KMS Principal's Friday Press
From September 15 through October 15, KMS will proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Throughout the month, students will learn about and celebrate Hispanic culture through classroom activities across subject areas—from exploring the important contributions of Hispanic and Latino individuals in ELA to creative projects in art and more.
We’ll also add some friendly competition with daily Hispanic Heritage Month homeroom trivia, giving students another fun way to learn about Hispanic history, culture, and contributions.
Hispanic Heritage Month spans parts of September and October to recognize the independence celebrations of several Latin American nations.
We’re looking forward to a month of learning, celebrating, and recognizing the many contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans!
Next week, all KMS students will complete a Mathematics and Reading benchmark exam Students will take benchmark exams again in January and May of 2027. Please ensure your child brings their KCSD issued Chromebook to school fully charged with their headphones.
Benchmark exams are highly important for several reasons.
- They are informative for teachers to identify strengths and weaknesses among students based on learning standards.
- They provide evidence of growth.
- KMS course placement is a data driven process, and benchmark scores help us determine which students are best suited for the demands of honors courses.
- Students in Algebra & Geometry will benchmark in ALEKS, not iReady.
We remind students that there is no need to stress over their performance. The expectation is simple - just do your best.
Parents and guardians have homework, too! 😎 Please click here to get started.
KMS distributed paper medical forms for students to take home on the first day of school. Please have parents/guardians complete and return them to your child's homeroom teacher by Tuesday, September 8.
Please call the school if you have questions or need support.
From the Teachers: Bi-weekly team newsletters (via S'more) from teacher teams, email, Talking Points, phone calls, and scheduled conferences as needed.
From the Principals: Monthly newsletters (Via S'more) to cover all things happening at KMS. Principals are also accessible through email, phone calls, Talking Points, or appointments.
From the District: Community Newsletters, District Website, Community Events (Cafe en Familia) and Social Media.
Personal Device: Click here for KCSD's Personal Device Guidelines
- Classroom Use: Cell phone and personal device use in the classroom is strictly prohibited, except in extenuating circumstances requiring communication with a parent or guardian, with explicit authorization from an administrator or classroom teacher.
- Default Setting: Devices, including cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and headphones/earbuds, should be off or in silent mode and stored per the direction of the teacher, (locker, backpack, classroom storage), except in extenuating circumstances requiring communication with a parent or guardian, with explicit authorization from an administrator or classroom teacher.
Use of personal devices for educational, interpretative or medical purposes as outlined in a student’s IEP, 504, and/or Individual Health Plan (IHP) is permitted, provided it aligns with the accommodations and guidelines established by the school.
In 2026, technology plays an important role in your child's learning. Protect your student's district issued learning device with our comprehensive Kennett Chromebook Protection Plan (KCCP), designed to shield families from unexpected repair costs. Our affordable coverage ensures that accidental damage, drops, spills, and screen cracks won't interrupt your child's education or create financial stress. This $50 plan provides 100% coverage for repairs or replacement of the Chromebook that would otherwise be the responsibility of the student and/or parent/legal guardian.
Bus information: Is available in Skyward.
Parent Drop off/Pick Up: Students should not be dropped off at KMS before 7:20 AM. We average around 200 cars (give or take) each morning for drop off, so efficiency is key. Click here for our traffic patterns. Students who play sports or are in band may drop off at a separate location to ease some of the traffic in our regular drop off lane.
For any questions, please call KMS at (610) 268-5800.
For 28 years, After the Bell (ATB) has provided free after-school activities, snacks, and transportation home to KMS students. We are a volunteer-run organization funded entirely by grants and community donations, receiving no funding from the school district.
Our program runs three times a year for six weeks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Fall cycle will run from September 22 to October 29 (please note there is no ATB on October 15 due to the vaccine clinic).
Registration opens on September 8 at 7:15 AM and closes on September 15. Information forms were distributed to students on September 2.
For brochures, questions, or volunteer opportunities, please visit afterthebell.org or contact Paola Rosas at afterthebell@kcsd.org.
- No School for Students/District Closed - Monday, September 7th
- Benchmark Testing ELA & Math - Tuesday - Thursday, September 8th-10th
- No School for Students/Teacher In-Service - Monday, September 21st
- Cafe en Familia - Thursday, September 24th at Mary D. Lang at 6:00 PM
- End of 1st Half of MP1 - Thursday, October 1st
- Progress Reports Posted to Skyward - Tuesday, October 6th
- KMS School Pictures - Friday, October 9th during the school day
- School Board Meeting - Monday, October 12th at MDL at 7:00 PM
ADDRESS:
Kennett Middle School195 Sunny Dell Road Landenberg, PA 19350
(610) 268-5800
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