Middle School
NEWS

10/03/25

Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,

It’s been a busy and exciting week at KHMS! We’re so proud of the energy our students bring each day, and we’re grateful for your support at home—it truly makes a difference.

Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

6th Grade Camp
Our 6th graders head to camp on Tuesday, Oct. 7! Please have students at school by 7:15 a.m. Buses will return around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. We can’t wait to hear about their adventures!

7th Grade Field Trip – John Ball Zoo
On Oct. 8, our 7th graders will visit John Ball Zoo for a day of hands-on learning and exploration. Families should have received details by email—please check your inbox if needed.

Fall Break – Oct. 10, 13 & 14
Reminder: No school on Oct. 10, 13, and 14. Classes resume Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences – Oct. 21, 23 & 24
We look forward to connecting with families during conferences. The Middle School Parent Group (MSPG) is organizing meals for staff, and your support is always appreciated. A sign-up link is included in this week’s newsletter.

Thank you for partnering with us to make KHMS a welcoming and positive place for all students.

Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
 

IMPORTANT DATES
OCTOBER 7-9: 6th grade camp
OCTOBER 8: 7th grade Field Trip to John Ball Zoo
OCTOBER 10-14: NO SCHOOL
OCTOBER 16: MSPG Meeting 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
OCTOBER 21: CONFERENCES 4-7:30 pm
OCTOBER 23: CONFERENCES 4-7:30 pm
OCTOBER 24: HALF DAY
CONFERENCES 12:30-2:30 pm
NOVEMBER 24-28: NO SCHOOL

09/26/25

Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,

We had another fantastic week here at KHMS! It’s always exciting to see our students learning, growing, and enjoying their time at school.

7th Grade Field Trip – John Ball Zoo
Our 7th graders are looking forward to an exciting visit to John Ball Zoo on October 8th! Students will enjoy hands-on learning and exploring the animals while connecting their experiences to what they’re studying in class. 7th-grade parents should have received an email with more details about the trip—please check your inbox if you haven’t seen it yet.

M-STEP Reports
The M-STEP parent reports from last spring are being sent home with students today. Please check with your student to make sure you receive their report.

Upcoming Conferences – October 21st, 23rd & 24th
We’re looking forward to welcoming families to our Fall Conferences on October 21st, 23rd & 24th. If you’d like to help the Middle School Parent Group (MSPG) provide dinner for our teachers during that week, we’d love your support! You can sign up using the link in this week’s newsletter. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and helps us show our teachers how much we value them.

Thank you for being such an important part of our KHMS community and for helping make our school a positive, welcoming place for every student.

Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
 

IMPORTANT DATES
SEPTEMBER 27: Feeding America Truck 1:30-3:30 pm at Alpine Elementary
SEPTEMBER 29: 6th Grade Camp Parent and Chaperone Meeting
OCTOBER 1: COUNT DAY
OCTOBER 8: 7th grade Field Trip to John Ball Zoo
OCTOBER 10-14: NO SCHOOL
OCTOBER 15: MSPG Meeting 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
OCTOBER 21: CONFERENCES 4-7:30 pm
OCTOBER 23: CONFERENCES 4-7:30 pm
OCTOBER 24: HALF DAY
CONFERENCES 12:30-2:30 pm
NOVEMBER 24-28: NO SCHOOL

09/19/25

Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,

We had a wonderful Homecoming Week at the Middle School! The energy and school spirit were on full display as each grade level competed in dress-up days, games, and activities throughout the week. It was great to see our students having fun, showing pride in their school, and cheering each other on. Be sure to check out the pictures on our Facebook page if you haven’t already.

Highlights from the week:

8th Grade STEM Academy – Visited the “Tech Showcase” in Grandville on Tuesday.

Social Studies Classes – Celebrated Constitution Day on Wednesday.

Pep Assembly – Wrapped up the week with a spirited assembly today (Friday).

Cornhole Tournament – Hosted our first annual MSPG Cornhole Tournament today (Friday).

A huge thank-you to our Middle School Parent Group for organizing the tournament and to all of the families who loaned us cornhole boards. This group has been such a positive addition to our school, and we are grateful for all they do to support our students and staff.

Ways to get involved:

Mileage Club – Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays and Fridays during lunch to track laps, hand out rewards, and cheer on students.

Next Parent Meeting – Thursday, October 16, 5:30–6:30 PM at the Middle School. All are welcome!

Thank you, as always, for your continued support in making Kenowa Hills Middle School a great place for our students.

Sincerely,
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
 

IMPORTANT DATES
SEPTEMBER 25: Fall Sports Pictures
SEPTEMBER 26: PICTURE RETAKES
OCTOBER 1: Count Day
OCTOBER 12-14: NO SCHOOL
OCTOBER 21: CONFERENCES
OCTOBER 23: CONFERENCES
OCTOBER 24: HALF DAY - CONFERENCES