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Transparency Report
Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,
I want to begin by sincerely thanking our staff, students, and families for the care and support you’ve shown one another during what has been a difficult week. We have truly felt the strength and kindness of our school community, and we are so grateful for you.
Count Day is coming up on February 11. We kindly ask families to avoid scheduling appointments on this day whenever possible, as it is important that students are present for the entire school day. Count Day plays a significant role in determining school funding, which supports programs, staff, and resources for our students. Thank you for helping us ensure every student counts.
Due to our recent snow days, report cards will not be sent home today. We are hopeful they will go home with students on Monday, February 2. Once report cards are finalized, we will calculate GPAs for Honor Roll. We are excited to celebrate our Honor Roll students with a special Honor Roll Field Trip during the week of February 16, with more details to be shared next week.
Our STEM Open House has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 5, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will highlight our newly redesigned STEM space, student projects from all STEM Academy classes, and hands-on activities where guests can build mini versions of our projects using our technology. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and engaging evening.
Finally, be sure to check the newsletter for details about the Parent Group fundraiser on February 3. It’s a great opportunity to support our school and enjoy a well-deserved night off from cooking.
As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY 11: COUNT DAY
FEBRUARY 13-17: MIDWINTER BREAK NO SCHOOL
MARCH 5: Conferences
MARCH 10: Conferences
March 13: Conferences
APRIL 2: HALF DAY
APRIL 3-10: SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL
Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,
Thank you for helping us finish the semester so strong! We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful for the continued support of our families and staff. This past semester was filled with hard work, growth, and many meaningful moments of learning and connection.
As we look ahead, we are excited to begin a new semester full of fresh opportunities, new goals, and continued growth. We look forward to all that is ahead and cannot wait to see what our students accomplish next. We are also excited to celebrate our Honor Roll students with an Honor Roll Field Trip in February. More information about the Honor Roll and the field trip will be shared after report cards are sent home on January 30, 2026.
Count Day is February 11. We kindly ask families to avoid scheduling appointments for students on this day whenever possible. It is very important that students are present for the entire school day, as attendance is counted throughout the day. Count Day plays a significant role in determining school funding, which supports programs, staff, and resources for our students. Thank you for helping us make sure every student counts.
We are also looking forward to our STEM Academy Open House this Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Please see the flyer in the newsletter for more information.
As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
JANUARY 16: Social Celebration / End of 2 Quarter / 1st Semester
JANUARY 19: SKYZONE EVENT - see flyer MSPG / NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 21: MSPG MTG 5:30 PM
JANUARY 22: STEM ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE 6:30-8 PM
FEBRUARY 11: COUNT DAY
FEBRUARY 16-17: MIDWINTER BREAK / NO SCHOOL
Dear Kenowa Hills Middle School Families,
It was great to welcome students back this week following break! We’ve had a strong start, with students wrapping up their i-Ready testing and participating in PBIS stations to review and reinforce our school-wide expectations. The i-Ready assessments help us better understand each student’s academic needs and determine their individualized myPath instruction within the i-Ready platform, while PBIS stations support a positive and respectful learning environment for all of our Knights.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support of Kenowa Hills Middle School. We appreciate our strong partnership with families as we continue working together to support student success.
As always—Go Knights!
Mr. Dodge
Principal, Kenowa Hills Middle School
IMPORTANT DATES
JANUARY 16: Social Celebration / End of 2 Quarter / 1st Semester
JANUARY 19: SKYZONE EVENT - see flyer MSPG / NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 21: MSPG MTG 5:30 PM
FEBRUARY 11: COUNT DAY
FEBRUARY 16-17: MIDWINTER BREAK / NO SCHOOL
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