KMS Weekly News 5/23/2025

Posted Date: 5/23/25 (8:30 PM)

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Kuna Middle School

Kavemen Khronicles

May 23, 2025

From the Principal: Celebrating a Fantastic Year!

Hello Kuna Families and Friends,

Wow, the school year is almost over! It's been a fantastic year at Kuna Middle School, and we're so proud of all you've done. You've worked hard and learned so much.

As we get ready for summer, please remember these important things:

Return all library books and textbooks. Please check your backpacks!
Turn in any missing assignments. Teachers are finishing grades soon.
Check the lost and found. Anything left will be given away.
Pay any lunch money you still owe.
Bring back any sports uniforms or gear.
Say thank you to your teachers and staff. They've worked hard for you!
Think about what you did well this year.
Get ready for an awesome summer! You've earned it!

This year was a success because of our amazing teachers, staff, and families. Thank you for helping make Kuna Middle School a great place to learn.

We hope everyone has a safe and fun summer. We can't wait to see our returning students in the fall. To our 8th graders, good luck in high school—we'll miss you!

Partners in Learning,

Shelly Manuel

Principal

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Looking Ahead

May 26: No school (Memorial Day)

May 28: Talent Show

May 29: Early Release (Last Day of School)

School Spotlight

Choir Concert

The choir concert was a big success! Our students sang a variety of songs that impressed everyone in the audience. Their hard work and excitement really showed, and it made for a fun evening. Thank you to all who helped make this event happen. It was a great night to celebrate music together!

Mr. Noteboom Day

This week staff celebrated The Man, The myth, The Legend, The Mustache: Mr. Pete Noteboom. He is retiring after serving the Kuna School District for 38 years!

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Movies

We are selling passes for OPC movies--limited number of passes available for purchase.

Price at check out includes a $5 donation to KMS and an online fee. Cash and check are accepted in the person at KMS. If you pay online, you can pick them up anytime. All purchases and pick ups will need to be complete by June 5th.

11 movies for a donation to Kuna Middle School.

Each pass allows the holder admission to ALL of our family-friendly Summer Movies listed on the pass at 11am every day (except Sundays).

***** KMS proceeds from this fundraiser can go to Athletics, Clubs, Sunshine, or any of the academic departments****

A movie ticket from Overland Park Cinemas for 11 summer movies for a $5 donation.

Athletics

Upcoming Sports Opportunities

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A volleyball player prepares to serve the ball during a game. The text reads: Kuna Middle School Volleyball Open Gyms May 8 & 15 | 3:30-5PM June 25 | 10AM-NOON July 16 & 23 | 10AM-NOON Tryouts August 11-13 8th Grade 8-10AM 7th Grade 10AM-NOON *must attend all 3 days to make a team.

Information

A message from the KMS counselors

Next week counselors will be sending out Summer School registration forms for students who meet the criteria. Failing a class the entire year and or failing 3 or more classes second semester.

There is still time to improve our grades and thus not be invited to summer school. Please encourage your students to keep working hard until the end.

Summer School dates: June 4-June 25

Time: Period one 8am-10am

Period two 10:05-12 noon

Place: Fremont Middle School

More information to follow...