Every year KFMS Advisory classes participate in an Advisory Olympics. Each grade grade level advisory class compete against each other to go for the Gold! The advisors score each group on different character criteria. The events were Hungry Hungry Hippo, an obstacle course, Kahoots and cup stacking. There was a reward ceremony where students were awarded with different size candy bars. Advisors reported that there were many close matches but the overall sportsmanship determined the winners.
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cup stacking
cup stacking
hippos
hippos
kids watching
kids watching
hippos
students and teachers
The 8th grade class visited KFHS for a quick orientation. They heard from different upper class men about clubs, sport, and life at the high school. They all received their schedule for the fall and got to eat lunch with the high schoolers. The class of 2027 is ready for fall!
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class of 2027
class of 2027
KFMS students held their annual ASB elections for the 2023-24 school year. Potential candidates participated by giving speeches and asking students to support them with their votes. Nevin Eslick will serve as President, Josh Bear as Vice President, Devan Simmons as Treasurer, and Charles Kelly as Secretary. Each grade level Advisory will elect a Representative in the fall. Thank you to all of the students who participated in the election process.
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Gym full of students
ASB Speech
ASB Speech
Students listening to ASB speeches
ASB Speech
The 8th grade students celebrated the end of the school year and their promotion to high school with a trip to Silverwood. Thank you to Mr. Flugel, Mr. Kroiss, Mrs. Buckmiller, Mrs. Purvis, Mrs. St. Clair, and Mrs. Crumpler for chaperoning and making sure that the students had a great time. I wonder if any of the adults rode Aftershock?
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Students at Silverwood
Students at Silverwood
Students at Silverwood
Students at Silverwood
Students at Silverwood
Students at Silverwood
Students at Silverwood
Students at Silverwood
Students at Silverwood
Students at Silverwood
Every year KFMS 8th grade students complete a passage presentation where they present themselves and their work to a group of community panelists. The Seventh Day Adventist Church across the street allows us to use their Sunday School rooms for this interview. The presentation includes a PowerPoint presentation, an interview, and feedback for students on future presentations or interviews. We are very grateful for our community! Without the church and the community panelists we would not be able to offer our 8th graders this opportunity. Thank you!
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Grace presents her PowerPoint
Aubrey received some feedback
Grace presenting
Students relieved to be done!
Students nervous before their presentation
Every year the Meyers Falls Cemetery Association makes sure that every grave has flowers on it for Memorial Day. The last two years our 6th grade students have been asked to help box up the flowers. Part of our KFMS goal is "...increasing the value service plays in our lives, schools, and community." We are honored to serve our community!
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Flowers
Students removing flowers
students removing flowers
students removing flowers
6th grade students at Meyers Falls Cemetery
KFHS brought their robot, Joules, to the middle school for a visit. Students got to listen to how the team worked together to build and program the robot, see how the robot worked, and ask questions. 8th grade students were encouraged to join the robotics team next year. They also acknowledged the KFMS team and the success that they've had at their different contests.
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Diana explains the different functions of the robot
Joules, the KFHS robot
8th grade students
The KFHS robotics team
7th grade students
Joules, the robot
Sit with me! Part of the KFMS goal is for students to have a "sense of belonging." One way that we try to help with this is assigned tables at lunch. Every quarter students write down two student names that they would like to sit with. Mrs. Hooper does some magic and places students with at least one friend. This assures that no student is left looking for an open seat and all kids feel like they belong.
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Students at lunch
Sitting with friends.
Lunch at KFMS
Sitting with friends.
Boys at lunch
Lunch at KFMS
5th grade students at KFMS spent last week in art painting rocks with "kindness quotes." Today they spread kindness on Build a Better World Day by scattering rocks around town. Look down while you are celebrating Town and Country Days this weekend...you just might find some kindness!
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shine bright
Student hides rock
decorated rocks
decorated rocks
student with rock
student with rock
student painting rock
student painting rock
decorated rocks
6th grade students participated in Build a Better World Day by creating stickers for the local coffee shops that encourage taking care of our world by not littering. Look for a sticker the next time you pick up a coffee from Ms. B's or Crandall's!
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6th graders delivering stickers
Coffee Shop
Student working on stickers
students
student with sticker
stickers
More KF photos from the 8th work on the KF for Build a Better World Day!
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View from the KF
Students
View from the KF
Students
Students
Some 8th grade students volunteered to climb Gold Hill with Mr. Flugel, Mr. Kroiss, and Mr. Graves to brighten the KF on the hill. They pulled the weeds around the rocks so Mr. Graves could paint. It looks great! Thank you!
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Brightened up KF
Kids and KF
Kids and KF
Kids and KF
Students at KFMS participated in Build a Better World Day by sprucing up the exterior of our school. 7th and 8th grade students painted the parking lot barriers, wood fence, and pillars. Thank you!
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students painting
students painting
students raking
students raking
students painting
students painting
students painting
students painting
students painting
students painting
KFMS students love the weather outside! Mr. Kroiss has been preparing the students for the Town and Country Days Grumpy Grouch Fun Run with running for 6 minutes at the beginning of each class period. He is challenging as many students as possible to join in on the race. Are you running the Grumpy Grouch fun run?
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Students pose while playing a game of Kickball
Students preparing for the Grumpy Grouch
Preparing for Fun Run
Come enjoy an evening of art with the Kettle Falls High School students on May 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. There will be music performed by band and choir members, a fashion show featuring the creations of textiles students. Students will also be displaying art, metal and wood shop projects, as well as decorated cakes.
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Clash of the Arts Poster
May means flowers and Mother's Day! 7th and 8th grade students at KFMS are creating beautiful water color cards for their moms. We are very thankful for all our Kettle moms. Happy Mother's Day!
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Jasmine shares one of the cards
Landon paints some flowers
Abby paints.
KFSD is celebrating Teacher Appreciation this week. We are very thankful for our teachers who work tirelessly to support our students and community. Thank you teachers
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MS Staff waving to buses
KFMS staff attend Character Strong training
KFMS staff support Autism Awareness by wearing marching shirts
Mrs. Gormon and Mrs. Brozik visited the 8th graders this week to share the class options at the high school next year as they transition in as Freshmen. They were able to rank order their electives and learn about the requirements to graduate. Horticulture, Independent Living, Welding, and Choir are some of the exciting classes that are offered at the high school. Students asked great questions about the classes and opportunities. What advice would give to incoming freshman?
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Mrs. Brozik helps students choose classes for next year
Mrs. Purvis helps a student with their classes for next year
Mrs. Gormon shares about the different classes
Forms to fill out for Freshmen selections!
As the 2023 school year comes to a close, we want to remind you about our band and choir end of the year concert! The students in this program have worked very hard to put together a fun concert for their families, friends, and peers to attend. There are selections from musicals, movies, and even popular tunes that you may recognize! Join us at the high school gymnasium on May 31st at 6 o'clock pm!
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students practicing band
students practicing band
April is Autism Awareness Month! Students at KFMS participated in a coin drive and competition to raise money and awareness for Autism. On Friday Mr. Kroiss and Mrs. Walker counted the number of laps that students walked and the group that ran or walked the most laps earned some additional money into their coin jar. This challenge followed an Autism Awareness assembly last month where, Ms. Antoine shared about Autism and encouraged students to make a stand and treat everyone with kindness. We are still counting the change and trying to determine the winner. Ask a middle school student who they think won?
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Mr. Kroiss explains the rules for the laps to the 5th grade students!
The winners will receive bragging rights and this trophy!
7th grade students walk the track on the first 70 degree day!