💙💛 Thankful Thursday Part 2: Rick Goodman 💙💛
We want to give a special thank you to Rick Goodman for his generosity and continued love for education and kids!
Rick recently made a $500 donation to Kelso C-7 and has even “adopted” our school as one he wants to continue supporting!
Rick has a special connection to Kelso C-7 through Dr. Burger. He was her very first principal when she began her career in education in Southern Illinois. Years later, he is still doing what he has always done—pouring into others, supporting educators, and making a difference in the lives of kids!
It's pretty special when someone who helped shape an educator's journey continues to make an impact on the students and school she now serves.
Thank you, Rick, for your kindness, generosity, and lifelong heart for education. We are so grateful that you've made our Falcon family part of yours! 💙💛
We want to give a special thank you to Rick Goodman for his generosity and continued love for education and kids!
Rick recently made a $500 donation to Kelso C-7 and has even “adopted” our school as one he wants to continue supporting!
Rick has a special connection to Kelso C-7 through Dr. Burger. He was her very first principal when she began her career in education in Southern Illinois. Years later, he is still doing what he has always done—pouring into others, supporting educators, and making a difference in the lives of kids!
It's pretty special when someone who helped shape an educator's journey continues to make an impact on the students and school she now serves.
Thank you, Rick, for your kindness, generosity, and lifelong heart for education. We are so grateful that you've made our Falcon family part of yours! 💙💛
💙💛 Thankful Thursday! Part 1 of 2 💙💛
We want to give a special shoutout to Iron Badger Defense Solutions!
As part of our bond issue improvements this summer, Iron Badger Defense Solutions worked throughout our building to install additional safety and security measures on our windows. We are excited that every window in our district now has some level of added security protection, helping us continue to make Kelso C-7 a safer place for our students and staff!
Not only did their team do a great job, but they were also an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process!
To top it off, Iron Badger Defense Solutions generously donated $500 back to our school district! We are so appreciative of their kindness and willingness to give back to our Falcon family.
Thank you, Iron Badger Defense Solutions, for your hard work, generosity, and commitment to helping us keep our school safe! We truly appreciate you! 💙💛
We want to give a special shoutout to Iron Badger Defense Solutions!
As part of our bond issue improvements this summer, Iron Badger Defense Solutions worked throughout our building to install additional safety and security measures on our windows. We are excited that every window in our district now has some level of added security protection, helping us continue to make Kelso C-7 a safer place for our students and staff!
Not only did their team do a great job, but they were also an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process!
To top it off, Iron Badger Defense Solutions generously donated $500 back to our school district! We are so appreciative of their kindness and willingness to give back to our Falcon family.
Thank you, Iron Badger Defense Solutions, for your hard work, generosity, and commitment to helping us keep our school safe! We truly appreciate you! 💙💛
❤️ Red Ribbon Week: Making Healthy and Safe Choices Online! ❤️
As we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, we're reminding our Kelso C-7 families that making safe, healthy choices extends beyond the classroom and into the digital world!
Cyberbullying can happen through texts, apps, and social media. It's important for parents to recognize the signs, know how to support their children, and understand what steps to take if their child is being targeted.
Parent ProTech offers helpful resources to guide families in responding quickly and effectively to cyberbullying.
📱 Learn more here:
https://app.parentprotech.com/en/623/kelso-c7/322/my-child-is-being-cyberbullied-what-should-i-do
Together, we can encourage kindness, respect, and positive choices both online and offline! 💙💛
As we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, we're reminding our Kelso C-7 families that making safe, healthy choices extends beyond the classroom and into the digital world!
Cyberbullying can happen through texts, apps, and social media. It's important for parents to recognize the signs, know how to support their children, and understand what steps to take if their child is being targeted.
Parent ProTech offers helpful resources to guide families in responding quickly and effectively to cyberbullying.
📱 Learn more here:
https://app.parentprotech.com/en/623/kelso-c7/322/my-child-is-being-cyberbullied-what-should-i-do
Together, we can encourage kindness, respect, and positive choices both online and offline! 💙💛
💙💛 Big Beginnings Start with Little Steps! 💛💙
Did you know that learning begins long before kindergarten? Kelso C-7's Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is here to support families through those important early years!
From infancy through preschool, PAT partners with parents and caregivers to encourage growth, celebrate milestones, and help children build a strong foundation for future success.
🌟 Every stage matters! From first smiles and first steps to developing language, independence, and school readiness, we're here to support you and your child along the way.
📚 Thinking about preschool? It's never too early to plan ahead!
