KSD eSpotlight
November 11, 2023
Veterans Day Celebrations in Kirkwood Schools
Kirkwood schools honored Veterans during school-led celebrations. Thank you to all in our Kirkwood community who are Veterans. For a recap of our events from each school, please visit our KSD Facebook page.
Nipher Middle School
North Kirkwood Middle School
Kirkwood High School
Members of KHS Cross Country Teams Place at State
Congratulations to our KHS Cross Country Teams. The Kirkwood High School Girls Cross Country Team finished 4th in the MSHSAA Class 5 Cross Country State Championships last weekend in Columbia, MO. It’s the first time the girls took the podium in 23 years.
Individual placements were:
4th-Josie Baker
42nd- Calpurnia Durnin
50th-Katie Klein
53rd-Phoebe Canatsey
67th-Maggie McKay
110th-Amelia Baumgartner
135th-Morgan Barthelmass
On the boys side, Levi Rowan finish as the MSHSAA Class 5 State runner up!
The KHS Cross Country teams are coached by Gina Woodard, Brian Rockette, Dan Langford, Wayne Baldwin, Joe Bartin, and Sean McCarthy.
Kirkwood School District Board of Education Candidate Filing Opens on Dec. 5
Filing for the April 2, 2024, Kirkwood Board of Education election will open on Dec. 5, 2023. Two director positions on the Kirkwood School Board will be decided on the April 2 ballot. The two board members whose terms expire in 2024 are Jean Marie Andrews and Angie Bernardi. For more information, please visit our website.
Turkey Day Tickets are Now On Sale
In anticipation of the 2023 football game, KHS students and alumni will begin the “Turkey Day Game” countdown in November with special activities throughout the month and during Spirit Week, which begins the week of Thanksgiving.
Tickets to the Turkey Day game are now on sale! Be sure to select "Kirkwood Presale General Admission" online for proceeds to stay in Kirkwood. Tickets are now available online: https://www.kirkwoodschools.org/Domain/1668
Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the gate. Kids six and under are free. Please note, that there is a processing fee for online purchases.
In-person sales will begin on Monday, November 6 through Monday, November 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the KHS Athletic Office or the KHS Welcome Center. Cash or checks made payable to "KHS" only. No credit card purchases in person.
Proceeds from advanced tickets sold in Kirkwood (both online and at the athletic office) are contributed to KHS programs. Proceeds from tickets sold at the gate are divided between Kirkwood and Webster Groves.
For a full list of activities, please visit our Turkey Day website.
KSDF will host the 27th annual Turkey Day Chili Bowl Cook-Off in the KHS Walker Commons and Cafeteria. Community members are invited to sample chili prepared by area restaurants and vote for the best chili in town. Tickets can only be purchased online in advance until they are sold out. Please visit the KSDF Chili Bowl website to purchase tickets.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students K-12. Your ticket includes a chili sample* from each participating restaurant, hot dogs, drinks, & dessert.
*Please note: Chili is donated, and allergy friendly/vegetarian options may not be available at each station.
You can also join in the fun and volunteer! Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA4AD29A4F4C07-45763726-chili
KSDF is grateful for the support of sponsors, restaurants, local business donors and volunteers who make this event possible every year!
STEAMFest - Please Reserve a Spot for Your Student
It is time to register your student for the Kirkwood School District’s yearly STEAMfest science fair! We're excited to bring back this event in person for Kirkwood students.
To reserve a spot, please complete our KSD STEAMFest reservation form by Monday, November 27. Please complete a reservation form for every student participant.
All reservations received will be used to create an email database of participants who will receive email reminders, guidelines, and details on participating in STEAMFest.
Additional information will be sent in early December 2023 with important information regarding project approval and project submission with their deadlines.
For more information about STEAMFest, please visit our website at kirkwoodschools.org/STEAMFest
Panorama Survey - Please Take a Moment to Complete
The Kirkwood School District values your feedback! We are currently surveying our families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and foster a climate of belonging, we want to know what you think.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. In order to ensure the results can be helpful to each building, you will need to click on the building your child attends. If you have students in more than one building, please fill out a survey for each building.
To fill out the survey, visit: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/kirkwood/fall23family
To administer these surveys, we have partnered with Panorama Education. Panorama safeguards your privacy, keeping your responses confidential. The survey will be a valuable source of information* for us as we work to make our schools and district better.
Please complete your survey by Friday, November 10th. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses!
Additionally, we will be asking for your child to reflect on their own mindsets and approaches to learning via an online survey they will be completing at school.
The survey content will ask students in grades 3-12 to self-reflect on school safety, sense of belonging, rigorous expectations, valuing of math, self efficacy about math, positive feelings, and supportive relationships.
Our students' responses will provide invaluable insights into their experiences and how we can improve and adapt our district to their needs.
The feedback we receive through these survey efforts will help us realize our mission to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be empathetic, successful, and to value all people.
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 20
Board of Education Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Robinson Elementary
Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24
Thanksgiving Break
No School for Students
BOE Updates
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