IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL INFO

All 4th-7th grade students will follow the same schedule this year:

Enter Hallways: 7:30 am

Warning Bell: 7:36 am

School Begins: 7:38 am

Dismissal: 2:25 pm

Car-Rider Drop-Off and Pick-Up

• Students can be dropped off at KMS on the North side (Board Office side) of the building as early as 7:15am, where they can enter through the cafeteria doors. They will be supervised there until 7:30 am, when they are released to enter the building. If the student is dropped off at or after 7:30 am, they can enter the cafeteria doors, the main office doors, or the main gymnasium doors and proceed to their lockers.

• When picking up your student, please park in the main lot between KMS and the Board Office and wait for your student to come out of the building. 6th and 7th grade students will be dismissed from their last period class and will proceed to the parking lot on their own to find their cars. 4th and 5th grade students will be walked in homeroom groups by teachers to the sidewalk outside of the building and released to their cars when appropriate. There will be many additional staff members directing traffic and assisting students across the lanes to get to the parked cars. We must work together to be diligent and safe throughout this process.

Bus-Riders



• Bus riders will enter the building at 7:30 am on the South side (Tennis Courts) of the building and will board the buses in the same location at the end of the school day. 6th and 7th grade students will be dismissed from their last period class and will proceed to the bus loop on their own, while 4th and 5th grade students will be walked by homeroom groups. Additional staff members will be assisting with this process.

PLEASE SEE THIS MAP AS A HELPFUL VISUAL FOR OUR TRAFFIC FLOW!

StopFinder

• Kenston Parents/guardians, a reminder if you haven't already, please sign up and be ready for buses to roll with the Stopfinder App. Stopfinder enables parents and guardians to accurately track their children’s school buses in real-time. The user-friendly app is secured, ensuring that only authorized users can access school bus information. It functions as a two-way communication tool, providing parents with a convenient way to receive notifications instantly, and can be customized to your alert preferences. To receive your invite, please email transportation@kenstonapps.org. 

Lunch Information

• Lunch Menus - Nutrition Services Director, Andrew Mendez, has prepared a delicious Welcome Back to School Menu. The District Menu has been released. Click here to find the menu.

• Lunch money can be added online through Infinite Campus prior to the start of school. If you prefer to send a check or cash once school begins, please place the payment in an envelope clearly labeled with your student’s name and grade. If you have any questions about lunch money or lunch accounts, please reach out to Andrew Mendez, RDN, Director of Nutrition Services at 440-543-3121.

School Fees

• As of tomorrow (August 13th at 3 pm), School fees can be paid online through Infinite Campus or by sending a check to the school with your student. If you have any questions regarding fees, please contact the KMS office directly. See button for the Parent Portal under helpful links below.

Cell Phone Policy

• We understand that families may want their children to carry cell phones to and from school. However, during the school day, cell phones cause a distraction to the learning environment. Therefore, once students arrive at school, cell phones must be turned off and put away, out of sight. The school does not assume liability or responsibility for theft, damage, or loss of personal electronic devices. PLEASE PRINT, SIGN and RETURN This Form

Safety on Campus

• As a general reminder, the safety and well-being of our students and families remain a top priority. With several updates and changes to building traffic patterns as well as drop-off and pick-up procedures, and many new families joining the district, we kindly ask for your cooperation in keeping our campus safe for everyone.

• Please be mindful of your speed while driving on campus. If your student is driving to school or after-school practices, take a moment to talk with them about the importance of slowing down and following all posted traffic patterns and safety guidelines.

STUDENT SUPPLIES

On Thursday, we want to make things as smooth and easy as possible for our students. On the first day, your child only needs to bring a few basic supplies: a notebook or paper, a pencil or pen, and any personal items they may want or need for their lockers. If you feel that they can handle bringing in all or a majority of their supplies, they can certainly do so.



Teachers will share specific needs with the students for the upcoming days, but supplies can be brought in gradually over the first few days of school. This way, we can ensure everyone has exactly what they need without the stress of bringing in materials that they may not need right off the bat.

HELPFUL LINKS

SAVE THE DATE - 6/7 GRADERS

6th and 7th Grade Back to School Dance

6th and 7th Grade Students can help us kick off the new school year by attending our "Back to School Dance" on Friday, September 5th from 2:30-4:30. More details will be provided as the date approaches.