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Transparency Report
Dear KHMS Families,
As we move through a busy and important time of the school year, we want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It has been a full stretch at KHMS, and we appreciate all you do to help your students stay engaged and successful.
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students have officially completed their M-STEP testing—thank you for helping your child come prepared, well-rested, and ready to do their best each day. We will take a short break from testing next week, with M-STEP makeups taking place as needed, before beginning iReady testing the week of May 11.
Our 8th graders had a meaningful visit to the high school this week, where they toured the building and heard a powerful presentation from Holocaust survivor Irene Miller. It was a memorable experience that provided both important historical perspective and lasting life lessons. Our 6th graders also had a wonderful experience at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. We are incredibly thankful to our parent chaperones for their time and support, as well as our staff for organizing such a great opportunity for students.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff!
As always—Go Knights!
Mike Dodge
Principal
Kenowa Hills Middle School
As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
MAY 20: 8th grade to MI Career Quest
MAY 22: HALF DAY Dismissal 11:09 am
MAY 25: NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY
JUNE 1: FIELD DAY -sign ups are in the newsletter
JUNE 2: 8th grade Picnic Day & Ice Cream Social
JUNE 3: HALF DAY Dismissal 11:09 am
JUNE 4: HALF DAY Dismissal 11:09 am
JUNE 5: HALF DAY Dismissal 11:09 am
LAST DAY of SCHOOL
Dear KHMS Families,
It’s been another busy and rewarding week at KHMS! From hands-on learning experiences to focused testing sessions, our students continue to represent our school in a positive way. Our 7th graders had a fantastic experience at Frederik Meijer Gardens, and we were proud of the effort shown by our 6th graders (M-STEP Math) and 8th graders (PSAT) during Tuesday’s assessments.
This coming week brings additional testing along with meaningful field trip opportunities. Please note the following upcoming events, which have been thoughtfully scheduled with testing in mind:
April 28 – 6th Grade: Grand Rapids Public Museum
April 29 – 8th Grade: Visit to the high school, including a special presentation from Holocaust survivor Irene Miller
To help our students perform their best during testing, please keep the following in mind on testing days:
Ensure your child gets a good night’s rest
Make sure their Chromebook is fully charged
Have your child arrive on time, as testing will begin promptly after breakfast
Attendance is always important, and it becomes especially critical during testing days. Being present consistently helps students stay in rhythm with their peers, feel more confident, and avoid the added stress of make-up testing. We appreciate your partnership in prioritizing attendance during this time and will continue to share any important updates throughout the testing window.
Finally, thank you to the many parents and caregivers who are helping make our drop-off and pick-up process run smoothly—we truly appreciate your efforts. We do want to remind everyone that there are still times when procedures are not being followed consistently. Taking a moment to review the expectations in our newsletter—especially using only the two designated lanes—helps ensure a safe and efficient experience for all students and families.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to a strong finish to the school year.
As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
APRIL 27: Irene Miller, Holocaust Survivor Event (More to come!)
APRIL 28: 7th grade M-Step/8th grade M-Step/6th grade Field Trip to GR Public Museum
APRIL 29: 6th grade M-Step/7th grade M-Step/8th grade HS Visit
MAY 20: 8th grade to MI Career Quest
JUNE 1: Field Day - Signups coming soon!
JUNE 2: 8th Grade Picnic & Ice Cream Social
Dear KHMS Families,
We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break and were able to spend meaningful time with family and friends. It has been great to welcome students back this week—thank you for your continued support and partnership. We also want to highlight the outstanding STEM Academy Showcase that took place today under the direction of Mr. Feutz and Mr. Verkaik. Our students did an incredible job demonstrating their creativity, problem-solving, and hard work. We are proud of the effort and enthusiasm they brought to the event.
As we move forward, we are preparing for Spring testing, which will begin next week.
To help students do their best, please keep the following in mind on testing days:
-Ensure your child gets a good night’s rest
-Make sure their Chromebook is fully charged
-Arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly after breakfast.
Attendance is especially important during testing days, as it helps students stay on pace and limits the need for make-up sessions. Please also keep an eye out for any additional communication from us as we move through the testing window.
We also want to share a reminder about upcoming field trips, which have been scheduled with testing in mind:
-April 21 – 7th grade: Frederik Meijer Gardens
-April 28 – 6th grade: Grand Rapids Public Museum
-April 29 – 8th grade: Visit to the high school, including a special presentation from Holocaust survivor Irene Miller
Thank you again for your continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to a strong finish to the school year.
As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
APRIL 21: 8th grade PSAT/6th grade M-Step/7th grade Field Trip to F.M. Gardens
APRIL 27: Irene Miller, Holocaust Survivor Event (More to come!)
APRIL 28: 7th grade M-Step/8th grade M-Step/6th grade Field Trip to GR Public Museum
APRIL 29: 6th grade M-Step/7th grade M-Step/8th grade HS Visit
MAY 20: 8th grade to MI Career Quest
JUNE 1: Field Day - Signups coming soon!
JUNE 2: 8th Grade Picnic & Ice Cream Social
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