From the Desk of the Principal

Welcome to The KCES Connection!

What a special time at KCSC! The Homecoming festivities have been great this week, and our students and staff looked great each day as they participated in the different themes. Thank you for taking the time to make your student’s day extra special and for helping coordinate everything each morning!

This is just another reason why KCES is such a great place to be. Have a wonderful weekend!

Go Redskins!

Cory Masson

Principal

Knox Community Elementary School

Home of the Lil' Redskins

Homecoming Week - Toy Story and Beyond

Monday:

- Cowboy Day

Tuesday:

- Pajama Day

Wednesday:

- College Gear Day

Thursday

- Camouflage Day

Friday

- Red & White Day

Family Engagement Nights

Mark Your Calendar!

Please join us at our upcoming events at KCES!

KCSC Nature Walk Art Show - October 6th

Pre-K: Touch-a-Truck Family Night - October 1st

The Buzz Around The Building

A Message From Our Preschool Team

Growing, Learning & Building Our Classroom Community

The beginning of Pre-K is all about helping our students feel safe, confident, and excited to learn! Our first few weeks focus on building friendships, learning routines, and creating a caring classroom community.

As we settle into our routines, our days are filled with hands-on exploration and learning through play. Children are building towers, exploring sensory bins, creating art, and developing early math, science, and language skills. We have also started working on number recognition, letter recognition, and letter sounds through fun, engaging activities.

The children are having fun while learning to share, take turns, and work together through songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and play. They are also enjoying exploring crayons, markers, scissors, and playdough while building creativity and fine motor skills. It has been wonderful to see their smiles, excitement, and growth each day!

We are looking forward to a wonderful year in Pre-K filled with growth, laughter, friendship, and learning!

The Pre-K Team

From the Desk of the Dean of Students

Dear Families,

Happy Homecoming! We love these exciting moments in our community where our KCES students can be a part of the fun and cheer on our Redskins! A week of spirit days and the parade on Friday are definitely some wonderful traditions for our elementary students.

KCES is full of Redskin Pride! ROLL TRIBE!!

Mrs. Charlene Libey ❤️

Dean of Students

Donation - Class of 1971

Principal - John T. McSherry Memorial Bench

The Knox High School graduating class of 1971 has graciously donated a memorial bench to KCES. The bench was donated in memory of Mr. John T. McSherry, a longtime principal at KCES.

The John T. McSherry Memorial Bench is located at Door 7E.

Thank you to the Class of 1971 for your generous donation!

KCES Counselor's Corner

Happy Friday Friends!

September - Kindness Crew

The following students were selected to represent their class on our September Kindness Crew. They were chosen by showing kindness, friendship, & respect in their classrooms.

1st Grade: Genevieve Bear, Elliott Wise, Adonis Diaz, Deegan Warren, Sadie Lovely, & Raiah Hutton

2nd Grade: Mackenzie Craig, Savanna Fornelli, Mia Flores, Jhett Garbas, Maxine Craft, & Mila McLellan

3rd Grade: Kanyon Garbison, Reece Keiper, Rylan Sellers, Mavis Henderson, Guiliana Iavarone, & Blair Binkley

4th Grade: Ava Gibbs, Vaida Krulik, Gracelyn Lardino, Caroline McCay, & Lyla Garbison

Mrs. Nantz

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Second Grade

First Grade

KMS Readers

Special Guests at KCES

We had some special guest readers visit KCES last Friday

The KMS Champion Students from August and September! Our students LOVE having the KMS students over to read stories to them.

College Go Week

Winning Results!

Thank you to everyone that participated in our College Go Week spirit days and contests.

MASCOT WINNERS - Top 3 from Each Grade:

K - Jensen Garbas, Chandler Hoffer, & Layla Teslovich

1st - Mateo Rodriguez, Kylar Webb, & Genevieve Bear

2nd - Aubrianna Rose, Aspyn Lehiy, & Jeb Cardin

3rd - Emmalynn Spencer, Dawsyn VanCuren, & Leia Weinkauf

4th - Gwyneth Bear, Emberlee Barnett, & Lilly Carlson

Random Draw Winners for the Career Interview:

LaraLee Rockefeller, Wyatt Wilson, Lyra Norton, Nova Rupert, & Esmae Bogash

Harper Weigel, Ezra Briciu, Lizzie Hipp, & Greyson Richardson

Linkyn Russell, Adrian Esparza, Raiden Penrod, & Oliver Stacy

Starke County Public Library

KCES Breakfast & Lunch - September & October

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.

