December 18, 2013

• Wrestling - Kings Mountain beat West Lincoln by the score of 43-37 to claim the championship!  The wrestlers stepped up and wrestled great as a team.  Everyone battled and contributed to the victory.  Kings Mountain finishes the season at 10-2 and as the Tri County Champions.  Congratulations to the boys and to Coach Ash and Coach Bridges for a Great Season!!!

December 16, 2013

• Wrestling Championship - KM will compete against West Lincoln tomorrow for the Tri-County Championship.  The match will be at WL at 4pm.  Wrestlers will be dismissed at 2:30.  We wish them the best of luck!
• Geography Bee Team Winners - The following students will compete in the KMMS Geography Bee in the media center at 8:30 on Wednesday morning: Stingrays - Holden Turner, Marlins - Max Dechant, Wave Riders - Savannah Rinehardt, Supernovas - Jonathan Rikard, Rockets - Elizabeth Foy, Titans - Logan Fleming, Voyagers - David Friday
• Students of the Month - The December character trait is service to others/kindness.  The following students were selected as students of the month: Waveriders - Dustin Parker, Stingrays - Jasmine Guy, Marlins - Patrick Burton, Titans - Leasia Rhodes, Voyagers - Rahheim Moore, SuperNovas - Destiny Hill, Rockets - Jada Roberts
• Teacher of the Month - Mr. Rupp
• Progress Reports - Will be sent home tomorrow!
• KMMS Gear for Sale - We have Patriot t-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps for sale in our front office.  They would make great Christmas gifts for any Patriot.  Check out our website for pictures!
• Winter Band Concert - December 12th - $3 per person
• Christmas Chorus Concert - December 17th @ KMHS @ 7pm - Donations of money and/or canned food will be accepted and appreciated.
• Christmas Holiday - December 23rd - January 1st
  

December 12, 2013

• KMMS Gear for Sale - We have Patriot t-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps for sale in our front office.  They would make great Christmas gifts for any Patriot.  Check out our website for pictures!
• Beta Club News - Our Beta Club is sponsoring a canned food drive during the week of 12/9 - 12/13.  The WIN class with the most cans will receive a prize!  Tomorrow is the last day to bring in canned food items!  Many thanks to all that participated!
• Winter Band Concert - December 12th - $3 per person
• Christmas Chorus Concert - December 17th @ KMHS @ 7pm - Donations of money and/or canned food will be accepted and appreciated. 
• Progress Reports - December 17th
• Christmas Holiday - December 23rd - January 1st
•  Wrestling - KM Middle recently defeated North Lincoln by the score of 75-24.  KM probably wrestled its best match of the year.  Winning matches for KM were Alex Garcia, Mason Nguyen, Quenton Nguyen, Mitchell Hord, Reese Reinhardt, JT Cash, Jerdon Pressley, Paul Culbreth, Tiger Tuttanon, Sedrick Morgan, Collin Franks, RJ Bishop, and Tyler Hunley.  KM starts playoffs Thursday traveling to Crest.
• Wrestling Playoff Game - Good luck to our Patriots as they travel to Crest today!

December 11, 2013

• Beta Club News - Our Beta Club is sponsoring a canned food drive during the week of 12/9 - 12/13.  The WIN class with the most cans will receive a prize!  
• Winter Band Concert - December 12th - $3 per person
• Christmas Chorus Concert - December 17th @ KMHS @ 7pm - Donations of money and/or canned food will be accepted and appreciated. 
• Progress Reports - December 17th
• Christmas Holiday - December 23rd - January 1st
• Early College High School - 8th grade students that are interested in attending the ECHS must have a parent or guardian attend one of the informational sessions in order to be able to apply.  The second meeting will be held this Thursday, December 12th @ 6:30 @ the ECHS.  Students interested in more information need to see Mrs. Hamrick! 
• Volleyball - The Lady Patriots fell to a tough but close loss against North Lincoln in 4 games.  The scores were 27:25, 25:13, 25:22, 25:12.  In the first set the Lady Patriots played perfect together throughout the entire game.  All of the players contributed something on the court which led them to win.  In the second set the Patriots were not so lucky but with one player getting hurt and coming back in the game the Patriots stayed strong throughout but didn't pull it out.  In the third set the Lady Patriots had a big lead with the help of Leeasia Rhodes, Cassidy Calhoun, and Cassidy Melton.  The Patriots started losing points and nothing was helping or fixing the Patriots.  The lead came down to one point then North LIncoln came serving hard and came back to win it.  In the the fourth set the Patriots stayed behind the entire time but came back to make it close.  When North Lincoln started putting in different servers it made the Patriots get down and ended up losing 25:12.
  Outstanding players were everyone on the team.  The Patriots ended with a great season and great last game!  The record was 6-4 

December 10, 2013

• Beta Club News - Our Beta Club is sponsoring a canned food drive during the week of 12/9 - 12/13.  The WIN class with the most cans will receive a prize!  
• Winter Band Concert - December 12th - $3 per person
• Christmas Chorus Concert - December 17th @ KMHS @ 7pm - Donations of money and/or canned food will be accepted and appreciated. 
• Progress Reports - December 17th
• Christmas Holiday - December 23rd - January 1st
• Early College High School - 8th grade students that are interested in attending the ECHS must have a parent or guardian attend one of the informational sessions in order to be able to apply.  The second meeting will be held this Thursday, December 12th @ 6:30 @ the ECHS.  Students interested in more information need to see Mrs. Hamrick!
• Spanish Club - Members need to bring permission slips back to Mrs. Cole as soon as possible!

December 9, 2013

• Kiss a Pig Update - Check it out!
• Beta Club News - Our Beta Club is sponsoring a canned food drive during the week of 12/9 - 12/13.  The WIN class with the most cans will receive a prize!  
• Winter Band Concert - December 12th - $3 per person
• Christmas Chorus Concert - December 17th @ KMHS @ 7pm - Donations of money and/or canned food will be accepted and appreciated. 
• Progress Reports - December 17th
• Christmas Holiday - December 23rd - January 1st
• Wrestling - KM beat Lincolnton by the score of 67-21.  Winning matches for KM were Mason Nguyen, Quenten Nguyen, Mitchell Hord, Reese Reinhardt, JT Cash, Zykiez Baxter, Zachary Carroll, Sedrick Morgan, Matt Huffstetler, Collin Franks, RJ Bishop, and Tyler Hunley.  KM next wrestle Tuesday against North Lincoln to end the regular season.  KM is now 7-2 and will head to playoffs next week.  
•  Volleyball - The Lady Patriots won against Lincolnton.  25:12, 25:20, 25:21.  In the first set the Lady Patriots started to a great start with Kaniya McClain serving.  The team played together the entire time with Isabella Hollifield serving an ace and getting kills.  In the second set the Lady Patriots started off to a great start, but with a hurt player coming out of the game the Patriots were shaken up.  After calling a timeout the Patriots came back and served with help from Katelin Phaengkhamhak and Kaniya McClain.  With kills in both set 1 and set 2 from Mackenzie Ramsey the Patriots stayed in it. To end the game off Belle Hollifield got a kill with the score 25:20.  In set 3 the Patriots did not play their game but pulled it out with a 25:21 victory. The Patriots play at North Lincoln on Tuesday and their record is 6-4.

