November 2026 Newsletter

With the school year now well underway, we want to pause and express our sincere gratitude for the outstanding start we have experienced across every building in our district. Walking through our schools, the atmosphere of enthusiasm and focus is contagious, a true reflection of what makes our district community so special. We extend our appreciation to our incredible staff for their passion and preparation, and to our students for bringing their best selves to school every day. Thank you to our families and district patrons for continuing to invest in our collective success.

Huge congratulations to the players and coaches on an unforgettable, record-breaking season. Wildcat Nation is so proud of you! 🐾🔥

Read about their tournament HERE

Congratulations Coach Smith and team on finishing a great season, placing 12th at state!

Service and leadership go hand in hand! Last week, the Kellogg Middle School leadership team partnered with 2nd Harvest to help sort and distribute food to more than 230 district families. Scroll through the photos below to see our KMS leaders in action as they give back to the community that supports them every day.

Through our Powered by Presence attendance effort, we are tracking district attendance trends weekly and the progress reflects a strong foundation! Our district is currently averaging a little over 93% daily attendance, matching the state average. Being present at school helps students stay connected to their routines, their teachers, and their classmates. Thank you for your daily efforts at home to support consistent attendance whenever possible—together, we are powering student success one day at a time!

Please take note of a quick reminder regarding the high school homecoming bonfire site:

• No Unapproved Dumping: The bonfire area is not a community wood drop-off site.

• Cleanup in Progress: Facilities staff are currently working to clear and dispose of items recently left in the area.

• Wait Until Next Fall: Please do not bring any wood or materials to the location until official preparations start for next year's homecoming.

Thank you for doing your part to respect our grounds and support our maintenance team!

Kellogg School District will honor Veterans Day with the following events

• Canyon Elementary Veterans Day assembly with music on Wednesday, November 11th at 2PM.
• Pinehurst Elementary 2nd & 3rd grade Veterans Day concert on Thursday November 12th at 6PM

Additional activities may be added when more information is available.

We invite all district parents and guardians to join us for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences later this month (see the graphic below for building-specific dates and times). These individual check-ins serve as a cornerstone of student progress, helping us ensure every learner has the encouragement and tools they need to succeed.

Strong communication between home and school directly impacts student achievement and well-being. These brief meetings give parents clear insight into classroom expectations, allow teachers to learn more about each student's unique strengths, and show our kids that we are all invested in their journey together. We look forward to welcoming you into our halls and continuing our shared work on behalf of your students!

• Tuesday, November 3 - Election Day
• Tuesday, November 10 - KSD Facility Planning Workshop @ 5:00PM followed by the November Board of Trustees Meeting @ 6:00PM - KSD Central Office
• Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day
• Friday, November 20 - Purple Friday Academic Support @ KHS
• Wednesday, November 25 - NO SCHOOL
• Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving (Holiday)
• Friday, November 27 - NO SCHOOL
• Monday, November 30 - School Resumes

There are so many things that happen throughout KSD every week, it's hard to keep track of it all but there are some great resources available to help you keep up to date!

Kellogg School District Websites:

Kellogg School District

Kellogg High School

Kellogg Middle School

Pinehurst Elementary

Canyon Elementary

Kellogg School District Social Media Pages:

Kellogg School District

Kellogg High School

Kellogg Middle School

Pinehurst Elementary

Canyon Elementary

Download BusRight from the App Store or Google Play.
Log in using the email address you have on file with the district.
Learn more and download: https://www.busright.com/guardians

From KMS & KHS athletic schedules, event calendars, district news and notifications, the KSD app is a must have for all district families. Download the app today but scanning the QR code or visit the Google Play or Apple App store.

Skyward Family Access is a secure, web-based platform provided by Skyward that allows parents and guardians to view and manage their child's school-related information and communicate with the school. Through the platform, users can access their child's grades, attendance, schedules, report cards, and missing assignments, and can also update contact information and submit absence requests. It serves as a two-way communication tool, enabling both schools to share information and parents to provide timely updates to the school.