The RUNdown
Week of November 21st
Important Dates
Monday, November 21st
- Senior portrait make-ups (FINAL opportunity)
Tuesday, November 22nd
- Talent Show (during second block/Cougar Time)
Wednesday, November 23rd - Friday, November 25th
- Thanksgiving Break - NO School
Thursday, December 1st
- 11th Grade Reading SOL
- Science SOLs
- Math SOLs
November Recognition Dates/Events:
- National Native American Heritage Month

Upcoming Athletic and Extracurricular Events
Monday, November 21st
- Girls Basketball vs. Patriot (scrimmage) - JV at 5pm and Varsity 6:15pm
- Boys Basketball vs. Rappahannock (scrimmage) - JV at 6pm and Varsity 7:15pm
Friday, November 25th OR Saturday, November 26th
Varsity Football - TBD

Final Exams and Academic Incentive
Final Exams
Teachers are required to formally assess students throughout the term. These assessments should be authentic in nature, where students actively demonstrate knowledge through presentations, projects, reports, portfolios, etc. Ideally, this will occur at the end of a unit, course, semester, program, and/or school year.- Final exams will be completed between December 8-16
Academic Incentive
FCPS high school students are afforded the opportunity to be exempt from attending the specific class(es) on the final two days of the fall term (Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16) provided they meet the following criteria:
- Pass the SOL/End-of-Course assessment (if required) during the term in which they are taking the class and are passing the course OR
- Earn an A or B in the course
Due to the pandemic, this incentive is not based upon student absences.
Cougar Counseling Information
Please visit the KR School Counseling website for the latest Counseling information

Community Outreach
The Sophomore Class is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots
Donations will be accepted until Friday, December 7th and collection boxes are located in the Main Office, Commons, and Room 436
Please see Ms. Olinger in room 436 if you have any questions

Fundraisers
- Cougar for the Night Cheer Performance (see flyer below for more details)
- Order See's Candies until December 2
- Items will arrive in time for the holidays!
Have you linked your Harris Teeter VIC Card to Kettle Run High School?
- Harris Teeter contributes a percentage of all HT brand purchases to Kettle Run High School when your VIC card is linked to our school!
- Visit your Harris Teeter and ask your cashier to link your card to #7417
- Use this link
- Once you are signed up, we start raising funds!





School Pictures
- Yearbook photos are available for purchase
- Please view and order photos using this link
- Use your student ID when prompted for an online code
- For school picture related questions, please email underclass@vosphoto.com
Seniors:
- November 21 is the FINAL opportunity for senior portraits
- Attire will be traditional tuxedos and drapes and casual/personality portraits
- Use the link below to make an appointment (required for photos to be taken)
- If you have any questions, please email seniors@vosphoto.com
Code of Conduct and Parent/Student Handbook
- All students are held to the standards outlined in the FCPS Code of Conduct
- Please reference the Parent/Student Handbook for additional information
FCPS Academic Calendar

After Prom Committee
Krispy Kreme Donuts
Donuts are sold by the half dozen after each HOME football game
Options include - original glazed, chocolate glazed, raspberry, lemon, or Kreme filled
Makes a great after game snack or Saturday morning breakfast
Visit Erin's Elderberries in Vint Hill (across from Community Center) on Wednesday, November 30 from 6:30am-5pm to support KR After Prom
Erin’s has a delicious coffee bar, locally made gifts, and food items
Let's show our support for this small business and After Prom!
Contact/Follow Us
- Volunteer here
- Twitter - KRAfterProm, Facebook - KRAfterProm, Instagram - afterpromkr

