💙💛 **PTO Meeting Reminder!** 💙💛

📅 **Wednesday, November 4**
⏰ **5:30 PM**

Join us as we plan and discuss some exciting upcoming events at Kelso C-7!

🎄 Christmas Treats
🍽️ Dinner Auction
📅 Upcoming Events & Activities
✨ And much more!

We would love to have you join us! Whether you're a regular attendee or it's your first meeting, everyone is welcome!

Your ideas, involvement, and support help make great things happen for our Falcons! 💙💛

**We hope to see you Wednesday!**
about 15 hours ago, Kelso C-7 School
PTO Reminder
Dear Families, Staff, and Community Members of Scott and Mississippi County Public Schools,

We are writing to share our concerns about state funding for public education in Missouri and how it could affect our local schools.

As superintendents and educational leaders, we are committed to providing our students with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. However, a projected $300 million shortfall in state funding for public education could create significant financial challenges for school districts across Missouri, including those serving Scott and Mississippi counties.

If full funding is not restored, our eight local public school districts could collectively lose approximately $3.18 million in state revenue during the 2026-27 school year. Based on current estimates, the potential funding losses for fiscal year 2027 are as follows:

● Chaffee Schools: $239,000

● Charleston Schools: $314,000

● East Prairie Schools: $394,000

● Kelly Schools: $358,000

● Kelso C-7 Schools: $102,000

● Oran R-III Schools: $125,000

● Scott City Schools: $327,000

● Sikeston Schools: $1,321,000

At its September meeting, the Missouri State Board of Education chose not to request full funding for public education. However, the governor and Missouri Legislature still have an opportunity to address this shortfall in the coming months.

Without additional funding, our districts could face difficult decisions that affect the programs, staffing, services, and educational opportunities we provide to students and families.

We want to assure you that our districts remain committed to managing taxpayer resources responsibly. We maintain fund balances to meet payroll and other financial obligations, respond to unexpected expenses, and plan for future needs. However, these reserves are not a permanent solution for replacing recurring state revenue. Continued funding shortfalls could eventually require difficult long-term decisions about how we serve our students.

We are asking our families, staff, businesses, local organizations, and community members to stand with our schools and advocate for full funding of public education in Missouri. We encourage you to contact your state legislators and ask them to support the funding our schools need. If you have questions about how these decisions could affect your local district, please reach out to your superintendent.

As we face this challenge together, we are reminded of the special relationship between our schools and the communities we serve. Our schools are stronger because of the support of our communities, and our communities are stronger because of our schools.

For generations, we have supported one another through difficult times. When floods and tornadoes have affected our communities, our schools have opened their doors to provide safeplaces for those in need. When families have experienced unimaginable loss, our communities have come together to offer care and support. Local businesses, families, and organizations have generously donated their time and resources to support our students, including helping provide food for children on weekends.

These acts of kindness and generosity reflect what makes our communities so special. We take care of one another, and we recognize that our collective strength comes from working together.

Now, our public schools need that same spirit of support.

Our students deserve access to high-quality educational opportunities, and our schools need adequate, reliable funding to provide them. The decisions made in the coming months will have a lasting impact on our students, families, and communities.

Thank you for your continued support of public education and for everything you do to make our communities stronger. By working together and making our voices heard, we can advocate for the resources our students need and deserve.

The future of our communities depends on the opportunities we provide our students today.

Respectfully,

Scott-Miss Superintendents
about 21 hours ago, Kelso C-7 School
Superintendent's Letter Page 1
Superintendent's Letter Page 2
🌟💙💛 Celebrating Our Students of the Month! 💛💙🌟

We are so proud to recognize our Kelso C-7 Students of the Month! 🦅

These students have stood out for their positive attitudes, kindness, hard work, and the example they set for others each day.

Being a Student of the Month is about more than academics. It’s about making good choices, showing respect, helping others, and making our school a better place!

👏 Congratulations to each of these outstanding Falcons! We are proud of you and can't wait to see you continue to shine!

