Class of 2027 What's Happening
February 6, 2026
Essay Contest for KHS Juniors!
Calling all Kirkwood 11th graders! The Kirkwood Human Right Commision is officially launching the 2026 Student Essay Contest.
We want to hear your perspective on the world today: "What is the most important human rights issue currently? Why"
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with global and local issues while competing for cash prizes (up to $100). Your voice matters to our community!
Prompt: Identify and explain the most important human rights issue today.
Length: 500 to 750 words.
Prizes: 1st Place ($100), 2nd Place ($75), 3rd place ($50) and 4th Place ($25)
Deadline: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm
Submissions should be original work (AI-generated content is prohibited) and can be emailed to Jessica Winter @ winterja@kirkwoodmo.org
We look forward to reading your thoughtful insights!
SnowCo is Coming!
The SnowCo will be held on Saturday, February 21st at the KHS Holley Gym from 7:00-10:00pm.
Tickets are $12.00 + service fees.
Tickets can ONLY be purchased via this link
Tickets will be on sale starting at 4:00pm on February 4th!
To purchase the ticket, you will use your student number as your access code. If the system will not allow you to enter your student number as an access code, then you are currently on hold (book, uniform, fee) or owe an outstanding detention. Report to your grade level office with instructions.
Bringing a Guest to KHS? You must purchase your ticket first.
**If you are bringing a student from a school outside of KHS, you need to bring the COMPLETED guest form to Ms. Piotraschke in the 10th grade office. You will then receive an email with an access code to purchase your guest's ticket.
Students must bring their ID and Phone (this is where your SnowCo Ticket can be housed) to the dance to be admitted.
Please see the attached document for detailed instructions.
Mini Med Camp at MIZ!
I am thrilled to announce that High School Mini-Med School at the University of Missouri Columbia is returning this June for two sessions. Session 1 runs from June 7-11, and Session 2 is from June 14-18.
This overnight camp is for current Missouri high school juniors (rising seniors) who are interested in a career in medicine. Students will attend lectures and will participate in the same Patient Based Learning (PBL) curriculum that Mizzou medical students do. We will have lots of hands-on clinical experiences, time our simulation and anatomy centers and social events in the evenings. This is a great experience for anyone who is considering medical school after college.
The cost for this camp is $650, which includes all the camp fees, lodging, camp deposit of $50 and meals. There are some scholarships available, and the application is free to complete.
The application is now open and is due March 13 along with a transcript and a letter of recommendation from a past or current science teacher. For more information about the camp and the application click the button below!
Junior Parent Information Night Presentation! Click the button below!
IP Procedures for 2nd Semester! Click the button below!
ACT Info!
Hello All,
At Kirkwood High School we believe in the importance of ensuring our students are college and career ready; therefore, we will be providing an opportunity for the Class of 2027 to take the ACT free of charge.
Who: ALL students in the Class of 2027
When: March 10th, 2026, during the school day-beginning promptly at 7:45 am
Where: Kirkwood High School (this ACT is a paper-pencil test to be given IN-PERSON at KHS)
In order to plan for the appropriate number of students who will be testing that day we are asking that you OPT-OUT if you are NOT planning to take the ACT on Tuesday March 10th, 2026.
Please fill out this form by Tuesday, February 10th, if your child will NOT be participating in the ACT on March 10th.
This message will be sent a few times as a reminder, so if you have already filled out this form, or you do not plan on doing so, please ignore
If you have any questions, please email testing coordinator Amber Kapral at amber.kapral@kirkwoodschools.org.
Xello! A new guidance resource platform.
Dear 11th grade families,
We’re excited to share that your student is using Xello, an engaging online program that helps students build essential skills for future success—both in school and beyond. On Monday, October 6th, all 11th graders participated in their initial career personality assessment called "Matchmaker" in Xello. Additionally, they completed the “Personality Styles” & “Mission Complete” assessments.
Through Xello, students explore career options, learn about post-secondary pathways, and set personal and academic goals. They complete interactive lessons, interest and skills assessments, and build a personalized portfolio that grows with them throughout their school years.
This program is designed to help students better understand themselves and make informed decisions about their future education and career plans. It supports conversations around their interests, strengths, and goals—both in and out of the classroom.
We encourage you to ask your student(s) about what they’re discovering in Xello. You can also explore the platform together at home.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students dream big and plan smart!
*Parents, you should be receiving an email from Xello inviting you to create an account that will be linked to your KHS student.
Students that were present and logged into Xello used these steps:
Go to this website- https://www.xello.world/en/
Click Sign In
Username: KIRKWOOD-student #
Password: Date of Birth e.g. MMDDYYYY
If prompted, change your password
The results to the "Matchmaker" assessment can be found under the “About Me” category, which is at the the top of the Xello Dashboard.
Please click here for the presentation.
Thank you for your continued support
College Visits!
Please encourage your student(s) to sign up to visit the colleges and universities that are coming to visit Kirkwood High School!
A full list of all universities and colleges that are visiting can be found HERE.
To sign up to attend a College Visit at KHS, students will need to log into their Naviance Student account.
To access Naviance:
1. Student(s) need to log into their KHS gmail account
2. In the upper right corner, click on the 9 digit icon
3. Scroll down and select the Naviance icon
4. Once signed into Naviance, in the toolbar, select “colleges” and then click “college visits” to see the most up to date list.
5. Click on "View Details" and then sign up!
Students can visit as many colleges as they like and all visits take place in the Guidance Activity Center. Visits usually last 30 minutes. After registration, students will receive an ehallpass the day of the visit and are excused from class. Colleges and Universities are still signing up and making appointments to visit us, please check the above site for updates!
If you have any questions, please contact you KHS College and Career Counselor:
Joshua Jaworowski- Students with last names A-K
Abby Peterson- Students with last names L-Z
Tech Help!
How do I start a LiveChat with a KHS technology specialist? Where is the one place my child goes for links for ALL their school resources? Did you know that if your child needs support outside of school hours, they get complimentary support over the phone with Apple Education? Please visit Kirkwood High School Technology to view solutions to student FAQs!
Thank you for making KHS such a great place!
Birthday Shout Outs!
2/6 Ben Darr
2/6 Harper Reich
2/9 Brigid DiGiusto
2/9 Leah Sperry
2/10 Brayden Heines
2/10 Leo Wood
2/11 Declan Wojtow
2/12 Milo Crall
2/12 Jackson Hall
2/12 Makai Mansfield
2/12 Chace Muldrow