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Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,
We’ve had a busy and exciting week at school! Our 6th and 7th graders enjoyed a wonderful visit to the museum—thank you to the parents and staff who generously gave their time to chaperone. Meanwhile, our 8th graders had a memorable and informative visit to the high school on Wednesday. Special thanks to Mr. Robrahn and our high school staff for making that experience possible.
Our students also wrapped up M-Step testing this past week. We are so proud of their hard work and focus. Thank you to all of the staff who served as proctors and supported our students throughout testing. We will continue with make-up testing next week for those who were absent.
A quick reminder: 6th and 7th grade scheduling sheets are due on May 9th. Please make sure those are completed and returned by the deadline.
Looking ahead, Field Day will take place on June 5th! If you’re able to volunteer or donate items, we’d greatly appreciate your support. You can sign up using the link below.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
Upcoming Dates:
5/14 - Parent Group Meeting
5/21-6/5 - Coin Wars
5/23 - Half Day of School
5/26 - No School Memorial Day
6/4 - Parent Group Meeting
6/5 - Field Day & El Aztecas Fundriaser 3-9 pm
6/9 - Half Day of School
6/10 - Half Day of School
6/11 - Half Day/ Last Day of School
Trading Card Club - Wednesdays 2:45-4:30 pm
Anime Club - Thursdays 2:45-4:30 pm
Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,
This is M-Step Week!
M-Step testing will take place this week.
Please help your student be ready by ensuring they bring a fully charged Chromebook.
Ensure students get adequate sleep.
We will have a balanced breakfast @ School for all testing students on test days.
Encourage students to do their best, take their time, and check their work.
Field Trips!
To balance the schedule and provide enriching experiences, each grade level will also have a field trip during that week.
6th Grade – Monday, April 28th - Grand Rapids Public Museum (and Planetarium)
7th Grade – Tuesday, April 29th - Grand Rapids Public Museum (and Planetarium)
8th Grade - Wednesday April 30th - KH High School
If your student hasn’t turned in their Permission slip for their Museum trip, those will still be accepted next week, but we do have to have their Permission Slip for them to attend.
Scheduling for 2025-2026
This week all 6th and 7th grade students were taken through the scheduling process for next school year. Scheduling sheets were sent home—please review them with your student and return by Friday, May 9th (date change).
Thank you for your continued support!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
Upcoming Dates:
4/28 - 6th grade Field Trip
7th & 8th grade M-Step Testing
4/29 - 7th grade Field Trip
6th & 8th grade M-Step Testing
4/30 - 8th grade to the High School
6th & 7th grade M-Step Testing
5/14 - Parent Group Meet
5/25 - Half Day of School
5/26 - No School Memorial Day
6/5 - Field Day
Trading Card Club - Wednesdays 2:45-4:30 pm
Anime Club - Thursdays 2:45-4:30 pm
Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,
We had a fantastic week back from Spring Break and are excited for all the upcoming events and opportunities for our students.
8th Grade PSAT Success
A big shoutout to our 8th graders for 100% attendance at Thursday’s PSAT! We’re proud of their commitment and effort. Also, a huge thank you to Mrs. Latham, Mrs. Ayers, Mrs. Carlson, and all of your teacher proctors for all of their hard work supporting our students!
M-Step Testing & Field Trips – Week of April 28th
M-Step testing will take place the week of April 28th. To balance the schedule and provide enriching experiences, each grade level will also have a field trip during that week.
Our 6th and 7th graders will be heading to the Grand Rapids Public Museum and we are looking for parent chaperones to join us!
6th Grade Trip – Monday, April 28th
7th Grade Trip – Tuesday, April 29th
If you are interested in chaperoning, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTq7f0dYCDHPvGKG3UKNgOhQrSBQ9rRWPNgGH45LNvqbJiQg/viewform
Permission slips for these trips are coming home today. Please return them by Wednesday, April 23rd.
Scheduling for 2025-2026
This week, 6th and 7th grade students will begin the scheduling process for next school year. Scheduling sheets will be sent home—please review them with your student and return by Friday, May 2nd.
M-Step Prep: Chromebook Reminder
In Social Studies classes, students will be preparing for the M-Step. Please help your student be ready by ensuring they bring a fully charged Chromebook daily. If your child’s device needs repairs, please have it serviced this week so they are prepared.
Thank you for your continued support!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
Upcoming Dates:
4/23 - Parent Group Meeting 5:30pm
4/25 - Donut Sale
4/28 - Field Trips & M-Step Testing this week
6/5 - Field Day
Trading Card Club - Wednesdays 2:45-4:30 pm
Anime Club - Thursdays 2:45-4:30 pm
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