💙💛 It's a great day to be a Falcon! 💛💙
2 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Students of the Month
💙💛 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, FALCON FANS! 💛💙

Come out for a fun evening of food, Falcon spirit, and some adorable mini cheerleaders! 📣

🌭 Fundraiser Meal: Our JV Cheerleaders will be serving up a delicious BBQ pork and hot dog meal deal! Come hungry and help support our cheer program!

📣 Mini Cheer Performance: Our Mini Falcons are ready to show off what they've learned! They will perform at halftime of tonight's scrimmage, approximately 6:30 PM.

💙 Mini Cheer Parents: Please have your cheerleader arrive at the library/team room area no later than 6:00 PM, wearing their yellow Falcons shirt, blue bow, and black bottoms.

Come early, grab some dinner, enjoy the scrimmage, and cheer on our Falcons of all ages!

We can't wait to see everyone tonight! 💙💛
2 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Fundraiser JV Cheer
Mini Cheer Camp
💙💛 What's Happening This Week at Kelso C-7! 💛💙

It's going to be a fun and busy week at Kelso C-7! Check out our weekly schedule for the week of November 1, along with a few special reminders!

📣 MINI CHEER CAMP & PERFORMANCE!

We are excited to welcome 54 Mini Falcons for cheer camp this week! Shirts and bows are ready, and we can't wait to see these little cheerleaders in action!

💙 Monday, November 2 – Mini Cheer Practice

3:15–5:30 p.m. in the gym

Prompt pickup outside the gym

Oreos and Capri Suns provided (please send an alternative snack if your child has food allergies)

💛 Tuesday, November 3 – Mini Cheer Performance

Wear your new yellow Falcons shirt, blue bow, and black bottoms.

Arrive by 6:00 p.m. at the library/team room area.

Performance at halftime of the scrimmage (approximately 6:30 p.m.).

🌭 Come hungry! Our JV Cheerleaders will be hosting a BBQ pork and hot dog meal deal dinner! Come early, grab a bite, and support our cheerleaders!

❤️ Wednesday, November 4 – COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

🩸 2:00–6:00 p.m. at Kelso C-7

🚪 Enter through the cafeteria doors.

Appointments can be made ahead of time, but walk-ins are welcome!

We encourage our families and community to come out and help make a difference!

Special shout out to news team member Knox, for making our Blood Drive graphic!

📅 Be sure to check out the full weekly schedule attached for everything else happening around our school!

Thank you for always supporting our students, activities, and community! It's a great week to be a Falcon! 💙💛
4 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Week of 11/2
Cheer Fundraiser information
Mini Cheer camp
Blood Drive Nov 4
Shirts & bows are sorted, and we can’t wait for 54 mini Falcons cheerleaders to join us for Mini Cheer camp! How cute! Reminders: Monday- practice with KC7 cheerleaders in the gym 3:15-5:30. Please arrive promptly for pickup outside the gym & be ready to help us find your car so we may get your child safely to you. *Oreos & Capri Suns will be served. If your camper has a food allergy, please have them bring their own snack to cheer camp. Tuesday: All Mini Cheerleaders will wear their new yellow Falcons t-shirt, blue bow & their own black shorts, leggings or skirt. (They’ll get the shirt & bow Mon. at camp, so please get it all out of their backpacks.) Arrive no later than 6 to the library/team room area. We will perform at halftime of the scrimmage. (Approximately 6:30) Come early though to support our JV Cheerleaders, who are hosting a BBQ pork & hot dog meal deal Dinner that night! We are so excited and grateful for your support & this FUN NIGHT!
6 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
mini cheer camp
LIVE. LOCAL. LATE BREAKING NEWS FROM KELSO C-7! 💙💛

Our student newscasters are officially on the air!

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Kelso C-7 News page, and our first TWO student newscasts have already dropped!

Our students have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you school news, updates, and a little Falcon fun along the way!

