Good morning KMS Students,

Today is a Kennett Square Power Up Day! This means that every Kennett Square earned today counts as two! Be sure to show your Kennett PRIDE today!

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Attention all KMS students! Do you like solving problems? Do you enjoy challenging math puzzles? Then the KMS Mathcounts Club is for you! Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader can join. Our first meeting is on Wednesday October 2 after school in B207. We meet until 3:30. Please stop by and see Miss Gatnarek with any questions or for more information.

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Today is Picture Day. All students will have their vision checked tomorrow before having your pictures taken. Be sure to bring your glasses or contacts with you.

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Your Kennett Football teams had a fantastic Wednesday with 7th and 8th grade both dominating Coatesville!

The 8th grade offense was led by David Lillis and his 200 yards rushing and 3 total touchdowns!

John Pardo added 69 yards on the ground with 2 rushing touchdowns of his own!

Quarterback Bo Freeberry threw for a TD that went 90 yards to David Lewis

Bo added two two point conversions while Wes Owens rushed for a third two point conversion in the game.

The defense was equally impressive shutting out Coatesville!

The defense recorded two sacks by Ryan Meehan and John Pardo!

On one drive Chase Patalano had 4 straight solo tackles!

8th grade won 38-0!

Your 7th Grade team dominated as well.

The game started with a Kickoff return touchdown by Ian Guyer for 75 yards.

Quarterback Blake Boyer tossed to Ian Guyer for 15 yards and a touchdown!

Guyer added another rushing touchdown and caught the two point conversion tossed by Boyer.

Nate Hulme added an impressive 55 yard touchdown run.

The 7th graders added another 2 point conversion as QB Blake Boyer tossed to Pierce Duckworth who threw out of the backfield to Mitchell Houck!

The defense worked hard holding Coatesville to only one score winning the game 28-6!

Jacob Thompson stripped the ball away from the Coatesville running back and recovered the fumble!

Sacks by:

Landon Kelly

Xavier McGrill

Great job both teams! Everyone got to play and had a lot of fun!

Kennett Middle School football is 5 wins away from their programs 100th victory in only their 8th season of existence!

Great job Kennett Middle School Football!

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The 8th grade field hockey team defeated Lionville by a score of 2-1. Up against heavy rains and a 1-0 halftime deficit, the Blue Demons battled back to tie the game at 1, with a goal by Mary Carroll assisted by CJ Herring. With under 3 minutes to go, Greta Burns scored the game winner to seal the victory. Way to go Kennett!

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Congratulations goes out to the KMS Cross-Country Team who ran a fabulous race yesterday afternoon! Shoes off to our girls who beat out both Patton and Fugett coming in with a whooping victory of 10 points over Patton and 31 points over Fugett. Way to go girls! In the lead were Quinn Simmons, Juliana Hernendez, Pauline Donnelly, Sadie Maxwell, and Karine Tan. Our boys also need to be recognized for continuing to shave off minutes off their times. Way to run Henry Stenta, Cole Ruhland, Cole Doherty, Marco Brid, and Sam Kjelstrom. Keep pushing forward boys and you’ll soon be in the lead! Don’t forget all team runners, we’ve got our trip to Carousel Park today. Meet in front of the school store and get ready to have some fun!

Coach J and Coach H

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Good Luck to the Boys Soccer teams. They are home against Downingtown.

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The Volleyball Teams are away at Chichester. Good luck girls!

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Have a great day KMS!!

Do you have school spirit? Would you like to help school and local community members? Consider joining Student Council! Mrs. Bevan, Mrs. MacNamara and Mrs. Clapp will be holding the first Student Council meeting of the year this Wednesday, September 25th from 2:45 to 3:30 PM in room A205. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students interested in becoming Student Council representatives are welcome! Hope to see you there!

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Attention all KMS students! Do you like solving problems? Do you enjoy challenging math puzzles? Then the KMS Mathcounts Club is for you! Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader can join. Our first meeting is on Wednesday October 2 after school in B207. We meet until 3:30. Please stop by and see Miss Gatnarek with any questions or for more information.

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Students, this Wednesday is the halfway point of the first marking period. It is the end of term 1. Check skyward to make sure you are up to date with all of your classes. Time flies when you are working hard!

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After-The-Bell starts today!

You have received your confirmation letters in homeroom. Look over the forms carefully and share them with your family. Questions or changes – please come visit After-The-Bell in C106 or outside of the cafeteria during lunch.

Still need to turn in your form – that is fine drop it off to C106.

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This Thursday, September 25, the school store will be open during 6th grade lunch. The school store sells school supplies and spirit wear. You can bring cash or checks made out to KMS. If you would like go to the school store during your lunch time, tell an adult and sign out. The school store will be open for 7th and 8th grade lunches next Tuesday, October 1. Come and check it out!

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Both boys soccer teams got their first victory against Chichester on Friday afternoon. 8th grade goals were scored by Ethan Wentzel, William Lopez, Ronaldo Avalos, Wes Presnell, and 2 goals from Martin Hernandez. 7th grade goals were scored by Jake Brutscher, Deyvi Ramos-Luna, Juan Garzaron, Leo Marquez, Thomas McAndrew, Chase Esser, and Brandon Quintero. The teams have home games on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week, so come support KMS!

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This Friday September 27 is Picture Day. Vision Screenings will be done for all students during that time. Make sure to bring your glasses.

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We are having the FCA huddle AGAIN this Thursday morning starting at 6:50 am. Anyone can come, invite a friend. It is held in Mr. Bowling’s room, B104. Hope to see all of you this Thursday at 6:50.

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Have a great day KMS!!

