The KCES Connection

Welcome to The KCES Connection!

After today and more than 30+ years of service to KCES, Mrs. Ruthann Murray has officially begun her well deserved retirement.

Throughout her time here, Ruthann has played an incredibly important role in the daily operations in the front office of KCES. From keeping the office running smoothly and assisting staff, students, and families to handling countless responsibilities behind the scenes, she has been someone everyone could count on and the face of the KCES office.

Her institutional knowledge of KCES, dedication to the school, and willingness to do whatever was needed have made her an invaluable part of our team. Simply put, she has been the person who helps keep everything moving each day.

We are incredibly thankful for her many years of service and the countless ways she has contributed to KCES. Please join us in wishing Ruthann all the best as she begins this next chapter!

Cory Masson

Principal

Knox Community Elementary School

Home of the Lil' Redskins

Congratulations to Mrs. Ruthann Murray on being named our KCES Difference Maker of the Month for October and on her well deserved retirement!

KCES Picture Retake Day will be held on Wednesday, November 4th.

Already ordered a picture packet but would like retakes? You may return your original pictures to the photographer on retake day if you would like your child’s picture retaken.

Red Ribbon Week was this week! Red Ribbon Week encourages children, families, and schools to commit to a healthy, drug free lifestyle. Here were the days and themes for KCES!

- Crazy Socks & Hair Day

- Disney Day

- PJ Day

- Costume Day

Mrs. Laura Barnes and some very special KCES students, Titus Minix, Lily Carlson, Lincoln Lindsey, Sailor Kirk, and Bryson Reiss, were recently featured on WKVI Radio. They were interviewed by Mr. Rich Wallen to discuss the upcoming Veterans Day Program!

Interested in learning more about our 4th Grade Veterans Day Program? Be sure to tune in to WKVI and listen to their interview!

Knox Community Elementary Preschool will be hosting "Puzzles & Popcorn Night" in the KCES cafeteria on Thursday, November 5th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Please park and enter at Door 7E.

We are celebrating great behavior in the month of October at KCES!

If your son in grades Kindergarten - 4th is interested in playing basketball, please see the flyers and link below for more information.

Breakfast Cost -

Milk - 0.50 Cents

Meal Cost - $1.75

Lunch Cost -

Milk - 0.50 Cents

Meal Cost - $2.60

For payment, parents/guardians can deposit money online, or your child can bring cash or a check to school in a labeled envelope with your child’s name on it.

• For school closings and delays, notices will be posted on WKVI, WSBT, WNDU, and Fox 28 television stations and websites, as well as on the Knox Community Elementary School Facebook page.
• Get messages sent directly to your email or mobile device! Please opt in to receive notifications, or contact the technology department at (574) 772-1652 for further instructions.

• In preparation for KCSC having an e-Learning or Virtual Day during the 2026-27 school year, your student’s Canvas login information has been sent via email and provided in hard copy.

• In addition, a “Quick Reference Sheet” is being provided with further instructions to help you navigate the process should the day occur.

Here are a few questions you can ask your student after reading the text.

• Where and when does the story take place?
• What happened first, next, and last?
• Which event was most important to the story? Explain why.
• What is one important detail you remember from the text?
• What is the main problem the character faces?
• Did you like this story? Why or why not?