November 18, 2013

• Progress Reports - Go home tomorrow! 
• Early College High School - If you have a child that is in the 8th grade that is interested in applying for the ECHS, there will be a parent meeting on November 18th at 6:30pm.
• Basketball - Open gym on November 19th from 6-7:30 for 8th graders wishing to try out for basketball.  Open gym on November 21st from 607:30 for 7th graders wishing to try out. 
• College Day - Many students at the high school will be applying for college this week.  Decisions about career paths will begin as 8th graders register for high school at the end of this year.  It is not too early for students at KMMS to explore careers and colleges that will prepare them for those careers. Therefore, we will have College Day this Friday, and we are encouraging students to wear their favorite college apparel. 
• Sports news from last week - Volleyball - The Lady Patriots lost against East Lincoln. 22:25, 25:21, 19:25, 27:29. The team was led by Jordan Chapman, Cassidy Melton, Emilee Cloninger, and Belle Hollifield. --- The Lady Patriots led the way and dominated the game against Lincolnton 25:23, 25:16, 25:18. The Patriots were led by all of the players on the team. It was a great win for the team.  Wrestling - KMMS beat East Lincoln by the score of 63-32. Kings mountain is now 2-1 on the year.  Winning matches for KM were Alexis Garcia, Quenten Nguyen, Reese Reinhardt, Landry Crawford, JT Cash, Estevan Vargas, Jerdon Pressley, Paul Culbreth, Zachery Carroll, Collin Franks, and RJ Bishop. KM next wrestles Lincolnton away on Thursday.

November 8, 2013

• Veterans Day Holiday - Monday, November 11th - Have a great long weekend!
• Spirit Week - We will have KMMS Spirit Week next week...12th-15th.  Tuesday is Favorite Team Day.  Wear jerseys, t-shirts, and caps that sport your favorite team.  Wednesday is Tacky Day.  Thursday is 80's Day.  Friday is Patriot Pride Day!  
• Volleyball -  Kings Mountain 2, West Lincoln 3 (17:25, 11:25, 26:24, 19:25, 5:15).  The Lady Patriots came out on the weak end but they were ready to play with some great passes and serves in the third and fourth game.  Some of the strong players that contributed were Makena Deaton, Georgia Moss, and Cassidy Melton.
• Reward Cookout - Nov. 15th - For students that have not received a level drop during the 1st 9 week grading period.  
• Early College High School - If you have a child that is in the 8th grade that is interested in applying for the ECHS, there will be a parent meeting on November 18th at 6:30pm. 
• Wrestling - Kings Mountain Middle lost this Thursday to West LIncoln by the score of 63-36.  We wrestled hard but lost some close matches that could have went either way.  Winning for KM were Mason Nguyen, Alexis Garcia, Jerdon Pressley, Tiger Tuttanon, Sedrick Morgan, and Collin Franks.  Next match is Tuesday at home against East Lincoln.

November 6, 2013

• Report Cards - Go home with students on November 7th
• Veterans Day Holiday - Monday, November 11th
• Spirit Week - We will have KMMS Spirit Week next week...12th-15th.  Tuesday is Favorite Team Day.  Wear jerseys, t-shirts, and caps that sport your favorite team.  Wednesday is Tacky Day.  Thursday is 80's Day.  Friday is Patriot Pride Day! 
• Winter Sports - Nov. 7th - Volleyball @ WL; Wrestling @ home against WL
• Wrestling - Kings Mountain traveled to Burns and defeated them by a score of 78-24.  The lower weights got us off to a good start and we continued to wrestle well through the line up.  This was the first official match for Kings Mountain who is now 1-0.  Kings Mountains first home match will be Thursday against West Lincoln, which was the match-up of last year's championship match-up.  Winning matches for KM were Mason Nguyen, Quenton Nguyen, Reese Rienhardt, Joe Ruffalo, Landry Crawford, JT Cash, Jerdon Pressley, Zackary Carroll, Sedrick Morgan, Matthew Huffstetler, Collin Franks, RJ Bishop, and Tyler Hunley.  Please come out and support Thursday for the big match-up with West Lincoln.  
• Reward Cookout - Nov. 15th - For students that have not received a level drop during the 1st 9 week grading period.  
• Early College High School - If you have a child that is in the 8th grade that is interested in applying for the ECHS, there will be a parent meeting on November 18th at 6:30pm. 
• Spooky Story Contest Winners - This contest is sponsored by the Kings Mountain Herald.  8th Grade Winners: 1st place - Hallie Hunt - Ms. Blaine's class; 2nd place - Katelin Phaengkhamhak - Ms. Blaine's class; 3rd place - Eric Davis - Mrs. York's class
• Volleyball - KM got off to a great start winning their first game 25-15.  Burns made it tough the next game...winning the second game 25-13.  However, KM took the  next two 25-23 and then closed it out 25-7.  The patriots played well as a team and look to continued improvement Thursday afternoon as they travel to West Lincoln for their 2nd game of the year.  Record is 1-0.

October 28, 2013

• Make-up Picture Day - October 30th - Picture forms are available in the front office!
• County Scrimmage - We are gearing up for our early winter sports...volleyball and wrestling.  Each team will scrimmage on November 2nd.  Wrestling will scrimmage at Shelby at 12pm...Volleyball will scrimmage at Crest at 10:30pm.  Each team will have their first regular season game on November 5th.  Volleyball will be at home against Burns...the wrestling team will travel to Burns.
• Report Cards - We have started a new nine weeks grading period.  Report cards will go home with students on November 7th.

October 23, 2013

• Golf - Congratulations to this year's golf team for making it two years in a row with an undefeated season.  This year's team went 19-0!  They claimed the Tri-County Conference Championship on October 22nd by defeating 8 other teams.  Kings Mountain shot 317. Crest was second with 336, and North Lincoln was third with 345.  KM was led by Alex Goff with 72 (1st out of 54), Tyler Withers with 76 (4th overall), Trenton Carson with 83 (8th overall), and Natalie Lutz with 86 (14th overall).  The team was coached by David McDonald. Way to go, Patriots!
• Yearbooks - Yearbooks are now on sale! They are $30 until December 20, 2013. After Dec. 20th, the price will go up to $35.  Additional purchase options include: (Option A - $5) student name imprinted in foil in lower right hand corner, (Option B - $5 + $3 for each icon) student name and up to four icons imprinted in foil in lower right corner...icons will be to the right of the name. Orders may be submitted in the front office or online.  The theme for this year's book is 3D.  Students will receive a pair of 3D glasses to be able to see 3D pictures on the cover and throughout the book.

October 22, 2013

• Golf - The golf team has a match today at Lincolnton Country Club.  This is the Tri-County Conference Match.  Students will be dismissed from school at 9:30 this morning.  We wish them the best!  Go Patriots!!!
• Football - Our football team will play in a conference playoff game at Shelby this Wednesday at 5pm...come out and support the Patriots!!!  This past week KM defeated Burns 42-0.  Mike Collins put our first points on the board with a 15 yard touchdown run.  Blanton passed to Toms for a 20 yard touchdown...the 2 pt was also successful with a pass to Toms.  Mike Collins ran a 54 yard touchdown.  Pressley blocked the punt and recovere
• Chocolate Money - is due today!!!
• KMHS Campus - Students are not allowed to walk to the KMHS campus to catch a ride with a friend or sibling.  They must wait at the middle school to be picked up or make other arrangements.  The high school will treat this as trespassing and will take actions against those that are entering their campus in the afternoons. This is for the safety of our students.
• College Day - KMHS is hosting a college application week during the week of November 19th.  On Friday, November 22nd, we will also celebrate "College Day!"  On this day, we are encouraging students to wear the colors of their favorite college. 
• Soccer - KMMS men soccer met North Lincoln at home on Oct 15.  KMMS came out strong scoring first with a goal by Chase Yow.  Justin Watkins had the assist.  KMMS quickly scored again with a goal by Brandon Quevedo-Johns.  NL scored before the half ended.  At the end of the first half KMMS led by 2.  In the second half, NL  scored a  goal tying the game.  In the last 2 minutes of the game, NL managed to break away and scored another goal.  Final score KMMS 2 and NL 3.   KMMS mens soccer had a good season.  KMMS' record is not indicative of the skill and heart of its players.  

