💙💛 School Counselor Appreciation Week 💛💙
Please help us celebrate and thank Makayla Thompson! Makayla joined KFMS three years ago after serving as an elementary teacher at KFES, and she has made a huge impact ever since. From supporting students to encouraging staff, Makayla brings care, compassion, and calm to our building every day. We are so grateful for her continued service and the difference she makes for both kids and adults at KFMS. Thank you, Makayla! 💙🐾✨
Please help us celebrate and thank Makayla Thompson! Makayla joined KFMS three years ago after serving as an elementary teacher at KFES, and she has made a huge impact ever since. From supporting students to encouraging staff, Makayla brings care, compassion, and calm to our building every day. We are so grateful for her continued service and the difference she makes for both kids and adults at KFMS. Thank you, Makayla! 💙🐾✨
🧪❄️ Science at KFMS! ❄️🧪
Our 5th and 6th grade students just completed OpenSciEd Unit 6.2 – Thermal Energy! Students explored why some cups keep drinks colder longer by investigating energy transfer, particle motion, and insulation through hands-on labs and design challenges.
To wrap up the unit (and put learning into action), students celebrated by making homemade ice cream 🍦—a fun and tasty way to apply their understanding of thermal energy. Great work, scientists! 👏🔬
Our 5th and 6th grade students just completed OpenSciEd Unit 6.2 – Thermal Energy! Students explored why some cups keep drinks colder longer by investigating energy transfer, particle motion, and insulation through hands-on labs and design challenges.
To wrap up the unit (and put learning into action), students celebrated by making homemade ice cream 🍦—a fun and tasty way to apply their understanding of thermal energy. Great work, scientists! 👏🔬
💙🧡 Day of Service – Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Drive 🧡💙
In honor of the Day of Service for Martin Luther King, Jr., our KFMS students stepped up to serve others in a powerful way! Students completed a service project for someone in their life and asked to be “paid” in food donations. Those donations were collected through Advisory classes and will be donated to the KF Community Chest to support families in our community.
The results were incredible! 💪 Our students collected a total of 897 pounds of food! 🎉 The winning advisory was Mrs. Benner’s 7th grade class, bringing in an amazing 294 pounds and earning donuts 🍩 and a free advisory class in the gym 🏀. This project perfectly aligns with our KFMS goal of service in our community, and we are so proud of our students for living out that value in such a meaningful way. 💙👏
In honor of the Day of Service for Martin Luther King, Jr., our KFMS students stepped up to serve others in a powerful way! Students completed a service project for someone in their life and asked to be “paid” in food donations. Those donations were collected through Advisory classes and will be donated to the KF Community Chest to support families in our community.
The results were incredible! 💪 Our students collected a total of 897 pounds of food! 🎉 The winning advisory was Mrs. Benner’s 7th grade class, bringing in an amazing 294 pounds and earning donuts 🍩 and a free advisory class in the gym 🏀. This project perfectly aligns with our KFMS goal of service in our community, and we are so proud of our students for living out that value in such a meaningful way. 💙👏
💙 8th Grade Advisory in Action!
This week, our 8th grade students are diving into an Advisory lesson focused on emotions and how we react to them. Through discussion and reflection, students explored ways to recognize their feelings and practice strategies to manage them in healthy, productive ways.
Each week also includes a Dare of the Week, and this week’s dare is 3 + 1. Students are encouraged to share three things they need to accomplish this week—and one thing they can ask for help with. The Character Strong Dares take what students learn in Advisory and put it into action in real life.
As one advisor shared, “If one person does it, our community is better… if 30 do it, then it’s 30 times better.” 💛🐾
This week, our 8th grade students are diving into an Advisory lesson focused on emotions and how we react to them. Through discussion and reflection, students explored ways to recognize their feelings and practice strategies to manage them in healthy, productive ways.
Each week also includes a Dare of the Week, and this week’s dare is 3 + 1. Students are encouraged to share three things they need to accomplish this week—and one thing they can ask for help with. The Character Strong Dares take what students learn in Advisory and put it into action in real life.
As one advisor shared, “If one person does it, our community is better… if 30 do it, then it’s 30 times better.” 💛🐾
📚✨ This month, KFSD teachers came together in district content teams to align curriculum, share ideas, and learn from one another!
Teams met across ELA/Social Studies, Math, Science, Special Education, Specials, and Counselors/Behavior. These groups brought together educators who don’t always work side-by-side, creating meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives across our buildings.
This collaboration strengthens our district as one united team and directly supports student growth in every area. When our teachers learn together, our students benefit—every day! 💙🐾
Teams met across ELA/Social Studies, Math, Science, Special Education, Specials, and Counselors/Behavior. These groups brought together educators who don’t always work side-by-side, creating meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives across our buildings.
