✨Teacher Appreciation Week✨
Day 2
2nd-4th Grade
Today we recognize our teachers who help students transition from learning to read, to reading to learn. To the teachers who have meaningful conversations with their students, inspire curiosity, and help build their confidence by ensuring that they CAN do hard things.
Your impact reaches far beyond academics and we are grateful for all you do.
Thank you to:
Mrs. Gantz - 4th Grade Teacher
Ms. LeShae - 2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Seabaugh- 2nd Grade Teacher
Ms. Burger - 3rd Grade Teacher
We appreciate you!
✨Teacher Appreciation Week✨
Day 1
PK-1st Grade
We kick off Teacher Appreciation Week by thanking the wonderful leaders of our PK-1st Grade classrooms.
We thank them for their heart, and their patience, as they lead our tiniest learners each day. They are in charge of building the foundational skills that are needed in order for students to be successful throughout school. The encouragement they give lasts long after the students leave their classrooms.
Thank you to:
Mrs Dayneen - Para
Ms. Traci- Para
Mrs. Bentley- PK Teacher
Mrs. Michelle - Para
Mrs. Kate- 1st Grade Teacher
Mrs. Hahn- Kindergarten Teacher
We appreciate you!!
🎉 Last Full Week of School! 🎉
We’ve made it to the final full week of the school year—what an incredible journey it has been! 💙
As we head into these last few days, we’re excited to finish strong, celebrate our students, and enjoy all the special moments that make this time of year so meaningful. Be sure to check out the attached schedule for everything happening this week!
Let’s make it a great one, Falcons! 🦅✨
We’ve made it to the final full week of the school year—what an incredible journey it has been! 💙
As we head into these last few days, we’re excited to finish strong, celebrate our students, and enjoy all the special moments that make this time of year so meaningful. Be sure to check out the attached schedule for everything happening this week!
Let’s make it a great one, Falcons! 🦅✨
🎉 Happy Principal’s Day, Mrs. Lands! 🎉
Today we celebrate a leader who truly makes a difference every single day. Mrs. Debbie Lands leads with kindness, compassion, and a heart for helping others. She consistently goes above and beyond to support our students, staff, and families—always ready with encouragement, a listening ear, or a helping hand.
She is our Falcons' biggest cheerleader, lifting everyone up and making our school a better place—and she brings a little sparkle everywhere she goes, brightening even the busiest days. ✨💙
Thank you, Mrs. Lands, for all that you do—you are deeply appreciated today and every day.
Today we celebrate a leader who truly makes a difference every single day. Mrs. Debbie Lands leads with kindness, compassion, and a heart for helping others. She consistently goes above and beyond to support our students, staff, and families—always ready with encouragement, a listening ear, or a helping hand.
She is our Falcons' biggest cheerleader, lifting everyone up and making our school a better place—and she brings a little sparkle everywhere she goes, brightening even the busiest days. ✨💙
Thank you, Mrs. Lands, for all that you do—you are deeply appreciated today and every day.
🐾Fozzie Friday🐾
These Falcons earned Positive Office Referrals for their good deeds! We are so proud of our students, especially when they are making choices that positively impact others.
Great Job, Falcons!
🦅 Student of the Month Signs
It’s time to celebrate a brand-new group of outstanding Falcons!
If your child received a Student of the Month yard sign last month, please return it to the office early this week so we can get the new signs delivered to our May honorees. Thank you for helping keep this tradition going strong!
It’s time to celebrate a brand-new group of outstanding Falcons!
If your child received a Student of the Month yard sign last month, please return it to the office early this week so we can get the new signs delivered to our May honorees. Thank you for helping keep this tradition going strong!
Next week we’ll be celebrating Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week with a fun pirate theme: “We Treasure Our Teachers and Staff!” 💙
Our crew works tirelessly to support, teach, and care for our students each and every day, and this week is simply a chance to pause and celebrate all they do.
Each day next week has a theme and small ideas for those who would like to participate. See the attached image for daily themes. Please know—there is no expectation at all. A kind word, a quick note, or simply your continued support means the world to our staff.
We are so grateful for the partnership we have with our families and for the incredible team of educators who make our school such a special place. ⚓
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our amazing crew!
Our crew works tirelessly to support, teach, and care for our students each and every day, and this week is simply a chance to pause and celebrate all they do.
