Kennett Middle School

It’s School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎 Today we’re celebrating the rockstars of the cafeteria — our amazing lunch ladies! You serve up more than just meals… you serve kindness, care, and a whole lotta love every day! 🖤💛 We’re so lucky to have you! Thank you for all you do — you truly are HEROES in every sense of the word!

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

🌟 Life Skills in Action with Mrs. Kathy Rogers! 🌟 Thanks to a generous grant from the Kennett Education Foundation, Mrs. Kathy Rogers and Life Skills students are exploring our community and building real-world skills! From visiting local businesses to practicing social interactions and learning about future career paths, these field trips are helping students grow in confidence and independence. 💼🍽️🚓 We’re so grateful for the support that makes these meaningful experiences possible! 💙

KMS STUCO presents GLOW PARTY Get ready to GLOW! KMS Spring Dance is happening on May 2 from 7:00–9:00 PM! Entrance: $2 at the door Wear your brightest NEON and get ready to light up the night with music, fun, and friends! ✨🕺💃🎶🪩⚡️

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

***The start time for KMS baseball at Kelly on Wednesday, April 30, is moved to 4:00.***

***Cancellation*** KMS Baseball vs. NMCC game on Tuesday, April 29, canceled due to rain.

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

A huge THANK YOU to the Dunklin County Library for hosting the KMS Art Show! We are so proud of our talented students—be sure to stop by and check out their amazing artwork on display through May 2! Congratulations to our winners! Best in Show: 🎨 Jocelynn Melvin 1st Place: 🥇 Nicole Beaver 2nd Place: 🥈 Ryleigh Finley 3rd Place: 🥉 Kimberlee Matheny Principal's Award: 🏆 Angel Martinez A big shoutout to our incredible KMS Art Teacher, Mr. David Mason, for guiding and inspiring our young artists! And thank you to Mrs. Julie Orf and everyone at the Dunklin County Library for supporting our students and showcasing their creativity!

KMS 8th Grade Graduation 🎓

Happy Administrative Assistant's Day to the AMAZING Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. Franklin! We are beyond grateful for all you do — from keeping everything running smoothly to bringing smiles to our faces every single day! You are the heartbeat of our campus, the calm in our chaos, and the magic behind the scenes! We appreciate you more than words can say — thank you for your dedication, kindness, and tireless work! Today, we celebrate YOU! Much love and gratitude! 🖤💛

Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! KMS students and staff want to give a big THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers for all they do each and every day! From early mornings to safely navigating every route, you are an essential part of our school community. We appreciate your dedication, patience, and the smiles you bring to our students every day. We couldn’t do it without you!

KMS Student Art Show 🎨 Experience the incredible creativity of our students on display at the Dunklin County Library—view their amazing art! Opening reception will be Thursday, April 24, from 5:00 to 6:30. Student Art will remain displayed from April 24 through May 2.

KMS just has GREAT kids! 🖤💛 This week, Mrs. Cohn's classes took time to spread some kindness by writing MAP testing encouragement notes to our awesome friends at South Elementary! These thoughtful messages were full of motivation, support, and sweet words to help boost confidence and calm nerves during testing. Way to go, KMS students — your kindness makes a difference! Good luck, South Elementary! You’ve got this! ✏️❤️⭐️

A beautiful day for an egg hunt! The KMS 8th Grade NJHS students had a blast hosting our Kindergarten friends for an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and Easter magic! The kiddos enjoyed hunting for colorful eggs hidden all around, sharing giggles, and making sweet memories together! And guess what? The Easter Bunny himself made a surprise appearance — bringing smiles, high-fives, and lots of photo ops! Huge thank you to our amazing NJHS students for planning such a special event — your leadership and kindness truly shine! Happy Spring, everyone! ☀️🐣🌸🐰

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

***The start time for KMS baseball at Campbell on Thursday, April 17, is 4:30.***

KMS Student Art Show 🎨

KMS STUCO presents GLOW PARTY Get ready to GLOW! KMS Spring Dance is happening on May 2 from 7:00–9:00 PM! Entrance: $2 at the door Wear your brightest NEON and get ready to light up the night with music, fun, and friends! ✨🕺💃🎶🪩⚡️

KMS Parent's/Guardian's, Please complete the link below by Friday, April 18 regarding out Title I programs. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VpsOaaEem0Wjg_dsb9WNwcF2aeLrxS4d07V4kEktpAk/edit