This collaboration strengthens our district as one united team and directly supports student growth in every area. When our teachers learn together, our students benefit—every day! 💙🐾
💙💛 Board Appreciation Month – Thank You KFSD School Board! 💛💙
February is Board Appreciation Month, and KFSD is honored to be supported by four incredible board members: Norm Gaston, Michelle Thomas, Chip Johnson, and Brett McKern. Your leadership, dedication, and service make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community.
At KFMS, students took time this month to complete their “Specific Support” Character Dare by creating heartfelt thank-you cards for our board members—recognizing the important role you play in supporting our school. It was a powerful reminder that your work is seen and appreciated, even by our youngest Bulldogs. 🐾
Thank you for all you do for KFSD!
February is Board Appreciation Month, and KFSD is honored to be supported by four incredible board members: Norm Gaston, Michelle Thomas, Chip Johnson, and Brett McKern. Your leadership, dedication, and service make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community.
At KFMS, students took time this month to complete their “Specific Support” Character Dare by creating heartfelt thank-you cards for our board members—recognizing the important role you play in supporting our school. It was a powerful reminder that your work is seen and appreciated, even by our youngest Bulldogs. 🐾
Thank you for all you do for KFSD!
🏋️♂️🏀 PE with Choice at KFMS! 🏀🏋️♀️
Our 7th and 8th grade students get to choose their PE path with two Fitness options: Weight Class or Gym Games! Both classes focus on building healthy habits, but students can pick what fits them best—whether that’s lifting and building muscle 💪 or staying active through fast-paced games and cardio 🏃♀️⚽.
Mr. Flugel loves the variety, and so do the students! These options give everyone a chance to grow stronger, stay active, and find a fitness style they enjoy. 💙💛
Our 7th and 8th grade students get to choose their PE path with two Fitness options: Weight Class or Gym Games! Both classes focus on building healthy habits, but students can pick what fits them best—whether that’s lifting and building muscle 💪 or staying active through fast-paced games and cardio 🏃♀️⚽.
Mr. Flugel loves the variety, and so do the students! These options give everyone a chance to grow stronger, stay active, and find a fitness style they enjoy. 💙💛
🤝💙 KFMS Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 💙🤝
Each year, our students honor Dr. King’s legacy by turning a day off into a day on for others. Students are encouraged to complete an act of service for someone in their community and ask to be “paid” in food. Those donations are then brought to school for our annual Food Drive Competition! 🥫
Advisory classes will compete for the highest total weight of food collected, with the competition running through Friday, January 30. Together, our Bulldogs are showing that service, kindness, and community are powerful ways to make a difference. 💛💙
Each year, our students honor Dr. King’s legacy by turning a day off into a day on for others. Students are encouraged to complete an act of service for someone in their community and ask to be “paid” in food. Those donations are then brought to school for our annual Food Drive Competition! 🥫
Advisory classes will compete for the highest total weight of food collected, with the competition running through Friday, January 30. Together, our Bulldogs are showing that service, kindness, and community are powerful ways to make a difference. 💛💙
🏈🔥 NFL Playoff Spirit at KFMS! 🔥🏈
With a full weekend of NFL Playoff games ahead, staff and students showed their team pride by wearing their favorite NFL gear! Jerseys, hats, and colors filled the halls as fans geared up for a weekend where the stakes are high and every play counts.
Who are you cheering for? 👀🏆 Who do you want to see in the Super Bowl?
With a full weekend of NFL Playoff games ahead, staff and students showed their team pride by wearing their favorite NFL gear! Jerseys, hats, and colors filled the halls as fans geared up for a weekend where the stakes are high and every play counts.
Who are you cheering for? 👀🏆 Who do you want to see in the Super Bowl?
💙 5th Grade Character Strong – Empathy in Action 💙
This month, our 5th grade students are focusing on Empathy through their Character Strong lessons. Students began by reflecting on how they respond to the feelings of others and how their words and actions can make an impact.
Throughout the month, lessons will encourage students to observe the emotions of those around them, consider different perspectives, and think about how empathy helps build a positive and caring school culture. 🌱🤝
We’re proud of our 5th graders for doing the important work of growing not just as learners, but as kind and compassionate people. 💛🐾
This month, our 5th grade students are focusing on Empathy through their Character Strong lessons. Students began by reflecting on how they respond to the feelings of others and how their words and actions can make an impact.
