The Kenowa Hills Education Foundation exists to raise funds for distribution to Kenowa Hills teachers and students who promote education by creating new and innovative instructional improvements. The KHEF is seeking additional board members. The time commitment is about one hour every other month, plus limited time at functions. If you are a parent of a current or past KHPS student and would like to be involved with an organization that directly benefits student instruction, please email Mike Waalkes at mwaalkeslighthousegroup.net

Dear Friends,

As we approach the 2010/11 school year, we are optimistic about the solid financial position we have created together. This is largely due to all the work accomplished in right-sizing the district. Another significant contributing factor is the recent passage of a state budget which did not include the previously proposed cut of $268 per student. I am also happy to report that our current 2010-11 enrollment, based on spring counts, appears to be much better than we originally anticipated.

Our hope is that our enrollment will remain strong and our legislature will keep their commitment. This will allow us to strategically provide support to those areas we know will most impact student learning.

The Kenowa Hills Day Care & Learning Center will be moving to the Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center (formerly Walker Station Elementary) soon. Originally, the move was expected to happen this summer, but due to necessary renovations the move has been postponed to this fall. You will begin to see our new address on some of our forms and information prior to the move. We will inform all Day Care parents and post additional information on the web about the date of the move when it is known.

These are the online services that are now available through our Food Service Point of Sale (POS) system: SendMoneyToSchool.com and LunchApp.com.

SendMoneyToSchool.com enables you to view your child’s account history and food choice details at no charge. In addition, you will be able to deposit money into your child’s account using your debit/credit card. There is a nominal service fee when utilizing this electronic deposit feature. This web site is easy to use. All you need to begin using this site is your child’s student ID#.

2010-2011 Kindergarten and Fabulous Five Schedule

Thank you to all who participated in the Kindergarten/Fabulous Five Scheduling Survey! After compiling the survey results for the proposed schedule changes, the majority of respondes indicated the 2010-11 schedule preference as follows:

Session A: Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday
Session B: Tuesday, Thursday and every other Friday

The schedule will be in effect for the 2010-2011 school year for students enrolled in KHPS Kindergarten and the Fabulous Fives program. Please see the attached calendar with specific dates for each session. If you have any questions, please contact the KHPS Curriculum Office at 784-0700.

Dear Friends,

Thank you for all your help in the recent bond election. I am thrilled to announce the bond proposal passed with 1530 yes votes to 1209 no votes. This is the first bond issue to pass since 1996 and only the third to pass since 1977. Passage would not have been possible without the community's support. As the projects progress, we will keep you informed. Thank you for your part in making this happen.

I also would like to introduce you to our newest Board of Education member, Stan Truskoski. Stan is a nine-year resident of Kenowa Hills and has two children in the district. He has a degree in Health Sciences from GVSU, and has been working as a journeyman plumber for 15 years. Stan has served as an active member of the Fairview Elementary Family Links since 2002 and on the district’s 2007-08 Facilities Committee. Please join me in welcoming Stan to our Board of Education.

This is great VICTORY for the students, staff and community of Kenowa Hills. Thanks again for all your work to make this dream become reality.

Sincerely,
Thomas K. Martin
Superintendent

Kenowa Hills Summer Camps

Summer is on its way and that means it's time to start planning for summer camp! Kenowa Hills has over 20 camps to choose from and they are all held at the Kenowa Hills High School. Click the READ MORE link below for a complete lists of camps currently available or you can view the attachments for specific camp information.

Please contact Arlene at 784-2511 or aroedemakhps.org if you have any questions.