Fall Break Meal Pickup Announced for Friday, Nov. 20PCPS is offering a curbside meal pickup this Friday, Nov. 20 to provide students with food during the upcoming fall break. The meals are available to all children 18 and under. If children are not present at pickup, please bring one of the following forms of child identification: school ID card, page from Parent Portal showing student’s name and ID number, record from school showing student’s name and ID number, passport, government-issued ID card, or other formal document. The meal pickup …
- Open enrollment is from November 10th- January 12th.
This is your opportunity to apply for career academies, magnet/choice schools and other programs for the 2021-22 school year. Please see polkschoolsfl.com/schooloptions for details. IMPORTANT CONTACTS: – For questions about career academies, please call 863-519-8438 ext. 816, email careeracademies@polk-fl.net, or message the Polk Career Academies page. – For questions about magnet/choice schools, please call 863-534-0631, email magnetchoice@polk-fl.net or message the Office of …
- Here is the updated bell schedule again
- Please Remember to follow KMS Dress Code 2020-2021
Please note that the Dress Code bottoms must be either be DARK blue jeans, or Tan/Navy Blue Twill pants. *NO BLACK PANTS OR BLACK JEANS!* The tops must be only KMS school shirts as followed: 6th-Navy, 7th-Black, and 8th-Red. Please continue reading for additional guide lines. Ø Attire that disrupts the educational process, threatens the learning environment, endangers the health and safety of students or any others will not be tolerated. · Masks must be worn correctly at all times – no …
- School will be closed Thursday, November 12th due to Hurricane Eta.
- eSchool Lunches for this week has changed to Tuesday because of Veteran’s Day School Holiday.
eSchool students pick up your lunches Tuesday, November 10th, from 9:30-10:30am …
- Annual Title 1 Meeting Video.
Here is our Annual Title 1 Meeting Video. It goes over our Title 1 Program and how students, families and can work together to get our students to be more successful. Click here for the video! After you have watched the video, please take 2 minutes to give us your feedback on the survey linked below. We would love to hear from you! Click here for the survey! …
- Join us for our CTE and Elective Virtual Parent Night
Click the link to watch the video. …
- KMS 1 Year Later…
Here are the links to the media coverage from the different news outlets: Bay News 9 1 Year After Being Damaged by a Tornado, Renovations are Underway for Kathleen Middle School By Ashonti Ford https://www.baynews9.com/…/renovations-are-underway-for… ABC Action News Kathleen Middle School bounces back a year after tornado severally damaged it By JJ Burton https://www.abcactionnews.com/…/kathleen-middle-school… WFLA News Channel 8 1 year after EF-2 tornado, work on …
- PCPS Announces Next Steps in Superintendent Search: Online Surveys and Community Forums
Click here to take the survey …
- Students need to wear their IDs everyday!
If a student does not have their ID for one day, they will be given a sticker as an ID for that day. The expectation is the students have their ID the following day, or else they will be charged $5. Any student without an ID will receive a lunch detention for that day. …
- Superintendent Search Community & Staff Forums
Polk County Public Schools and the Florida School Boards Association are hosting a series of community forums to better understand the qualities and qualifications that are needed in the next superintendent of schools. Come share your thoughts! Face coverings and temperature checks will be required. …
- Are you ready to return to Campus?
If you are requesting to move from eLearning to Campus click the link below. We just wanted to make everyone aware, the link for our survey is ONLY for current students at KMS. Students at Polk Virtual made a commitment to stay for the entire semester. If you are a Polk Virtual students, you will not have a schedule built for you, only current KMS students. The form must be filled out completely and submitted by 4pm, Friday, October 16th. You will not be able to submit a request after that …
- Student ID’s have been handed out!
ID Badges have been handed out to students today. They must be worn around the students neck at all times. If a student does not have their ID for one day, they will be given a sticker as an ID for that day. The expectation is the students have their ID the following day, or else they will be charged $5. Any student without an ID will receive a lunch detention for that day. …
- Join our Virtual Open house at 6PM
Click the link for open house. After watching our virtual open house, please Click the link to take the survey. …
- Attention Students Tutoring Starts Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Click here to fill out the form for tutoring. …
- Our 1st early release is tomorrow 9/23/2020. Here is the bell schedule.
- Here is the updated bell schedule that starts 9/21/2020
- KMS TIGER’S ROAR Sept/Oct 2020 Newsletter
…
- Help KMS win new books for our school!