Throughout the month, lessons will encourage students to observe the emotions of those around them, consider different perspectives, and think about how empathy helps build a positive and caring school culture. 🌱🤝
We’re proud of our 5th graders for doing the important work of growing not just as learners, but as kind and compassionate people. 💛🐾
🎄❄️❄️❄️ Ending 2025 the KFMS Way! ❄️❄️❄️🎄
The last hour of the 2025 school day was filled with fun as students enjoyed teacher-led activities throughout the building! Choices included 🏀 basketball, 🎮 Mario Kart, 🎯 Bingo, ✍️ Christmas cards & drawing, 🎨 holiday crafts, 🃏 card games, 📱 iPad math games (Booklet), 🎬 Home Alone, ❄️ 3-D snowflakes, and ⏱️ Minute to Win It games.
It was the perfect way for students and staff to spend time together, laugh, and build connections while creating special holiday memories. ❄️✨💙💛🐾
The last hour of the 2025 school day was filled with fun as students enjoyed teacher-led activities throughout the building! Choices included 🏀 basketball, 🎮 Mario Kart, 🎯 Bingo, ✍️ Christmas cards & drawing, 🎨 holiday crafts, 🃏 card games, 📱 iPad math games (Booklet), 🎬 Home Alone, ❄️ 3-D snowflakes, and ⏱️ Minute to Win It games.
It was the perfect way for students and staff to spend time together, laugh, and build connections while creating special holiday memories. ❄️✨💙💛🐾
🎉📣 Ending 2025 with Bulldog Spirit! 📣🎉
On the last day of school in 2025, KFMS students and staff came together for a fun-filled assembly full of energy and laughter! The KFHS Cheerleaders, under the direction of Coach Jamie Johnson, taught our students some spirited cheers that had everyone clapping and smiling. 💙💛
The fun continued with relay races for staff, giving students the chance to cheer us on—and enjoy a few adult mistakes and losses along the way! 😂🏃♂️ It was the perfect way to celebrate together, build community, and head into break with smiles all around. 🐾✨
On the last day of school in 2025, KFMS students and staff came together for a fun-filled assembly full of energy and laughter! The KFHS Cheerleaders, under the direction of Coach Jamie Johnson, taught our students some spirited cheers that had everyone clapping and smiling. 💙💛
The fun continued with relay races for staff, giving students the chance to cheer us on—and enjoy a few adult mistakes and losses along the way! 😂🏃♂️ It was the perfect way to celebrate together, build community, and head into break with smiles all around. 🐾✨
🎄📚 A Special Holiday Tradition at KFMS 📚🎄
This December, our 8th grade students poured their creativity and kindness into writing and illustrating Christmas children’s books. Working in pairs, students thoughtfully planned their stories, brought characters to life through illustrations, and reflected on their work using a rubric to guide improvement and pride in craftsmanship. ✏️🎨
Just before Christmas break, the magic truly came alive as our 8th graders shared their finished books by reading them aloud to our TTK students. The smiles, laughter, and wide-eyed excitement in the room were unforgettable. 💕✨
Moments like these—where learning, creativity, and connection come together—are what make KFMS such a special place. We are so proud of our students and the joy they spread this season! 💙💛🐾
This December, our 8th grade students poured their creativity and kindness into writing and illustrating Christmas children’s books. Working in pairs, students thoughtfully planned their stories, brought characters to life through illustrations, and reflected on their work using a rubric to guide improvement and pride in craftsmanship. ✏️🎨
Just before Christmas break, the magic truly came alive as our 8th graders shared their finished books by reading them aloud to our TTK students. The smiles, laughter, and wide-eyed excitement in the room were unforgettable. 💕✨
Moments like these—where learning, creativity, and connection come together—are what make KFMS such a special place. We are so proud of our students and the joy they spread this season! 💙💛🐾
🎄🛌 Pajama Day at KFMS! 🛌🎄
KFMS wrapped up Christmas Spirit Week in the coziest way possible—Pajama Day! Students and staff showed up comfy, festive, and ready to celebrate the season together. 😄✨
What a fun way to head into the holidays! 💙💛🐾 #KFMSPride #PajamaDay #HolidaySpirit
KFMS wrapped up Christmas Spirit Week in the coziest way possible—Pajama Day! Students and staff showed up comfy, festive, and ready to celebrate the season together. 😄✨
What a fun way to head into the holidays! 💙💛🐾 #KFMSPride #PajamaDay #HolidaySpirit
🌲📚 7th Grade Spotlight! 📚🌲
