KSD eSpotlight
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Kirkwood Kids in the Community
Our fourth and fifth grade choir students in the "North Glendale Sound" spent the morning bringing winter cheer to residents at Aberdeen Heights retirement community. "The Sound" performed several songs for the residents. After the concert, students handed out handmade holiday cards and connected one-on-one with residents.
KHS Choir students performed at the Rotary of Kirkwood meeting on Thursday. Rotarians shared that the annual visit by our KHS choir is one of the best attended meetings every year. We can see (and hear) why that is the case!
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Safety Updates
The safety of our schools is always top of mind. We continue to work on ways to enhance safety and security in our schools. That means continually updating our facilities, processes and protocols.
Future editions of the eSpotlight will include information about how KSD is continuing to enhance keeping our students safe while at school. We will also provide families with helpful tips and guidance to support keeping students safe at home and while online.
Some recent improvements around KSD schools include:
Facilities: Thanks to Prop R, each of our schools now has a secure
entrance with visitor management systems in place. At Kirkwood High School, a new security office was added on the Essex entrance and construction is underway to relocate and better secure the main office and enclose connection corridors.
Safety improvements: Thanks to Prop R funding, the installation of new security cameras and updates to current cameras will soon be underway. Work is also underway to update and improve exterior lighting.
Technology to enhance safety: All our schools utilize the Raptor Visitor Management System to strengthen safety for students and staff. The system allows us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers. Additionally, we are constantly evaluating and adding new software, tools and resources to allow for better monitoring of safety and security in and around our schools.
Additional personnel: This fall, the Board of Education approved an additional Student Resource Officer to assist with coverage at our 5 elementary schools and the Kirkwood Early Childhood Center. Additionally, the Board approved the addition of security liaisons at Kirkwood High School to monitor the entry points to the campus.
Other Upcoming Events
Monday, Dec. 19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Keating Theatre
Kirkwood High School
801 West Essex
To view the meeting live, please visit our KSD YouTube channel
Wednesday, Dec. 21
End of First Semester
Last Day of School
In January, we will launch Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year. More information coming soon!
Kirkwood School District
Email: news@kirkwoodschools.org
Website: kirkwoodschools.org
Location: 1099 Milwaukee Street, Kirkwood, MO, USA
Phone: 314-213-6100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkwoodSchoolDistrict/
Twitter: @kwoodschools