October 11, 2013

• Volleyball Tryouts - Monday, October 14th for 7th graders from 3:30-6 - Tuesday, October 15th for 8th graders from 3:30-6 - You must have a physical on file, and you must be on level to try out!
• Upcoming sports - Soccer and softball will be at Shelby on Monday...they will also play at home on Tuesday against North Lincoln; Golf is at Crest on Tuesday...golf pictures will be made at KMCC on Wednesday; Football is at Burns on Wednesday
• College and Career Connections Night - for 8th grade -12 grade students and parents - Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 6-8:30pm at the LeGrande Center on the campus of Cleveland Community College - Keynote Speaker: Timeka Ruffin from the College Foundation of NC...will share how to apply, plan and pay for college.  There will also be breakout sessions...choose from the following: So...You are Considering Community College; The Truth About Scholarships and Financial Aid; Career and Technical Education Certificate Programs and Work Keys; 8th Grade...the Beginning of Your Journey to College; Essay Writing and Letters of Recommendation for Your College Application; College Opportunities for Students with Disabilities; The DREAM Act for Immigrant Students and Families; Summer Opportunities, Leadership and Extra-Curricular Activities; Military Options; Resume Writing and Interviewing; Panel Discussion with College Representatives (Appalachian State, UNC-Chapel Hill, Western Carolina, UNC-Charlotte, Johnson and Wales, Lenoir Rhyne, Brevard

October 10, 2013

• Parent-Teacher Conferences - Please make sure that you call the front office to schedule a conference (704-476-8340).  Conferences are booked in 15 minute intervals so that parents have ample time to speak with all teachers on the team.  At this point, our schedules are getting very full.  If you just drop in, it may put our scheduled meetings behind.  If you are unable to attend today but would like to meet with your child's teachers, please contact the school and teachers will schedule a time during their planning or after school.  Thank you so much for participating in your child's academic progress.  
• Email Updates - If you would like to unsubscribe to the KMMS announcement email updates, please refer to the following website for directions! Unsubscribe If you have any problems unsubscribing, please email aumckee@clevelandcountyschools. 
• Softball - The KM Patriots defeated Lincolnton this week 10-8.  Catie Payne pitched a complete game.  MC May and Morgan Stancil both had 2 hits for the Patriots.  Jami Nivens, Makena Deaton, Paige Rollins, and Cassi Melton also had hits.  Next game is Monday @ Shelby.
• Soccer - KMMS played Lincolnton at home on Oct 8.  Lincolnton came out strong and scored the first 3 goals of the game.  KMMS answered with a goal by Orlando Sanchez and Brandon Quevado-Johns had the assist before the end of the 1st half.  Lincolnton scored the first goal in the second half, but KMMS rallied.  Chase Yow scored for KMMS and then quickly scored again.  Brandon Quevado-Johns had the assist.  KMMS had several shots on goal, but was not able to score.  The final score was KMMS 3 -Lincolnton 5.
• Football - KM Patriots defeated Lincolnton Middle 38-36 on 10-9.  1st score 62yd pass from Blanton to Toms.  2pt failed.  2nd score 18yd pass from Blanton to Bell.  2pt failed.  3rd score 35yd fumble recovery return Crawford. 2pt run Collins.  4th score 16yd run from Collins.  2pt pass Blanton to Toms.  5th score safety Pressley and Brittain.  6th score Collins 6yd run. 2pt pass Blanton to Toms.  Our defense really played well in the second half holding Lincolnton to only 8 points.  I am really proud of the effort of this team and excited about the no quit attitude we played with.  We have a big next game week with Burns.  Our record is 3-1 and we are in a 3 way tie for first.  Next game 10-16 at Burns.
• Field Trip - The Waveriders will be traveling to South Mountain tomorrow for a field trip.
• Fall PE/PTO Fundraiser - Congratulations to our top seller - Makenzie Huffman with $407.50 in sales - We would like to thank everyone for supporting our school!

October 8, 2013

• Progress Reports - go home today!
• Football - Tomorrow is our last home game.  All KMMS students will be admitted for free.  We will also have a pep rally in our gym at 2:30...led by our KMMS cheerleaders.  
• KMMS Spirit - Wear your red, white and blue tomorrow to show your Patriot Pride!
• Yearbook - $30 until December 20, 2013; $35 after Dec. 20th - Additional options: (Option A - $5) student name imprinted in foil in lower right hand corner, (Option B - $5 + $3 for each icon) student name and up to four icons imprinted in foil in lower right corner...icons will be to the right of the name - Orders may be submitted in the front office or online.  We will have a table at parent-teacher conferences.  The theme for this year's book is 3D.  Students will receive a pair of 3D glasses to be able to see 3D pictures on the cover and throughout the book.
• Parent Teacher Conferences - October 10th from 1-7pm - Students will be dismissed at 1pm on that day! Please call the school to schedule an appointment - 704-476-8340
• Suggestion Box - Our goal at KMMS is to work together as a team to best meet the needs of our students.  If you have a suggestion, please share it with us! You may share anonymously if you choose.  We will carefully consider all suggestions at our monthly SIT (School Improvement Team) meetings.  This group is made up of faculty, staff and parent representatives. Our next meeting is Monday, October 14th.  Our parent representatives are Precious Phelps and Shanna Withers.
• Chocolate Fundraiser - Our chocolate sale is off to a GREAT start! We have extra boxes in the front office in case there are others that choose to participate. Students must have a form signed by a parent/guardian in order to receive a box. Money raised from this event will help us to purchase technology for our school.  All money is due on October 22nd. Prizes include: Overall - 2 Panthers Tickets, Top 7th and 8th grade - $100, six $50 prize drawings - All students that sell one box of chocolate will have their names entered into the drawing. Thank you in advance for supporting KMMS! We would like to thank our parents and community for supporting KMMS with your time, resources, and donations!  
• Volleyball - Open gym tomorrow from 3:30-5:30.  Tryouts start next week!
• Spanish Club - 3:05-4:00 tomorrow afternoon!

October 4, 2013

• Dance Tonight!!! 6-8pm in the school gym.  You must be on level to attend!
•  Soccer - KMMS men soccer played East Lincoln yesterday at East Lincoln.  EL scored the first 2 goals of the game.  KMMS answered with a goal by Brandon Quevido-Johns.  Chase Yow had the assist.  Final score 1-3.
• Softball - Lost 10-0 in 5 innings.  Makenna Deaton had two hits and Logan Locklair added one.  Next game is Monday @ Shelby.
• Parent Teacher Conferences - October 10th from 1-7pm - Students will be dismissed at 1pm on that day! Please call the school to schedule an appointment - 704-476-8340.