Do you have library books at home? Parents check your emails or Parent Portal account to see if you have any notices about overdue books. PCPS is offering new books to the schools that return the most overdue books. Help KMS get new books for our school. If you have books from another school, you can return them to KMS too. Thanks for helping! …
- Parents we need your input!
Hello KMS parents, We would love your input on our Parent and Family Engagement Plan. Please go to the link below to complete a quick survey. Also, if you would like to be a part of our School Advisory Committee (SAC), please email monique.smith@polk-fl.net for more information. Click below to take the survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S3L7LS3 Thank you. …
- Important Notice!
If your child has been tested for coronavirus, please do not send your child to school until you receive a negative test result. Please notify the school about the situation so that arrangements can be made for your child to participate in online learning. If a member of your household has tested positive, please do not send your child to school and call the Florida Department of Health at 863-519-7911 for further direction. Thank you for your cooperation. …
- eSchool students pick up your lunches every Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am
Quick reminder that PCPS schools are providing meals for pick up for our eSchool students on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. If you haven’t already, please review the information at the link below before heading out. Enjoy! https://polkschoolsfl.com/lunchlocations …
- Re-posted: Watch this video on how to access Schoology.
We have a step by step video to help you access schoology. Click here …
- PCPS Tech help and eLearning information.
Polk County Public Schools is working to resolve technical issues being experienced by students participating in our new Campus eSchool learning format. “Campus eSchool is a new option to allow families more flexibility amid the ongoing pandemic,” said Dr. Tina Barrios, PCPS’ assistant superintendent for information systems and technology. “There is a huge learning curve involved — for students, teachers and information technology staff members. There have been technical issues, …
- KMS Welcome Back
- PCSB Technology Help
PCPS is establishing a tech support hotline to assist our Campus eSchool (online) students this year. Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, families can call 863-733-0331 for help with eSchool tech questions and issues. Campus eSchool teachers can use the hotline as well. Staff will be available to answer calls on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional help, please visit our Technology Resources page for helpful information on Schoology and other topics: polkschoolsfl.com/technologyresources. …
- KMS Bell Schedule for 2020-2021
- 6th Grade Drive-Thru Orientation and Last Day for eLearners schedule and device pick up.
6th Grade times will be the same by last name. 9-10 Last Names that start with A-F 10:30-11:30 Last Names that start with G-L 1:00-2:00 Last Names that start with M-R 2:30-3:30 Last Names that start with S-Z **You will have an opportunity to purchase school uniforms too. Please have cash or check and we will not accept any bills larger than a $20.** eLearners that still need their schedules or devices, please come tomorrow to pick them up between 9-11. You will get your schedule, paperwork …
- Is your child a bus rider?
All student transportation information is on the parent portal, please check there for times and pick up/drop off locations. …
- **UPDATED INFORMATION** eLearning devices will be distributed Wednesday, August 19th from 9-11am &1-3pm
We will distribute devices for students that selected eLearning on Wednesday, August 19th from 9-11am and 1-3pm. Please come to the back of the school in the bus loop area. We will have different areas to drive thru to fill out emergency cards, receive schedules, and pick up work book and devices, etc. ***Students that have not returned their device that was checked out to them in March will not receive a device and will not receive a schedule until the device is returned. …
- Kathleen Middle School’s Mask Policy.
Please send us a picture of your mask via KMS FaceBook page or an email to one of the administrators (see links below) if you’d like clarification or have any questions about masks. Thank you. Administrators: sheila.gregory@polk-fl.net bucky.day@polk-fl.net amy.scheloske@polk-fl.net william.lay@polk-fl.net …
- How to access Schoology
- **UPDATED** Important information about 2020-2021 Orientation
Updated: Due to safety concerns we are going to do a drive through orientation behind the school in the bus loop. Times will be the same by last name. This year our orientation will look a little different. It will only be for 6th grade students that selected brick and mortar/face to face, and their parents only. No other family members should attend. It will take place on August 20th: 9-10 Last Names that start with A-F 10:30-11:30 Last Names that start with G-L 1:00-2:00 Last Names that start …
- PCPS Back to School Guide Con’t
- PCPS Back to School Guide
- ***Updated Supply List for 2020-2021
***We have revised our supply list to lighten the financial burden on families.*** KATHLEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST No backpacks, pens or markers • Pencils • 1 inch binder with dividers for Math • Zippered Binder • Mask Optional: To 1st period teacher Tissues Hand Sanitizer *Electives may require more supplies 7 TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST No backpacks, pens or markers • Pencils • 1 inch binder with dividers for Math • Zippered Binder • Scientific Calculator • Mask Optional: To 1st …
- Report Cards
Report cards can be printed upon request. Please call ahead 863.853.6040 so we can prepare it for you. We are open Monday thru Thursday, 8-4:30. …
- KMS 2019-2020 Academic Awards Ceremony
You can watch our awards ceremony video that premiered on at 6pm on May 27th via Facebook. Click here Congrats to all of our award winners! …
- Join us for the Online Awards Ceremony. It premieres Wednesday, May 27th at 6pm on our Facebook page.
