KSD eSpotlight
January 20, 2024
District News
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 School Year is Underway!
Calling all 2037 graduates!
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 has officially begun! Children who reach the age of 5 before August 1, 2024 are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year.
To register, visit the District’s website at https://www.kirkwoodschools.org/register. For online registration, it is recommended that a laptop computer, desktop computer or tablet device be used to complete your child's registration. Registration using a smartphone is not recommended.
Enrolling now allows time for schools to plan class schedules and maintain desired class sizes. In order to prepare for a successful 2024-25 school year for our students, please register your child online now.
Halls of Fame - Call for Nominations
The Kirkwood School District takes immense pride in recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of our alumni and those who have made significant contributions to the well-being and growth of our students and schools. We are honored to coordinate two distinguished Halls of Fame, each dedicated to acknowledging excellence in different ways:
The Outstanding Alumni Hall of Fame
The Athletic Hall of Fame
Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted online for the Kirkwood School District 2024-25 Class of Outstanding Alumni Hall of Fame and Athletic Hall of Fame. To make a nomination, complete and submit the nomination form. It is recommended that you gather all the information before completing the form.
Nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame must be submitted no later than Monday, February 12, 2024. Nominations for the Alumni Hall of Fame must be submitted no later than Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
For more information on the nomination process and Halls of Fame, please visit: kirkwoodschools.org/HOF.
The Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The inductees will also be recognized during halftime of the Kirkwood Pioneers football game on Friday, September 6, 2024.
The Outstanding Alumni Hall of Fame will be held in Spring 2025.
KSD Nutrition on the Weekends Registration
Kirkwood School District offers the KSD Nutrition on the Weekends (NOW) program to supply an array of nutritious, non-perishable meals and snacks for children experiencing food insecurity, free of charge. Boxes are distributed to families at their homes via delivery in a discrete and caring manner once per month.
If you wish for your child(ren) to participate in the program, please complete the form below. This information is kept confidential.
In order to receive support through KSD N.O.W., please complete the online registration at https://www.kirkwoodschools.org/KSDNOWRegistration.
If you have any questions, please contact program coordinator Emilie Lytton at ksdnow@kirkwoodschools.org. All inquiries will remain confidential.
We welcome your financial contribution to keep KSD NOW running to support our students. We continue to accept online donations via our online giving campaign.
For an update on KSD NOW and the program, please read their most recent newsletter.
Summer School 2024
Please save the date on KSD Summer Learning opportunties!
Upcoming Events
Feb. 10 - STEAMFest
We are looking for STEAMfest volunteers to greet guests, assist with a hands-on activity in a science room and grade projects. The event will be held in person on February 10. Interested in helping? Please complete our STEAMfest volunteer form.
Interested volunteers will need to fill out the volunteer form highlighted above or visit www.kirkwoodschools.org/steamfest
Diversity Collaborative Hiring Event- February 24
KSD is partnering with several area school districts for an opportunity to network with staff and administrators from the Kirkwood School District, Lindbergh School District, Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District, and the Webster Groves School District. The event will be held on Saturday, February 24 at 9 a.m. in the Kirkwood High School Cafeteria. Advanced registration by Friday, February 16 is encouraged. Same day applicants will also be accommodated. For questions, please contact: kirkwoodlindberghmrhwebster@gmail.com
Many Cultures One Kirkwood - Friday, March 1
This grand celebration of world cultures will take place on Friday, March 1st from 6-8 pm in the gym/cafeteria at North Kirkwood Middle School, 11287 Manchester Road. If you are interested in participating or volunteering for the event, please sign up by visiting: kirkwoodschools.org/manycultures.
Other Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 22
Board Business Meeting
6:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: Board Room on North Kirkwood Middle School campus
- Former NKMS Orchestra Room
- Located on East side of campus
- Nearest parking is on the Mid Meadows parking lot
- Use the South external door to enter
BOE Updates
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