✨ On the last day of school, former KES students from the JJHS graduating Class of 2026 returned for a parade through the halls alongside fifth grade graduates, while students and staff cheered them on. 🎓

JJMS 8th graders brought their Civil Rights research to KES, connecting with 5th graders who are learning about many of the same key figures and events. Through presentations, questions, and conversation, students deepened their understanding of the Civil Rights movement together.

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💜They understood the assignment 💜💛 Across KLSD, PTOs went ALL OUT for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, from breakfast spreads and catered lunches to themed days and many thoughtful surprises. Celebrating our teachers and staff who show up every day for our students. Thank you for all that you do.

Designing for the future 🏡 JJHS environmental physics students took passive house design from concept to full build, mapping out blueprints, airflow, insulation, and energy systems with real-world purpose. Designs also incorporated accessibility features like ramps, wide doorways, and no-step layouts. High school students presented their projects to 4th graders at Increase Miller and Katonah Elementary, helping connect younger students to sustainability topics through peer-led learning.
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Exciting sustainability achievement 🌎 We are thrilled to announce that KLSD has received the New York State Green Ribbon Schools award! From solar power to cleaner transportation to a geothermal energy system, our efforts are making a big impact. Students are leading the way by advocating for climate policy, getting their hands dirty in the garden, and working with local conservation organizations.

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From sketch to story at KES 📖
Author and illustrator Eric Velásquez shared his books "Octopus Stew" and "The Polar Bear and the Ballerina". Giving students a look at how his ideas take shape on the page and what it means to work as both a writer and illustrator, demonstrating how he illustrates by creating a portrait of a student from the audience.

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Another Successful Sustainability Showcase 🌱🌎

On Tuesday evening, the district celebrated its sustainability progress and goals with student projects, examples of energy savings across the district, and even a tour on board one of the district’s electric buses.

Elementary school Green Teams showed off their efforts and older students shared research projects. These initiatives focused on recycling and waste reduction, protecting wildlife and habitats, and the impact of everyday choices on the environment, along with ecosystem models and builds created from reused materials. Our community partners joined the conversation with displays and a Q&A panel, highlighting conservation efforts, wildlife education, and sustainable practices.

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🎭KES 4th grade students brought their production of Schoolhouse Rock Jr. to the stage 🎶
Great job to the cast on an incredible performance. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this show together, and to the PTO for making the new sound system possible.

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JJHS’ mental fitness training for athletes was highlighted by the New York State School Board Association. We are the first district in the U.S. to implement the program. Read the article here.