A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
We’ve finished up the bulk of SOL testing this week, and moving forward, we just have make-ups and retakes. Students and teachers continue to be hard at work in these final weeks. Now is a great time to check ParentVue and talk with your students about their grades and the end of the 4th quarter.
With the end of the year approaching, we look forward to celebrating our students. We have lots of activities coming up in the next few weeks, including 8th grade promotion ceremonies, the 8th grade semi-formal, and the Spring Festival Day for both 7th and 8th. Please check below for details.
Finally, we had our last PTA meeting for this year on Thursday, and I want to thank Wendy Rosner, President, Mandy Ryan, Secretary, and Laura Roper, Treasurer, for serving on the executive board for the past two years. They’ve been great partners, and it’s been a pleasure working with them. Heading into next school year, I look forward to working with our new executive board. Please welcome Cooky Bysura, President-elect, Katie Dulaney, Secretary-elect, and Reshma Kari, Treasurer-elect.
Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, reach out with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Steven McFarlane
Principal
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Here are just a few of the Positive Referrals received by our Kilmer Cougars from staff members this week!
Camden D. - Camden consistently demonstrates exceptional kindness, leadership, and character in PE class each and every day. He naturally includes peers who don't have a group, and he always treats them with patience, encouragement, and genuine respect. He regularly helps classmates during games and goes out of his way to make everyone feel valued and included.
In addition to being an outstanding role model for inclusion and sportsmanship, Camden is thoughtful in the small things as well. He is often the first student holding the door open for others and consistently shows maturity beyond his years. His positive attitude, strong character, and respectful personality make a lasting impact on both his peers and teachers. Camden is truly a gentleman and an exceptional young man. Great job!
Leonora C. - Leonora demonstrated outstanding effort, sportsmanship, and athletic ability during our basketball shooting contest. She competed against more than 80 other girls (and 1st place boy) earning first place through her hard work, focus, and determination.
Leonora consistently gives her best effort in PE class, encourages others, and sets a positive example through her attitude and perseverance. I am proud of the dedication and leadership she continues to show every day. Great job!
Ava H. - Ava is always one of the first students to volunteer to help others, and she takes the initiative to walk around the classroom to make sure everything is cleaned up before class ends. She consistently demonstrates positive behavior in our class, and I am truly going to miss her next year.
Nila B. - Nila, I appreciate how well your Book Club did the silent discussion! Your group's focus was exemplary.
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May 29 - Broadway Desserts, 7:00 pm at Kilmer MS Cafeteria
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June 2 - Band Spring Concert, 7:00 pm at Marshall HS
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June 3 - Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:00 pm at Marshall HS
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June 10 - Guardians Team Promotion Ceremony, 8:30-10:00 am
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June 10 - Pegasus Team Promotion Ceremony, 12:30-2:00 pm
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June 11 - Constellations Team Promotion Ceremony, 8:30-10:00 am
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June 11 - Voyagers Team Promotion Ceremony, 12:30-2:00 pm
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June 12 - Spring Festival Day, modified Anchor day bell schedule
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June 12 - Save the Date! - 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance, 6-8 pm
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June 17 - Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release
Kilmer’s outgoing and incoming PTA Board! Thanks to President Wendy Rosner, Secretary Mandy Ryan, and Treasurer Laura Roper for serving on the executive board for the past two years. Please welcome Cooky Bysura, President-elect, Katie Dulaney, Secretary-elect, and Reshma Kari, Treasurer-elect for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
Kilmer’s Odyssey of the Mind team qualified for the World Finals at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. They'll head out next week to compete against teams from all over the world. Congratulations, and best of luck at the World Finals!
Hula hooping fun in PE. Thanks to Ms. Drumheller for the picture…what’s not pictured is she jumped in the action herself and joined the students |
