Fire Safety Week

KES students practiced fire drill procedures and enjoyed a visit from the Western Taney County Fire Department. The firefighters taught the students about the importance of having a home fire escape plan, changing batteries in the smoke detectors, what a firefighter looks like in full uniform and to "stop, drop and roll." The students toured the fire truck, used the siren and sprayed the fire hose.

Pumpkin Patch

First grade students enjoyed beautiful weather and a wonderful day at McKenna's Pumpkin Patch just north of Branson. The fall fun included a hayride, hay maze, a barn slide and more. The owners at McKenna's were complimentary about the way our kids conducted themselves. After a picnic lunch, the students ventured to the park at the Rec Plex for climbing, swinging and more!

Ronald McDonald Show

Ronald McDonald was on hand at KES on Thursday, October 9 putting on a fantastic show entitled, "You're the Star!" Students were encouraged to feel good about themselves and their talents, looking forward to the future when they can be anything they want to be!

McTeacher Night

KES students and families enjoyed McTeacher Night on Tuesday, October 7. Faculty members were on hand to visit with the community and "work" at McDonald's. The event netted $390.91. McDonald's donated 20% of the sales for that evening between 4:00-8:00.

Students and families enjoy fall-themed STAR time

KES held its quarterly STAR (Stay Today and Read) time on Wednesday, October 1. The students enjoyed fall-themed reading and reading-related activities until 5:00 when parents came to join them for family reading time. The purpose of STAR time is to promote the importance of family reading in terms of student reading progress and reading enjoyment for all. A Target Store Grant provided a free book for each child in attendance!

2008 Media Awards

The Kirbyville Elementary Express received the 2008 Media Award for outstanding reporting of news in education from the Missouri State Teachers Association in the category of school building newsletter. Mrs. Gaines Principal's Page also received the same award in the category of school building web pages.