KMS NEWSLETTER

Dear KMS Families,

We have a few important updates to share as we head into the final stretch of the school year.

First, April is the Month of the Military Child, and we want to take a moment to recognize the many military-connected students and families in our school. These children experience unique challenges—frequent moves, long separations from loved ones, and the need to adjust quickly to new environments. Despite all of this, they continue to show incredible strength, resilience, and kindness. We’re proud to have them as part of our Kodiak Middle School family and we thank them, and their families, for all they do.

Also, congratulations to all of our students who participated in this month’s state testing and earned entries in our first KMS testing raffle. We saw so many students showing up on time, arriving with charged iPads, and giving their best effort—and we’re proud of every one of them. A huge thank you to the community members who donated prizes and helped make the raffle exciting and meaningful. We appreciate your continued support in helping our students succeed.

On Wednesday, April 23 at 2:00 PM, the Kodiak Island Borough and City will be conducting a scheduled test of the emergency alert systems. This test will include the tsunami alarm, chemical release alarm, and general alarm. These are only tests and not a sign of any real emergency. If a real emergency happens during the test, all alarms will stop and a voice message will clearly state, “This is not a test.” No action is needed from the public during the drill, but it’s a great reminder of how important it is for us to stay prepared.

Finally, a quick reminder that starting May 7, TSA will begin enforcing REAL ID requirements. This means anyone 18 or older will need to show a REAL ID or another accepted form of government-issued identification when passing through airport security. Passengers without the proper ID may face extra screening, long delays, or even be turned away from their flight. If you have travel plans coming up, we encourage you to make sure you have the right ID ahead of time. You can find more information at tsa.gov/real-id.

As always, thank you for being such an important part of our school community.

Rena Rankin, Principal

Judith Bruns, Assistant Principal

Congratulations for showing up and doing your best, KMS students!!

Huge thank you to all who donated prizes for our raffle! Students placed their raffle tickets in the buckets of their choice, and a live drawing was held in the gym on Friday. Prizes included gift cards, bluetooth speakers, headphones, bath/body baskets, sports equipment, board games, a Stanley cup, puzzles, Lego kits, snack baskets, instant camera, art package, a new bike, and a couple of televisions!!

• NO STUDENT GOV'T THIS WEEK, NEXT MEETING APRIL 28, 3:35, KMS #103
• HOMEWORK HELP FOR MIGRANT ED, 3:30-4:30, KMS #222

• ORDERING DEADLINE FOR 2025 KMS YEARBOOKS
• DRAMA CLUB AUDITIONS, KMS #203, 3:30-5PM, CAST AND CREW.
• LHOTKA'S LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS FIELD TRIP TO KODIAK HISTORY MUSEUM (PERMISSION SLIP BELOW)
• KMS MANGA CLUB, #201, DURING LUNCH & RECESS (6TH&7TH GRADE)
• YEARBOOK COMMITTEE, 3:30, KMS COMMONS
• CHESSBEARS, 3:30, KHS #A127
• GUITAR CLUB, 3:30-4:30, KMS #107 **LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR**
• HOMEWORK HELP FOR MIGRANT ED, 3:30-4:15, KMS #222
• GAME CLUB, 3:45-4:45, KMS ART ROOM, #214

• LHOTKA'S SKILLS CLASS FIELD TRIP TO KODIAK COLLEGE (PERMISSION SLIP BELOW)
• EARLY RELEASE
• HOMEWORK HELP FOR MIGRANT ED, 2:30-4:15, KMS #222

• LHOTKA'S PERIOD 3 CLASS FIELD TRIP TO ELDER HOUSE (PERMISSION SLIP BELOW)
• DRAMA CLUB AUDITIONS, KMS #203, 3:30-5PM, CAST AND CREW
• CODING CLUB, 3:30-4:45, KMS #101
• HOMEWORK HELP FOR MIGRANT ED, 3:30-4:30, KMS #222

• WEAR PURPLE TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR MILITARY CHILDREN!
• HOMEWORK HELP FOR MIGRANT ED, 3:30-4:30, KMS #222

Auditions for "Fantastical, Magical Skits" will be held on the following afternoons:

Friday, April 18

Tuesday, April 22

Thursday, April 24

Meet in KMS Room 203

3:30-5:00pm

WE NEED ACTORS AND CREW!