Families interested in Kelso C-7 Preschool are encouraged to get their children on our preschool waiting list early! Whether your little one is approaching preschool age or still has a few years to go, we'd love to hear from you.
📞 To add your child to our preschool waiting list, simply call the Kelso C-7 school office or email our preschool teacher!
👩🏫Preschool Educator: Crystal Bentley
📧 Preschool email : cbentley@kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us
For more information about our Parents as Teachers program, please contact:
👩🏫 PAT Educator: Stephanie Hahn
📧 Email: shahn@kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us
💙💛 At Kelso C-7, we believe parents are a child's first and most important teachers. We look forward to partnering with your family from those first little steps all the way to kindergarten and beyond!
Did you know that learning begins long before kindergarten? Kelso C-7's Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is here to support families through those important early years!
From infancy through preschool, PAT partners with parents and caregivers to encourage growth, celebrate milestones, and help children build a strong foundation for future success.
🌟 Every stage matters! From first smiles and first steps to developing language, independence, and school readiness, we're here to support you and your child along the way.
📚 Thinking about preschool? It's never too early to plan ahead!
Families interested in Kelso C-7 Preschool are encouraged to get their children on our preschool waiting list early! Whether your little one is approaching preschool age or still has a few years to go, we'd love to hear from you.
📞 To add your child to our preschool waiting list, simply call the Kelso C-7 school office or email our preschool teacher!
👩🏫Preschool Educator: Crystal Bentley
📧 Preschool email : cbentley@kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us
For more information about our Parents as Teachers program, please contact:
👩🏫 PAT Educator: Stephanie Hahn
📧 Email: shahn@kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us
💙💛 At Kelso C-7, we believe parents are a child's first and most important teachers. We look forward to partnering with your family from those first little steps all the way to kindergarten and beyond!
🦅💙💛 What's Happening This Week at Kelso C-7!
It's another busy and exciting week to be a Falcon! Check out our weekly schedule below to stay up to date on all the activities and events happening around our school!
❤️🎗️ Red Ribbon Week is here! We've also attached the dress-up days so our Falcons and families can start planning their outfits and get ready to celebrate making healthy, positive choices!
A special thank-you to our News Team member, Simon, for creating our Red Ribbon Week graphic! We appreciate your creativity!
Wishing all of our Falcon families a wonderful week! 💙💛🦅
It's another busy and exciting week to be a Falcon! Check out our weekly schedule below to stay up to date on all the activities and events happening around our school!
❤️🎗️ Red Ribbon Week is here! We've also attached the dress-up days so our Falcons and families can start planning their outfits and get ready to celebrate making healthy, positive choices!
A special thank-you to our News Team member, Simon, for creating our Red Ribbon Week graphic! We appreciate your creativity!
Wishing all of our Falcon families a wonderful week! 💙💛🦅
🐾Fozzie Friday🐾
Here is our weekly recap on our Positive Office Referrals! We are SO proud of our students for all of their acts of kindness!
Thank you to their teachers for recognizing their efforts!
Have a great weekend, Falcons!
💙💛 Thankful Thursday: A Special Thank You to the Jennings Family! 💙💛
The Jennings family continues to pour so much love into our Kelso C-7 school family, and we are so grateful for all they do!
Recently, they helped secure a generous $600 donation from the Masonic Lodge of Missouri to support our school. We are incredibly thankful to both the Jennings family and the Masonic Lodge for their generosity and support!
And if that wasn't enough, the Jennings family also treated every employee in our district to a sweet fall surprise of apples and caramel dip! Such a thoughtful gesture that brought smiles to our staff!
It's people like the Jennings family who make our little school community so special. They are always finding ways to give back, show appreciation, and support our Falcon family.
Thank you to the Jennings family and the Masonic Lodge of Missouri for your kindness and generosity. We appreciate you more than you know! 💙💛
The Jennings family continues to pour so much love into our Kelso C-7 school family, and we are so grateful for all they do!
Recently, they helped secure a generous $600 donation from the Masonic Lodge of Missouri to support our school. We are incredibly thankful to both the Jennings family and the Masonic Lodge for their generosity and support!
And if that wasn't enough, the Jennings family also treated every employee in our district to a sweet fall surprise of apples and caramel dip! Such a thoughtful gesture that brought smiles to our staff!
It's people like the Jennings family who make our little school community so special. They are always finding ways to give back, show appreciation, and support our Falcon family.