Each day next week has a theme and small ideas for those who would like to participate. See the attached image for daily themes. Please know—there is no expectation at all. A kind word, a quick note, or simply your continued support means the world to our staff.
We are so grateful for the partnership we have with our families and for the incredible team of educators who make our school such a special place. ⚓
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our amazing crew!
📣PEP CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
An announcement from Ms LeShae & SEMO:
Tonight's SEMO baseball game we were going to is canceled tonight due to incoming weather. We will try to reschedule for something else! Thank you all for you understanding!!!
Ticket holders will be contacted with rain check information to attend another home game. Instructions will be sent via email to the email associated with their ticket purchase account.
THANK YOU!
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who safely transport our students each and every day—our bus drivers! 🚌💛
From early mornings to late afternoons, they are often the first smile our students see and the last friendly face before heading home. Their commitment to safety, patience, and care does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for traveling every mile with dedication and for playing such an important role in our school community. We appreciate you more than words can say!
From early mornings to late afternoons, they are often the first smile our students see and the last friendly face before heading home. Their commitment to safety, patience, and care does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for traveling every mile with dedication and for playing such an important role in our school community. We appreciate you more than words can say!
📣 We’re Hiring! Join Our Falcon Family 🦅
Kelso C-7 School District is anticipating an opening in our elementary school. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year!
Candidates must hold a current Missouri Elementary Teaching Certificate. Preference will be given to applicants with training in Science of Reading, such as LETRS certification, or similar professional development.
We are also accepting applications for our Art and Music position(s)—with the potential for a full-time role for candidates interested in both areas.
At Kelso C-7, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, student-centered environment where educators are empowered to make a meaningful impact each day.
📄 Applications can be found here: https://www.kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us/page/job-opening
📧 Please send completed applications to:
Dr. Kimberly Burger, Superintendent
kburger8@kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us
820 State Highway A
Benton, MO 63736
Kelso C-7 School District is anticipating an opening in our elementary school. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year!
Candidates must hold a current Missouri Elementary Teaching Certificate. Preference will be given to applicants with training in Science of Reading, such as LETRS certification, or similar professional development.
We are also accepting applications for our Art and Music position(s)—with the potential for a full-time role for candidates interested in both areas.
At Kelso C-7, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, student-centered environment where educators are empowered to make a meaningful impact each day.
📄 Applications can be found here: https://www.kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us/page/job-opening
📧 Please send completed applications to:
Dr. Kimberly Burger, Superintendent
kburger8@kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us
820 State Highway A
Benton, MO 63736
🐾Fozzie Friday🐾
Here are your Positive Office Referrals for the week! We are so proud of our students and their good choices, and Fozzie loves when he gets visits in the office!
Have a great weekend, Falcons!
Today on Administrative Professionals Day, we want to thank Mrs Kristy Pobst and Mrs Linda Senciboy for all they do for Kelso C-7.
Kristy and Linda help keep our school running smoothly while making our students, staff members, and families feel welcome.
Their kindness, dedication, and hard work mean so much to our school community, and we are truly grateful for them.
If you see them, or speak to them today, please tell them how wonderful they are and how blessed we are to have them.
Thank you, Kristy & Linda!
✨Weekly Spotlight✨
Charlotte & Mabury won Best in Category at the Southeast Missouri Regional Fair and earned an entry into the FIRST EVER Missouri State Science Fair.
Their project was called "The Helmet Drop." They tested various materials inside a plastic easter egg helmet to see what would best protect a raw egg when dropped. Then they applied what they found out to which materials are best to use in an actual helmet.
Next, they competed in the Junior Division in the category of Engineering facing off against eight other projects from across the state.
They earned 2nd place for Engineering, and a cash prize. If that wasn’t enough, a professor in the Engineering Department at the college plans to use their experiment in his STEM camp this summer.
Finally, a special thank you to their Science teacher, Mrs Schubert, who also won an award at the Regional Fair.
We are so proud of these two Falcons!
Kelso C-7 was honored to welcome several distinguished visitors to our school on Friday, including Governor Mike Kehoe, his wife Claudia Kehoe, Senator Jamie Burger, and Representative David Dolan.
During their visit, they spent time in multiple classrooms engaging with our students. Students had the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions and learn more about leadership, service, and the role of government in our communities.
We are thankful for the time they took to connect with our students. It was a meaningful experience that our students will not soon forget!