KCES Menu - September & October

Breakfast & Lunch Menu:

- September

Breakfast & Lunch Menu:

- October

Upcoming KCES Events to Remember

September - Redskin Rally

We will be having our September Redskin Rally on Wednesday, September 30th. The Redskin Rally is a monthly reward for good behavior at KCES!

This month's event will be "Fun at the Field" on the KMS football field. Please have your student dress in comfortable shoes.

Parent-Teacher Conference Documents

Be on the lookout for Parent-Teacher Conference paperwork for October 8th or 9th conferences.

The confirmation letter for your Parent-Teacher Conference date and time will be sent home on Wednesday, September 30th.

KHS - Open Swim

Please see the dates if interested in open swim!

End of Quarter 1 - Report Card

Quarter 1 ends on Friday, October 1st. Your student's report card will be printed and given to you by your teacher at Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 8th or 9th.

Field Trip - Potato Creek State Park

First grade classrooms & Mrs. Fletcher's special needs class will be visiting Potato Creek State Park on Tuesday, September 29th.

Mrs. Pitts
Mrs. Marsh
Mrs. Stutzman
Ms. Tobey
Mrs. McCan
Mrs. McIntire
Mrs. Fletcher

ILearn Testing - Checkpoint 1

ILEARN Checkpoint 1 practice tests will be given to 3rd and 4th grade students on October 5th and 6th.

ILEARN Checkpoint 1 will officially be administered on the following dates:

4th Grade: October 21st and 22nd
3rd Grade: October 27th and 28th

Fire Prevention Week

On Monday, October 5th, the fire department will be presenting a fire safety program during the school day for KCES students.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who are helping provide this important program to our students!

Knox Community School Corporation - 2026/2027 Calendar

School Closing & Delays

School Closing & Delay Notifications

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.

Virtual & e-Learning Days

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.

Reading with Our Redskins

Great Book of the Week - September 27th - October 3rd

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?

KCES PowerSchool - Student & Parent Login

PowerSchool

Check your student's grades and assignments in PowerSchool!

From the Desk of the Principal From the Desk of the Principal

Homecoming Week - Toy Story and Beyond Homecoming Week - Toy Story and Beyond

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday

Friday

Family Engagement Nights Family Engagement Nights

Mark Your Calendar!

KCSC Nature Walk Art Show - October 6th KCSC Nature Walk Art Show - October 6th

Pre-K: Touch-a-Truck Family Night - October 1st Pre-K: Touch-a-Truck Family Night - October 1st

The Buzz Around The Building The Buzz Around The Building

A Message From Our Preschool Team

From the Desk of the Dean of Students From the Desk of the Dean of Students

Donation - Class of 1971 Donation - Class of 1971

Principal - John T. McSherry Memorial Bench

KCES Counselor's Corner KCES Counselor's Corner

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Second Grade

First Grade

KMS Readers KMS Readers

Special Guests at KCES

College Go Week College Go Week

Winning Results!

Starke County Public Library Starke County Public Library

KCES Breakfast & Lunch - September & October KCES Breakfast & Lunch - September & October

KCES Menu - September & October KCES Menu - September & October

Breakfast & Lunch Menu:

Breakfast & Lunch Menu:

Upcoming KCES Events to Remember Upcoming KCES Events to Remember

September - Redskin Rally

Parent-Teacher Conference Documents

KHS - Open Swim

End of Quarter 1 - Report Card

Field Trip - Potato Creek State Park

ILearn Testing - Checkpoint 1

Fire Prevention Week

Knox Community School Corporation - 2026/2027 Calendar Knox Community School Corporation - 2026/2027 Calendar

School Closing & Delays School Closing & Delays

School Closing & Delay Notifications

Virtual & e-Learning Days

Reading with Our Redskins Reading with Our Redskins

Great Book of the Week - September 27th - October 3rd

KCES PowerSchool - Student & Parent Login KCES PowerSchool - Student & Parent Login

What to Wear at Recess? Check out the Weather Watch! What to Wear at Recess? Check out the Weather Watch!

From the Desk of the Principal

Homecoming Week - Toy Story and Beyond

Family Engagement Nights

KCSC Nature Walk Art Show - October 6th

Pre-K: Touch-a-Truck Family Night - October 1st

The Buzz Around The Building

From the Desk of the Dean of Students

Donation - Class of 1971

KCES Counselor's Corner

KMS Readers

College Go Week

Starke County Public Library

KCES Breakfast & Lunch - September & October

KCES Menu - September & October

Upcoming KCES Events to Remember

Knox Community School Corporation - 2026/2027 Calendar

School Closing & Delays

Reading with Our Redskins

KCES PowerSchool - Student & Parent Login

What to Wear at Recess? Check out the Weather Watch!