KMS NEWSLETTER

Dear KMS Families,

On Wednesday, KMS students will attend an important Internet Safety Assembly presented through the FBI’s Community Outreach Program. This 45 to 60 minute session is one of the most requested youth presentations in Alaska and is designed to help students better understand how to stay safe online. (See modified bell schedule for Wednesday, below.)

The presentation will begin with an FBI 101 overview, explaining who the FBI is, what they do, and how they serve communities. From there, agents will focus on internet safety topics that are especially relevant to middle school students, including cyber hygiene, responsible social media use, cyberbullying, and how to recognize warning signs of online exploitation.

Students will also learn about sextortion, which law enforcement identifies as the most significant online threat facing young people today. The goal of this assembly is not to alarm students, but to empower them with knowledge, awareness, and practical strategies to make safe and responsible choices in digital spaces.

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the FBI to provide our students with timely, real world information that supports their safety and well being. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the office.

Rena Rankin, Principal

Judith Bruns, Assistant Principal

MONDAY, 2/16

• STUDENT GOVT, 8:20AM, ROOM 103
• 8TH GR RECESS OPTION: CREDIT RECOVERY W/ MS. LUCY, #222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, ROOM 101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY

TUESDAY, 2/17

• FLEX: MATH TUTORING, ROOM 104, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• FLEX: ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION WITH MS. LUCY, ROOM 222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, ROOM 101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY
• DRAMA CLUB AUDITIONS, 3:50-5:15, DRAMA POD, PLEASE ENTER THROUGH AU2 SIDE DOOR (LOOK FOR SANDWICH BOARD/SIGN)

WEDNESDAY, 2/18

• MODIFIED BELL SCHEDULE
• 8TH GR RECESS OPTION: CREDIT RECOVERY W/ MS. LUCY, #222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• FLEX: GRACE GROUP WITH MS. LUCY, ROOM 222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• FLEX: MATH TUTORING WITH MS. MOSELEY, ROOM 104, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• INTERNET SAFETY ASSEMBLY HOSTED BY THE FBI, 1:45-2:45PM, AUDITORIUM
• EARLY RELEASE
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 2:45-4:15PM, KMS LIBRARY

THURSDAY, 2/19

• FLEX: MATH TUTORING WITH MS. MOSELEY, ROOM 104, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• DRAMA CLUB AUDITIONS, 3:50-5:15, DRAMA POD, PLEASE ENTER THROUGH AU2 SIDE DOOR (LOOK FOR SANDWICH BOARD/SIGN)
• YEARBOOK COMMITTEE, 3:50-4:20, ROOM 104

• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, ROOM 101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY

FRIDAY, 2/20

• 8TH GR RECESS OPTION: CREDIT RECOVERY W/ MS. LUCY, #222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• DRAMA CLUB CREW MEETING, 3:50-5:15, DRAMA POD, PLEASE ENTER THROUGH AU2 SIDE DOOR (LOOK FOR SANDWICH BOARD/SIGN)
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, ROOM 101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY
• 6th GRADE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL GAMES, 4:15-5:15, TOM SIMPLER GYM

Play is a spoof called "When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors" from Stage Partners.

Troy Edwards is Assistant Director.

AUDITIONS: Tuesday and Thursday, February 17 & 19

3:45-5:45 in the Drama Pod

CREW MEETING: Friday, February 20

Crew is expected at 2 rehearsals per week plus Saturdays 3:30-5:30

REHEARSALS: Tu/ Th/ Fri beginning March 17th

3:45-5:30 @ DRAMA POD

Looking for a 6th grader interested in learning sound!!

Please contact Tamie Fogle for questions/more info:

Tamie.Fogle@kibsd.org

If your student did not pass a core class during Quarter 1 or 2, and you did not receive the letter of invitation for recovering that credit, please contact Judith Bruns. We want to make sure they are attending our KMS Credit Recovery program after-school every day.

During Credit Recovery in the KMS library, your student will receive extra time and support focused on filling the gaps and recovering the lost credit to avoid summer school or loss of elective options next year.

* STARTING MONDAY, FEB 16, 8TH GRADERS IN CREDIT RECOVERY ALSO HAVE THE OPTION OF WORKING TOWARDS COMPLETION DURING THEIR RECESS PERIOD ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS. THEY WILL MEET IN ROOM 222 WITH MS. LUCY. SIGN UP IN SMART PASS *

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

As part of our 7th Grade Health curriculum, students will be watching the documentary Super Size Me (rated PG-13), which connects to our nutrition unit.

Because the film is PG-13, a signed permission slip from both the student and a parent/guardian is required. The permission slip is attached to this email. Students were also given a paper copy in class, and the form is available on Schoology if needed.

Please return the signed permission slip as soon as possible, preferably before Wednesday of this week, since we do not have school on Thursday or Friday. The final due date is Monday, February 16th.

If any student or parent/guardian is uncomfortable with the documentary, students may opt out and will be provided with an alternative supervised location.

We will begin watching the documentary on Monday, February 16th, and finish it during the next scheduled Health class.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

- Mr. Fogle

Mrs. Cindy's Culture Explorers Flex students were invited to perform at our Multicultural Teachers’ In Service on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The students were showcasing both Pandanggo sa Ilaw, a traditional Filipino folk dance known for its grace and balance, and Arnis, a dynamic Filipino martial art that highlights discipline, coordination, and cultural heritage.

We are incredibly proud of their willingness to represent global traditions with confidence and respect. Their performance will be a powerful celebration of culture, history, and the vibrant diversity within our school community.

In STEM this week, our students put their engineering skills to the test with a hands-on bridge-building challenge. Using only 15 straws and one meter of tape, teams designed and constructed their own straw bridges, carefully balancing creativity, strategy, and structural strength.

After some impressive problem-solving and teamwork across the board, congratulations go to Ryan Filipowicz, Miggy Sevilla, and Genki Seto, whose winning design held an incredible FIVE iPads before reaching its limit. Talk about strong foundations and even stronger collaboration!

Our 6th Grade Girls Volleyball team hits the court this Friday from 4:15 to 5:15 in the Tom Simpler Gym.

Come out, fill the stands, and cheer on these hardworking athletes as they serve, set, and spike their way through an exciting afternoon of volleyball. Let’s pack the gym and show them some loud and proud support!

Mrs. King has partnered with PTSA Art Mural Club this quarter for her Flex Class.

This gives an opportunity to more students to participate in the process!

The scene has been selected, student artists have chosen their subjects, mural panels have been sanded and primed, and PAINT WILL GO ON THE MURAL PANELS STARTING THIS WEEK!

The completed mural, painted on aluminum composite panels, will be 4ft high x 32ft in lenth and mounted on the Powell Street wall.

Stay posted for more progress updates!

This project has been made possible with the support of

Kodiak Island Borough and KMS PTSA.

FEBRUARY

• 2/27 - NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, 5:30-7:30PM, MAIN ELEMENTARY

MARCH

• 3/11 - 3/12 - PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
• 3/16 - 3/20 - NO SCHOOL; SPRING BREAK
• 3/20 - KODIAK LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
• 3/21 & 3/28 - KODIAK LITTLE LEAGUE EVALUATIONS, KMS GYM, SEE FLYER FOR TIMES
• 3/27 - END OF QUARTER 3

APRIL

• KMS SPRING FLING, 6TH & 7TH GRADE ONLY