Kuna Middle School Newsletter May 1st, 2026

Posted Date: 05/03/26 (08:37 PM)

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Kindness - Accountability - Vibes - Effort

May 1, 2026

Poster celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with gift ideas like notes, tidying up, flowers, video messages, supplies, and gift cards.

Announcement: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY MAY 8 FOR TEACHER DEVELOPMENT. Professional Learning Day for Staff.

A graphic displays the word "RESCHEDULED!" in bold black text on a gold banner.

Sixth Grade Open House Rescheduled

The KMS incoming 6th Grade Open House has been rescheduled.

New Date: Wednesday, May 27

Time: 5 - 7 pm

Class of 2030 Swag

One of our sports vendors, BSN, has created an online team store geared towards our incoming freshman class. Check it out for cool swag and gear. Go Kavemen!

Class of 2030 Swag

8th Grade Field Day May 28th!

8th grade students learned about our end of year Field Day during advisory this week. We will have lots of fun activities and food for the 8th grade students to celebrate their success and hang out together before the end of the year. Students will get a t-shirt, BBQ lunch, their yearbooks, we will have food trucks, lawn games, tug-of-war, an obstacle course, dunk tank, door prizes, and much more. We are looking for sponsors and donations to be able to keep the cost down for students. If you want to help or know someone who wants to please reach out to the KMS office staff.

Save the date for KMS, FMS, & SMS Summer School, June 4-25, 8 AM-12 PM, housed at FMS.

CAST Service Project

For their fourth quarter service project, CAST partnered with the Kuna Food Bank to help spread the word about their upcoming Idaho Gives Campaign. They helped decorate our community by painting windows at several local businesses.

Idaho Gives begins on May 4. Learn more about how you can help here.

A group of students, labeled 'KMS CAST', participate in a 'SERVICE PROJECT' with various photos showing them working together.

Parent Resources

988 Lifeline

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. This is a parent and student resource for suicide prevention and crisis situations.

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Advisory Update

Understanding the Teen Brain

This week in Advisory, our students investigated how the adolescent brain is uniquely wired for learning and growth. Through our lesson, "The Teen Brain: Brains Under Construction," students explored how their brains are currently going through a period of high "plasticity." They worked in research teams to investigate different brain regions and presented "Lightning Talks" to their peers, illustrating how these biological changes impact everything from decision-making to social sensitivity.

The core goal of this week was to help students leverage this development to build a Growth Mindset. We discussed how adolescence isn't a problem to be solved, but a "Superlearning" phase where they can intentionally strengthen neural connections. To continue the conversation at home, you might ask your student what they wish adults understood about the way their brain works, or how they can use this period of high brain activity to master new skills they are passionate about.

Infographic titled 'The Plasticity of the Teen Brain: Brains Under Construction' illustrating brain regions and their functions during adolescence.

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