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No matter what challenges we face, the Knight Community is here to Value, Support, and Empower its students every day!
Enrollment
If you're interested in enrolling your NEW student at Kenowa Hills in the future, please visit khps.org/enrollment.
First Day of School is August 24 (Half Day)
ECC OPEN HOUSE: GSRP | September 10 | 4:30-6:00 pm
ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSES
Alpine
WEDNESDAY, AUG 19 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Central
WEDNESDAY, AUG 19 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
5:00 pm-6:00 pm - K-Knights (Young 5s) & Kindergarten
5:30 pm-6:30 pm - 1st & 2nd Grade
6:00 pm-7:00 pm - 3rd-5th Grade
Zinser
TUESDAY, AUG 18 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
5:30 pm-6:15 pm - Last names A-K
6:15 pm-7:00 pm - Last names L-Z
MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AND FALL REGISTRATION
Thursday, Aug. 13 | 1:00-3:00 pm
New Students & 6th Grade Registration
Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 4:30-7:00 pm
7th & 8th Grade Registration
Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 5:00-7:00 pm
Open House - All Grades
Meet Teachers & Get Photos Taken
Friday, Aug. 21 | 12:00-2:00 pm
Make-up Registration - All Grades
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AND FALL REGISTRATION*
Registration - Freshman Only
Tuesday | August 11 | 9:00-11:00 am | 1:00-3:00 pm
Registration - Grades 10-12
Wednesday | August 12 | 9:00 am-11:00 am | 1:00-3:00 pm
Registration - All Grades
Thursday | August 13 | 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Open House
Wednesday | August 19 | 6-7 pm
PATHWAYS HIGH SCHOOL
Open House & Schedule Pickup
WEDNESDAY, AUG 19
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
*Pathways High School students should also plan to attend registration at the High School during their grade's allotted time to have their photo taken for the yearbook and their student ID.
Important 2026/27 Dates
First Day of School - August 24 (Half Day)
Labor Day Friday/Monday - September 4, 7
Gus Macker - September 12-13
Community Knight - September 18
Homecoming Parade - September 20
Homecoming - September 25
Count Day - October 7
Knight Time Classic - October 10
Fall Break - October 12-13
Half Day - October 30
Thanksgiving Break - November 23-27
Half Day - December 18
Winter Holiday Break - December 21-January 1
No School - January 18
Count Day - February 10
Midwinter Break - February 15-17
Half Day - March 12
Spring Break - April 2-9
Half Day - May 28
Memorial Day - May 31
Half Day(s) - June 2-4
Last Day of School (Tentative) - June 4 (Families are asked to keep open through June 11, 2027)
Visit https://khps.org/job-opportunities for more information or to apply.
GSRP Open House is September 10 from 4:30-6:00 pm
The ECC houses several programs including Community Education Preschool, Great Start Readiness Preschool, and a Child Care Center, which includes both before- and after-school childcare for children from kindergarten to fifth grade, as well as all-day child care with educational enrichment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
For more information visit khps.org/early-childhood-center or call us at 616-647-0910.
For more information and 2026-27 rates for Child Care at KHPS, visit khps.org/child-care or Click here to Register.
GSRP Open House: September 10 from 4:30-6:00 pm
Community Ed Preschool Smart Start: 3-year-old and 4-year-old Preschool
September 8th and 9th are scheduled Smart Start meetings. You will hear from your child's teacher to schedule. First day of class is September 10th.
GSRP* Start Date: First day of class is Monday, September 14th. September 14th through September 17th are all half days. Release time will be 11:30 AM.
*GSRP will be at the ECC, Alpine, and Central this year during ECC ongoing construction. Students who will be attending GSRP at Central or Alpine can visit the building during the open house held on September 10, from 4:30-6:00 pm.
3-Year-Old (3 days per week)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$1350/year
4-Year-Old (4 days per week)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM
$1700/year
Learn more about Preschool Programs at KHPS here.
Kindergarteners and Young 5s (known as K-Knights) students at Kenowa Hills experience an inclusive and supportive community that supports learning. We don’t just prepare students for graduation—we equip them with the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to thrive.
To enroll, your child must turn five years old between June 1, 2026 and December 1, 2026. If your child will be attending kindergarten or K-Knights in fall of 2026, please call to schedule a screening appointment.
FALL 2026 OPEN HOUSES
Alpine
WEDNESDAY, AUG 19 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Central
WEDNESDAY, AUG 19 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
5:00 pm-6:00 pm - K-Knights (Young 5s) & Kindergarten
5:30 pm-6:30 pm - 1st & 2nd Grade
6:00 pm-7:00 pm - 3rd-5th Grade
Zinser
TUESDAY, AUG 18 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
5:30 pm-6:15 pm - Last names A-K
6:15 pm-7:00 pm - Last names L-Z
2026 SUGGESTED SUPPLY LISTS
Alpine: K-1st | 2nd-3rd | 4th-5th | Intervention | P.E. | Specials
Central: KK-1st | 2nd-4th | 5th-Other | ASD+MiCi
Zinser: K | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Henshaw | Noble | Sullivan | 5th
Thursday, Aug. 13 | 1:00-3:00 pm
New Students & 6th Grade Registration
Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 4:30-7:00 pm
7th & 8th Grade Registration
Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 5:00-7:00 pm
Open House - All Grades
Meet Teachers & Get Photos Taken
Friday, Aug. 21 | 12:00-2:00 pm
Make-up Registration - All Grades
Please note: that some of our parking lot is currently being used for construction, so parking may be limited. Please review this parking update for important information about parking.
Athletics
If your student is interested in participating in athletics, please refer to the latest newsletter for details and sign up at FinalForms.com or KenowaHillsYouthSports.org.
