Kuna Middle School Newsletter January 16th, 2026

Posted Date: 01/19/26 (11:14 AM)

Kuna Middle School

Kindness - Accountability - Vibes - Effort

January 16, 2026

Silhouette of Martin Luther King Jr. against a calendar grid.

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there will be no school on Monday, January 19th. We hope this day provides a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to reflect on Dr. King's message of equality and kindness. We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Tuesday!

Advisory Update

This week was a shortened week, so our time in Advisory was limited. On Wednesday, students completed the Math i-Ready Diagnostic, which provides valuable data to help teachers better understand student progress and plan instruction moving forward.

Students were also reminded to:

Write their Semester 2 schedules and place them in their binders
Submit schedule corrections if needed
Take note of important semester deadlines, including the last day for missing work

In addition, students participated in an MLK lesson, reflecting on themes of leadership, service, and responsibility within a community.

Looking Back on Semester One: Advisory Learning Timeline

Throughout Semester One, Advisory focused on helping students develop habits, skills, and awareness that support success both inside and outside the classroom. Below is a snapshot of what students explored and practiced over the course of the semester:

Building Foundations

Understanding Advisory expectations and routines
Organization strategies (binders, schedules, goal tracking)
Developing responsibility for assignments and deadlines

Academic Skills & Growth

Goal setting and self-reflection
Interpreting academic data (i-Ready diagnostics, ISAT scores, progress checks)
Learning how effort, habits, and choices impact performance

Skills for Success

Identifying personal strengths and how they contribute to the school community
Problem-solving strategies and decision-making skills
Coping strategies for stress and managing challenges

Community & Character

Respectful communication and collaboration
Integrity, accountability, and making responsible choices
Lessons centered on empathy, leadership, and service (including MLK)

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WIN

(What I Need)

WIN Time & iReady MyPath

Students have taken the second set of Reading and Math Diagnostic assessments for the year. This Wednesday, teachers will analyze the most recent data and determine new groups for students. for WIN time. All students will work on MyPath Math on Monday and Thursdays.

We are happy to announce that we will establish more enrichment groups for students who are advanced on their diagnostics and on track to score proficient or above on the ISAT this spring. These students in each grade level will be working on project based learning opportunities.

Research shows that students who spend 45 minutes on MyPath a week and who participate in iReady lessons grow more than typical on their ISAT scores each year.

Students can work on MyPath at home!!

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Academic Supports

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Activities & Athletics

Tip-Off Week for KMS Boys Basketball!

Attention Kave Nation! Our boys basketball season officially kicks off this week with an action-packed schedule of back-to-back games. Come out and support our athletes as they hit the hardwood:

8th Grade: Starts at home against Emmett MS on Wednesday (Jan 21) before traveling to Sage Valley MS on Thursday (Jan 22).
7th Grade: Heads to Emmett on Wednesday and returns to defend our home court against Sage Valley on Thursday.

Game Times: B-Teams tip off at 4:15 PM, followed by A-Teams at 5:30 PM. Let’s fill the stands and bring the energy!

KMS Boys Basketball schedule for Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22, featuring games at 4:15pm.

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Important Dates:

Dear Students, Families, and Staff,

We have important dates coming up. Here is what we are looking forward to:

January 19th Martin Luther King Jr Day-No School
January 20th First Day of 2nd Semester-New Schedules.
January 23rd Last day to change schedules for 2nd Semester.
January 26th KMS Parent Advisory Committee. 5:45pm-6:30pm in the KMS Library. All parents are invited.

Have a great weekend!

Anita Wilson, Principal

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