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Transparency Report
Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,
As we head into our final week before Thanksgiving Break, there’s a lot of great learning and momentum happening here at KHMS. We’re excited to finish this stretch strong and appreciate all you do to support your students during this busy time of year!
🐾 K-9 Safety Checks
As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, KHMS will be conducting periodic, unannounced K-9 searches in hallways, lockers, and classrooms. These searches are a proactive measure to help maintain a safe school environment.
If a K-9 alerts to an area, staff may complete a brief follow-up search. This process is always handled respectfully. If you have any questions, please reach out to me or Assistant Principal Mr. Haik.
🏫 Parent Group Updates
Thank you to our Parent Group for a great week of events, including the Culver’s Fundraiser and Griffins Night!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 18 (a link to join virtually will be sent via email)
Donut Sale: Friday, November 21, before school (students only)
We appreciate all the ways the Parent Group supports our students and school community.
💻 Quick Reminders
Please ensure students bring their charged Chromebooks each day.
The Tech Window is open during Connect each morning for device concerns.
Daily attendance matters—thank you for helping your student arrive on time and ready to learn!
Cell phones must remain in lockers during the school day. If a student needs to contact home, they may stop by the office and we will help them.
Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to a great week ahead before the holiday break. As always—Go Knights!
Sincerely,
Michael Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
NOVEMBER 14: GRIFFINS GAME (see flyer below)
NOVEMBER 18: MSPG MEETING
NOVEMBER 24-28: NO SCHOOL
DECEMBER 11: BEGINNING BAND/ORCH HOLIDAY CONCERT
DECEMBER 17: MSPG MEETING
DECEMBER 19: HALF DAY
DECEMBER 22- JANUARY 2: WINTER BREAK
Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,
It’s always a great day to be a Knight! We’ve had an awesome week here at KHMS and can feel the positive energy all around the building.
Parent Group Happenings - Our Parent Group has some fun events coming up—mark your calendars!
Culver’s Fundraiser: Monday, Nov. 11
Griffins Game: Thursday, Nov. 14
Next Meeting: Monday, Nov. 18
-Thanks for supporting our school through these great events!
-Please make sure students bring their charged Chromebooks to school each day. If there’s an issue, the Tech Window is open during Connect each morning.
Every day matters! Encourage your student to be on time and present—attendance makes a huge difference. Shoutout to our students for keeping phones in lockers and staying focused on learning. We appreciate your help in reinforcing this at home!
Honoring Our Veterans
A huge thank-you to Mr. Koch for leading our Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Field of Flags Fundraiser, honoring those who have served our country. The flags will be displayed Tuesday in honor of Veterans Day—a special way to recognize the courage and sacrifice of our veterans.
Thanks for all you do to make KHMS such a great place for our students!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
NOVEMBER 11: CULVER’S FUNDRAISER
NOVEMBER 14: GRIFFINS GAME
NOVEMBER 18: MSPG MEETING
NOVEMBER 24-28: NO SCHOOL
DECEMBER 11: BEGINNING BAND/ORCH HOLIDAY CONCERT
DECEMBER 17: MSPG MEETING
DECEMBER 19: HALF DAY
DECEMBER 22- JANUARY 2: WINTER BREAK
Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,
What a fantastic week it’s been at Kenowa Hills Middle School! Our halls have been filled with energy, creativity, and Knight pride. From our wonderful Orchestra Concert to the fun door decorating contest in Connect classes, our students continue to impress with their teamwork and school spirit.
A quick reminder: our Superintendent recently shared an email about athletics, and we’re excited to cheer on our Varsity Football Team as they host a home playoff game tonight! Please note that all students must purchase a ticket for any playoff game.
It’s been great to see so many students getting involved in both classrooms and activities. Some after-school clubs will begin this week, and our Fall athletic events are also kicking off — we’re looking forward to cheering on our student-athletes as they represent KHMS with pride. Check the newsletter for more details on both!
A special thank-you to Meijer of Grandville for their generous $450 donation to our Parent Group — your support helps make KHMS an even better place to learn and grow.
Let’s keep the momentum going into another great week at KHMS!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
NOVEMBER 11: CULVER’S FUNDRAISER
NOVEMBER 14: GRIFFINS GAME
NOVEMBER 18: MSPG MEETING
NOVEMBER 24-28: NO SCHOOL
DECEMBER 11: BEGINNING BAND/ORCH HOLIDAY CONCERT
DECEMBER 17: MSPG MEETING
DECEMBER 19: HALF DAY
DECEMBER 22- JANUARY 2: WINTER BREAK
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