Thank you to the Jennings family and the Masonic Lodge of Missouri for your kindness and generosity. We appreciate you more than you know! 💙💛
✨Weekly Spotlight✨
You may have heard your students talk about their "I Can" statements and wonder what they are. At Kelso C-7, we want our students to understand not only what they are learning, but why they are learning it. These statements help students know the plan for the day and what they are working towards. These statements put learning into words that our students can understand, helping them see the purpose behind each lesson and recognize what success looks like.
When students know what they are learning, they can take greater ownership and accountability for their progress. We believe that every student deserves to know where they are going, and how they are growing.
If you ever have questions about what your students is learning in the classroom, I encourage you to please reach out to their teacher.
📣 What's Happening Wednesday📣
Parent Teacher Conferences and our Title 1 meeting are quickly approaching! Your child's teachers will be sending information for you to choose a conference time via Sign-Up Genius.
At Kelso C-7, we believe the best things happen when families in schools work together! We look forward to connecting with our families and celebrating each child's growth. We can't wait to see you on October 29.
💙💛 Kelso C-7 Flu Clinic! 💉🍂
Flu season is right around the corner, and we want to help keep our Falcons, families, and community healthy!
Kelso C-7 is partnering with the Scott County Health Department to host a Flu Clinic on Wednesday, October 21st, from 9:00–11:00 AM in Kelso C-7 gym lobby.
✅ Walk-ins are welcome—no appointment necessary!
✅ Private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare accepted.
✅ COVID vaccines will also be available for adults ages 65 and older.
We appreciate the Scott County Health Department for helping us provide this convenient opportunity for our school families and community!
💙💛 Stay healthy, Falcons!
Flu season is right around the corner, and we want to help keep our Falcons, families, and community healthy!
Kelso C-7 is partnering with the Scott County Health Department to host a Flu Clinic on Wednesday, October 21st, from 9:00–11:00 AM in Kelso C-7 gym lobby.
✅ Walk-ins are welcome—no appointment necessary!
✅ Private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare accepted.
✅ COVID vaccines will also be available for adults ages 65 and older.
We appreciate the Scott County Health Department for helping us provide this convenient opportunity for our school families and community!
💙💛 Stay healthy, Falcons!
💙💛 It’s a new week at Kelso C-7! 🦅
We’re looking forward to another great week of learning, growing, and making memories with our Falcons!
Take a look at this week’s schedule to stay up to date on all the activities and events happening around our school.
Thank you to our families, staff, and community for your continued support. Let’s make it a great week, Falcons! 💙💛
🐾Fozzie Friday🐾
Here are our Positive Office Referrals for this week! We are proud of our kids for their hard work and determination!
Way to go, Falcons!
💙💛 **Thankful Thursday – Girls Volleyball Coaches!** 🏐
As we prepare for our **last home volleyball game tonight**, it seems like the perfect time to recognize some very special people who have dedicated their time and energy to our Lady Falcons this season!
Today, we are especially thankful for our **volunteer volleyball coaches!** These individuals generously give their time to teach our athletes, encourage teamwork, build confidence, and help our girls grow both on and off the court.
🏐 A Team: Sonya Glastetter, Jenna Taylor
🏐 B Team: Sarah Todt, Mistie Ressel
🏐 C Team: Katie Glastetter, Jenna Taylor
Coaching takes time, patience, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. From practices and games to the countless moments of encouragement along the way, your commitment to our students does not go unnoticed.
We are incredibly fortunate to have community members who are willing to give so much of themselves to make these opportunities possible for our students.
**Thank you, coaches, for investing in our Lady Falcons and making a difference!** 💙💛
Come out tonight and help us cheer on our Lady Falcons at their final home game of the season! 🏐
As we prepare for our **last home volleyball game tonight**, it seems like the perfect time to recognize some very special people who have dedicated their time and energy to our Lady Falcons this season!
Today, we are especially thankful for our **volunteer volleyball coaches!** These individuals generously give their time to teach our athletes, encourage teamwork, build confidence, and help our girls grow both on and off the court.
🏐 A Team: Sonya Glastetter, Jenna Taylor
🏐 B Team: Sarah Todt, Mistie Ressel
🏐 C Team: Katie Glastetter, Jenna Taylor
Coaching takes time, patience, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. From practices and games to the countless moments of encouragement along the way, your commitment to our students does not go unnoticed.
We are incredibly fortunate to have community members who are willing to give so much of themselves to make these opportunities possible for our students.
**Thank you, coaches, for investing in our Lady Falcons and making a difference!** 💙💛
Come out tonight and help us cheer on our Lady Falcons at their final home game of the season! 🏐
🎀 PINK OUT! 🎀
Join us Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 PM as our Falcons take the court for our Pink Out Volleyball Game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🏐💗
We invite our students, families, staff, and community to wear PINK and help us fill the gym with support for those who are fighting, those who have fought, and the loved ones we remember.