October 3, 2013

• School Dance - October 4th from 6-8pm - $5 admission - Students must be on level to attend! This will be our only fall dance.  We will have a winter semi-formal dance in January and an end of school celebration in May. 
• Parent Teacher Conferences - October 10th from 1-7pm - Students will be dismissed at 1pm on that day! Please call the school to schedule an appointment - 704-476-8340
• Cross Country - The cross country team concluded their season Monday at the conference meet run at North Lincoln. Ten teams participated, with the KMMS boys taking second place and the girls sixth.  The boys were led by Bryson Key in 5th place overall, Landry Crawford in 7th, Thomas Harrison in 11th, Alec Bell in 12th, and John Harris in 25th.  The girls were led by Georgia Moss 15th overall, followed by Caroline Foster, Baylee Marr, Belle Hollifield, and Savannah Slater. Congratulations to all of this year's runners.
• Golf - The golf team competed this week at the Lincoln Country Club.  KM played well.  Alex Goff and Tyler Withers led the way.  Alex shot 35 and Tyler a 41.  Harrison Conner and Chase Johnson both shot a 44.  Overall team scores were KM 164, NL 176, and WL 191. 
• Football - Mike Toms scored on 41yd TD run on the second play of the game.  2pt conversion Blanton to Toms. MiKe Collins scored on 55yd TD run and Landon Zanders 2pt run. Jerdon Pressley blocked a punt and Jonathan Rikard recovered for TD.  Sabiem Beam 2pt conversion. Mike Collins scored again on 60yd punt return and 2pt failed. Mike Collins scored for the 3rd time on 6yd TD run and 2pt failed. Landon Zanders scored on 27yd TD run and 2pt failed. We play at home against Linc. on 10-9-13    Record 2-1 in division.
• Suggestion Box - Our goal at KMMS is to work together as a team to best meet the needs of our students.  If you have a suggestion, please share it with us! You may share anonymously if you choose.  We will carefully consider all suggestions at our monthly SIT (School Improvement Team) meetings.  This group is made up of faculty, staff and parent representatives.  
• Chocolate Fundraiser - World's Finest Chocolate was distributed today. We will have extra boxes in the front office in case there are others that choose to participate. Students must have a form signed by a parent/guardian in order to receive a box. Money raised from this event will help us to purchase technology for our school.  All money is due on October 22nd. Prizes include: Overall - 2 Panthers Tickets, Top 7th and 8th grade - $100, six $50 prize drawings - All students that sell one box of chocolate will have their names entered into the drawing. Thank you in advance for supporting KMMS!
• Yearbooks will go on sale on October 10th - $30 - Parents may purchase a yearbook at Parent Teacher Conferences!

October 1, 2013

• School Dance - October 4th from 6-8pm - $5 admission - Students must be on level to attend! This will be our only fall dance.  We will have a winter semi-formal dance in January and an end of school celebration in May.
• Parent Teacher Conferences - October 10th from 1-7pm - Students will be dismissed at 1pm on that day! Please call the school to schedule an appointment - 704-476-8340
• Sports - Today softball, soccer and golf are away at WL.  Football will play West Lincoln at home tomorrow.  Soccer and softball are away at EL on Thursday.
• Suggestion Box - Our goal at KMMS is to work together as a team to best meet the needs of our students.  If you have a suggestion, please share it with us!  We will carefully consider all suggestions at our monthly SIT (School Improvement Team) meetings.  This group is made up of faculty, staff and parent representatives. 
• Homework Help - There is a page on our school website with technology tools that may help your student to study and learn the material that is covered in class.
• Chocolate Fundraiser - World's Finest Chocolate will be given out on Thursday - Students must have a form signed by a parent/guardian in order to receive a box. Forms go home today.  Money raised from this event will help us to purchase technology for our school.  All money is due on October 22nd. Prizes include: Overall - 2 Panthers Tickets, Top 7th and 8th grade - $100, six $50 prize drawings - All students that sell one box of chocolate will have their names entered into the drawing.
• Tune in for Patriot News!
• Yearbooks will go on sale on October 10th - $30 - Parents may purchase a yearbook at Parent Teacher Conferences!
• Softball (from last week) - The Patriots were defeated by Burns, 18-9.  Burns scored 6 runs in the first inning, but Kings Mountain answered with 7 in the second to take the lead.  The score was tied 8-8 going into the sixth before Burns opened up the game.  Catie Payne had three hits and Cassi Melton had two hits and scored three runs.  Amya White also contributed two hits for Kings Mountain. Next game is Tuesday @ West Lincoln.
• Football (from last week) - EL scored twice in the first half leading us 14 to 0  before Hunter Blanton connected with Landry Crawford for a 55yd TD pass.  2pt conversion run by Sabiem Beam was good.  Second half our defense played well making several big stops and giving us the ball with good field position for our second score on a end around 35 yd run by Landon Zanders and 2pt conversion failed.  We got the ball back and had the ball on a good drive inside the EL 40yd line when penalties hurt us.  Then defense gave up a 40yd run to win the game for EL.   We are 1-1 in division and play WL at Home Wed 5:00.
• Cleveland County Cheer Off - Our cheerleaders did a fabulous job performing at the Cleveland County Fair last night!  Thanks to everyone that came out to support our school!

September 30, 2013

• Golf Team results from last week: KM 175, North Lincoln 188, Rutherford County 205 Golf Team individual results: --Alex Goff  37 --Harrison Conner 41 --Tyler Withers 49 --Natalie Lutz 48 --Chase Johnson 50 --Micah Randall 50
• Parent Teacher Conferences - Students will be dismissed at 1pm on October 10th for parent-teacher conferences.  Please call the school at 704-476-8340 to schedule a conference time between 1-6:45pm. 
• Chocolate for Technology - We will begin our annual World's Finest Chocolate sell on October 3rd.  Money or unsold chocolate will be due on October 22nd.  Students must have a letter with signed permission from a parent/guardian in order to pick up chocolate.  Prizes will be awarded for top sellers...Overall winner - 2 Carolina Panthers tickets, Top 8th Grade - $100, Top 7th Grade - $100.  Everyone that sells a box of chocolate will have his/her name entered into a drawing for one of six $50 prizes.

September 25, 2013

• No soccer practice today!
• Football game will still be played today. 
• Softball will practice until 4:30 in the gym.
• Golf practice is as usual.
• KMMS soccer team played North Lincoln on 9/24.  KMMS lost 6 -1.  KMMS played a good offensive and defensive game.
• Softball team lost yesterday 20-0.  Catie Payne and Josie Lowery had hits for Kings Mountain.  Next game is tomorrow @ home vs. Burns.
• We had a great crowd of students that met this morning for the 2013 "See You at the Pole" Rally.  There will be a community event tonight at the KMHS auditorium at 7pm.
• Our new sign is being installed today! Many thanks to all of the parents and community members that helped to make this possible!

September 24, 2013

• Picture day is TOMORROW! This is the picture that will be used in the yearbook.  
• Spanish Club - 9/25 (tomorrow) - after school until 4pm - in Mrs. Cole's room 
• KMMS Sign - Our new school sign is going up tomorrow!  We are very excited!  This will be another way for us to share important information! 
• Cross Country - KMMS hosted the county cross country meet yesterday.  The boys team placed 5 runners in the top 9, but finished second to Crest who had the top 3 runners.  Placing for KMMS were Landry Crawford, Bryson Key, Alec Bell, Thomas Harrison, and John Harris.  The girls were edged out for second place by Shelby, but had 2 runners in the top 9.  Placing for KMMS were Georgia Moss, Caroline Foster, Baylee Marr, Savannah Slater, and Belle Hollifield.  The season will conclude with the conference meet next Monday at North Lincoln.
• Book Fair - September 23-27 - Students will have opportunities throughout the week to shop at the book fair in our media center.  As AR is gearing up to full speed, this is a great opportunity to pick up some of the popular titles...that may be difficult to find on our library shelf!  We also have an Online Book Fair going on...just in case you are unable to make a purchase at school. 

