Kirkwood School District

Today, we celebrate our incredible high school administrative team! Our KHS teachers and staff feel truly supported by this group, who are always there for both our students and staff. "They are thoughtful, considerate, and dedicated to making decisions that positively impact our students and the entire community." Thank you for all that you do!

Kirkwood School District is now hiring, visit kirkwoodschools.org/jobs to apply.

Exciting news! Dr. Denise Ford, our incredible SOAR teacher at NKMS, was the keynote speaker at the Gifted Association conference in Columbia, MO. Her session, "Your Brain at Play: the Cognition of Joy," drew a huge crowd. Shoutout to fellow KSD gifted educators Carly Mansfield, Jennifer Moore, and Cindy Voller for their engaging session, "Get Excited About Overexcitabilities: Harnessing the Energy of Gifted Learners," which was also a hit. The team is gearing up for the National Association for Gifted Children conference in Seattle this November, where they’ll continue to share their insights. Austin Lane from KHS will be presenting too. We are proud to have such talented educators representing KSD at the national level!

Today, we’re thrilled to spotlight our incredible Westchester administrative team, Dr. Harris and Dr. Fox-Ray! Their leadership is defined by compassion and integrity, making a real difference in our school community. Our WE staff say it best: "They provide strong, collaborative leadership in our ever-changing field of education. Every day, our principals work tirelessly to foster a safe, supportive, and amazing learning environment at Westchester!"

The community is invited to a free concert tonight at KHS, showcasing the talents of our Robinson, Westchester, and KHS choir students. Join us in the Keating Theatre tonight at 6:30 p.m.

The Kirkwood School Board is seeking input about the selection of a new superintendent. Findings will be used to develop profiles that will be utilized throughout the hiring process.   We want your feedback: Fill out a survey starting Monday, October 14. The survey will be posted at https://lnkd.in/eZcaG83Z until Monday, October 21.   Attend the open forum on Thursday, October 24 at 6 p.m. at Kirkwood High School in the Keating Theatre. Attendees may park in the Essex Parking Lot located at 801 West Essex.

Today is the last day to donate to our KSD NOW annual campaign with a donor matching all first-time gifts of $25 or more! The KSD Nutrition on the Weekends (NOW) program supports over 160 students across KSD experiencing food insecurity. The program, supported by volunteers, provides monthly boxes of food for students in need. KSD NOW is provided at no cost to families, and relies solely on donations to purchase food to support our students. Donations can be made at https://lnkd.in/epPakrUa.

For today's principal spotlight, we feature Dr. Taylor and Dr. Morrison at Keysor. This hardworking team helps make Keysor a great place to learn and grow -- for staff and students alike. Our Keysor staff feel, "they make amazing connections with students and staff and always have what's best for kids top of mind." Keysor is lucky to have them and thank you for all you do!

The Kirkwood School District is now hiring, please visit kirkwoodschools.org/jobs to learn more!

There are just a little over 48 hours left in our annual KSD NOW fundraising campaign. A donor is matching all first-time gifts of $25 or more! The KSD Nutrition on the Weekends (NOW) program supports over 160 students across KSD experiencing food insecurity. The program, supported by volunteers, provides monthly boxes of food for students in need. KSD NOW is provided at no cost to families, and relies solely on donations to purchase food to support our students. Donations can be made at https://lnkd.in/epPakrUa.