Our 7th graders have been diving deep into Washington State History and learning all about the native tribes of Washington! 🎉 From researching current tribal practices to exploring traditional foods, languages, and the treaties that shaped where tribes live today, these students have been hard at work becoming informed, thoughtful historians. 🧐✨
They wrapped it all up with presentations that showcased their learning and curiosity — way to go, Bulldogs! 💙💛🐾
#KFMSPride #WashingtonStateHistory #StudentLearning
Our 7th graders have been diving deep into Washington State History and learning all about the native tribes of Washington! 🎉 From researching current tribal practices to exploring traditional foods, languages, and the treaties that shaped where tribes live today, these students have been hard at work becoming informed, thoughtful historians. 🧐✨
They wrapped it all up with presentations that showcased their learning and curiosity — way to go, Bulldogs! 💙💛🐾
#KFMSPride #WashingtonStateHistory #StudentLearning
🎄🎩 Festive Headwear Day at KFMS! 🎩🎄
The holiday spirit was on top of everyone’s heads today at KFMS! 🎅🎄 Students and staff showed off their festive headwear—from Santa hats and reindeer antlers to holiday headbands that brought lots of smiles to the halls. 😄✨
We love seeing our Bulldogs have fun and celebrate the season together! 💙💛🐾
#KFMSPride #HolidaySpirit #FestiveHeadwear
The holiday spirit was on top of everyone’s heads today at KFMS! 🎅🎄 Students and staff showed off their festive headwear—from Santa hats and reindeer antlers to holiday headbands that brought lots of smiles to the halls. 😄✨
We love seeing our Bulldogs have fun and celebrate the season together! 💙💛🐾
#KFMSPride #HolidaySpirit #FestiveHeadwear
🎄🎅 Santa’s Helper Spirit Day at KFMS! 🎅🎄
KFMS was buzzing with Christmas cheer as students and staff dressed up as Santa’s helpers for Spirit Day! From elves to festive outfits, the holiday spirit was everywhere. 🧑🎄✨
Even Mrs. Vining joined the fun by lending a hand with the Naughty & Nice list — let’s just say it got a lot of attention! 😉📜
We love seeing our Bulldogs bring the joy! 💙💛🐾 #KFMSPirit #HolidayFun
KFMS was buzzing with Christmas cheer as students and staff dressed up as Santa’s helpers for Spirit Day! From elves to festive outfits, the holiday spirit was everywhere. 🧑🎄✨
Even Mrs. Vining joined the fun by lending a hand with the Naughty & Nice list — let’s just say it got a lot of attention! 😉📜
We love seeing our Bulldogs bring the joy! 💙💛🐾 #KFMSPirit #HolidayFun
🎄🎉 Festive Color Kick Off Day at KFMS! 🎉🎄
Holiday Dress Up Week is officially underway, and our Bulldogs started it off strong with Festive Color Kick Off Day! Staff and students brought the cheer with bright, merry colors and lots of holiday spirit filling the halls. ❤️💚✨
We can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings!
#KFMSPride #HolidaySpirit #BulldogStrong 💙💛🐾
Holiday Dress Up Week is officially underway, and our Bulldogs started it off strong with Festive Color Kick Off Day! Staff and students brought the cheer with bright, merry colors and lots of holiday spirit filling the halls. ❤️💚✨
We can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings!
#KFMSPride #HolidaySpirit #BulldogStrong 💙💛🐾
🎄🧶 Ugly Sweater Day at KFMS! 🧶🎄
The halls were full of holiday cheer as students and staff rocked their ugly (and not-so-ugly!) sweaters today! From bright colors to over-the-top designs, the festive spirit was on full display at KFMS. 😄✨
Holiday Dress Up Week is off to a fun start — we can’t wait to see what’s next!
#KFMSPride #UglySweaterDay #HolidaySpirit 💙💛🐾
The halls were full of holiday cheer as students and staff rocked their ugly (and not-so-ugly!) sweaters today! From bright colors to over-the-top designs, the festive spirit was on full display at KFMS. 😄✨
Holiday Dress Up Week is off to a fun start — we can’t wait to see what’s next!
#KFMSPride #UglySweaterDay #HolidaySpirit 💙💛🐾
🎶🎄 KFMS Music Spotlight! 🎄🎶
Our 8th grade band students had an amazing opportunity to perform in the High School Christmas Program at the beautiful Woodland Theatre! Under the direction of Mr. Jacob Scharbrough, they impressed the audience with four festive pieces: Jingle Bells, Good King Wenceslas, Dreydl Dreydl, and Holiday Sampler. 🎺✨
We are so proud of their hard work and talent—way to represent KFMS! 💙💛 #BulldogPride #KFMSBand #HolidayConcert
Our 8th grade band students had an amazing opportunity to perform in the High School Christmas Program at the beautiful Woodland Theatre! Under the direction of Mr. Jacob Scharbrough, they impressed the audience with four festive pieces: Jingle Bells, Good King Wenceslas, Dreydl Dreydl, and Holiday Sampler. 🎺✨
We are so proud of their hard work and talent—way to represent KFMS! 💙💛 #BulldogPride #KFMSBand #HolidayConcert
