Get ready to show your school spirit and commitment to a healthy life!

Red Ribbon Week is happening soon. This is a special time across the country to remind everyone to say NO to drugs and alcohol.

This year, join your classmates for fun activities, themed days, and important messages about making smart choices. We'll learn how to keep ourselves and our friends safe and strong. October 27th - 31st. This year's theme for Red Ribbon Week is "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free".

The Kuna Education Foundation, a 501(c) nonprofit, supports Kuna teachers and schools with grants to help fund learning. 

Online Auction October 21-31 and winners announced and notified November 3-7

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.

Teacher office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30pm-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. Please note, there is no afterschool transportation.

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. WIN is attached to student's 3rd period class and students move to the appropriate class based on academic data.

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.

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

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

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). Set up a free online account. With this system, you can add money to your child(ren)’s accounts, set up low-balance alerts, monitor your child(ren)’s spending, and view school menus.

📝 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 or please call our Child Nutrition Team at (208) 922-1101.