KMS Principal's Friday Press
First marking period report cards will be distributed to students during period 1 on Monday, November 9th. MP1, MP2, and MP3 report cards will be distributed to students in 1st period. Only our final report card will be mailed home.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th. Students do not have school on these days.
Step 1: At KMS, our teacher teams will reach out to select families and invite them in for a conference. By the time you receive this Newsletter, you will have already been invited if your child was selected.
Step 2: Families who were NOT invited by the school to attend a conference but are interested in meeting with one of their child's teachers should email their child's 1st period teacher, and the team will work to schedule a team conference for you.
We ask that families be mindful that KMS teachers will not have the capacity to meet with all of their families during the two-day fall conference window, but no family will be denied a conference. Parents/guardians are able to request to meet with teachers outside of the two-day fall conference window.
Additional details:
Conferences can be held in person, via phone, or online via Microsoft Teams, based on the parents' request.
Interpreters will be on-site.
As a reminder, our expectation at KMS is that cell phones are off and away throughout the school day. Recently, Governor Shapiro signed legislation requiring Pennsylvania schools to adopt similar cell phone restrictions beginning with the 2027–2028 school year. While we are pleased to already have these expectations in place at KMS, we also want to bring attention to the impact that cell phone use outside of school can have on student behavior during the school day.
One trend we continue to see is that social media activity outside of school, particularly during the evening hours, frequently contributes to conflicts between students that eventually become disciplinary matters at school. In fact, when we investigate situations involving multiple students, social media posts, group chats, text messages, and other online interactions are almost always part of the story.
Parents & Guardians - We could use your help. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to regularly monitor their child's phone and social media activity, especially in the evening hours. Knowing who your child is communicating with, what they are sharing, and how they are interacting with others can go a long way in preventing conflicts before they reach the school day. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students make responsible choices, both in person and online, so that we can keep our focus on learning at school.
Thursday, November 19th – All of 8th grade and bottom floor 7th grade
Friday, November 20th – All of 6th grade and middle and top floor of 7th grade
Student Council is excited to partner with Toys for Tots to help bring holiday joy to children in need throughout Chester County! We’ll be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys to support this wonderful cause.
Last year, Toys for Tots was able to gift over 20,000 toys to children and teens in Chester County. This year, they are aiming for 23,000 gifts! The biggest need is gifts for children ages 8 and up.
Students and staff can drop off toys in the collection bins located at KMS now through Wednesday, December 9th. Collection bins are located in the main office and A104.
Thank you! 🙂 - Ms. Pizzini & The KMS Student Council!
Parents and guardians, please access schedules, athletic eligibility, and Pay 2 Play information below.
Sports Schedules: KMS sports schedules are available on digitalsports.com.
Athletic Eligibility: KMS expects student-athletes to maintain passing grades (60% or above) in all their courses to be eligible to participate in sports. Parents and guardians, please review our Eligibility Requirements with your child. On Thursday afternoons during sports seasons, KMS runs a grade report to determine sports eligibility for the upcoming week. A Thursday report lets us inform students on Fridays so everyone can plan accordingly for the next week.
- Eligibility Warning: Any student with one failing grade receives an eligibility warning. This student continues to be eligible for all practices and games.
- Ineligible: Any student with two or more failing grades is ineligible for the upcoming week of sports. During a week of ineligibility, a student may continue to practice. However, they may not play in games or travel with the team.
Pay to Play Change: New this year, all Pay to play payments will be handled through Hometown Ticketing. We are proud to have not raised our fee in the last decade.
Happy Halloween
Stranger Teachers
Pumpkin Patch
Jerseys
Inflatables
Morning Drop Off Crew
The Basics
Cashing In
Grand Opening
At KMS, we believe in supporting those in need throughout our Kennett community. Soon, you'll be hearing from our Team Leaders about grade-level fundraisers that your child may be excited to participate in! All proceeds will be donated to the KMS PTO, which will use every dollar collected to support local families in need.
So, if your child comes home talking about raffles with fun prizes, pieing their teachers during a grade-level event (See below), or participating in Penny Wars, know that every dollar raised will go toward helping families right here in our community. We appreciate your support and generosity! 😀
In 2025, 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.
- Schools To Watch KMS Site Visit - Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Marking Period 1 Report Cards Distribution - Monday, November 9, 2026.
KCSD School Board Meeting - Monday, November 9th at MDL at 7:00 PM
- National School Psychologist Week - Monday, November 9-13, 2026
- KMS School Picture Retakes - Friday, November 13th
- Boys Basketball Tryouts: Tuesday, November 10; Wednesday, November 11; and Thursday, November 12
- American Education Week - November 16th through 20th
- Wrestling: Season begins Monday, November 16. A hydration testing letter will be sent home at the end of October.
- Girls Basketball Tryouts: Tuesday, November 17; Wednesday, November 18; and Thursday, November 19
- Parent Teacher Conferences - Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th
- No School for Students - Monday, November 23th through Friday, November 27th
- KMS PTO Hosts Night @ the Market at Liberty Place - Tuesday, December 2nd (Dinner Hours)
- KCSD School Board Meeting at MDLKC - Monday, December 7th at 7:00 PM
- MP2 Progress Reports Posted to Skyward - Monday, December 14th
- KMS Winter Choral Concert - Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00 PM
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(610) 268-5800
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