September 20, 2013

• Boy's Soccer - KMMS played Lincolnton Middle yesterday.  Lincolnton scored the first goal of the game.  KMMS quickly answered with a goal by Brandon Quevido-Johns.  Lincolnton scored two more goals before KMMS rallied and Chase Yow scored a goal.  At the end of the 1st half, the score was 2 to 5.  KMMS held Lincolnton to only one score in the 2nd half.   KMMS defensive players should be commended for the efforts.  Defensive players were Holden Bullock in goal, Travis Wright, Mason Nyguen, Michael Allen, Mitchell Hord, Parker Rollins and Kaleb Estridge.  Final score 2 to 6.   Lincolnton with the win.
• Softball - Kings Mountain defeated Lincolnton 18-1.  Catie Payne and Kameron Marr pitched for the Lady Patriots.  Makena Deaton, Cassi Melton and Catie Payne all had multiple hits.  Sarah Drennan, Emily Graham, & MC May also had hits for the Patriots.  Next game is Tuesday @ North Lincoln.
• Book Fair - begins on Monday!!!

September 19, 2013

• Golf - On Tuesday, 9-17-2013, the KMMS golf team played at KM Country Club against East Lincoln and West Lincoln.  The team score was KM 153, EL 181, and WL 183 (lower score wins).  The Patriots were led by Alex Goff with a score of 1 under, 35.  Tyler Withers came in with a 37, Harrison Conner 39, and Natalie Lutz with a 42.  These four golfers came in 1st - 4th positions overall out of 18 golfers; with Alex Goff being the medalist.  Our next match is next Tuesday at KM Country Club.
• Patriot News - Mrs. Sparks' WIN class is producing our morning news!  You can follow the Patriot News by visiting our KMMS homepage.  There is a link at the bottom of the page!
• KMMS text message alerts - Please remember that regular texting rates apply. To receive messages via text, text @kmm to (252) 558-4352. You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, 'unsubscribe @kmm'.  Or to receive messages via email, send an email to kmm@mail.remind101.com. To unsubscribe, reply with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line.
• Book Fair - September 23-27 - Students will have opportunities throughout the week to shop at the book fair in our media center.  Students and parents may also use the link below to shop in our online book fair!  As AR is gearing up to full speed, this is a great opportunity to pick up some of the popular titles...that may be difficult to find on our library shelf! 

September 18, 2013

• Progress Reports - were sent home with students yesterday!  
• Gateway to a Cure - 5K Run/Walk - 8am on Saturday, October 12, 2013 - Last year, while attending Kings Mountain Middle School, Scotty Hill, was diagnosed with Stage Four Rhabdomyosarcoma Renal Tumors and was unable to attend school the remainder of the school year.  He is still having ongoing treatment.  A fellow classmate, Meridith Wyte, is sponsoring this race in order to raise funds to help with his medical expenses.  The race will start and finish at the Gazebo located in Patriot's Park in Downtown Kings Mountain.  Cost is $20 until September 21st and $25 from September 22nd until race day.  Packet pickup will be on the race day...prior to the race.  Cash or checks only.  Registration Form Download
•  Sports Update - KMMS defeated NL yesterday 22-20.  We scored with a 60 yard pass to Mike Toms from Hunter Blanton...with a 2 pt. conversion run by Sabiem Beam.  Michael Collins scored a touchdown with a failed attempt at a 2 pt. conversions. Paul Culbreth ran a 48 yard touchdown with a 2 pt. conversion pass to Mike Toms in the 3rd quarter.   

September 17, 2013

• Today is the deadline for turning in Fall Fundraiser money.  
• Students that participated in the fall fundraiser will be able to participate in "Rock and Fun Day" during PE on 9/20.  
• There will be concessions sold for softball and soccer.  This is new for KMMS since we have our new concession stand!  All of the proceeds from concessions will go toward our new school sign.
• Girls on Track has started!  They will meet each Monday until 4:15!  Be sure to bring your running shoes!  See Mrs. Short or Mrs. Blaine for more information.
• Picture Day is September 25th! This is the picture that will be used for the yearbook!
• Yearbooks will go on sale in October!  More info to come!
• Fall Dance - October 4th from 6-8:30!  If you would like to chaperone or donate drinks, candy or snacks that can be sold during the dance, please see Mrs. Heffner in the front office.  We will only have a limited number of dances this year.  Our next dance will be in January (a semi-formal dance). 
• Email Alerts - If you would like to receive an email copy of our announcements, use the "Subscribe via Email" option in the top right hand corner of our blog.  Once you enter your email address, you will have to go to that email account to confirm your identity.  
• KMMS Text Message Alerts - Please remember that regular texting rates apply. To receive messages via text, text @kmm to (252) 558-4352. You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, 'unsubscribe @kmm'.  Or to receive messages via email, send an email to kmm@mail.remind101.com. To unsubscribe, reply with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line.
• Book Fair - September 23-27 - Students will have opportunities throughout the week to shop at the book fair in our media center.  Students and parents may also use the link below to shop in our online book fair!  As AR is gearing up to full speed, this is a great opportunity to pick up some of the popular titles...that may be difficult to find on our library shelf!

September 10, 2013

• Girls on Track is a non-profit after school program that uses the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living.  During the 10-12 week program, girls are empowered with a greater sense of achievement and a foundation to help them become strong, contented, and self-confident young women.  Along the way, the girls will train together to walk or run the Jingle Bell Rockin' Run 5K (3.1 miles)  in December in Kings Mountain.  If you have any questions please contact Missy Short rshort@clevelandcountyschools.org.
• Sports Update - 9/10 Softball and soccer at Burns (4pm); 9/11 Football at home against Crest (5pm); 9/12 Softball and soccer at home against West Lincoln (4pm)
• Sports Pictures - Friday 9/13 after school
• Football Scrimmage Update from last week - The KMMS football team played to an 8-8 tie against Northview (Hickory).  Hunter Blanton scored from 1 yard out and then threw the 2 point conversion to JT Cash to tie the game with less than three minutes to go.
• The KMMS cross country team ran in a five team meet yesterday at SMS.  The boys finished second with Landry Crawford finishing first overall, Bryson Key second, Alec Bell third and John Harris sixth.  Also scoring for KMMS was Max Johnson.  The girls finished third and were led by Georgia Moss, Caroline Foster, Isabella Hollifield, Baylee Marr, and Gracie Plonk.  The next meet is next Monday at Lincolnton.
• Softball - The Patriots softball team played extremely well on Saturday at the County Scrimmage.  Outstanding players were Catie Payne, Paige Rollins, MC May, and Logan Locklair.  First game is today @ Burns.
• KMMS boys soccer team played 2 scrimmage games on Saturday, Sept 7th.  KMMS faced Crest in the first game.  KMMS lost 0-2.  KMMS faced Shelby Middle School in the second game.  Orlando Sanchez scored the first goal of the game for KMMS.  Chase Yow scored the second goal of the game for KMMS.  KMMS won with a final score of score 2-1.

June 6, 2013

• Testing - It has been a very busy...but great week of testing!  Our students have worked very hard!  Many thanks to all of our parent and community volunteers for helping to proctor...we could not have done it without you!
• Tomorrow is our last full day of school.  Students will attend half a day on Monday...and school will dismiss at 11:30.  Parents that attend the awards ceremony may sign students out at the close of our program.  
• Awards Day - We will begin at 8:30 on Monday in the gym.
   

