It was an exciting day at Manzanita Elementary Trades Career Exploration! 🎉
The students got hands-on experience with a variety of work trucks that play a huge role in our trades industries 🚚💼. From big rig tow trucks to mini excavators, they were introduced to some incredible career paths.
A huge shoutout to our fantastic guest speakers who made this possible: Dom from City Towing, Shelvy from Able Crane, John and Kody from Patriot Emergency Roadside, and David from Mertens, with special thanks to Ms. Tuday for her support!
Thank you for inspiring our future tradespeople! 💪✨
Little Explorers Early Learning Center had the opportunity to host Mohave County Search and Rescue volunteers, Brandon and Cody.
These awesome volunteers brought along their drones, giving our students an up-close look at how they work, their incredible uses, and the steps to becoming a licensed drone pilot.
📣Huge shoutout to Brandon and Cody for inspiring the next generation by sharing your insights and expertise!
KOLA proudly hosted guest speakers on their campus for KUSD's Trades Career Exploration Day.
Attendees enjoyed a presentation from Jared Skousen who owns his commercial cleaning and excavation business, Jonny Meins, a real estate agent and Nick Diaz and Travin Pennington from Angle Homes.
These guest speakers spoke on how they landed their current jobs, and shared insights on entering those job fields as well as some of the advantages of going into these different trade careers.
Huge thanks to all our guest speakers for igniting passion in our students and opening doors to the many exciting careers in the trades!
Lee Williams High School had an amazing time with the No Hate Tour! 🚴♂️🔥 Pro BMX riders delivered incredible stunts while sharing powerful messages about kindness, anti-bullying, and positivity. Huge thanks to the No Hate Tour team for inspiring our students in such a fun and impactful way! 👏
Students at Desert Willow Elementary School welcomed "Snarg," the iReady mascot, who came to celebrate their impressive progress on diagnostic tests. The students set ambitious goals and achieved them with outstanding success!
Today, Kingman High School students and administration came together for the school’s first-ever Student Town Hall! 🎉
With student moderators guiding discussions, students brainstormed and proposed innovative ideas to shape the future of their educational experience. It was incredible to see so many young voices engaged in meaningful conversations about how to make our school community stronger!
Students had the opportunity to share their ideas and opinions on KUSD’s Strategic Plan Priorities, including:
✅ Staff and Student Well-Being
✅ Communication and Collaboration
✅ Equitable and Accessible Learning
✅ Effective and Transparent Transitions
A big thank you to the Culinary Arts for providing refreshments and to everyone who participated and made this event a success! Your voices matter, and we’re excited to see the impact of your ideas on our school’s future.
White Cliffs Middle School celebrated their students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average by treating them to a hot cocoa bar in recognition of their academic successes. It was a wonderful way to acknowledge their hard work and commitment. Congratulations to the students on this outstanding achievement!
The 8th Grade Showcase at White Cliffs Middle School this year provided an incredible opportunity for 8th graders from Kingman Unified School District, as well as from Yucca, Valentine, Cedar Hills, and Emmanuel Christian to explore Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
Students had the chance to interact with peers already enrolled in these programs and engage in hands-on activities, including welding. This event was a valuable experience for introducing young learners to potential career paths and practical skills.
KUSD Families and community,
Check out Kingman Unified School District's CTE Program newsletter for the month of January! 📄
Each program provides students with opportunities to enhance career path skills and advance personal learning, thrive in a highly interactive environment, develop the skills necessary for success in the real world, and offers a number of enriching classes in order to give students a head start into the workforce.
What a heartwarming story!
The Goodie Two Shoes Foundation truly made a significant impact on the students at Mount Tipton Elementary School today, by providing them with brand-new shoes 👟of their choice, six pairs of socks, and dental kits. It’s incredible to see such generosity and support, especially since this marks the organization’s first outreach outside Nevada.
📣A huge shoutout to the Barbarich Family and the Goodie Two Shoes team for making this possible and bringing joy to the Dolan Springs community and its students!
Students at Hualapai Elementary School were surprised by their school when they were invited to a celebration for their excellent attendance record! 🎉🎉
Students who were absent 4 or less days since the first day of school (half the school year) were able to participate in a fun cookie decorating activity, extra recess and received a reindeer candy cane.
If they continue this path of attendance, which would be 8 or less days absent from school for the entire school year, they will get an even bigger celebration at the year's end!
Before Winter Break, Mr. Alexander and Cambridge students from Kingman Middle School visited Little Explorers Early Learning Center to share the delightful tale, "If You Give a Mouse A Cookie," with the little ones. The preschoolers loved listening to the story as they enjoyed a chocolate chip cookie treat that complemented the theme perfectly.
Before the break, Mrs. Dunn's class at Hualapai Elementary School had been studying about the Revolutionary War. The students engaged in a creative and educational activity where they dressed up as notable people from that era, using their own crafted cutouts.
Each student prepared and delivered a speech to their peers and family, showcasing extensive research and understanding of their chosen person's life and contributions to the war.
We love seeing our students' creativity!
Congratulations are in order for three talented students from Kingman Unified School District who have achieved remarkable success in the Mohave County Tobacco Use Prevention Calendar Drawing Contest.
This year's theme, "Hang Tough, Don't Puff," inspired many creative entries, and we are proud to announce our school district's winners.
🌟🌟Winners:
▪️Angel Bliss, 6th grader at Mount Tipton Elementary School
▪️Olivia Plaunty, 4th grader at Hualapai Elementary School
▪️Aerolyn Starr, 8th grader at Black Mountain Schools
These young artists have not only showcased their artistic talents but also contributed to an important cause by promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle. Their works are featured in the upcoming calendar, serving as a reminder of the importance of making healthy choices.
Manzanita Elementary had a special visitor come by to see the students! 🎅 The visit was a wonderful surprise, and the students couldn't contain their excitement as they told Santa Claus what they wanted for Christmas. 🎄
On December 12, 2024, Lee Williams High School hosted its inaugural Student Townhall. More than 15 tables were packed with enthusiastic students eager to share their opinions. Each table was facilitated by a student moderator, allowing participants to express their thoughts on key strategic plan priorities, including Staff and Student Well-Being, Communication and Collaboration, Equitable and Accessible Learning Spaces, and Effective and Transparent Transitions.
Yesterday, students from Mrs. Llerin's class at Little Explorers Early Learning Center had the chance to visit White Cliffs Senior Living Center. They were warmly welcomed by the residents and even Santa, who arrived with gifts for each student. After the students sang some Christmas carols, they enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies. A big thank you to White Cliffs Senior Living for hosting our students!
Last Wednesday, Kingman Middle School celebrated their Winter Carnival, organized by the Kingman Unified Special Olympics K-12. The event featured a variety of fun activities for students and their families to enjoy. A highlight of the day was a special appearance by the Grinch himself!
Today was an enjoyable day for everyone at Manzanita Elementary as they hosted their Marketplace! Students displayed an impressive variety of items, including tasty treats, handmade crafts, games, and toys! It was a meaningful learning experience for all participants, and everyone truly had a wonderful time.
The staff and students at Desert Willow Elementary School are embracing the holiday spirit! 🎄 They're holding a door decorating contest, and the results are impressive. Check out the photos to see some of the doors and the creativity that went into them!