We encourage our families and community to check out the page, watch the first two episodes, and show our young broadcasters some love! 👏

📺 Be sure to follow the page so you don't miss future broadcasts!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61595335906359

We are proud of our students for stepping into these new roles and sharing their talents with our school community!

💙💛 Go Falcons!
6 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
KELSO C-7 NEWS TEAM
A big THANK YOU to Valerie Jackson and Kari Wilhelm for providing delicious homemade soups for our teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences! ❤️ These two are the kind of people who quietly work behind the scenes, never looking for recognition, but always finding ways to help others. Their generous hearts and willingness to give mean so much to our school family! I would have loved to share pictures of their delicious soups, but there wasn’t a bite left! I think that says it all! 😉 Thank you both for taking care of our teachers and making their day a little brighter and tastier!💙💛
7 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
thankful Thursday
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✨Student Spotlight✨ Falcons In (and Out) of the Classroom! Last week, some of our 8th Grade students visited Notre Dame for 8th Grade Day, where they experienced their first high school tour and a look at life after their days at Kelso C-7. Additionally, our teachers and students were hard at work all week, as we wrapped up our first quarter of the school year. We are so thankful for all of the great things happening inside our fantastic school! Have a great day, Falcon families!
9 days ago, Kelso C-7
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🎄🎶 Kelso C-7 K–3 Holiday Concert! 🎶🎄

We know it's a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but we wanted to give our families plenty of time to mark their calendars for our upcoming K–3 Holiday Concert!

📅 Date: Thursday, December 10

🕕 Concert Time: 6:00 PM

🎤 Student Arrival: Between 5:30–5:40 PM

👗 Student Attire: Festive holiday attire or nice school attire.

We are looking forward to a wonderful evening of holiday music as our K–3 students share some Christmas cheer! We hope you can join us! ❤️💚
10 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Holiday Concert

We are looking forward to celebrating fall with our Kelso C-7 Falcons!

🍁 Fall parties will be held on Tuesday, October 27, beginning at 2:00 PM.

🚪 Parents attending parties should enter through the main office to check in.

As a friendly reminder, siblings and outside visitors will not be permitted to attend classroom parties.

If you are attending a party, please park in the newer parking area. It will prevent any disruption to the dismissal car rider line and any possibility of your family being blocked from leaving during dismissal.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us make this a fun and safe celebration for our students!

Happy Fall, Falcons!

10 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Fall Party
📅 Kelso C-7 Weekly Reminder! 💙💛 We have a short school week ahead! Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL Wednesday, October 28, through Friday, October 30. We are looking forward to welcoming our families for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday! It’s always a great opportunity to connect and celebrate our students’ growth and progress. Be sure to check out this week’s calendar for all the happenings at Kelso C-7! We hope our Falcon families enjoy the extra-long weekend!
11 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Week of 10/26 Schedule
🐾Fozzie Friday🐾 Another Friday, and another round of Positive Office Referrals! This week, the theme seemed to be students stepping out of their comfort zones and taking a chance on themselves! What a great life lesson! We love to see their confidence grow, and it all starts with teachers who recognize their progress. Have a great weekend, Falcons!
13 days ago, Kelso C-7
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💙💛 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! 💙💛
14 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Thankful Thursday - Rick Goodman
Thankful Thursday - Rick Goodman
💙💛 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! 💙💛
14 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Thankful Thursday - Iron Badger Defense Solutions
Thankful Thursday - Iron Badger Defense Solutions
❤️ 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! 💙💛
15 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Red Ribbon Week Cyberbullying
💙💛 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!
17 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
A child's journey from PAT to kindergarten
🦅💙💛 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! 💙💛🦅
18 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Week of 10/19 Schedule
Red Ribbon Week Schedule
🐾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!
20 days ago, Kelso C-7
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💙💛 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! 💙💛
21 days ago, Kelso C-7 School
Thankful Thursday Jennings Family
Thankful Thursday Jennings Family
Thankful Thursday Jennings Family