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KMS Newsletter October 16th 2026

Posted Date: 10/16/26 (04:41 PM)

 
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Kuna Middle School

October 16, 2026

In this Issue:

Feed the Teacher Sign Up, Parent Teacher Conferences, KSD Supplemental Levy and early voting,  shout outs, safety procedures, attendance, athletics, Veteran's Day Assembly, Dental Clinic, Kuna Middle mentoring and choir concert, how to check grades and Schoology, KMS website, bell schedules, breakfast and lunch info, transportation info.
 

Thank-you for helping our PTO feed the teachers during fall parent-teacher conferences!

Let's show them our appreciation by helping to provide dinner!
PTO Feed the Teachers
PTO Food Sign Up
 

Fall Conferences-Save the Date

Fall Conferences Wednesday, October 21 (1:00–3:00 PM) and Thursday, October 22 (3:30–7:00 PM)

Arrival Time ParentSquare Signups: In an effort to anticipate when families will attend conferences, we will be asking families to identify when they plan to arrive at conferences.  By reserving a 30-minute arrival slot, we can balance foot traffic across the building so you can spend your time connecting with teachers rather than standing in line.

If you have not yet been able to sign up for a time slot, please sign up below.  This sign up does NOT lock you into a conference time with a particular teacher but rather is a general idea of when you will arrive at conferences.  You will be able to visit with as many of your child's teachers during conferences as you need to.

We will be conducting School-o-gy Parent Information Sessions throughout Conferences in the Library.
P/T Conference Sign Up
 

Friday Shout Outs!

We have five incredible students who are receiving shout outs this week!
  • Mr. O would like to recognize Parker Petche and Samuel Perry for demonstrating honesty and good vices when they turned in a lost wallet.
  • Mrs. Pace would like to recognize Dax Beckenhauer-Ives and Logan Barnhill for demonstrating ALL of the Kave attributes in Robotics. They helped other students with a difficult task.
  • Mrs. Richmond would like to recognize Jaide DeBlieck for advocating for herself in order to be successful.

This week, we want to give shout outs to two phenomenal teachers.
  • Students would like to recognize Mrs. Haro for her exceptional kindness, her patient and thorough teaching, and her bright, encouraging presence that makes every student feel supported. 
  • Students would like to recognize Ms. Bray for her incredible kindness, sweet nature, and continuous support that brightens her students' days.


A student in a grey zip-up hoodie holds up a certificate proudly at a school desk, with classmates nearby.
A smiling teacher holds a 'Teacher Shout Out' certificate while posing with a group of students in a school hallway.
A smiling young boy stands proudly in a school hallway, holding up a positive behavior certificate.
A teacher and a student smile proudly in a classroom while the student holds up a certificate.
A smiling student holds up a certificate in a brightly lit classroom.
A group of students stand in a line inside a brightly lit classroom, smiling as they look toward the camera.
 

Mrs. Calhoun is the September Kuna Education Foundation Bridge Grant Recipient!

Congrats to Mrs. Calhoun for being an amazing teacher.  You do so much for your students with innovative teaching strategies and your caring way you get to know your students.  You truly go the extra mile!  Thank-you for all you do for your students!
 

Early in-person voting starts Monday!

Early in-person voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Did you know that portions of our school district are in Ada and Canyon counties? 

Depending on where your residence is located, you can vote early in-person at any designated location within your county.

Where Ada County residents can vote early:
Where Canyon County residents can vote early:
  • Canyon County Elections Office – 5815 Graye Lane, Caldwell  
  • Nampa City Hall – 411 3rd St. S., Nampa  
  • Bonus Saturday Hours (Canyon County Only): Canyon County Elections Office Saturday, October 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 

Veterans Day Assembly

Join us as we honor our nation's heroes at our annual Veterans Day Assembly!

  • When: November 11, 2026 at approximately 9:20 AM
  • Where: Kuna Middle School
  • Who: All active-duty military members, veterans, and their families are warmly invited to attend so we can recognize and celebrate your service.
Slideshow Submissions: If you have a photo of a loved one who served, we would love to include them in our assembly slideshow. Please email their photo along with a brief description of their service to bajones@kunaschools.org.
Numerous American flags are displayed across a green lawn under a bright blue sky with white clouds.
 

