Middle School
NEWS

02/06/26

Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,

We are off to a busy and positive start to the semester, and it has been great to see students engaged in learning and settling back into routines. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

I want to begin with an important reminder regarding arrival and dismissal procedures. For the safety of all students, families must use the designated parent drop-off and pick-up areas and should not park in the front office lot. Parking in this area creates traffic backups and safety concerns for students and staff. Thank you to the many families who are already following these expectations and helping keep our campus safe. We will be monitoring arrival and dismissal closely and will have staff out supporting these procedures as much as possible. Please review the parking lot diagram included in this newsletter.

This week also includes Count Day on Tuesday, February 11, making student attendance especially important. We appreciate your help in ensuring students are present and on time.

We are also excited to celebrate our students’ hard work with upcoming Honor Roll field trips. Permission slips were sent home with students who qualified this past Thursday. Please be sure to review and return them so students can participate.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the STEM Open House and Inside the Castle hosted by Superintendent Hopkins. These events were a wonderful way to highlight student learning and connect as a school community.

Lastly, a quick reminder that students may work on i-Ready at home to complete their weekly 30 minutes in both Math and Reading. This is a great opportunity for students to build confidence, strengthen skills, and stay on track, and we appreciate families’ support in encouraging this learning at home.

Thank you for your continued support as we start the semester strong. We look forward to a great week ahead.

As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School

IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY 11: COUNT DAY
FEBRUARY 13-17: MIDWINTER BREAK NO SCHOOL
MARCH 3: Dentist here
MARCH 5: Conferences
MARCH 10: Conferences
March 13: Conferences
APRIL 2: HALF DAY
APRIL 3-10: SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL 

01/30/26

Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,

I want to begin by sincerely thanking our staff, students, and families for the care and support you’ve shown one another during what has been a difficult week. We have truly felt the strength and kindness of our school community, and we are so grateful for you.

Count Day is coming up on February 11. We kindly ask families to avoid scheduling appointments on this day whenever possible, as it is important that students are present for the entire school day. Count Day plays a significant role in determining school funding, which supports programs, staff, and resources for our students. Thank you for helping us ensure every student counts.

Due to our recent snow days, report cards will not be sent home today. We are hopeful they will go home with students on Monday, February 2. Once report cards are finalized, we will calculate GPAs for Honor Roll. We are excited to celebrate our Honor Roll students with a special Honor Roll Field Trip during the week of February 16, with more details to be shared next week.

Our STEM Open House has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 5, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will highlight our newly redesigned STEM space, student projects from all STEM Academy classes, and hands-on activities where guests can build mini versions of our projects using our technology. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and engaging evening.

Finally, be sure to check the newsletter for details about the Parent Group fundraiser on February 3. It’s a great opportunity to support our school and enjoy a well-deserved night off from cooking.

As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School

IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY 11: COUNT DAY
FEBRUARY 13-17: MIDWINTER BREAK NO SCHOOL
MARCH 5: Conferences
MARCH 10: Conferences
March 13: Conferences
APRIL 2: HALF DAY
APRIL 3-10: SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL 

01/16/26

Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,

Thank you for helping us finish the semester so strong! We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful for the continued support of our families and staff. This past semester was filled with hard work, growth, and many meaningful moments of learning and connection.

As we look ahead, we are excited to begin a new semester full of fresh opportunities, new goals, and continued growth. We look forward to all that is ahead and cannot wait to see what our students accomplish next. We are also excited to celebrate our Honor Roll students with an Honor Roll Field Trip in February. More information about the Honor Roll and the field trip will be shared after report cards are sent home on January 30, 2026.

Count Day is February 11. We kindly ask families to avoid scheduling appointments for students on this day whenever possible. It is very important that students are present for the entire school day, as attendance is counted throughout the day. Count Day plays a significant role in determining school funding, which supports programs, staff, and resources for our students. Thank you for helping us make sure every student counts.

We are also looking forward to our STEM Academy Open House this Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Please see the flyer in the newsletter for more information.

As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School

IMPORTANT DATES
JANUARY 16: Social Celebration / End of 2 Quarter / 1st Semester
JANUARY 19: SKYZONE EVENT - see flyer MSPG / NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 21: MSPG MTG 5:30 PM
JANUARY 22: STEM ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE 6:30-8 PM
FEBRUARY 11: COUNT DAY
FEBRUARY 16-17: MIDWINTER BREAK / NO SCHOOL