If you are not interested in acting, we would love to have you help backstage!

There are tons of options, based on your interests, from technical to creative. Please join us!

Questions? Contact Mrs. Tamie, 907-539-5259 or Tamie.Fogle@kibsd.org

All students are eligible to participate.

The attached permission slip form must be signed and brought to the auditions.

Permission slip forms are also available as a print-out in the KMS office.

Auditions will be held Thursday, May 1 in KMS Room 203

3:40-4:30

Questions? See Ms. Cindy

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Nurse Amber would like to give a big shout out to the KMS PTSA and to the CPOA for their efforts in raising and donating funds for the Private Pantry Project.

Nurse Amber's pantry not only supplies snacks for hungry kids at school but has also begun a weekend food program. Foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are sent home with identified students each Friday to be sure they have meals to last them through the weekend.

If your student would benefit from a weekend food bag please reach out to

Nurse Amber at 907-486-7470.

Nurse Amber is also looking for donations of the following food items to stock these weekend foods bags:

• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Pop tarts
• Pancake mix
• Ramen
• Macaroni and cheese
• Rice
• Shelf stable milk
• Spam/canned meats
• Canned fruit and veggies
• Canned soup
• Canned chili
• Stuffing mix
• Dehydrated mashed potatoes

If you'd like to donate fresh items like fruit, vegetables, or eggs, we kindly ask that those be dropped off on Fridays before noon so we can store them properly.

Thank you for supporting our school community!

Mrs. King's Art of Games class competed in cup stacking relays last Friday.

Here you will find events that will be happening in the next couple of months,

but not during the coming week.

We want to give our families plenty of time to plan around our activities and opportunities.

Details will be posted later in this newsletter and/or another newsletter in the near future.

• 4/30: KMS & KHS Choral Concert
• 4/30: LAST DAY TO USE MIGRANT ED BOOK VOUCHERS

• 5/1: AUDTIONS, KMS Talent Show, KMS #203, 3:40-4:30
• 5/3: Ask a Sub: Learn What it Takes to Become a Substitute, Peterson Elementary, 9-11am
• 5/3: KMS Home & Garden Sales Event, 9am-1pm
• 5/6: KMS & KHS Orchestra Concert
• 5/7: KMS & KHS Band Concert
• 5/7: PTSA Full Meeting, Board Members Election for 2025-26, 6pm, KMS #216
• 5/9: FAMILY FUN NIGHT hosted by the KMS & Elementary PTSAs, for rising 6th graders
• 5/17 - 5/28: City of Kodiak Swimming Pool Closed (tentatively)
• 5/26: Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
• 5/27: KMS Multicultural Festival & Talent Show
• 5/29: 8th grade Ceremony & Class Night
• 5/30: Last Day of School

6/3-8-14: KIBSD Summer Food Service, Mon-Thu, KHS Commons, Bfast 8-9am, Lunch 11:30-1pm.

June & July: Kodiak Sum'Arts for Kids, art camps for ages 3-18

KIBSD's Summer Food Service Program offers free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under all summer long!

June 3-August 14, 2025

Monday-Thursday

KHS Commons, 710 E. Rezanof Dr, Kodiak, AK 99615

• No application required
• No adult meals provided
• Breakfast: 8-9am
• Lunch: 11:30-1pm
• Meals must be eaten on site and only in the commons area.

Travelling out of state? NO PROBLEM!

You can still participate with Summer food Service Program by calling 211 to find out what other locations qualify for this program.

For more info: 907.486.7448 or visit kibsd.org

If you need any general info, we have contained it to its own link/newsletter.

This helps keep the current events for each newsletter streamlined.

Click the link below for things like staff directory, front office procedures, bell schedule, healthy schools protocol, long-term flyers, etc.