KFMS students and staff members enjoyed a Back to School BBQ the night before the first day of school. They received their schedules, visited their new classrooms and teachers, and moved into
their lockers. We hope that all have amazing school year!
KFSD employees spent two days in late August learning about the newly adopted Character Strong curriculum. This program invites all staff members to take action to be an active part of improving culture at KFSD. Through daily activities and conversations, staff and students improve engagement, well-being, and belonging. Over 120 staff members left the training with challenges and dares to begin on the first day of school. This time spent together enabled the staff to connect and plan on how to fully implement this curriculum and improve the KFSD culture.
Music Rental Night!
House of music will be hosting an instrument rental night for Kettle Falls September 7th at 5:00 PM at Kettle Falls High School. Here you can sign up for a rent to own instrument of your choice and purchase cleaning supplies! Remember to please check with Mr. Scharbrough about the instrument of choice when school starts or by emailing him at jscharbrough@kfschools.org.
Notes from the School Nurse:
If your child has had any changes to their health over the summer, such as developed asthma, food allergy, bee sting allergy, diabetes, etc. please notify the school nurse at 509-640-1348.
All preschool and TK students who will be 4 years of age on September 1, 2023 must provide immunization records showing they have received the booster dose of Dtap, IVP, MMR and Varicella vaccine or submit a signed exemption. They will not be allowed to start school until this requirement has been met.
All 7th grade students must have Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccine or a signed exemption turned into the Middle School Office BEFORE they can start school on September 6, 2023.
All students with Emergency Care Plans for Life-threatening health issues, please submit your completed plan to your child's school office on or before the first day of school, September 6th.
We are offering a FREE CDL class to anyone who will commit to subbing at least one day per week for a year at Kettle Falls School District.
Class Dates: August 14th - 25th
To Enroll:
Call the district office to get on the class list. 738-6625
Get your CDL permit PRIOR to class starting August 14th.
You need to go to the DOL and get the free CDL book, study and then take the written test to get your permit.
Every year KFMS Advisory classes participate in an Advisory Olympics. Each grade grade level advisory class compete against each other to go for the Gold! The advisors score each group on different character criteria. The events were Hungry Hungry Hippo, an obstacle course, Kahoots and cup stacking. There was a reward ceremony where students were awarded with different size candy bars. Advisors reported that there were many close matches but the overall sportsmanship determined the winners.
The 8th grade class visited KFHS for a quick orientation. They heard from different upper class men about clubs, sport, and life at the high school. They all received their schedule for the fall and got to eat lunch with the high schoolers. The class of 2027 is ready for fall!
KFMS students held their annual ASB elections for the 2023-24 school year. Potential candidates participated by giving speeches and asking students to support them with their votes. Nevin Eslick will serve as President, Josh Bear as Vice President, Devan Simmons as Treasurer, and Charles Kelly as Secretary. Each grade level Advisory will elect a Representative in the fall. Thank you to all of the students who participated in the election process.
The 8th grade students celebrated the end of the school year and their promotion to high school with a trip to Silverwood. Thank you to Mr. Flugel, Mr. Kroiss, Mrs. Buckmiller, Mrs. Purvis, Mrs. St. Clair, and Mrs. Crumpler for chaperoning and making sure that the students had a great time. I wonder if any of the adults rode Aftershock?
Every year KFMS 8th grade students complete a passage presentation where they present themselves and their work to a group of community panelists. The Seventh Day Adventist Church across the street allows us to use their Sunday School rooms for this interview. The presentation includes a PowerPoint presentation, an interview, and feedback for students on future presentations or interviews. We are very grateful for our community! Without the church and the community panelists we would not be able to offer our 8th graders this opportunity. Thank you!
Every year the Meyers Falls Cemetery Association makes sure that every grave has flowers on it for Memorial Day. The last two years our 6th grade students have been asked to help box up the flowers. Part of our KFMS goal is "...increasing the value service plays in our lives, schools, and community." We are honored to serve our community!
KFHS brought their robot, Joules, to the middle school for a visit. Students got to listen to how the team worked together to build and program the robot, see how the robot worked, and ask questions. 8th grade students were encouraged to join the robotics team next year. They also acknowledged the KFMS team and the success that they've had at their different contests.
Sit with me! Part of the KFMS goal is for students to have a "sense of belonging." One way that we try to help with this is assigned tables at lunch. Every quarter students write down two student names that they would like to sit with. Mrs. Hooper does some magic and places students with at least one friend. This assures that no student is left looking for an open seat and all kids feel like they belong.
5th grade students at KFMS spent last week in art painting rocks with "kindness quotes." Today they spread kindness on Build a Better World Day by scattering rocks around town. Look down while you are celebrating Town and Country Days this weekend...you just might find some kindness!
6th grade students participated in Build a Better World Day by creating stickers for the local coffee shops that encourage taking care of our world by not littering. Look for a sticker the next time you pick up a coffee from Ms. B's or Crandall's!
More KF photos from the 8th work on the KF for Build a Better World Day!
Some 8th grade students volunteered to climb Gold Hill with Mr. Flugel, Mr. Kroiss, and Mr. Graves to brighten the KF on the hill. They pulled the weeds around the rocks so Mr. Graves could paint. It looks great! Thank you!
Students at KFMS participated in Build a Better World Day by sprucing up the exterior of our school. 7th and 8th grade students painted the parking lot barriers, wood fence, and pillars. Thank you!
KFMS students love the weather outside! Mr. Kroiss has been preparing the students for the Town and Country Days Grumpy Grouch Fun Run with running for 6 minutes at the beginning of each class period. He is challenging as many students as possible to join in on the race. Are you running the Grumpy Grouch fun run?
Come enjoy an evening of art with the Kettle Falls High School students on May 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. There will be music performed by band and choir members, a fashion show featuring the creations of textiles students. Students will also be displaying art, metal and wood shop projects, as well as decorated cakes.
