KHMS News
November 22

KHMS News November 22

11/22/24

We are starting a Middle School Parent/School Partnership to support fundraising, volunteering, communication, and student needs. If interested, please complete the linked survey.

CKH Survey
As many of you know, Kenowa Hills Public Schools is a Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) school district. CKH is something that we have been immersed in now for many years and we feel is an important part of our core beliefs and our culture here at Kenowa Hills Middle School (KHMS). Each year at KHMS, our students and staff take a CKH survey as part of a temperature check as to how the implementation of CKH and its various processes are going. This week, they will be completing the annual fall survey to provide us important information. Along with our staff and students taking an annual CKH survey this week, we are hoping that many of you will be able to take a few minutes to complete the annual CKH family survey. The information you provide us is thoroughly looked through and assists us in our CKH decision-making processes here at KHMS. Therefore, if you could complete the survey we would greatly appreciate it! Here is the link to the survey: https://iheartckh.com/squrl/kljbuef2 Thank you for your time and consideration. All the best and GO KNIGHTS!

Thank You NT4Kindness!
Kenowa Hills Middle School is excited to share that we were granted $1,000 from the NT4Kindness organization. NT4Kindness is a local non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the youth of West Michigan. They focus on providing essential education and valuable mental health resources to promote a culture of radical kindness. The funding will be used to help spread kindness among students.

In-School Dentist at KHMS
The in-school dentist will be here on January 13. Please make sure you sign up if you would like your child to participate. Your student will be receiving a form on Wed. November 13 and it is due on November 20.

Middle School Girls Golf Club
For any student new or familiar to golf! We'll meet on Thursdays from 3 pm-4:30 pm. Nov. 7, 14, & 21, Dec. 5, 12, & 19, Jan. 9 & 16. Depart from Mrs. White's classroom, rm 22 at 3 pm. Walk to the high school and start training by 3:15 pm. You must register to attend - registration form is in Mrs. White's room.

PAPER GATOR
BY RECYCLING YOUR PAPER, YOU HELP US EARN FUNDS THAT SUPPORT STUDENT AND STAFF ACTIVITIES! YOU CAN FIND THE PAPER GATOR CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BUILDING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

KHMS Student Council Update:

WZZM13 Toys for Tots School Spirit Challenge - If you would like to donate new and unwrapped toys, you can bring them in now through December 12. The toys will go to kids in need around the area. This is a grade level competition. The grade that donates the most toys will win a brownie ice cream sundae bar with toppings. 6th graders can drop off toys to Miss Heinhuis (room 11), 7th graders please bring donations to Miss Hoatlin (room 28) and 8th graders can drop off donations to Mrs. Fussman (room 10). Thanks for your support! Stop in to 5 Below on Alpine. You will be helping KHMS and Toys for Tots! Please check out this LINK to view this Shopping opportunity to help the Middle School

Big Idea - Big Idea contest is still running through November 15. Students all received the Google form in their email. If they have an idea to enter, they should fill out the Google form. They can enter multiple forms if they have more than one idea. The top student and staff member that have their idea chosen will receive gift cards of their choice. 243 ideas have been submitted so far. Way to get creative! 

Holiday Support Drive
Spread Holiday cheer and make a difference in our community! We are collecting toys, books, games, winter gear, stockings and stocking stuffers, blankets & pillows, and basic need items through December 13. Contact cmontoro@khps.org or kpoplaski@khps.org for drop off or pick up.

WE ARE HIRING!
Interested in working at Kenowa Hills? There are many positions available. From Food Service, Custodial or Paraprofessional and many more! You can view them here https://www.khps.org/job-opportunities.

Attendance
At KHMS if a student arrives to class within the first 10 minutes they will be marked TU (tardy unexcused). If they arrive after 10 minutes they will be marked unexcused for that hour. Please call the absence line 616-785-3225 or email, msattendance@khps.org for any attendance updates. Please call ahead if your student/s needs to leave early. We need to limit interruptions in the classroom. Please call in the morning and leave a message if needed, so a pass can be written. Students may not leave class without permission from the office.

FACEBOOK
Did you know…. KHMS has a Facebook page! Like and follow us for things happening at the Middle School!

MS Athletic Update
FinalForms: A current sports physical, dated after April 15, 2024, must be loaded on the FinalForms site to be cleared to participate by the first day of tryouts/practices. Participation fees of $70.00 can be paid online with FinalForms, eFunds, cash or check sent to the athletic offices before the start of each sports season. If you have not done so previously, please register at FinalForms and follow the prompts to create your account, create your students, and sign all your forms before the start of the participating sport. Get Started with the Parent Playbook.

OLDER NEWS

Attendance
At KHMS if a student arrives to class within the first 10 minutes they will be marked TU (tardy unexcused). If they arrive after 10 minutes they will be marked unexcused for that hour. Please call the absence line 616-785-3225 or email, msattendance@khps.org for any attendance updates. Please call ahead if your student/s needs to leave early. We need to limit interruptions in the classroom. Please call in the morning and leave a message if needed, so a pass can be written. Students may not leave class without permission from the office.