Kenmoor Community Updates

Hello, Kenmoor Families!

We are excited to bring back our Kenmoor Community Newsletter to keep you informed, engaged, and connected with all the wonderful things happening at our school!

Since the beginning of the school year, our students and staff have been working hard, supporting one another, and striving toward our shared goal of being GRAND!

Our community newsletter will be featuring important announcements, school updates, upcoming events, student achievements, and opportunities for family involvement. Be sure to stay tuned!

Thank you to our families, students, and staff for your patience, support, and continued partnership. Together, we can make this a GRAND school year!

Let's Be GRAND Together! 💚🐍

Admin Team

October 14th: KMS Specialty program night-6:30pm virtually

October 16th: Professional Development – Schools Closed for Students

October 19th: Picture Day 📸

October 21: 8th grade PSAT

October 26th-30th: HISPANIC HERITAGE SPIRIT WEEK @ Mon Oct 26

October 28th: Hispanic Heritage Family Night 6-8:30pm 🪅

October 30th: Early Dismissal for Students | Q1 Grading & Reporting Half-Day for Teachers

October 30th: End of First Quarter (45 days)

To ensure student safety and a smooth arrival and dismissal process, we ask all families to adhere to the following procedures:

• School Hours: The student day begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 4:15 p.m.

• Morning Arrival: Car riders should not arrive before 9:10 a.m., as staff supervision is not available prior to this time.

• Afternoon Dismissal: All car riders must be picked up promptly at 4:15 p.m.

• Early Dismissal: Early dismissals end at 3:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly and arrive before this time if your child needs to leave school early.

• Breakfast: After 9:25 a.m., breakfast will only be provided to students arriving on late school buses.

We appreciate our families' cooperation in following these procedures to help maintain a safe, orderly, and efficient school environment.

School Safety Measures – Bookbags, Coats & Hoodies: As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and secure learning environment, only clear book bags may be carried throughout the building. All non-clear book bags and heavy winter coats must be secured in student lockers. Students may wear light jackets and sweaters; however, hats and hoods must be removed from students' heads while walking throughout the building.

Students who need a clear bookbag should be directed to Ms. Manning in the main office. Please help us reinforce these expectations consistently throughout the school day.

Cell Phone/Electronics Policy: All cell phones and electronic devices, including headphones and earbuds, must be powered off and placed in bookbags upon entering the building. Beginning Monday, October 19th, ALL cell phones must be placed inside student lockers for the duration of the school day.

The students in the TAG program participated in a hands on learning experience. They enjoyed themselves while learning aboard a ship.

They won the first two rounds and will advance to the semifinals.

Explore Specialty Programs at Our Annual Showcase

Register to attend the Annual PreK–12 Specialty Programs Showcase to learn more about available programs, meet program representatives, and discover which opportunities may be the right fit for your child.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6–8:30 p.m.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School

Specialty Program Application Windows

Now–November 20, 2026
Visual and Performing Arts and Creative and Performing Arts

Now–December 11, 2026
Academy of Health Sciences, 3D Scholars, Career and Technical Education, International Baccalaureate, P-TECH, and Online Program

November 2, 2026–February 5, 2027
Charter Schools and K–8 Specialty Programs Lottery, including Immersion and Montessori

November 2, 2026–March 12, 2027
Talented and Gifted Lottery

Your child’s next opportunity could start here!

Explore Programs and Apply Today

• Kenmoor Middle School Website: Click link to access KMS website for ongoing information and updates.
• Kenmoor Smore Community Newsletter: Our community newsletter will be shared each biweekly on Mondays. You can access them via our robocalls, X Page (formerly known as Twitter), or school website.Please be sure you update your contact information in Synergy to receive our communications.
  
• Canvas( Virtual Platform): Teachers post assignments and information
  
• Synergy ParentVUE: Review student grades as they are entered (Recommended to check weekly)
  
• PGCPS Website: Access district updates and information
• Kenmoor X Page : School Community & Social Media Updates
• Kenmoor Instagram: @kenmoor_ms

School Messenger:

Receive KMS and PGCPS information and updates via phone, email, and/or text.

• Stay connected with PGCPS by signing up for email alerts and text messages.
• Help setting up an account can be found here.

• 6th Grade: Reshawna Henry (reshawna.henry@pgcps.org)
• 7th Grade: Erycka Smalls-Constant (erycka.constant@pgcps.org)
• 8th Grade: Quasheba Hardiman (quashe.hardiman@pgcps.org)

• 6th - 8th A-L Grade: Bria Curtis (bria.curtis@pgcps.org)
• 7th - 8th Grade M-Z: Daijah McManus (daijah.mcmanus@pgcps.org)