
We have a couple more days of Spring Break left, but our return to school is just around the corner, too. Here's what's ahead next week:


Doing some spring cleaning over the break? We may have a place for that extra "stuff." Kelso C-7 is looking for gently used children's' items to support the after school care program. See the social media image for ideas. Any items can be sent to school with your student or dropped off in the office. We are grateful for any and all help you can share to help us expand our after school care program!!


Spring Break is HERE! May all of our families enjoy their time together and make lots of memories! We will see all of our school family when school resumes on Monday, April 17th!


Join us tomorrow for the American Red Cross Blood Drive TOMORROW (4/6/23) 1-6 pm at the Kelso C-7 MP Room
Its not too late to sign up! Follow the link below and use the Benton Zip code, 63736 to sign up for your time.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time


Due to unforeseen circumstances, After School Care will be closed today. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Week of April 3 -7 At A Glance


School Closing at 1:00 pm, Friday, 3/31/23
Kelso C-7 school will be closing at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 31 to to allow all of our school family to arrive at home safety ahead of the incoming severe weather. Our region is at an elevated risk for extreme conditions for a large timeframe this afternoon into the evening.
This is an ongoing and fluid situation. If we find that the storm is moving more quickly, we will dismiss earlier than 1:00 pm. If something changes, we will communicate that as soon as it is available.
Buses will run as normal. There will be no after school care.
If you need to communicate a change of how your child is getting home, please call the main office (545.3357). It is okay to message your child's teacher, however, they may not get the message in a timely matter, be teaching, or even be absent. Its essential that any changes go through the office in these circumstances.
We appreciate your help to keep all of our Kelso C-7 family safe.


You know it's a good day when you start off with this many positive office referrals!!
Look at these amazing Falcons helping and caring for others. We are so so proud of each and every one of these students! Keep up the amazing acts of service!



We are looking for our team members during the 2023-24 school year! Kelso C-7 School is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Early Childhood Classroom Teacher
Our incoming Kindergarten class is a record breaker! As a result, to ensure that our incoming Falcons have the best possible learning conditions, the District will have their first ever two class grade level. Our team is looking for an additional Kindergarten teacher to work alongside Mrs. Hahn.
Middle School Math
Mrs. Julie Hahs technically retired last year, but came out of retirement under critical shortage. We are accepting applications for this position. These are big shoes to fill. In the case of no qualified applicants, Mrs. Hahs has committed to returning. (Thank you!)
As always, we are always accepting applications for substitute teachers, bus drivers, cooks, nurses-basically all positions.
Below is the link for the District's website with applications for interested parties.
https://www.kelsoc-7.k12.mo.us/page/job-opening


Here's what fun is ahead for our Falcons this week!!
We also have just a bit of clarification. On April 6th we had originally planned a "Lunch Bunch." However, with our campus still under construction, we are going to postpone the event until next school year. We look forward to seeing all of our families then!


A little late for the actual Thank a Farmer day, but it's never to late to Thank a Farmer! We are so grateful for the Scott County Farm Bureau Board for their gift to our school library!
We are proud of our community's agricultural background and continued support!!
Have you thanked a farmer recently?? THANK YOU!!!


We are experiencing some technical glitches with our report cards. If your child is missing any 3rd quarter grades or attendance, we can send home updated report cards next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Board of Education Meeting is Tuesday, March 7th @ 6:00 pm in the District Library/Team Room 1.
All are welcome to invited and welcome to attend.


Kelso C-7 Families:
Highway A north going to Chaffee is covered as of 630. Other roads are passable with at least one lane or both. Please be aware that bus routes will be delayed today. Safe travels to all.
Apologies if this is a repeat message.

Calling Falcons athletes in grades 5-8 that participated in a sport this year!!!
The banquet is just around the corner on Thursday, March 9th at the St. Lawrence Gym. RSVPs are due TOMORROW. We still need some parents to challenge our students to volleyball and/or basketball games.


The Kelso C-7 Beta Club has arrived safely at the state convention and is well on their way to bringing home some awards! Hailey Heuring has already earned her way to first runner-up in the state convention spelling bee! 👏👏👏 We are so excited for this group to learn, achieve, and have fun!
Good luck to our Falcons!!



LITERACY NIGHT IS TONIGHT!
Family reading, Amazing Literacy Race (Grades 4-8), Book Fair and more!!
Grades PK-3 will be competing for highest class participation for the evening. Class with the highest participation will earn a pizza party!
Grades 4-8 can team up for Kelso C-7's first ever AMAZING RACE! Get ready to travel though literature -but don't get delayed to the finale! The winning team will earn Mrs. Laura's prized VIP lunch!
While you're there families can also visit the book fair to pick up some the newest titles to enjoy!
Can't wait to see you there!


Another amazing week to be a Falcon! Here's the line up for the week, as well as the daily Literacy Week Themes.
Make it a great week Kelso C-7 Family!



Girls Basketball game tonight! Lady Falcons will take on the East Perry County Wildcats for their final home game! Good luck!!


Weather Event and Art Club Canceled 2/22/23
Art Club is canceled for today (2/22/23) due to incoming storms.
We do strongly encourage after school care families to find other arrangements for safety and comfort of our students during a storm. We know it is late notice, but the weather has escalated.
In the case of tornado warning at dismissal, parents may enter the building to take shelter in the bathrooms by the main hallway, Ms. Toler's office, or another interior space. We will hold students and buses until a tornado warning or severe weather cell has passed.
If you need to make changes to how your child is getting home, please call the office.
Thanks for your help!