May 29, 2013

• Safe Sitter Classes - Training Adolescents for Safer Child Care - Safe Sitter classes are available through Cleveland Regional Medical Center.  A fee of $40 covers the one-day program.  Classes begin at 9am and end at 4:30pm - June 20th, July 30th, and August 13th -
  For more information, have your parent or guardian call 980-487-3826 - Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required.
• EARLY DISMISSAL - Students will dismiss at 11:30am on Friday, May 31st. 

May 28, 2013

• Early Dismissal - School will dismiss for middle and high school students at 11:30am on Friday, May 31st. NO lunch will be served on this day.
• Yearbook supplies are LIMITED...and they look GREAT this year!  Our theme for the book is "Make Your Mark."  Students may still purchase a book by bringing $35 to the front office...while supplies last.  They will be distributed on Monday, June 3rd! 
• Last day to check out a book - May 29th
• Algebra 1 EOC - May 29th
• AR Cutoff for the year - May 31st
• EOG Tests - June 4th is Reading, June 5th is Math, June 6th is 8th Grade Science
• Field Day - June 6th - Morning Session for 7th grade Field Day - Afternoon Session for 8th grade Field Day
• Awards Day  - June 10, 2013 at 8:45 am in the gym...please join us for our end of year celebration. 
• Cheerleading Tryouts - May 30th, 31st, and June 3rd
• FCA Field Trip - After school on June 7th

May 23, 2013

• Awards Day  - June 10, 2013 at 8:45 am in the gym...please join us for our end of year celebration. 
• Yearbook supplies are LIMITED...and they look GREAT this year!  Our theme for the book is "Make Your Mark."  Students may still purchase a book by bringing $35 to the front office...while supplies last.  They will be distributed on Monday, June 3rd! 
• Holiday - Monday, May 27th - Enjoy your long weekend!
• Last day to check out a book - May 29th
• Algebra 1 EOC - May 29th
• AR Cutoff for the year - May 31st
• Dismiss at 11am - May 31st
• EOG Tests - June 4th is Reading, June 5th is Math, June 6th is 8th Grade Science
• Last School Dance (TODAY) - Friday, May 24th from 6-8:30pm - Admission is $5 - Must be on level to attend!
• Sports Physicals (TODAY) - Friday, May 24th - $10 - During PE - 7th and 8th graders
• Field Day - June 6th - Morning Session for 7th grade Field Day - Afternoon Session for 8th grade Field Day

May 20, 2013

• Yearbook supplies are LIMITED...and they look GREAT this year!  Our theme for the book is "Make Your Mark."  Students may still purchase a book by bringing $35 to the front office...while supplies last.  They will be distributed on Monday, June 3rd! 
• 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies MSL Testing - Tuesday, May 21st - A parent letter was sent home with students today with important testing information!
• 7th Grade Science MSL Testing - Wednesday, May 22nd
• Holiday - Monday, May 27th
• Last day to check out a book - May 29th
• Algebra 1 EOC - May 29th
• AR Cutoff for the year - May 31st
• Dismiss at 11am - May 31st
• EOG Tests - June 4th is Reading, June 5th is Math, June 6th is 8th Grade Science
• Beta Club Spirit Night - @ McDonalds in Kings Mountain on Tuesday, May 21st from 5-8
• Beta Club Service Project - Students will plant flowers uptown after school on Wednesday, May 22nd.
• Last School Dance - Friday, May 24th from 6-8:30pm - Admission is $5 - Must be on level to attend!
• Sports Physicals - Friday, May 24th - $10 - During PE - 7th and 8th graders
• Field Day - June 6th - Morning Session for 7th grade Field Day - Afternoon Session for 8th grade Field Day

May 14, 2013

• Early Dismissal - The middle and high schools in CCS will dismiss students at 11:30am on May 31st.  Middle and high schools will dismiss students at 11:30am on June 10th. 
• Spirit Night at McDonald's - Beta Club is sponsoring a Spirit Night at McDonald's on May 21st from 5-8pm.  All of the proceeds will go to support the backpack program that was started at our school this year. 
• Band Concert - @ KMHS on Tuesday, May 14th
• Pizza Celebration - for Girls Soccer and Boys Track at 3pm on Wednesday, May 15th
• Field Trip - The Stingray Team will be on a field trip on Friday, May 17th
• Testing - May 21st - 7th and 8th grade Social Studies MSL testing (end of grade testing for Social Studies)
• Testing - May 22nd - 7th grade Science MSL testing
• School Dance - There will be a school dance on May 24th from 6-8:30pm.
• Holiday - May 27th is a Memorial Day - No school for teachers or students 
• Shoes 4 Water - Don't forget to bring your unwanted shoes to KMMS to help supply water to communities in Kenya!  This project is sponsored by the Beta Club. 
• Sports Physicals - 5/22 - Rising 9th grade physicals at KMMS during PE; 5/24 - Rising 7th and 8th grade physicals at KMIS and KMMS during PE!
• Scholastic Book Fair - May 13th-17th - This will be our buy one get one free sale.  It is a great time to stock up on some good books for the summer!  Our supply is limited...so shop early!   
• Proctors Needed! -  June 4th, 5th, and 6th - If you are available and would like to help our school in this way, please click on this link or contact the school at 704-476-8340.  You may volunteer for only one test date, or as many as works with your schedule.  Thank you in advance for your support! 
• Library News - Do you owe a late fee for overdue books in our library?  If so, all you have to do is to turn in all library books by May 31st and your late fees will be waived.  Fees for damaged or lost books will still need to be paid by the end of the year.  Report cards will not be distributed until all fees are paid.  The last day to check out a book is May 29th.  AR cutoff is May 31st, and all books are due on the 31st! 

May 13, 2013

• Spirit Night at McDonald's - Beta Club is sponsoring a Spirit Night at McDonald's on May 21st from 5-8pm.  All of the proceeds will go to support the backpack program that was started at our school this year. 
• Band Concert - @ KMHS on Tuesday, May 14th
• Pizza Celebration - for Girls Soccer and Boys Track at 3pm on Wednesday, May 15th
• Field Trip - The Stingray Team will be on a field trip on Friday, May 17th
• Testing - May 21st - 7th and 8th grade Social Studies MSL testing (end of grade testing for Social Studies)
• Testing - May 22nd - 7th grade Science MSL testing
• School Dance - There will be a school dance on May 24th from 6-8:30pm.
• Holiday - May 27th is a Memorial Day - No school for teachers or students 
• Shoes 4 Water - Don't forget to bring your unwanted shoes to KMMS to help supply water to communities in Kenya!  This project is sponsored by the Beta Club. 
• Sports Physicals - 5/22 - Rising 9th grade physicals at KMMS during PE; 5/24 - Rising 7th and 8th grade physicals at KMIS and KMMS during PE!
• Scholastic Book Fair - May 13th-17th - This will be our buy one get one free sale.  It is a great time to stock up on some good books for the summer!  Our supply is limited...so shop early!   
• Proctors Needed! -  June 4th, 5th, and 6th - If you are available and would like to help our school in this way, please click on this link or contact the school at 704-476-8340.  You may volunteer for only one test date, or as many as works with your schedule.  Thank you in advance for your support! 
• Library News - Do you owe a late fee for overdue books in our library?  If so, all you have to do is to turn in all library books by May 31st and your late fees will be waived.  Fees for damaged or lost books will still need to be paid by the end of the year.  Report cards will not be distributed until all fees are paid.  The last day to check out a book is May 29th.  AR cutoff is May 31st, and all books are due on the 31st!

