KPMS Newsletter

📘 Term 1 Wrap-Up: Term 1 ends November 5. Grades will be available in Infinite Campus by 5:00 PM on November 13.

💚 Giving Back to Our Community: Support our KPMS Food Drive (November 9–16) and winter coat collection (through December 18).

📅 November Happenings: Spirit Days, important school dates, and Ski & Snowboard Club registration information.

The last day of Term 1 is Thursday, November 5. Grades for Term 1 will be posted on Infinite Campus by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 13. If you have any questions about grades, please reach out to your student's teacher.

• Tuesday, November 10: Wear red, white and blue for Veterans Day
• Friday, November 13: Wear Purple for World Kindness Day or wear Blue for World Diabetes Day (officially on Saturday, November 14th)
• Wednesday, November 25: Team Color Day

Get ready, KPMS! Our annual Food Drive is coming up November 9-16. The team competition is a great opportunity to come together and support families in our community. Every donation makes a difference!

Collection Dates: November 9 – 16

Here are some of the items being requested:

- Peanut Butter (smooth or crunchy)

- Strawberry or Grape Jelly

- Spaghetti Sauce (with or without meat)

- Ramen Noodles (beef or chicken)

- Baked Beans

- Non-food items: toothpaste, deodorant, body lotion, razors, shaving cream\
- Canned Tomato Products (diced, sauce, paste)
- Dried Beans (black, pinto, cannellini, etc.)
- Canned Hearty Soups (such as Progresso or similar brands)
- Granola Bars
- Crackers
- Cookies
- Juice, 32 oz. or larger

Let's see what KPMS can do when we come together! Every donation counts, and every little bit helps support families in our community. Let's make this a great food drive!

Please see the slides below for information.

Drop by the Homework Help Club! At HHC, students can receive extra help with assignments, stay caught up on work, and have a quiet place to study. The drop-in club meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school in the library until 3:00 PM. Students are able to take the late bus home. All students are welcome, just bring your homework, class materials, and a positive attitude!

Click on the picture or on the link below to access the October 19th update from Dr. Rich Drolet, Superintendent of Schools.

Superintendent's Update, October 19, 2026

October 19, 2026 (#6)

October 5, 2026 (#5)

September 21, 2026 (#4)

September 8, 2026 (#3)

• Monday, November 2 - Grade 7 Purple Team Field Trip
• Monday, November 2 - State of the School Assemblies (All teams except Purple)
• Tuesday, November 3 - No School, Teacher Professional Development Day
• Wednesday, November 4 - State of the School Assemblies
• Wednesday, November 4 - KPMS School Council Meeting - 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• Thursday, November 5 - End of Term 1
• Friday, November 6 - Start of Term 2; Grade 7 Red Team Field Trip
• Friday, November 6 - State of the School Assembly (Purple Team)
• Wednesday, November 11 - No School, Veterans Day
• Friday, November 13 - Term 1 Grades posted on Infinite Campus by 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, November 25 - Early Release (11:00 AM), Thanksgiving Break
• Thursday - Friday, November 26-27 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
• Tuesday, December 1 - State of the School Assemblies during SAT
• Wednesday, December 2 - KPMS School Council Meeting - 3:30 - 4:30 PM
• Thursday, December 3 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Michelle J. Kreuzer, Principal

Pamela Storme, Grade 7 Assistant Principal

Jay Donovan, Grade 8 Assistant Principal

Website: https://www.kingphilip.org/MiddleSchool
Location: 18 King Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: 508-541-7324

KPMS Instagram: kingphilipms