After consulting with local and national weather services about the April 2nd forecast, Kennett School District #39 will monitor the situation and may dismiss early. As always, updates will be shared via Thrillshare. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority during this weather event.
During normal school hours (7:30 AM -3:30 PM) when a tornado warning is issued (tornado sirens activated) by the Dunklin County’s Emergency Management Director, all campuses will follow their building protocols and procedures for hazardous weather. All students will be evacuated to their designated safe areas on their campus. In the event of a Tornado Warning, the FEMA building will be open and utilized by the students of KHS and open to the patrons of the district as well. Patrons surrounding the Safe Room will be expected to follow the protocols and procedures of the school district.
The weather will continue to be monitored by the Field Manager and the Safe Room will remain open until the severe weather has abated and the National Weather Service has canceled the warnings and watches or they have expired.
This information is what the approved plan for the FEMA building states.
HS Baseball: Kennett v Cape Central - - 4:30 - - 3/31
Canceled (make up date TBA)
FEMA building is currently open in Kennett.
In the event of a Tornado WARNING, the KSD #39 FEMA building located on the campus of Kennett High School will be open to patrons of the district.
Just want to say THANK YOU to our Maintenance and Custodians of the Kennett School District. They have been doing some great things over Spring Break. Keep up the GREAT work!!!
Congratulations Dyson and Alyce!!
KSD #39 would like to congratulate and recognize Ms. Ashley Jewell for being nominated and selected as a recipient of the "Incredible Indian" Award. Ms. Jewell is a 10th-grade English Language Arts teacher at Kennett High School. Her nomination form states, "... I have always noticed how patient and positive Ms. Jewel is with her students. She always takes the time to help or explain something in a way students can understand. She also is always willing to look at something from a student’s perspective." Congratulations, Ms. Jewell! Community members are able to nominate KSD #39 staff by completing this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14rSPzr81kclbJjIU4dToZsoJp_L0I19p4kdI99xle7Y/viewform
2025 Bootheel Conference JH Volleyball Tournament (@ Kennett High School)
KSD #39 would like to congratulate Dr. Andi Maddox for successfully completing her dissertation this past week. Dr. Maddox has 26 years of educational experience and is employed as the District's Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
March is School Board Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to our local school board members. Your dedication, time, and hard work ensure that our schools continue to thrive,
providing students with the best possible education. We appreciate your commitment to the future of our community and all that you do to support our educators, students, and families. Thank you for your unwavering service and leadership!
KSD #39 School Board Member
President: Mr. Matt Shetley
Vice President: Mr. Matt Poole
Member: Mr. Larry Boone
Member: Mr. Dustin Harris
Member: Mr. Ralph Heman
Member: Mr. Chris Wake
Member: Mr. David Williams
KSD #39 was able to open the High School FEMA building last night for our community to seek shelter once the tornado warning was activated.
Thanks to the support from our community to build the FEMA building, we were able to welcome almost 500 people last night!
Use the QR code below to download our District's app. You'll need to adjust the setting and notification preferences as this is how we let our community know when the FEMA building is open and other important information about our District.
The FEMA building is open on the Kennett High School campus.
KSD #39 would like to congratulate and recognize Mrs. Erica Key for being nominated and selected as a recipient of the "Incredible Indian" Award. Mrs. Key is a 5th-grade teacher at South Elementary. She was selected for this award for her dedication to her students, positivity, and leadership to her colleagues. Congratulations, Mrs. Key! Community members are able to nominate KSD #39 staff by completing this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14rSPzr81kclbJjIU4dToZsoJp_L0I19p4kdI99xle7Y/viewform
Congratulations to Dr. McMullan, our South Elementary Principal, on being named the Kennett Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year! We are proud of the work she does and the way she inspires her students and staff to do their best. Well done!
We are excited to introduce Morgan Earnheart as our new Community Health Worker! Morgan will be working throughout the district, helping to support the needs of our students and families. Her role is all about ensuring that our school community has access to the resources and care they need to thrive. Join us in giving Morgan a warm welcome! We’re so glad to have her on our team.
Please see the information regarding pets in the FEMA building in the event of hazardous weather. You will be required to present this documentation prior to entry.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised there is an Enhanced Risk for Severe Thunderstorms on Friday, March 14, 2025, across the entire Mid-South area. According to the NWS, primary threats include damaging wind gusts, a few tornadoes, and large hail. In the event of a Tornado WARNING, the KSD #39 FEMA building located on the campus of Kennett High School will be open to patrons of the district. **Please Note, animals will not be allowed in the FEMA building unless the proper paperwork has been previously filed.
Join Kennett High School for their production of Roger and Hammerstein's telling of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, March 13-16, 2025. Click the link below to order tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roger-and-hammersteins-cinderella-tickets-1270631245259?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Kennett School District Hall of Fame. Please use the link to access an application or contact Athletic Director Seth McBroom for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M0vRx287-ZKwcA1Zt9GscPAC1OlHLTmQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113580796923432488122&rtpof=true&sd=true
