KMS Weekly News 3/14/2025

Posted Date: 3/14/25 (8:30 PM)

Kuna Middle School

Kavemen Khronicles

March 14, 2025

From the Principal: Partnerships with Purpose

Dear KMS Families,

Spring Break is here, and we're celebrating our community partnerships! At Kuna Middle School, we know these connections are key to a great education. They extend learning beyond the classroom. We want our school to be deeply connected to our community.

This week, we're sharing some of our recent partnership impacts. On Wednesday, a community member donated two yards of sand for our long jump pit as soon as they heard that there was a need. Also, this week, we gained a new track and field sponsor, Rogue Cement and Construction who is contributing all the cement for two new throwing pads for our disc throwers! The city of Kuna is ready to prepare the ground for this project as soon as possible.

Partnerships help students explore everything, from exploring careers to building skills. They also build a strong school community.

Recently our PTO partnered with Westmark Credit Union, who generously donated the final $2700 to finalize our purchase of a new sound system for our gym. Do you know a business that wants to partner with us? Think about it and contact the school office upon return from Spring Break. Let's create more great experiences for our students!

Partners in Learning,

Shelly Manuel

Principal

A dump truck unloads sand onto a long jump pit preparing it for the season.

Thank you!

Thanks to all who could make it to the Parent Teacher Conferences yesterday!

Text stating the mission of Kuna Middle School: 'Kuna Middle School provides high quality instruction to ensure all students learn at the highest level.'

Text-based image with the vision statement for Kuna Middle School: 'We will be a top performing and/or a goal maker school with focused, collaborative programs and a strong professional learning community.'

Looking Ahead

March 17 - 21: Spring Break

March 27: KMS Skate Night

March 31: PTO Meeting @ 5:30 &Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm

April 28 - 29: Science ISAT

April 30 - May 1: ELA ISAT

May 7 - 8: Math ISAT

May 13: KMS Band Concert

May 20: KMS Choir Concert

You Rock!

"Thank you to our wonderful school community for your incredible support at the book fair! Your enthusiasm for reading helps us build a vibrant and exciting library for everyone." Ms. Shrader

Two students pose at a school book fair, surrounded by tables filled with books. The text reads 'Book Fair' and 'Thank you for all your support!'

A group of people stand in front of a large 'KMS' sign, holding a check from Westmark Credit Union for $2,700.

We are so grateful for Westmark Credit Union's $2,700 donation to our school!

A colorful poster advertising a KMS Skate Night at the Nampa Rollerdrome Skating Rink on March 27th from 6-8 PM. Admission is $8 and skate rental is $3.

A green announcement card with white flowers and the text 'March 31st KMS PTO MEETING @ 5:30 PM IN THE KMS LIBRARY. PAC meeting to immediately follow. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We would LOVE to have more parents and teachers join us! kunamiddleschoolpto@gmail.com'.

School Spotlight

Punctuality Pro!

Way to go, Joel Cannon! You've been on time, every time, and now it's time to Have Your Best Day with a free drink from Snerk's!

Keep up the great work, everyone--show up on time next week, and YOU could be our

next Snerk's Superstar!

A young person in a red shirt holds a $10 gift card for Snerks.

STRONGER Staff of the Month

CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing security, Mr. O and Mrs. Nanci, for being nominated for our February STRONGER Staff of the Month. Thank you for making KMS a safer, stronger place!

A group of students and two adults stand in front of a school's art gallery, holding certificates.

8th Grade Getaway

An invitation to celebrate the 8th grade class trip to a fun park with go-karts and games, featuring a photo of students enjoying the ride.

Parent Survey

KMS Kave Cart

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Parents and Grandparents, who doesn't want to get met with a wave of positivity and excitement? That's what happens when you volunteer at our school Kave Cart! Consider signing up here to help on an upcoming Friday! Also make sure that you have completed an adult background check here: Thank you :)

Athletics

Spring Sports are here!

Get ready to cheer! In two weeks, our tennis teams face off against rival schools, and our track stars are heading to Emmett for the upcoming meet. Let's pack the sidelines and show our school spirit!

A tennis court graphic with the text 'Kuna Tennis' and details for upcoming matches on April 2nd and 3rd.

A graphic announcing a KMS Track & Field meet at Emmett Middle School at 4:15 PM.

Classroom Close Up

Choir

We are so proud of the awesome students who were chosen for the Idaho ACDA All State Middle School choirs! Great job Adina, Charlie, Addison, Kaylan and Payzlee!

Science

This week, our students explored thermal energy and the law of conservation of mass. Students discovered that while mass can change within a system, matter itself is never created or destroyed—it simply transforms. They witnessed this firsthand by burning steel wool, watching as it oxidized and formed a brand-new substance.

Check out some exciting photos from our lab below!