Kuna Middle Choir Concert

We celebrated songs from around the world!  Thanks to all the hard work on the part of our students and Mrs. Peterson!  
Choir
Choir
 

Kuna Middle Students Mentor at Ross Elementary

Kuna Middle School 8th Graders helped at the Ross Elementary Jog-a-Thon on Thursday.  They gave high fives, checked off laps, ran with  the students, and encouraged them to keep going during the Jog-a-Thon.
Students running
Students giving high fives
 

Safety Procedures

Safety is important at Kuna Middle School. You may have noticed several security measures in place at our school. Parents have to "buzz-in" at the front door of the school to enter, all perimeter doors of the school are locked at all times, staff are on duty inside and outside throughout the day, we have an SRO, and dedicated security personnel. We also practice safety drills often.

Kuna School District follows the Idaho Standard Command Responses for Schools (ISCRS) for emergency procedures. This is standard responses for:
Hall Check: classroom & office doors are locked, teachers continue teaching, students are not allowed in the halls.
Lock Down: classroom & office doors are locked, teachers and students shelter silently out of sight in the classroom with lights off.
Evacuation: also known as a fire drill.
Reverse Evacuation: during recess or before school, student re-enter the building to a specific class.
Earthquake Drill: We follow procedures from the Great Idaho Shake Out and the Drop, Cover, and Hold steps to stay safe during an earthquake.

We conduct safety drills often.  Evacuation drills are conducted every month.  Lockdown drills are conducted every semester.  We also conduct Earthquake drills every semester.  These are drills are coming up soon.  Teachers review the protocols with students prior to the drills however we do not typically announce when the drills take place before hand.  We will send out a notification to parents that the drill has taken place afterwards.
ISCRS Information
 
A digital flyer announces a cavity prevention clinic for 7th and 8th graders at Kuna Middle School, featuring dates, free sealants, and permission slip info.
 

Get Ready to Smile! Free Cavity Prevention Clinic

Delta Dental is coming to Kuna Middle School to provide free dental sealants and screenings exclusively for 7th and 8th-grade students. The clinic will take place from Monday, October 26th through Thursday, October 29th in a special room in the school library.
How to Sign Up Your Student:
To ensure your child can participate, you must complete and return a permission slip using one of the following methods:
  • Physical Permission Slip: Your student will be given a paper permission slip during their Advisory class to bring home. Please sign and return it to the school.
  • Digital Permission Slip: We will be sending out a notification via ParentSquare that includes a digital version of the permission slip for you to fill out online.
Please complete either the physical or digital slip prior to the clinic week. www.deltadentalid.com/GoG-form
 

Attendance Matters

Thanks for calling in your child's absence so that we can make sure it is excused. Here are some ways you can get your child's absence excused:

Call our attendance line: 208-955-0257
Reply to the Parent Square notification about an absence.
Email : kmsattendance@kunaschools.org
 

Upcoming Sports Events

Get ready for an exciting week of sports! First, cheer on the wrestling team as they take on Lone Star on Tuesday, October 20, at 4:15 PM. Next, support the Girls' Basketball team in their game against Sage Valley on Wednesday, October 21, also at 4:15 PM. Finally, don't miss the major Dawg Day Duals Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, October 24. Details on our Calendar
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School-o-gy is how to check grades

We use School-o-gy for grading and assignments at Kuna Middle School.  Teachers assign tests, quizes and assignments in Schoology.  Parents can see what is coming up or what is missing as well as check grades in Schoology.  Here is a flier for how parents can log in to Schoology through Clever.
An informational flyer titled 'Schoology Walkthrough Parent Edition' details step-by-step instructions on how to access Schoology.
 
Kuna Middle School Website
KMS Bell Schedules
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Transportation Information
School Supply List
 

Contact Us

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Contact the Principal, Mrs. Wilson
Contact the Vice Principal, Mr. Wang
Contact the Vice Principal, Mr. McKee

Kuna Middle School
Phone 208-922-1002    ·    Fax 208-922-1030
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