6th Grade Course Description 2026-27
6th Grade Course Selection 2026-27
7th Grade Course Description 2026-27
7th Grade Course Selection 2026-27
8th Grade Course Description 2026-27
8th Grade Course Selection 2026-27
Registration - Freshman Only
Tuesday | August 11 | 9:00-11:00 am | 1:00-3:00 pm
Registration - Grades 10-12
Wednesday | August 12 | 9:00 am-11:00 am | 1:00-3:00 pm
Registration - All Grades
Thursday | August 13 | 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Wednesday | August 19 | 6-7 pm
Open House/Schedule pick-up: Wednesday | August 19 | 6:00- 7:00 pm
Pathways High School students should also plan to attend registration at the High School during their grade's allotted time to have their photo taken for the yearbook and their student ID.
Total number of Schools of Choice Openings: 140
2026-2027 Kent County Schools of Choice Application - Closed
105c Schools of Choice Application
For more information about KHPS School of Choice, please visit our webpage.
Visit the Food Services page for information on Summer Meals Programs
See breakfast and lunch menus online
Education Benefits Form
Please complete the Education Benefits Form each year. While this form doesn't affect your student getting free meals, the data collected helps fund many other programs in our District.
Introducing The Knights' Table
Knights eat together! Middle & High School students can now enjoy FREE dinner after school, Monday-Thursday before their busy evening activities! This is a great way to refuel, recharge, and be ready for athletics, clubs, homework, or whatever's next in their day!
LINQ Connect
We have switched to LINQ Connect instead of e-funds for school lunch payment. Download the free LINQ Connect app below, where you can easily fund meal accounts, pay school fees, and fill out the Education Benefits form.
Questions?
Questions regarding food service can be directed to Megan Johnson, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, at (616) 965-4340.
The Ride 360 app that Kenowa Hills uses to provide our families with student transportation information will be retired, and an updated app will be available. This new app, My Ride K-12, can be downloaded now in the Apple and Android app stores. You will need to download the new app to access updated transportation information for your student(s). Usernames and passwords from Ride 360 will carry over into My Ride K-12. Additionally, you can use your existing log-in information to access a web version of My Ride K-12 at myridek12.tylerapp.com.
Kenowa Hills is proud to partner with My Ride K-12, an in-vehicle GPS geolocation to provide parents and students with real-time access to bus stop locations, transportation routes, pick-up times, and more. If you need to create a new account, get started using the instructions below.
My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent Flyer (English)
My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent Flyer (Spanish)
Set up Via Website: My Ride K-12
My Ride K-12 – Apple App Store (iOS)
My Ride K-12 – Google Play Store (Android)
If you need to speak with someone at the bus garage, or for more information, please visit khps.org/transportation.
The Knights STEM Academy is open to 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students. It is a great fit for students who are willing to work hard, try new things, and work with others. Students who are interested in engineering, skilled trades, technology, working with their hands, art, science, or math will thrive in the STEM Academy.
In STEM, students will work harder than they thought they could, learn in ways they never imagined, and build things they never thought possible. Students will never have to wonder when they will ever use what they’re learning in STEM, and if they’re not having fun in STEM Academy, we’re doing something wrong!
Interested students can get an application from the middle school or high school office or fill out the form below. Learn more on our Knights STEM Academy webpage!
All high school athletes must have a physical uploaded to their individual FinalForms account for Kenowa Hills High School. The physical must be current and dated on or after April 15, 2026, to participate in a high school sport at Kenowa Hills High School. Each athlete will need the following items to participate:
All necessary documents must be submitted through FinalForms, and payment can be made in FinalForms, through e-Funds, or in person to the Athletic Office during the office hours listed below. Pink Slips will no longer be issued.
The Athletic Office will be open August 3-7, from 9 am-2 pm only. Please direct any athletic department questions to Vicki Bekins via email at vbekins@khps.org or by calling 616.784.2115.
Knight Athletic Department is very excited to announce that the high school & middle school have partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service. FinalForms allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students participating in athletics.
FinalForms saves data from season-to-season and year-to-year, meaning that you will never need to enter the same information twice! FinalForms also pre-populates information wherever possible, for each of your students, saving you time.
You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms one time a year and after any updates. Click on the Parent Playbook below to get started in FinalForms. The playbook will walk you through how to register as a parent/guardian and your student-athlete.
We are asking ALL parents of athletes to use FinalForms. Please register at FinalForms and follow the prompts to create your account, create your students, and sign all your forms prior to the first day of fall sports.
Nothing is more precious than your children. Find out how we work to ensure students feel safe, valued, and that they belong.
Safety and Security Commitment to Anti-Bullying Creating Inclusive Environments Safety DrillsLife is busy. At Kenowa Hills, we partner with families to make life easier.
TRANSPORTATION BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CAREOur Personal Mastery educational experience has redefined education and has gained attention around the state and nation. Personal Mastery provides your child with personalized attention from teachers. Instead of teaching to a broad group of students without an understanding of their individual strengths and weaknesses, Personal Mastery allows teachers to interact with students individually or in small groups to help them better address their weaknesses. In this way, we strive to help your child reach their full potential.
PERSONAL MASTERY SPECIAL EDUCATION ENGLISH LEARNERS TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOMAt the home of the Knights, athletic programs are a vital part of building character, drive, commitment, and teamwork for our student athletes.
UP-TO-DATE SPORTS INFO ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT YOUTH SPORTS Athletic BoostersThe arts build pride and community at Kenowa Hills. From our Marching Knights to musical performances at our Performing Arts Center, we believe the student experience really is a work of art.
FINE ART PROGRAMS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
