✨ Welcome to KFMS! ✨
Students spend over 12% of their year at school, yet only 35% said last spring that they enjoy coming each day. This year, our staff is making a deliberate effort to greet students every morning, build positive relationships, and create a strong sense of belonging. We want KFMS to be a place where every student feels connected, supported, and excited to come each day! 💙🐾
Students spend over 12% of their year at school, yet only 35% said last spring that they enjoy coming each day. This year, our staff is making a deliberate effort to greet students every morning, build positive relationships, and create a strong sense of belonging. We want KFMS to be a place where every student feels connected, supported, and excited to come each day! 💙🐾
Poetry in Motion at KFMS! ✍️📚
Mrs. Keedy’s students explored “voice” in poetry today through a fun game called “Pass the Poem.” Working in groups, they took turns adding lines to create poems with humor and personality.
Here are two of their creations:
I dropped my sandwich yesterday,
on a sandy beach.
It tastes like a sandy sandwich now.
Aliens stole my cat,
and I think they also stole my rat.
How dreadful it seems
to have such bad dreams.
Poetry is alive and full of laughter in Mrs. Keedy’s class! 🌟
Mrs. Keedy’s students explored “voice” in poetry today through a fun game called “Pass the Poem.” Working in groups, they took turns adding lines to create poems with humor and personality.
Here are two of their creations:
I dropped my sandwich yesterday,
on a sandy beach.
It tastes like a sandy sandwich now.
Aliens stole my cat,
and I think they also stole my rat.
How dreadful it seems
to have such bad dreams.
Poetry is alive and full of laughter in Mrs. Keedy’s class! 🌟
Exploring New Interests at KFMS! 🌟
This fall, most KFMS students get to choose an Opps Elective class—and the variety is amazing! Students are staying active with gym games, learning to knit, writing poetry, creating art, expanding their vocabulary through games, playing Munchkins, exploring Botany, and even challenging themselves in Algebra.
At KFMS, learning goes beyond the classroom—there’s something for every student to discover! 🎨📚🌿🏀
This fall, most KFMS students get to choose an Opps Elective class—and the variety is amazing! Students are staying active with gym games, learning to knit, writing poetry, creating art, expanding their vocabulary through games, playing Munchkins, exploring Botany, and even challenging themselves in Algebra.
At KFMS, learning goes beyond the classroom—there’s something for every student to discover! 🎨📚🌿🏀
🏐 KFMS Volleyball is in Full Swing! 🏐
We are excited to have three teams this season representing grades 6–8! Our athletes have been working hard, and we can’t wait to see their growth on the court. Come out and cheer them on — your support makes a difference! 💜🐾
We are excited to have three teams this season representing grades 6–8! Our athletes have been working hard, and we can’t wait to see their growth on the court. Come out and cheer them on — your support makes a difference! 💜🐾
🎉 KFMS ASB Kicks Off the Year! 🎉
Our ASB students hosted their first assembly of the year this week, and the energy was incredible! Mrs. Hooper launched the annual cookie dough fundraiser 🍪 — sales run through October 7th, so connect with a middle school student to support our school!
We also took time to celebrate our fall sports teams 🏐🏃♂️ and wrapped things up with a fun, fast-paced relay race that had everyone cheering. It’s going to be an amazing year at KFMS — and this was just the beginning! 💜🐾
Our ASB students hosted their first assembly of the year this week, and the energy was incredible! Mrs. Hooper launched the annual cookie dough fundraiser 🍪 — sales run through October 7th, so connect with a middle school student to support our school!
We also took time to celebrate our fall sports teams 🏐🏃♂️ and wrapped things up with a fun, fast-paced relay race that had everyone cheering. It’s going to be an amazing year at KFMS — and this was just the beginning! 💜🐾
KFMS 5th grade students attended the 2025 Lake Roosevelt Water Festival on September 16–17 at Sherman Creek Hatchery and Kettle Falls Swim Beach, joining other area schools for a day of hands-on learning. Students rotated through interactive stations focused on water quality, native fish, wildlife, and conservation, connecting classroom science lessons to the real world. The festival’s goal is to inspire students to value water resources, understand local ecosystems, and take action to protect the environment—helping them see how science impacts their community every day.
🏃♀️ KFMS XC Runners Shine at CanAm! 🏃♂️
Our KFMS cross country runners competed in their first meet of the season at Old Kettle this weekend. The annual CanAm Race was held on a perfect Saturday morning, and our athletes gave it their all. We are so proud of their effort and sportsmanship — what a great way to start the season! 💜🐾
Our KFMS cross country runners competed in their first meet of the season at Old Kettle this weekend. The annual CanAm Race was held on a perfect Saturday morning, and our athletes gave it their all. We are so proud of their effort and sportsmanship — what a great way to start the season! 💜🐾
🎨 8th Grade Art Spotlight! 💡
Two of our talented 8th grade artists took on the advanced realistic light bulb drawing challenge—and absolutely crushed it! 🔥 Their work shows a level of skill we usually see in college-level drawing courses (200–300 level!).
