Kennett School District 39

Saturday 5/3 KHS Bb @ SEMO Conf Tourn (TBD) KHS TR @ SEMO Conf Tourn (ND) JH Bb @ BHC Conf Tourn Monday 5/5 KHS Bb @ SEMO Conf Tourn (TBD) JH Bb @ BHC Conf Tourn Tuesday 5/6 KHS Bb v Jonesboro 4:30 KHS SB @ Graves County, KY 5:30 KHS Golf @ Dexter Wednesday 5/7 KHS SB v Paragould 4:00 Senior Sports Banquet @ Opera House 7:00 KHS FB Parent/Community Meeting @ HS Auditorium 6:30 Thursday 5/8 KHS Bb v Doniphan 4:30 Friday 5/9 KHS Bb @ Bernie 4:30 KHS Golf @ Farmington (Districts) Saturday 5/10 KHS TR @ Dexter (Districts) KHS SB @ Malden (Districts)

PRESS RELEASE Dear Parents: I want to share information with you about an incident today in our district that occurred at South Elementary School. Thanks to the immediate action of a student, staff and local law enforcement, all students and staff are safe and no one was injured. After District staff received a report that a student had brought a weapon to school, District staff immediately confiscated the weapon and notified law enforcement. Law enforcement arrived and took possession of the gun, which was unloaded. The District is committed to working with local law enforcement and cooperating with their investigation. While the District cannot comment on the details of the investigation, the District’s policies strictly prohibit the possession of weapons on District property. The District would like to express its appreciation for the student who reported the weapon and to District staff and local law enforcement for their swift response. The District is committed to providing students, parents, and staff with a safe learning environment. Parents, please contact the District or law enforcement with any questions or concerns. Respectfully, Dr. Richie Leeker Superintendent Kennett #39 School District

KSD #39 would like to congratulate and recognize Mr. Gus Venson for being nominated and selected as a recipient of the "Incredible Indian" Award. Mr. Gus works in our Maintenance Department and as our Plumber. His nomination form states, " ...Mr. Gus always does anything asked of him and never argues. Mr. Gus is one of the first to volunteer to help out. He takes pride in his work and loves being a part of the Kennett #39 School District." Congratulations, Mr. Gus! Community members are able to nominate KSD #39 staff by completing this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14rSPzr81kclbJjIU4dToZsoJp_L0I19p4kdI99xle7Y/viewform

Today, we celebrate the incredible careers and lasting legacies of our retiring teachers and staff. Your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our students have shaped countless lives and inspired generations. On behalf of our entire school community, thank you for the years you’ve spent guiding, teaching, and supporting our students. You’ve made a difference that will be felt for years to come. Congratulations on your retirement—you’ve earned every moment of this new chapter! #ThankYouTeachers #RetirementCelebration #ProudToTeach #GratitudeInEducation

We would like to wish our building leaders a Happy Principals Day. Thank you for all that you do.

Informative Football Meeting

HS Baseball @ Jackson - postponed Rescheduled date: 5/14 @ 4:30 HS Softball - - BHC Tourn (Senath) - postponed Tournament pushed back one day (4/30).

If interested, please help us complete our team for the 2025-2026 school year.

Youth Basketball Camp: Incoming grades 3-8

Kennett Athletics Golf Tournament

Bus Driver Appreciation Day continued.....Also pictured is Mr. Kirk Sweger who will be retiring from his full time duties at the conclusion of the school year.

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day to our GREAT team here at the Kennett School District. We are blessed to have such a wonderful group of drivers. Thank you for all that you do!

The Kennett #39 School District requests proposals for contracted custodial services for the 2025-2026 school year.

We are honored to invite our Kennett #39 community to a special Retirement Ceremony as we celebrate and thank the incredible educators who have dedicated their careers to shaping the lives of our students. Please join us as we recognize their years of service, commitment, and the lasting impact they’ve had on our district. Date: May 1, 2025 Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Location: Kennett High School Cafeteria Let’s come together to show our appreciation and give them the heartfelt sendoff they truly deserve. #Kennett39Proud #ThankYouTeachers #RetirementCelebration

Monday 4/21 KHS SB v Rivercrest 4:30 KHS Bb (JV) @ Greene County Tech (Double Header) 4:30 KMS Bb v Senath 4:30 Tuesday 4/22 KHS Bb @ Dyer County 4:30 KHS SB @ East Prairie 4:30 KHS TR @ Sikeston 4:00 KHS Golf @ Caruthersville Tourn. KMS Bb @ Portageville 4:30 KMS Tr @ Chaffee 3:30 Wednesday 4/23 KHS Bb @ Notre Dame 4:30 KHS SB @ Neelyville 4:30 KHS Tr @ NMCC 4:00 KHS Golf @ Dexter 3:00 KMS Bb @ Cape 4:30 Thursday 4/24 KHS SB v Oran 4:30 KHS Tr @ Chaffe 4:00 KMS Bb v Neelyville 4:30 KMS Tr @ Dexter 3:30 Friday 4/25 KHS Bb v Brookland 4:30 Saturday 4/26 KHS SB @ McCracken Co 1:00

Annual Title I.A, II.A and IV.A Spring Information

Upcoming Activities/Athletics - - 4/12 - 4/18 Saturday 4/12 KHS TR @ Cape 10:00 am Scholar Bowl Districts @ Park Hills Central 8:00 am Monday 4/14 KHS Bb @ Portageville 4:30 KhS SB @ Campbell - Campbell @ 3:00 - Caruthersville @ 4:30 KHS TR @ Malden 4:00 KHS Golf @ PB Invitational 3:00 KMS Bb @ Hayti 4:30 Tuesday 4/15 KMS Bb v Malden 4:30 KMS TR @ Malden 3:30 Boys & Girls Basketball Banquet 6:30 (KHS Cafeteria) Wednesday 4/16 KHS Bb v Sikeston 4:30 KHS SB v Twin Rivers 4:30 KHS Golf: Kennett Invitational 3:00 Thursday 4/17 KHS Bb v Cape 4:30 KHS SB @ Doniphan 4:30 KMS Bb @ Campbell 4:30 Friday 4/18

Updates Monday 4/7: HS Baseball @ Oran - Canceled (makeup TBD) Still on as scheduled: HS SB v Doniphan 4:30 JH Bb v South Pemiscot 4:30 JH Track @ Kennett 3:30

Upcoming Athletics - - 4/7 - 4/12 **Subject to change** Monday 4/7 HS Bb @ Oran 4:30 HS SB v Doniphan 4:30 JH Bb v South Pemiscot 4:30 JH TR @ Kennett 3:30 Tuesday 4/8 HS Bb v Greenville 4:30 HS SB @ South Pemiscot - Senath @ 3:00 - S.P. @ 6:00 HS Golf @ Farmington Tournament HS TR @ Kennett 3:00 JH Bb @ Portageville 4:30 Wednesday 4/9 HS TR @ Poplar Bluff 3:00 JH TR @ Kelly 4:00 (Reschedule from 4/1) Thursday 4/10 HS Bb v Greene County Tech 4:30 HS SB @ Nettleton 4:30 HS Golf @ Malden TBA HS TR @ NMCC 3:00 JH Bb v Sikeston 4:30 Friday 4/11 HS Bb v TR & Holcomb - Kennett v TR @ 4:00 - Kennett v Holcomb @ 6:00 HS SB @ TRC - Kennett v Thayer @ 3:00 - Kennett v Clearwater @ 6:00 Saturday 4/12 HS TR @ Cape 10:00 am

The FEMA building is currently open on the Kennett high school campus.