This week wrapped up our Fall sports. It was great to see our students athletes do so well in their seasons. Thanks to the coaches for their hard work and dedication throughout the fall season.

We celebrated our Kuna Middle School athletes this week with a Pep Assembly. We had a great time with our coaches giving shout-outs to our student athletes.

In this newsletter we have updates on more of the latest news at KMS. See the links below for more information!

Tutor.com is an online service that connects students with live tutors to help them with schoolwork. Think of it like a library study room, but it's on the internet and you can get help any time of the day or night. It's designed to give students one-on-one help to understand tough subjects and finish their homework.

WIN Time stands for "What I Need." It's a special time built into the school day to provide every student with personalized support. It allows teachers to give extra help to students who are struggling, and offer challenging and interesting activities to those who are on track. We started our WIN Time this week. WIN is attached to student's 3rd period class and students move to the appropriate class based on academic data.

Teacher office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-3:15pm. Students can get extra help from their teachers outside of class time. These sessions allow students to work with their teacher one-on-one or in a small group. Students can ask specific questions about homework or tests, and teachers can explain things in new ways. There is no afterschool transportation.

Kuna Middle School will check grades for all students every Friday during Advisory. Parents will receive an email with their child's grades every Friday evening. We encourage you to spend a few moments each weekend reviewing your child's academic progress with them.

Keeping an eye on your child's grades is an important way to stay updated on how they are doing and to find any areas where they may need extra help.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to their teachers. The best way to contact teachers is through ParentSquare direct message.

Student attendance is important for success in school. Students should be present as much as they can. If your child needs to miss school because they are sick or due to a family issue, please let the school know as soon as you can. You can excuse your child in these ways:

If you get a notification from Parent Square that your child is absent, you can reply to that message to excuse them.

If you are notified that your student is absent during the day, you can also message the teacher through ParentSquare with questions.

Join us for two evenings of beautiful music at KMS. On October 16th at 7PM in the KMS gym we have our choir concert. On October 21st at 7pm in the KMS gym we have our orchestra concert.

Experience the incredible talent of our dedicated music students as they perform. These concerts are must-attend events for music lovers of all ages, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our music students.

Practices are after school each weekday except on Match days. Event Details are on the calendar

Thank you to everyone who came out to Wednesday's big football game! Your support was much appreciated by our athletes and coaches.

The cheerleader's 50/50 raffle fundraiser was a huge success. The proceeds will be used to purchase fun spirit items to toss into the crowd at future games. Matt Homsher was the night's big winner!

To keep our students safe during busy pick-up and drop-off times, please follow these guidelines:

By following these safety rules, we can help keep our school community safe.

Beginning in 6th grade, students are not allowed to “charge” meals (eat now and pay later). Please ensure your child has funds available for school meals. Students without funds will not be provided a meal. 

Families can pay for meals in two ways:

💻 Online Payment System (LINQ Connect)

Families are encouraged to set up a free online account through LINQ Connect. With this system, you can:

Add money to your child(ren)’s accounts

Set up low-balance alerts

Monitor your child(ren)’s spending

View school menus

👉 More information on creating a LINQ Connect account is available on our website.

Need help? Please call our Child Nutrition Team at (208) 922-1101.

📝 Other Payment Options

If you prefer not to use the online system, you may:

Send a check (payable to Kuna School District CNP). Please include your child’s full name on the check.

Send cash in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on it.

⚠️ Please note: Schools cannot accept debit cards.

🍎 Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Families are encouraged to apply online for free or reduced-price meals.

See the link at the bottom of this newsletter for more information including lunch menus.