Shoes 4 Water

The Junior Beta Club at Kings Mountain Middle School is sponsoring a project called Shoes 4 Water. 

We are asking students and staff to provide shoes that are wearable.  There should be no holes, rips, tears, mold or mildew, and any style shoe is needed--from high heels to tennis shoes to flip flops to boots. Men, women, and children shoes are all welcome.   If the shoes have laces, just tie the laces together. If the shoes do not have laces, then either place them in a grocery bag loosely tied or you may rubber band or zip tie the shoes tougher. These shoes are then transported to Kenya, Haiti, and South America and distributed among needed villages. Shoes in good conditions are then sold in these countries for pennies on the dollar and then that money is used to provide drilling water wells, drilling equipment, filtration devices, pumps, and other related supplies.

Here are some facts of interest for these countries:
1) Million of Kenyans have inadequate access to water--16 million Kenyans rely on water kiosks, protected wells, rainwater catchment, and open water sources such as flowing streams and shallow open wells to meet their daily water needs.
2) Poor people in urban areas pay much more for water --The poor buy water at a cost many times higher than the price paid by non-poor consumers who have access to piped water.
3) It will take at least 30 years for rural areas to have acceptable water coverage---The government is working to bring water to urban areas first.
4) In urban areas water coverage is declining--The cities have rolling outages in the pipeline systems in to provide each district it's needed water.
5) Women suffer the most especially where there is a lack of water. In such a scenario, a woman will be forced to wake up very early in the morning, walk over long distances to just get water.
6) Children Suffer--some of the children walk the long distances to search for water, forfeiting hours of schoolwork. Not to mention the exposure to water related illness.  *** More people die each year from UNSAFE WATER than from Wars*****

Thank you for your support!

May 9, 2013

• Sports Physicals - 5/22 - Rising 9th grade physicals at KMMS during PE; 5/24 - Rising 7th and 8th grade physicals at KMIS and KMMS during PE
• Sports Update - Congratulations to all our athletes and coaches for a GREAT season!  We crowned 5 Tri-County Championships in Football, Golf, Girls Cross Country, Boys Track, and Girls Soccer. 
• Beta Club Project - Our Beta Club is sponsoring a project that turns your shoes into water.  100,000 lbs of shoes = 1 drill rig that can provide drinking water to remote villages in Kenya!   Empty out your closets of unwanted shoes...tie, bag, or rubber band pairs together...and drop them off in the collection bin in the entryway of our school.  Not only does your donation help in the purchase of a drill rig, it also provides shoes for people who cannot afford new shoes, and it keeps shoes out of land fills.  For more information, you may visit www.Shoes4Water.org.
• Library News - Do you owe a late fee for overdue books in our library?  If so, all you have to do is to turn in all library books by May 31st and your late fees will be waived.  Fees for damaged or lost books will still need to be paid by the end of the year.  Report cards will not be distributed until all fees are paid.  The last day to check out a book is May 29th.  AR cutoff is May 31st, and all books are due on the 31st!
• Proctors Needed! - During the time in which our students take the End-of-Grade Tests, we are required to have an additional adult in every classroom.  We need approximately 40 volunteers on each of our testing days...June 4th, 5th, and 6th.  Proctors help pass out testing supplies and monitor students during testing.  There is a brief training session prior to proctoring in a classroom, and you will need to be available for about 4 hours (8am-12pm).  Parents are not allowed to proctor in their child's classroom, and proctors must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school.  If you are available and would like to help our school in this way, please click on this link or contact the school at 704-476-8340.  You may volunteer for only one test date, or as many as works with your schedule.  Thank you in advance for your support!
• Scholastic Book Fair - May 13th-17th - This will be our buy one get one free sale.  It is a great time to stock up on some good books for the summer!  Our supply is limited...so shop early!  

May 7, 2013

• Spring Chorus Concert - May 9th @ KMHS
• Beta Club Project - Our Beta Club is sponsoring a project that turns your shoes into water.  100,000 lbs of shoes = 1 drill rig that can provide drinking water to remote villages in Kenya!   Empty out your closets of unwanted shoes...tie, bag, or rubber band pairs together...and drop them off in the collection bin in the entryway of our school.  Not only does your donation help in the purchase of a drill rig, it also provides shoes for people who cannot afford new shoes, and it keeps shoes out of land fills.  For more information, you may visit www.Shoes4Water.org.
• Library News - Do you owe a late fee for overdue books in our library?  If so, all you have to do is to turn in all library books by May 31st and your late fees will be waived.  Fees for damaged or lost books will still need to be paid by the end of the year.  Report cards will not be distributed until all fees are paid.  The last day to check out a book is May 29th.  AR cutoff is May 31st, and all books are due on the 31st!
• Cheerleading - (TONIGHT) There will be a meeting for parents of rising 7th and 8th graders who are interested in Cheerleading for the 2013-2014 school year on Tuesday, May 7th at 6pm.
• Drivers Education - A new method for registering for DRIVERS EDUC class at KMHS will begin with the summer class. Go to www.kmhigh.org  and click on "DRIVERS EDUC CLASS" for the schedule.  Follow the path to learn how to register.  
•  Proctors Needed! - During the time in which our students take the End-of-Grade Tests, we are required to have an additional adult in every classroom.  We need approximately 40 volunteers on each of our testing days...June 4th, 5th, and 6th.  Proctors help pass out testing supplies and monitor students during testing.  There is a brief training session prior to proctoring in a classroom, and you will need to be available for about 4 hours (8am-12pm).  Parents are not allowed to proctor in their child's classroom, and proctors must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school.  If you are available and would like to help our school in this way, please click on this link or contact the school at 704-476-8340.  You may volunteer for only one test date, or as many as works with your schedule.  Thank you in advance for your support!
• Scholastic Book Fair - May 13th-17th - This will be our buy one get one free sale.  It is a great time to stock up on some good books for the summer!  Our supply is limited...so shop early!  

May 3, 2013

• Beta Club Project - Our Beta Club is sponsoring a project that turns your shoes into water.  100,000 lbs of shoes = 1 drill rig that can provide drinking water to remote villages in Kenya!   Empty out your closets of unwanted shoes...tie, bag, or rubber band pairs together...and drop them off in the collection bin in the entryway of our school.  Not only does your donation help in the purchase of a drill rig, it also provides shoes for people who cannot afford new shoes, and it keeps shoes out of land fills.  For more information, you may visit www.Shoes4Water.org.
• Library News - Do you owe a late fee for overdue books in our library?  If so, all you have to do is to turn in all library books by May 31st and your late fees will be waived.  Fees for damaged or lost books will still need to be paid by the end of the year.  Report cards will not be distributed until all fees are paid.  The last day to check out a book is May 29th.  AR cutoff is May 31st, and all books are due on the 31st!
• Cheerleading - There will be a meeting for parents of rising 7th and 8th graders who are interested in cheerleading for the 2013-2014 school year on Tuesday, May 7th at 6pm.
• Drivers Education - A new method for registering for DRIVERS EDUC class at KMHS will begin with the summer class. Go to www.kmhigh.org  and click on "DRIVERS EDUC CLASS" for the schedule.  Follow the path to learn how to register.  
•  Proctors Needed! - During the time in which our students take the End-of-Grade Tests, we are required to have an additional adult in every classroom.  We need approximately 40 volunteers on each of our testing days...June 4th, 5th, and 6th.  Proctors help pass out testing supplies and monitor students during testing.  There is a brief training session prior to proctoring in a classroom, and you will need to be available for about 4 hours (8am-12pm).  Parents are not allowed to proctor in their child's classroom, and proctors must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school.  If you are available and would like to help our school in this way, please click on this link or contact the school at 704-476-8340.  You may volunteer for only one test date, or as many as works with your schedule.  Thank you in advance for your support!
• Scholastic Book Fair - May 13th-17th - This will be our buy one get one free sale.  It is a great time to stock up on some good books for the summer!  Our supply is limited...so shop early!  