Awards are being packed and sorted for pick up during device drop off or after in the main office. The online awards ceremony will premiere at 6pm on Wednesday, May 27th click here for KMS Facebook. Congrats to all of our award winners! Stay tuned! Thank you Mrs. Yearicks for your technical assistance in making this happen! …
- Student passwords are beginning to expire.
Parents and Students – Student passwords for login are beginning to expire. Per the district, to solve this is to use the school’s wifi/network to login to the computer which should prompt you to change or update your passwords. Our staff has to do this every 60 days but to do this it must be on the school’s network. If you still are doing work and are not finished, you can come in your car and get close to the school to use the wifi. Just a reminder, device drop off/return is …
- Technology Device Drop off May 27th, 28th, and 29th 9am-3pm.
Parents we will be accepting technology devices May 27th-29th. We will use the same location where you picked up the devices as our drop off location on Lamona. We will conduct this in a drive thru style setting with no one needing to leave their vehicles. A staff member will come to your vehicle to gather the technology device (computer and charger cord). The dates and times that have been set will be May 27th, 28th, and 29th 9am-3pm. If your child must attend summer learning due to academic …
- Uniform Shirts Needed!
If you would like to donate your old KMS school shirts, we are in need! There will be a laundry basket at the front office door, and/or we will collect them next week at our device drop off! …
- Last Call for Yearbook. Click the link and use the code for a discount.
https://commpe.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool Yearbook Link for Purchase Use Code KMSROAR For Discount. …
- Drive Thru Technology Device Drop of will be May 27th, 28th, and 29th from 9am-3pm.
Parents we will be accepting technology devices May 27th-29th. We will use the same location where you picked up the devices as our drop off location on Lamona, We will conduct this in a drive thru style setting with no one needing to leave their vehicles. A staff member will come to your vehicle to gather the technology device (computer and charger cord). The dates and times that have been set will be May 27th, 28th, and 29th 9am-3pm. If your child must attend summer learning due to academic …
- 6th and 7th graders register for your classes for next year by this Friday, May 15th.
Returning 6th and 7th graders! You need to register for your classes next year by this Friday, May 15th. Click here …
- Shout out to all of the students!
- Want to win a free pizza? Play with us!
ALRIGHT KMS students and family. How about winning a free pizza delivery? Post a picture in the comments below of your creation! Create a Tiger themed sweet treat🐅. We will announce the winner on Sunday, May 3rd and will private message the winner to coordinate the pizza delivery! Make sure you are pictured with your edible creation. Good luck and have fun! Worst that can happen is you have some tasty treats at home 😁. Up to 2 winners! Originality and Presentation. …
- 6th and 7th graders register for your classes next year.
Returning 6th and 7th graders! You need to register for your classes next year! Click here …
- Rolling Wi-Fi hotspots
Polk County Public Schools and Polk Vision have teamed up to help improve internet access for our students through a new initiative: Synced for Students. Beginning Monday, April 27, PCPS will deploy a specially equipped fleet of 50 buses that will serve as Wi-Fi hotspots in areas of need. Please see the list of locations at polkschoolsfl.com/buswifi. The buses will operate from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays at the designated sites (please check the schedule for specifics …
- Parents Interim grades are on the portal.
Parents, please check your child’s grades! Interim grades are on the portal and quite a few students have turned in no work and received a ZERO/F for the assignment. It is not too late to get work turned in. …
- Check out Social Studies department’s special message for you.
KMS MISSES HAVING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS! …
- Students: please check your school email every day!
Your teachers are responding to emails and giving directions for assignments so make sure you check your email daily. We are here to help! Contact your teachers via email, call them during their office hours, or message them on their platforms. You can find their contact information under the staff tab on this website. Thank you. …
- We love the teamwork happening with distance learning!
We have a student shout out of the week! Thank you Coach Raymond for letting us know. I want to recognize Patience Colvin for helping me solve an issue that many of my Students were having with my assignment on Google Classroom this week. She took time out of her day today to walk through the assignment twice and even joined a test class for me to try a solution. Without her help and communication, I would not have determined the issue in as timely a manner as I needed. …
- KMS will host our 8th grade formal during the summer.
