your student tonight: "What time do the hands say?" You might be surprised by how much they've already learned!
They are actively learning the difference between the hour hand and the minute hand, and understanding how to read both analog and digital clocks. This is a foundational life skill that also reinforces their counting and number recognition.
Ask your student tonight: "What time do the hands say?" You might be surprised by how much they've already learned!
The elementary school is buzzing with holiday cheer as we dive into the winter season! Students and staff are embracing the spirit by decorating doors with festive themes, including whimsical scenes featuring Santa Claus, and creating beautiful displays like intricate paper snowflakes and sparkling winter collages. These creative projects are bringing a wave of warmth and excitement to our hallways, creating a fun atmosphere for everyone to enjoy as the break approaches.
Ms. Mitchell's literary detectives are hard at work! This week, they're not just reading poetry about bats—they're exploring how authors use words like paintbrushes to create vivid scenes and strong feelings for the reader.
Our 4th graders are becoming experts at pulling out text evidence to identify words and phrases that specifically help us visualize the setting, such as describing a "mossy cave" or "midnight sky," and words that create a specific mood, like using vocabulary that makes the poem feel "eerie" or "peaceful." It's all about understanding the writer's craft! They're learning that every word choice is intentional, directly impacting how we picture the story and how we feel while reading it.
Our 4th graders are becoming experts at pulling out text evidence to identify words and phrases that specifically help us visualize the setting, such as describing a "mossy cave" or "midnight sky," and words that create a specific mood, like using vocabulary that makes the poem feel "eerie" or "peaceful." It's all about understanding the writer's craft! They're learning that every word choice is intentional, directly impacting how we picture the story and how we feel while reading it.
Our second graders are becoming master portrait artists in art class! This week, they are focused on creating self-portraits, learning important techniques such as understanding facial symmetry—how the face is balanced—and accurately sketching features like eyes, noses, and mouths in the right spots. They are doing a wonderful job observing themselves and translating their unique features onto the paper.
We are officially getting into the Thanksgiving spirit here at Kettle Falls Elementary! Our students turned simple materials into these fantastic, feathered friends, they made their very own turkey puppets!
The students worked so hard, carefully bringing their imaginative turkeys to life. We hope these cute little guys bring a smile to your face. Wishing everyone a wonderful and crafty start to the holiday week!
The students worked so hard, carefully bringing their imaginative turkeys to life. We hope these cute little guys bring a smile to your face. Wishing everyone a wonderful and crafty start to the holiday week!
Our talented student artists have been diving into some challenging but rewarding work: drawing people! This week, they are focused on one of the most fundamental skills in figure drawing: proportions.
It’s not easy to capture the human body accurately, but our students are learning about scale, measuring key features, and understanding how different parts of the body relate to one another.
We are so proud of their focus and dedication as they tackle these advanced concepts! Keep an eye out for their amazing finished portraits and figures.
It’s not easy to capture the human body accurately, but our students are learning about scale, measuring key features, and understanding how different parts of the body relate to one another.
We are so proud of their focus and dedication as they tackle these advanced concepts! Keep an eye out for their amazing finished portraits and figures.