Nice work KMS on the spirit day blue and white!! You are looking great! Tonight is the homecoming game at KHS against Sun Valley. Lets cheer on our amazing team that has a 4 and 0 record. Come join KMS in your new spirit wear and walk in the homecoming parade. All middle school students are invited to walk in the homecoming parade! Please meet in front of KHS at 5:20 with your best Kennett gear! Come out and represent Kennett ! GO BLUE DEMONS!!!!!!!!!

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This Saturday is a work day in the KMS Gardens. Bring your cute self and a friend and stop by from 8:00 to 11:45. We will be working on landscaping, mulching, and planting.

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After-The-Bell starts next week on Sept. 24th.

You will receive your confirmation letters in homeroom today. Look over these forms carefully and share them with your family. Questions or changes – please come visit After-The-Bell in C106 or outside of the cafeteria during lunch.

Still need to turn in your form – that is fine drop it off to C106.

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Congratulations to the 8th grade girls volleyball team on their win against Peirce Middle School – all of the girls played hard and worked together as a team. Special shout out to Ava Borcky for serving 15 straight points to clinch the win in the third game of the match – amazing!!! Great job ladies.

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Congratulations goes out to the KMS XC team who had an outstanding performance in Thursday race. It was an incredibly tight race with Quinn Simmons, Paulien Donnelly, Karine Tan, Sadie Maxwell, and Gabby Samuelsson seconds behind each other and the other teams. The boys weren’t far behind with top finishers Cole Ruhland, Henry Stenta, Cole Doherty, Marco Brid, and Sam Kjelstrom. Coach can already tell this is a team to be reckoned with. She knows real athletes run miles! Fantastic job to all the runners that finished yesterday’s race. Well Done!

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The Football Team Defeated Octoreria on Wednesday 16-0.  Touchdowns were scored by David Lillis and a later Bo Freebery Pass to David Lillis.  Two Point Conversions were Bo Freebery Pass to Chase Patalano and a John Pard Run.  Mason Kletijin had an Interception and Yiannis Halakos had a fumble recovery.  Overall Great Effort!

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We have heard you and have worked hard to bring back Flocabulary. A fan favorite! The platform has changed. Here it is. Let’s give it a try.

Have a great day KMS!

ATTENTION KENNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL,

Student Council will be selling Spirit Wear during lunches this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Everything will be $5 or less! Get ready for SPIRIT DAY THIS FRIDAY, and the homecoming game at KHS against Sun Valley. Lets cheer on our amazing team that has a 4 and 0 record. Come join KMS in your new spirit wear and walk in the homecoming parade. All middle school students are invited to walk in the homecoming parade! Please meet in front of KHS at 5:20 with your best Kennett gear! Come out and represent Kennett ! GO BLUE DEMONS!!!!!!!!!

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After-The-Bell starts next week on Sept. 24th.

You will receive your confirmation letters in homeroom today. Look over these forms carefully and share them with your family. Questions or changes – please come visit After-The-Bell in C106 or outside of the cafeteria during lunch.

Still need to turn in your form – that is fine drop it off to C106.

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Any students who plan to stay after school today for Work Wednesday should report to the library right after school. Please remember – we cannot provide transportation so you must have a parent or guardian come pick you up at 4:00 p.m. If you cannot find a ride, you should plan to go home on the buses after school.

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Vision Screenings will be done for all students on Picture Day, next Friday September 27.

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Students, If you don’t have PE class or you were absent when heights & weights were done during gym class last week, please come to the nurse’s office at lunch or sometime today to have your height and weight checked.

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This Saturday is a work day in the KMS Gardens. Bring your cute self and a friend and stop by from 8:00 to 11:45. We will be working on landscaping, mulching, and planting.

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The KMS Treble Choir will have our first rehearsal on Friday, September 20 at 7 am in room F105. See Mrs. Mancuso with any questions!

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We are having our first FCA huddle this Thursday morning starting at 6:50 am. Anyone can come, invite a friend. It is held in Mr. Bowling’s room, B104. Hope to see all of you this Thursday at 6:50.

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Congratulations to the 8th grade girls volleyball team on their win over Great Valley yesterday! They played hard and showed outstanding teamwork to clench the win – great job ladies! The volleyball team’s next home game is tomorrow at 3:15.

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Have a great day KMS!

ATTENTION KENNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL,

Student Council will be selling Spirit Wear during lunches this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Everything will be $5 or less! Get ready for SPIRIT DAY THIS FRIDAY, and the homecoming game at KHS against Sun Valley. GO BLUE DEMONS!!!!!!!!!

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Kennett Middle School’s Coding and Robotics club will be meeting each Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:30pm. This team is run under the First LEGO League organization, which teaches students how to work through the design process to build a suitable robot to run the course, as well as block coding, and collaboration skills for a team based activity. Our team will meet each week until our competition in December. New members are welcome to join and its open for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

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Student Emergency Forms were sent home with students on the first day of school. The forms are pink this year. Every student should have returned a form to the nurse. If not, please pick up a blank form from the nurse (Mrs. Shannon).

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Vision Screenings will be done for all students on Picture Day, Friday September 27.

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Students, If you don’t have PE class or you were absent when heights & weights were done during gym class last week, please come to the nurse’s office at lunch or sometime today to have your height and weight checked.

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The KMS Treble Choir will have our first rehearsal on Friday, September 20 at 7 am in room F105. See Mrs. Mancuso with any questions!

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We are having our first FCA huddle this Thursday morning starting at 6:50 am. Anyone can come, invite a friend. It is held in Mr. Bowling’s room, B104. Hope to see all of you this Thursday at 6:50.