For the 8th graders that are going to be promoted by the end of the school year! KMS will host our 8th grade formal during the summer on a date to be announced when we are given the okay by the Governor to resume normal activities. Details will be sent later once we get closer to knowing more info. …
- Turning in your assignments!
Have you turned in your work this week? Remember you are required to complete all assignments in order to receive a grade and be promoted. Contact your teacher or the school to make sure you and or your child are current. After speaking to several parents this week, students are saying they are doing their work but they aren’t! Please monitor this daily. …
- District Information
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that all Florida school districts will keep their schools closed for the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus. Accordingly, the campuses of Polk County Public Schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year. Students will continue distance learning through the end of the school year. We will continue to provide meals at our food distribution sites. For a complete list of food locations and other details, please …
- Important information on how to fix the iPad issues!
Good Morning, As of 8:30am (4/14/2020) the county began to send out the update that should fix the google classroom on iPads issue. However, there are a few things that might impede it. The app called “Relay Smart Agent” needs to be updated. Students will not be able to do this. What they need to do is keep the iPad on and hooked up to WIFI the update should come down automatically. You can see if the iPad has been updated by clicking on the app. The version is listed on the page that comes up, …
- Changes to Meal Distribution Service
Polk County Public Schools is making changes to our meal distribution service and sites beginning Monday, April 13. First, please note that meal service will not be available on Friday, April 10, since schools will be closed and staff will not be working. Beginning Monday, April 13, we will only distribute meals three days per week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Extra food will be provided each day to make sure children’s needs are met. Distributing meals three days per …
- Need Tech Help? PCPS can help!
Polk County Public Schools has established a help line to assist students and families with technical issues related to distance learning. The help line is available at 863-614-1600 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Students and families can call the line to receive help with general technical problems and issues related to specific applications. Before calling, please make a note of the device you are using and its operating system (if using a home computer or laptop). The virtual call …
- Links to Navigate Distance Learning
Students if you have a school issued iPad there is currently a district problem with logging into google classroom and google apps. They are aware and working on the solution to the problem. Your teachers are also aware. If that is the case for you please email your teacher to make them aware so you are not penalized. Thanks for your patience through this new adventure we are on! You should Bookmark/Save the URL below. The link brings you straight to the Classlink login page. Once on the page …
- Mr. Lay’s Tutorial on how to access your school email
https://www.facebook.com/KMS33810/videos/2419262665031815/ …
- District information
Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd provides an overview of our Instructional Continuity Plan and technology rollout here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjJFgH0azYs Regional Assistant Superintendent Michelle Townley gives additional information on our Instructional Continuity Plan and answers specific questions we’ve received from parents here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUAUqiWAAG4 In addition to these videos, we continue to update the content on polkschoolsfl.com, and on our social media …
- Coronavirus Information
Schools are closed through May 1. District offices are also closed to the public through May 1. Limited staff will be present. Telephone calls will be managed from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please call KMS @ (863) 853-6040. Learn more about distance learning at PCPS by visiting polkschoolsfl.com/icp. …
- Information from Internet Providers
As we get ready for elearning, here are resources for free internet: Internet Providers Offering Free Access Comcast is offering free access to its Xfinity Wi-Fi hot spots for everyone, including non-subscribers, for the next 60 days. It is also providing unlimited data to its customers for no extra charge and is not disconnecting internet service or charging late fees for customers who say they can’t pay their bills. The company is also offering 60 days of complimentary Internet …
- Kathleen Middle School Fall Festival October 24th 2019.
Fall Festival Kathleen Middle School October 24, 2018 from 6-7:30PM Data Chats from 5:30-6:00 Tons of Activities for the Family. Hot Dogs: $2.00 Tickets 25 Cents or 5 for $1. Costumes Must Be School Appropriate. Students Must be Accompanied by a Parent. …
- Kathleen Middle School 2019-2020 Orientation
The Kathleen Middle School 2019-2020 Orientations will be at the following times. 6th Grade: August 7th 5-7 PM. 7th Grade: August 8th 9-11 AM. 8th Grade: August 8th 1-3 PM. …
- Kathleen Middle School 2019-2020 Dress Code
Kathleen Middle School Dress Code 2019-2020 Attire that disrupts the educational process, threatens the learning environment, endangers the health and safety of students or any others will not be tolerated. General Appearance Students must wear a KMS school t-shirt. NO POLO/BUTTON SHIRTS 6th grade will be required to wear the NAVY BLUE KMS T-shirt. 7th grade will be required to wear the BLACK KMS T-shirt. 8th grade will be required to wear the RED KMS T-shirt. Shirts must be tucked in. …
- Red Devil Night for students zoned for Kathleen High School, February 5th.