Come cheer on our Falcons and help us turn the gym PINK for a cause that touches so many! 💕🎀
📅 October 8
⏰ 5:30 PM
🎀 Wear PINK!
Join us Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 PM as our Falcons take the court for our Pink Out Volleyball Game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🏐💗
We invite our students, families, staff, and community to wear PINK and help us fill the gym with support for those who are fighting, those who have fought, and the loved ones we remember.
Come cheer on our Falcons and help us turn the gym PINK for a cause that touches so many! 💕🎀
📅 October 8
⏰ 5:30 PM
🎀 Wear PINK!
✨Student Spotlight✨ Falcons in the Classroom! Here is a quick look at our Falcons hard at work in the classroom this week. Their teachers are also working hard at creating engaging lessons and challenging their learning. Keep checking in each week to see more classroom pictures!
💙💛 Grandparents Day 2026 💛💙
What a special day at Kelso C-7! Our hallways and classrooms were filled with extra smiles, hugs, laughter, and so much love as we welcomed our grandparents and special guests into our school.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Grandparents Day such a memorable experience for our students. We know schedules are busy, and we are so grateful you took the time to spend part of your day with us. The excitement on our students’ faces as they shared their school with some of their favorite people said it all!
A special thank you to our faculty and staff for all of the preparation and behind-the-scenes work that made the day run so smoothly.
We are incredibly thankful for the families and generations who support our students and our school. Days like this are a wonderful reminder of just how special our Kelso C-7 community truly is. 💙💛
Thank you for making Grandparents Day one of our favorite days of the year!
What a special day at Kelso C-7! Our hallways and classrooms were filled with extra smiles, hugs, laughter, and so much love as we welcomed our grandparents and special guests into our school.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Grandparents Day such a memorable experience for our students. We know schedules are busy, and we are so grateful you took the time to spend part of your day with us. The excitement on our students’ faces as they shared their school with some of their favorite people said it all!
A special thank you to our faculty and staff for all of the preparation and behind-the-scenes work that made the day run so smoothly.
We are incredibly thankful for the families and generations who support our students and our school. Days like this are a wonderful reminder of just how special our Kelso C-7 community truly is. 💙💛
Thank you for making Grandparents Day one of our favorite days of the year!
💙💛 Another great week ahead at Kelso C-7! 💛💙
Check out this week’s schedule below and mark your calendars!
🏐 Thursday is a big night for our Falcons! Join us for our LAST HOME volleyball game of the season and help us fill the gym for our PINK OUT GAME! 💕🏐
Wear your pink, bring your Falcon spirit, and help us cheer on our volleyball team as they take the home court one more time! 💙💛🩷
We’re looking forward to another great week at Kelso C-7! Go Falcons! 🦅
Check out this week’s schedule below and mark your calendars!
🏐 Thursday is a big night for our Falcons! Join us for our LAST HOME volleyball game of the season and help us fill the gym for our PINK OUT GAME! 💕🏐
Wear your pink, bring your Falcon spirit, and help us cheer on our volleyball team as they take the home court one more time! 💙💛🩷
We’re looking forward to another great week at Kelso C-7! Go Falcons! 🦅
💙💛 Closing out a busy week with a very special THANK YOU! 💙💛
Today is Custodian Appreciation Day, and we couldn’t let the day end without recognizing the people who do so much behind the scenes to keep Kelso C-7 running each and every day.
From all the extra preparation that went into getting our school ready for Grandparents Day, to stepping in and helping when sickness hits, to the countless everyday tasks that make sure our building is clean, safe, and ready for our students and staff — we are incredibly grateful for our custodial team.
So much of what they do happens before we arrive, after we leave, or quietly throughout the day, but it never goes unnoticed. Thank you for taking such great care of our school and everyone in it! 🧹✨
Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! We appreciate you more than you know!
📸 Pictured: Ted Glastetter, Jeff Hency
Not pictured: Gary Job
🐾Fozzie Friday🐾
Part 2 of 2
We had SO many Positive Office Referrals this week that I need to break this into multiple posts! I am so proud of our students who are continuing to do great things for our teachers, their classmates, and our school!
Way to go, Falcons!
🐾Fozzie Friday🐾 Part 1 of 2 We had SO many Positive Office Referrals this week that I need to break this into multiple posts! I am so proud of our students who are continuing to do great things for our teachers, their classmates, and our school! Way to go, Falcons!
