Middle School
NEWS

04/24/26

Dear KHMS Families,

It’s been another busy and rewarding week at KHMS! From hands-on learning experiences to focused testing sessions, our students continue to represent our school in a positive way. Our 7th graders had a fantastic experience at Frederik Meijer Gardens, and we were proud of the effort shown by our 6th graders (M-STEP Math) and 8th graders (PSAT) during Tuesday’s assessments.

This coming week brings additional testing along with meaningful field trip opportunities. Please note the following upcoming events, which have been thoughtfully scheduled with testing in mind:

April 28 – 6th Grade: Grand Rapids Public Museum

April 29 – 8th Grade: Visit to the high school, including a special presentation from Holocaust survivor Irene Miller

To help our students perform their best during testing, please keep the following in mind on testing days:

Ensure your child gets a good night’s rest

Make sure their Chromebook is fully charged

Have your child arrive on time, as testing will begin promptly after breakfast

Attendance is always important, and it becomes especially critical during testing days. Being present consistently helps students stay in rhythm with their peers, feel more confident, and avoid the added stress of make-up testing. We appreciate your partnership in prioritizing attendance during this time and will continue to share any important updates throughout the testing window.

Finally, thank you to the many parents and caregivers who are helping make our drop-off and pick-up process run smoothly—we truly appreciate your efforts. We do want to remind everyone that there are still times when procedures are not being followed consistently. Taking a moment to review the expectations in our newsletter—especially using only the two designated lanes—helps ensure a safe and efficient experience for all students and families.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to a strong finish to the school year.

As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School

IMPORTANT DATES
APRIL 27: Irene Miller, Holocaust Survivor Event (More to come!)
APRIL 28: 7th grade M-Step/8th grade M-Step/6th grade Field Trip to GR Public Museum
APRIL 29: 6th grade M-Step/7th grade M-Step/8th grade HS Visit
MAY 20: 8th grade to MI Career Quest
JUNE 1: Field Day - Signups coming soon!
JUNE 2: 8th Grade Picnic & Ice Cream Social

04/17/26

Dear KHMS Families,

We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break and were able to spend meaningful time with family and friends. It has been great to welcome students back this week—thank you for your continued support and partnership. We also want to highlight the outstanding STEM Academy Showcase that took place today under the direction of Mr. Feutz and Mr. Verkaik.  Our students did an incredible job demonstrating their creativity, problem-solving, and hard work. We are proud of the effort and enthusiasm they brought to the event.  

As we move forward, we are preparing for Spring testing, which will begin next week.

To help students do their best, please keep the following in mind on testing days:

-Ensure your child gets a good night’s rest 

-Make sure their Chromebook is fully charged

-Arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly after breakfast.

Attendance is especially important during testing days, as it helps students stay on pace and limits the need for make-up sessions. Please also keep an eye out for any additional communication from us as we move through the testing window.

We also want to share a reminder about upcoming field trips, which have been scheduled with testing in mind:

-April 21 – 7th grade: Frederik Meijer Gardens

-April 28 – 6th grade: Grand Rapids Public Museum

-April 29 – 8th grade: Visit to the high school, including a special presentation from Holocaust survivor Irene Miller

Thank you again for your continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to a strong finish to the school year.

As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School

IMPORTANT DATES
APRIL 21: 8th grade PSAT/6th grade M-Step/7th grade Field Trip to F.M. Gardens
APRIL 27: Irene Miller, Holocaust Survivor Event (More to come!)
APRIL 28: 7th grade M-Step/8th grade M-Step/6th grade Field Trip to GR Public Museum
APRIL 29: 6th grade M-Step/7th grade M-Step/8th grade HS Visit
MAY 20: 8th grade to MI Career Quest
JUNE 1: Field Day - Signups coming soon!
JUNE 2: 8th Grade Picnic & Ice Cream Social

04/02/26

Dear KHMS Families,

We wrapped up the week with an enrichment day and a fantastic Reading Month Assembly. A big thank you to our Student Council, Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Boston, and all who helped make today’s assembly such a success.

As we head into April, we’re looking forward to a busy and exciting month that includes state testing and field trips. Below are the key dates to keep in mind:

April 21 – 6th grade will complete one of their M-STEP tests; 7th grade will visit Frederik Meijer Gardens; 8th grade will take the PSAT.

April 28 – 6th grade will visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum; 7th grade will complete one of their M-STEP tests; 8th grade will take M-STEP tests.

April 29 – 6th grade will complete their remaining M-STEP test; 7th grade will complete their remaining M-STEP tests; 8th grade will spend the day at the high school, including a special presentation from Holocaust survivor Irene Miller.

We wish you and your family a relaxing and enjoyable Spring Break. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support.

As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School

IMPORTANT DATES
APRIL 3 - 10: NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK
APRIL 21: 8th grade PSAT/6th grade M-Step/7th grade Field Trip to F.M. Gardens
APRIL 27: Irene Miller, Holocaust Survivor Event (More to come!)
APRIL 28: 7th grade M-Step/8th grade M-Step/6th grade Field Trip to GR Public Museum
APRIL 29: 6th grade M-Step/7th grade M-Step/8th grade HS Visit
MAY 20: 8th grade to MI Career Quest
JUNE 1: Field Day - Signups coming soon!
JUNE 2: 8th Grade Picnic & Ice Cream Social