Good Afternoon Parents, Kathleen High School would like to invite all students zoned for Kathleen High school to Red Devil Night February 5th from 530 to 730. Are you curious about what sports, academies, and extracurricular activities that your student can be involved in?!?! Come out to Red Devil Night where you will be able to assist your student in registering for classes for the 2019-2020 school year! Don’t forget to come hungry because dinner will be provided! We look forward to …
- Kathleen Middle School 2018-2019 Supply List
Here is the supply list for the 2018-2019 school year. Supply List: Kathleen Middle School 6th grade supply list 2018-19 Kathleen Middle School 7th grade supply list 2018-19 Kathleen Middle School 8th grade supply list 2018-19 No backpacks, pens, or markers Trapper Keepers are encouraged 1 ½ inch Binder (math) Notebook dividers (math) 8 composition notebooks Pencils Handheld pencil sharpener Loose-leaf paper 8 glue sticks Colored pencils 1 ½ inch Binder (math) Notebook dividers …
- Measuring the Economic Success of Florida Graduates
For information on Measuring the Economic Success of Florida Graduates, please use the following links. The following is the website explaining the report. http://www.beyondeducation.org Below is the link to the detailed report. http://www.beyondeducation.org/temp/ER_Report.pdf …
- Parent, Student, and Community Feedback Survey
Please take a moment to fill out our Parent/Student/Community Feedback Survey. Your opinion matters to us! …
- 2017-2018 Dress Code
Dress Code 2017-2018 School Year Attire that disrupts the educational process, threatens the learning environment, endangers the health and safety of students or any others will not be tolerated. General Appearance Students must wear a KMS school t-shirt. NO POLO/BUTTON SHIRTS 6 th grade will be required to wear the NAVY BLUE KMS T-shirt. 7 th grade will be required to wear the BLACK KMS T-shirt. 8 th grade will be required to wear the RED KMS T-shirt. Shirts must be tucked in. Undershirts MUST …
- Kathleen Middle School Orientation Dates and Times
Kathleen Middle School Orientation is scheduled: 6th Grade 8/7/2017 5-7 pm 7th Grade 8/8/2017 9-11 8th Grade 8/8/2017 1-3 We can’t wait to see everyone in August! Don’t forget to pick up report cards in the main office, Monday thru Thursday, 8-4:30. …
- Kathleen Middle School Grade
KMS earned a school grade of D this year, improving from 39% to 40%. This is one point away from a C. We are proud of all the progress we have had over the past couple of years and anticipate more improvement in the 2017-18 school year! …
- KMS 2017-2018 Student Supply List
Here is a link to the updated KMS 2017-2018 Student Supply List in a printable form. http://kms.polk-fl.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/KMS-17-18-Supply-List.pdf Here is the list: KATHLEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST 2017-2018 No backpacks, pens or markers (Trapper Keepers are optional) 1 inch binder for Math Loose leaf paper (wide-ruled) 7 Composition books (no spirals) 4 folders Ear buds for Reading classes Supply box with 50-100 pencils (Give to first period teacher) …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 04/03/2017
Kathleen Middle 04-03-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 03/17/2017
Kathleen Middle 03-17-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School News Show 03/03/2017
Kathleen Middle 03-03-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 03/01/2017
Kathleen Middle 03-01-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 02/27/2017
Kathleen Middle 02-27-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 02/23/2017
Kathleen Middle 02-23-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 02/21/2017
Kathleen Middle 02-21-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 02/17/2017
Kathleen Middle 02-17-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 02/15/2017
Kathleen Middle 02-15-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School News Show 02/09/2017
Kathleen Middle 02-09-15 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 02/08/2016
Kathleen Middle 02-08-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 02/07/2016
Kathleen Middle 02-07-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 02/06/2017
Kathleen Middle 02-06-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Morning Show 02/03/2016
Kathleen Middle 02-03-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Daily Show 02/02/2016
Kathleen Middle 02-02-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- Kathleen Middle School Daily Show 01-31-2017
Kathleen Middle Daily Show 01-31-17 …
- KMS Daily Show 01-30-2017
Kathleen Middle 01-30-17 from RAWR* MEDIA on Vimeo. …
- **Pip, SIP, and SPAR are located under the Title 1 link**
**Pip, SIP, and SPAR are located under the Title 1 link** …
- Parent Conference Night
Parent Conference Night was a success! …