Even more impressive? These incredible pieces were drawn 100% freehand—no tracing, no drawing aids—using a combination of graphite and charcoal pencils.
Our art room is full of creativity and hard work, and these light bulbs are a perfect example of the incredible talent our students are developing every day! 👏🖤✏️
Two of our talented 8th grade artists took on the advanced realistic light bulb drawing challenge—and absolutely crushed it! 🔥 Their work shows a level of skill we usually see in college-level drawing courses (200–300 level!).
Even more impressive? These incredible pieces were drawn 100% freehand—no tracing, no drawing aids—using a combination of graphite and charcoal pencils.
Our art room is full of creativity and hard work, and these light bulbs are a perfect example of the incredible talent our students are developing every day! 👏🖤✏️
Our 5th graders kicked off the year by practicing our KFMS character traits—teamwork, kindness, and responsibility—to build a strong classroom community. Together, they took on a cooperative puzzle challenge, working side by side to solve it. Watching them collaborate and support one another was inspiring and set the tone for a positive, connected start to the school year.
KFMS Science is led by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Bolt this year, and they’ve already sparked excitement in their classrooms. Using the hands-on OpenSciEd curriculum, students dive into real-world phenomena, form hypotheses, and conduct labs to test their ideas. This approach keeps students actively engaged, curious, and excited about science.
Our Transition to Kindergarten students have wrapped up their first week! Their classroom in the blue building behind the middle school is already buzzing with learning and excitement. Ms. Cousins and Mrs. Johnson have done a great job helping students learn routines and feel at home. It’s going to be a fantastic year for our youngest Bulldogs!
KFMS kicked off the year with a half-day in Advisories, where staff guided students through key routines and expectations—from arrival and lunch procedures to bathroom protocols and honoring the gym flag donated by the Kettle Falls Lady Lions. Longtime bus driver Charlie Cole, known as the “Kettle Falls Grouch,” also brought his bus to review safety rules. Despite the heat and smoke, the day was a strong and positive start, giving students the tools and confidence to begin the year successfully.
Kettle Falls Middle School kicked off the new school year with its annual Back-to-School BBQ during the last week of August. The event welcomed students and families back to campus in a fun and relaxed way. Students had the opportunity to pick up their schedules, meet their teachers, and tour the building before the first day of classes. Many also took time to decorate their lockers and get settled in for the year ahead. Families and staff enjoyed connecting over a hot dog BBQ, making the evening both productive and community-focused. The event was a wonderful start to the year, bringing students, families, and staff together to celebrate the return to school.
KFMS Art Class Update
We wrapped up the year on a high note in KFMS Art! Students showcased their creativity and hard work through a series of exciting projects. We explored our aspirations with Dream Job posters, imagined positive change with Better World Day artwork, and dove into art history with Master Studies inspired by Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh. To celebrate a successful semester, we ended with a fun and expressive abstract splatter painting activity—bursting with bright colors and energy!
The KFHS Class of 2029 marked a major milestone with a memorable 8th grade graduation ceremony, followed by a fun-filled dance to celebrate their achievements and the exciting journey ahead.
KFMS Ends School Year with Move-Up Day and Advisory Olympics
KFMS celebrated the last day of school with Move-Up Day, welcoming incoming 5th–8th graders through a series of fun, team-building events. Students competed in the Advisory Olympics, featuring an egg toss, water relay, tug-of-war, and potato sack race.
Teams were judged not only on performance but also on sportsmanship and character, with each grade earning a Bronze, Silver, or Gold ranking. It was a sunny, energetic day that brought students and staff together to celebrate and build community ahead of the new school year.
Join Our Team at Kettle Falls Middle School!
Kettle Falls Middle School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic 5th and 6th grade math teacher to join our incredible team of educators. If you’re passionate about teaching and want to make a lasting impact in a supportive, student-centered environment—we’d love to hear from you!
Come be part of a school that values collaboration, character, and community. Join KFMS and help us shape the future—one student at a time.
The final KFMS assembly of the year was packed with excitement as teachers faced off in hilarious Minute to Win It challenges. Students cheered them on enthusiastically, watching their teachers take on wild and wacky games.
KFMS 6th Graders Promote Kindness and Sustainability
As part of the school's Build a Better World Day, KFMS 6th grade students created and delivered handmade posters promoting kindness and recycling. Their thoughtful messages encouraged positive change and helped inspire a more caring, environmentally conscious school community.
KFMS ASB Executive Board Election Results Are In!
Students in grades 4–8 gathered to hear speeches and cast their votes in the KFMS ASB Executive Board election. After thoughtful presentations and a spirited campaign, next year’s student leaders have been chosen:
President: Pyper Richartz
Vice President: Norman Stewart
Treasurer: Kaylee Wicks
Secretary: Landen Lyons
Congratulations to our new officers, and a big thank you to all the candidates who courageously stepped up to run. Your leadership and dedication make our school stronger!