May 1, 2013

• The Lady Patriots faced RS Central Middle yesterday in the Championship.  KMMS defense held RS scoreless in an 8 - 0 win.  The Patriots scored 8 goals in the first half.  Scoring goals for KMMS were Cassidy Calhoun with 2, Paloma Detloff with 2, Virginia Dellinger with 1, and Sara Pasour with 3.  Paloma Detloff had an assist.  Congratulations to the Lady Patriots on winning the championship and for an undefeated season! The team is coached by Tammy Harmon and Amber Crouse.
• A new method for registering for DRIVERS EDUC class at KMHS will begin with the summer class. Go to www.kmhigh.org  and click on "DRIVERS EDUC CLASS" for the schedule.  Follow the path to learn how to register. 

May 2, 2013

•  Proctors Needed! - During the time in which our students take the End-of-Grade Tests, we are required to have an additional adult in every classroom.  We need approximately 40 volunteers on each of our testing days...June 4th, 5th, and 6th.  Proctors help pass out testing supplies and monitor students during testing.  There is a brief training session prior to proctoring in a classroom, and you will need to be available for about 4 hours (8am-12pm).  Parents are not allowed to proctor in their child's classroom, and proctors must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school.  If you are available and would like to help our school in this way, please click on this link or contact the school at 704-476-8340.  You may volunteer for only one test date, or as many as works with your schedule.  Thank you in advance for your support!
• Scholastic Book Fair - May 13th-17th - This will be our buy one get one free sale.  It is a great time to stock up on some good books for the summer!  Our supply is limited...so shop early!  
• North Carolina Family Health Information - Being the parent of a teen is hard.  Keeping them healthy shouldn't be.  Everything you need to know about free or low-cost health insurance for children and teens is only a scan or text away! (This information was sent to us by our local health department.)  NCfamilyhealth.org
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Proctors Needed!

• Proctors Needed! - During the time in which our students take the End-of-Grade Tests, we are required to have an additional adult in every classroom.  We need approximately 40 volunteers on each of our testing days...June 4th, 5th, and 6th.  Proctors help pass out testing supplies and monitor students during testing.  There is a brief training session prior to proctoring in a classroom, and you will need to be available for about 4 hours (8am-12pm).  Parents are not allowed to proctor in their child's classroom, and proctors must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school.  If you are available and would like to help our school in this way, please click on this link or contact the school at 704-476-8340.  You may volunteer for only one test date, or as many as works with your schedule.  Thank you in advance for your support!
   

April 30, 2013

• Wilmington Trip - We had a BLAST!!!  Our students were very well behaved!  There are TONS (2 albums with over 1000 pictures) of pictures on our website.  Pictures may be downloaded from the albums.  Use the "options" link and choose "download full size." 
• Baseball and Soccer - Our baseball and soccer teams will be traveling away today to compete for the Tri-County Championship title.  We wish them the best of luck...GO PATRIOTS!
• Boys Track - Claimed the 2013 Tri-County Championship last Tuesday at Chase as they competed against all of the teams in our conference (Rutherford County, Cleveland County, Lincoln County). Way to go team!
• Sports Physicals - @ KMIS and KMMS on May 24th during the school day.  Cost is $10. 
• Proctors for EOG testing - KMMS will have End of Grade Testing on June 4th, 5th and 6th.  We are looking for volunteers to proctor any or all of these days.  If you are available, please contact the school at 704-476-8340.  Proctors must be 18 years of age and out of high school.  
• Progress Reports - will be sent home with the Wilmington students today. All other progress reports were sent home on Thursday of last week.  The next progress report date is May 16th. 
• Scholastic Book Fair - May 13th-17th - This will be our buy one get one free sale.  It is a great time to stock up on some good books for the summer!  Our supply is limited...so shop early! 

April 23, 2013

• Tri-County Track Meet - Today @ Chase High School @ 1pm - There are directions on the track page of our website!
• Wilmington Trip - We leave tomorrow!  Students and teachers are excited and ready to go!  There is some important information on our school website about how to unload and enter the building in the morning!  Please read over this information! 
• Progress Reports - Will be sent home on Thursday with 7th graders and with the 8th grade students that are at school.  All students on the Wilmington trip will receive progress reports on Tuesday of next week.
• Teacher Workday - Monday is a teacher workday...no school for students!

April 22, 2013

• Registration for the last Drivers Educ class for this school year is underway at www.kmhigh.org.  The class dates are Wednesday, May 1st - Tuesday, May 14th.  The class is in Barnes Auditorium from 3:15 - 6:15 pm.  You MUST have been born on/before Nov. 1 1998.  The $38.00 cash fee is payable the first day of class.  Registration deadline is 3pm, April 24.
• Sports Physicals - Rising 9th graders may get a physical at KMHS on April 24th at 4:30pm.  KMHS band hall entrance is the location and the cost is $10.  Any questions...contact Alan Ridenoure.  Physicals will also be given for rising 7th and 8th graders on May 24th...8:30am at KMIS and 12:15 at KMMS.  Physicals will be given during PE and the cost is $10.  Students MUST have a physical on file with the school in order to tryout and play a sport.
• There will be a ZUMBAthon fundraiser on Saturday, April 27th from 6-8pm in the KMMS gym.  The cost is $3 for students and $5 for adults.  All proceeds go to the Winnin' with Quinlan fund.  
• Sports Update for the Week: Monday - Baseball playoff game at Crest at 4:15, Tennis match at Shelby at 4pm; Tuesday - Soccer playoff game at home against Shelby at 4pm, Tennis match against Burns at home at 4pm, Tri-County track meet at Chase dismiss at 10:45...meet starts at 1pm
• Progress Reports - will go home with the students that are at school on Thursday, April 25th.  The 8th grade students on the Wilmington trip will receive progress reports on Monday. 
• Teacher Workday - Students will be out of school on Monday, April 29th for a teacher workday.  
• Wilmington Trip - There is important information about the trip on our school website. We will leave on Wednesday of this week and return on Saturday. 

April 15, 2013

• Registration for the last Drivers Educ class for this school year is underway at www.kmhigh.org.  The class dates are Wednesday, May 1st - Tuesday, May 14th.  The class is in Barnes Auditorium from 3:15 - 6:15 pm.  You MUST have been born on/before Nov. 1 1998.  The $38.00 cash fee is payable the first day of class.  Registration deadline is 3pm, April 24.
• If you did not see our post for April 12th...there is important information about Sports Physicals and the 8th Grade Wilmington Trip.
• Sports this week: Mon. - Baseball and soccer are at home; Wed. - County-wide track meet at Shelby (admission is $3); Thurs. - Baseball and soccer are away and tennis is at home
• Art Council Presentation - The Art's Council is sponsoring a program for 8th grade students at 9:30 on Thursday morning.  
• Wilmington Meeting - There will be a student meeting during WIN on Friday morning.  Teachers will give students important information and reminders about the trip.