Weekly Warrior for Families
March 22, 2024
Enjoy Spring Break...
Reminder: next week KCS will be on Spring Break. We will return on Monday April 1st.
8th grade local trips
There are few spots remaining for the 8th grade local trips. If your student wants to attend and has not turned in the paperwork or money, Ms. Winkle will accept payment and forms until the Friday we return from spring break, April 5th. We cannot take money or forms past that date.
Community Event
Checkout the flyer below about an awesome event on April 20th.
Our 8th grade Warriors are on their way to becoming Indians...
See Freshman Orientation Information Below
Fri-Yay Snacks
See additional PTO information below.
FYI
If you are interested in additional information on any of the below items, please reach out to Robin Kerkhoff, 378-2406 or rkerkhoff@k12k.com
KATS is the public transit system in our area. Reach out to us if you need help getting information about routes, times, or ticket or booklet purchase.
Our community has an outreach that offers FREE haircuts at a local church. These are typically offered every other Monday. They begin at 9am and finish after their last haircut. If transportation is an issue, we can assist by utilizing the school van.
Food bags are offered every other week. If there is a need and your child is not bringing these home, please call the office or contact Robin Kerkhoff to get on the distribution list.
If your child is in need of gently used clothing, please let them know to visit Mrs. Kerkhoff in the office. She can assist in gathering items for them. Also, KCS has a Family Resource Center (FRC) that will assist families with a variety of needs.
Clothes closet needs: At this time we are mostly in need of male clothing - sweatpants/joggers, athletic shorts, socks, tennis shoes, underwear (men's size XS, small, medium - we do not need size large). You can drop these items off at the office.
8th Graders planning to play football next year at DB
Parent and player meeting will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 4:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Alumni Room (2nd floor) in the Field House (building that is on the scoreboard end of the football field at DB).
8th Grade Registration Meetings
Information was sent to you regarding your child's high school registration meeting (date/time). If you are planning to attend, please be on time because meetings are scheduled back to back. We will stick to the 20 minute scheduled time.
If you did not receive this information, please call the counseling office 378-2435 to update your address and/or email.
8th Grade DC Trip
8th Grade Local Trips
For students NOT attending the DC trip, local trips are offered (for those that qualify). Permission forms, Just Jump Waiver, and the deposit were due by February 29.
- Deposit ($35) - Was due no later than February 29, 2024
- Second Installment ($30) - Due no later than March 22, 2024
- Since we have to make prior arrangements, please know the money is non-refundable. Cash is preferred, but checks made payable to JSMS will be accepted as well.
Attention 8th graders....D-B EXCEL information below
D-B EXCEL is a STEM designated program that offers a smaller learning environment for students in grades 9-12 and focuses on blended and project-based learning. DBE is part of Dobyns-Bennett, but our campus is located in the Kingsport Press Building in downtown Kingsport. You can CLICK HERE to view a video about DBE.
If you are interested in being a student at D-B EXCEL, please complete our interest form - bit.ly/DBEinterest and someone will be in touch with you soon. If you prefer, you are welcome to call 423-378-2185 to learn more about D-B EXCEL. We look forward to hearing from you!
DB Tryout Information for: Soccer, Cheer, Spirit Shaker, Color Guard
If you are an 8th grader interested in tryout information, see below.
Underwater Robotics
Underwater Robotics will meet in the library:
Team 2 - Monday & Wednesday until 4
Team 1 Tuesday & Thursday until 4
Weight Lifting Details
Interested in playing football next school year?
Prayer Warriors & Wyldlife
Yearbook
David Flanary here, adviser of Sevier Middle School’s journalism program. I wanted to reach out to you with some information about the 2023-2024 yearbook.
This time, we are partnering with Jostens to produce a 100-page, full-color, hardback yearbook to celebrate the memories students will make. Yearbooks will cost $30.00; customizing the yearbook with a student's name will cost an additional $8.00.
Every year, we have a large number of students who miss the opportunity to purchase a yearbook because they simply forget to place a pre-order. Ordering early is the best way to secure a copy of the yearbook.
If you’d like to secure your copy of the yearbook, please click here to purchase online.
If you have any questions about this year’s Sevier yearbook, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at dflanary@k12k.com
A Note From Our PTO
Hello Warrior Families,
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the dance and brought supplies for the supply drive! We couldn’t do it without all the help and support!
Fri-Yay Snacks have been such a success that we have now added water and capri-suns for $1! Don’t forget your money! We appreciate everyone who has volunteered to help PTO sell these items! Please sign up below if you are able to assist. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BA4AC2FAAFD0-47663254-friyay
Any questions or concerns please reach out to the PTO at JohnSevierMSPTO@gmail.coAs always, thank you for your continued support! Go Warriors!!
Water bottle filling stations
General Information
Please keep your contact information updated. This can be done through your Aspen Parent Portal or by contacting LeAnn Franklin 378-2435 in the counseling office. It's vitally important that we have current contact phone numbers and a correct address for each student. If your email changes be sure to let us know that as well.
You MUST present an ID when visiting Sevier or checking out your student.
Please try to have after school arrangements communicated with your child prior to them arriving to school.
Students attending sporting events need to remain with their guardian. Students that are dropped off without an adult with them will not be allowed to enter the sporting event.
Hiring Bus Drivers
KCS is hiring bus drivers. See below.
Canvas Parent Information
Please click here for detailed parent information. You can also refer to the flyer below.
KCS Middle School Cell Phone Policy
Students’ cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off and not visible upon a student’s arrival to school (upon entering the building) until the end of the student’s school day. Students must store their cell phones and other electronic devices in their backpacks (exceptions may be granted for medical or other extraordinary circumstances as determined by the building principal or designee). Cell phones may be confiscated if this rule is violated. When confiscated from students, parents will be asked to retrieve the cell phone from the school administration.
1st offense - The item will be confiscated and kept at the school for a minimum of five (5) consecutive school days. To retrieve the confiscated item, a parent or guardian must contact the appropriate administrator.
2nd offense - When a student has a second offense during the current semester, the item will be confiscated for a minimum of ten (10) school days. A parent or guardian must retrieve the confiscated item from the front office.
3rd offense - When a student has a third offense during the current semester, the item may be confiscated for the remainder of the school year. A parent or guardian may retrieve the confiscated item at the end of the school day on the last day of the school year.
Save the date....
END OF YEAR AWARDS PROGRAMS:
May 22, Wednesday- 6th grade Awards Program 8:00 AM
May 22, Wednesday-7th grade Awards Program 1:30 PM
May 23, Thursday-8th grade Awards Program 9:00 AM
John Sevier Middle School
Email: kloudermilk@k12k.com
Website: https://sevier.k12k.com/
Location: 1200 Wateree Street, Kingsport, TN, USA
Phone: 423-378-2450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCSSevier
Twitter: @KCS_Sevier