📣 We’re Hiring! Join Our Falcon Family 🦅
Kelso C-7 School District is anticipating an opening in our elementary school. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year!
Candidates must hold a current Missouri Elementary Teaching Certificate. Preference will be given to applicants with training in Science of Reading, such as LETRS certification, or similar professional development.
We are also accepting applications for our Art and Music position(s)—with the potential for a full-time role for candidates interested in both areas.
At Kelso C-7, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, student-centered environment where educators are empowered to make a meaningful impact each day.
📄 Applications can be found here: https://www.kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us/page/job-opening
📧 Please send completed applications to:
Dr. Kimberly Burger, Superintendent
kburger8@kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us
820 State Highway A
Benton, MO 63736
Kelso C-7 School District is anticipating an opening in our elementary school. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year!
Candidates must hold a current Missouri Elementary Teaching Certificate. Preference will be given to applicants with training in Science of Reading, such as LETRS certification, or similar professional development.
We are also accepting applications for our Art and Music position(s)—with the potential for a full-time role for candidates interested in both areas.
At Kelso C-7, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, student-centered environment where educators are empowered to make a meaningful impact each day.
📄 Applications can be found here: https://www.kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us/page/job-opening
📧 Please send completed applications to:
Dr. Kimberly Burger, Superintendent
kburger8@kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us
820 State Highway A
Benton, MO 63736
📅 Week at a Glance
As we head into another busy week, we’re excited to keep the momentum going! Be sure to check out the attached schedule for all the important events and activities happening at Kelso C-7.
✨ Only 19 more school days to go!
Let’s finish strong, Falcons! 💙 We’re proud of the hard work our students and staff continue to show each day.
🐾Fozzie Friday🐾
These two Falcons earned Positive Office Referrals this week!
They are role models for their classmates and we are so proud of them and their awesome behavior!
Have a great weekend, Falcons!
Today we are overflowing with gratitude for our incredible Athletic Director, Katie Glastetter! 💙
To say Katie goes above and beyond doesn’t even begin to cover it. She is the heart behind our athletic programs—working countless hours behind the scenes, solving problems before most even know they exist, and making sure every detail is taken care of so our students, coaches, and families have the best experience possible.
Because of Katie, things don’t just run…they run exceptionally well. And even then, she’s already thinking about how to make it better for our Falcons.
Another outstanding year is in the books, and it’s no exaggeration to say that her passion, dedication, and love for our school are felt in every single event, game, and moment.
Katie—we are beyond thankful for you. Kelso C-7 is better because of you, and we truly can’t thank you enough! 💙
To say Katie goes above and beyond doesn’t even begin to cover it. She is the heart behind our athletic programs—working countless hours behind the scenes, solving problems before most even know they exist, and making sure every detail is taken care of so our students, coaches, and families have the best experience possible.
Because of Katie, things don’t just run…they run exceptionally well. And even then, she’s already thinking about how to make it better for our Falcons.
Another outstanding year is in the books, and it’s no exaggeration to say that her passion, dedication, and love for our school are felt in every single event, game, and moment.
Katie—we are beyond thankful for you. Kelso C-7 is better because of you, and we truly can’t thank you enough! 💙
🌟 Students of the Month Spotlight! 🌟
We are so proud to celebrate our Students of the Month! 👏
As the school year begins to wind down, these students have shown incredible dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to finishing strong. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and determination have not gone unnoticed—and they truly represent what it means to be Falcons! 🦅
Keep pushing, keep striving, and keep believing in yourselves—we are so proud of each of you!
📸 Be sure to check out their photos below as we celebrate these well-deserved recognitions!
We are so proud to celebrate our Students of the Month! 👏
As the school year begins to wind down, these students have shown incredible dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to finishing strong. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and determination have not gone unnoticed—and they truly represent what it means to be Falcons! 🦅
Keep pushing, keep striving, and keep believing in yourselves—we are so proud of each of you!
📸 Be sure to check out their photos below as we celebrate these well-deserved recognitions!
📅 Week at a Glance
A new week brings new opportunities to learn and grow—and we’re so grateful to do it together at Kelso C-7. 💙
This week, our students begin MAP state testing. We are so proud of the hard work they’ve put in all year and know they will do their very best. Let’s continue to encourage them to get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and come ready to shine each day.
Thank you for being part of our Falcon family—let’s make it a great week!
