Last week was exciting at Kingman Middle School! In the spirit of camaraderie, the school extended an invitation to Manzanita Elementary, welcoming them to come and join in on trick or treating right in their hallways. The KMS students and staff had a great time handing out candy in their fun costumes!
Last week, White Cliffs Middle School welcomed Desert Willow Elementary School students to join them for Trick or Treating 🎃 in their halls. There were so many impressive costumes and wonderfully decorated hallways! The students and staff had a blast from both schools.
White Cliffs Middle School held its Trunk or Treat and "Haunted School" 👻 event last Thursday! 🎃 Students eagerly lined up in their costumes, excited to enter the "Haunted School." It was a fun night for both students and their families!
Manzanita Elementary School hosted their annual Fall Festival last Thursday. From superheroes to spooky ghouls, decorated trunks and games, everyone had a blast! 🎃 👻
We would like to spotlight the amazing Kingman High School culinary students who baked, set up and provided our guests with refreshments during our Town Hall. 👩🍳👨🍳
Their culinary skills truly shined! 🌟
Just before Fall Break, White Cliffs Middle School celebrated their students' positive behavior with a new initiative called the Wolf Pack Celebration. At the start of each quarter, students receive 100 points, and the goal is to maintain those points by avoiding Pack Infractions or Referrals.
On the last day of the quarter, those who succeeded were rewarded with a 2-hour fun period! During this time, students had the chance to participate in various activities, switching every 30 minutes. Their options included Silent Ball, Board Games, Legos, Jeopardy, Origami, Coloring, Water Balloons, Lip Sync battles, Phone time, and more!
Cerbat Elementary School highlighted their I.T. Career Exploration Day by organizing a variety of engaging activities for students to experience.
The first activity featured Mr. Wigal in the library, where he showcased the functionality of a 3D printer.
Meanwhile, in the gym, students had the opportunity to try out a dance video game demo.
In their classrooms, students participated in activities such as playing Interland, which focuses on digital safety, completing lessons on Canva, and mini research projects.
📣 Black Mountain Schools truly excelled during their I.T. Career Exploration Days! 🌟🌟
◾️Their 1-3 graders had a chance to listen to Dr. Chiarappa from Department of Economic Security's Vocational Rehabilitation services. He completed activities with them and spoke about different IT careers in Arizona.
◾️The 4th graders had the Mohave County Flood Department come out to show the students all of the IT aspects of their job.
◾️The 5th graders had the opportunity to welcome Mr. Maldonado, who traveled from Las Vegas to discuss his carrer in mining and the various IT job opportunities in the field. He is employed by Nevada Gold Mines operated by Barrick Gold North America.
◾️Mr. Ryan Artz from Banner Health visited the middle school students to discuss the significance of cybersecurity and the career opportunities available in the field!
A huge thank you to all our guest speakers for taking the time to visit Black Mountain and educating our students about the world of IT! 👏🎉
KUSD Families and community,
Check out Kingman Unified School District's CTE Program newsletter for the month of October! 📄
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.
Lee Williams High School held an I.T. Career Fair for their students to explore the different I.T. career pathways within our community.
Students interested in the I.T. field had the opportunity to chat with businesses about all things tech!
A huge thank you to all of the businesses that attended this event and helped empower the next generation of tech enthusiasts!
Manzanita Elementary had an exciting day at their I.T. Career Exploration Day. Students sat in an assembly led by Mrs. Gelsinger. They listened to Mr. Zumwalt with Wecom Fiber as he provided them with fun facts about the internet and how it works.
The students were so amazed when Sgt. Burkhurt and SRO King with Kingman Police Department showed up with their Remotec Andros Robot. 🤖🤖 This robot allows the police to see, hear, and manipulate things without endangering humans!
KUSD would like to give a big shoutout to the amazing custodial staff at SSC for their dedication and hard work in keeping our schools and worksites in top shape! 👏 Thank you for all that you do. We appreciate you!
Kingman Middle School invited Detective Lucero, Detective Zoll and SRO King from Kingman Police Department for their I.T. Career Exploration Day, held in September. The demonstration included how drones are used in law enforcement.
Thank you for coming and showing our students how I.T. plays a huge role in your workforce!
Students got a firsthand look at how technology is integrated into law enforcement, including a live drone demonstration that highlighted modern surveillance and investigation techniques. It was an exciting opportunity to showcase the role tech plays in keeping our community safe.
KUSD held Career Exploration Week at all schools during a week in September.
Ms. Prentice's 8th grade class at White Cliffs Middle School, met with John Binkiz, youth program manager from AZ@Work, to explore different career pathways through the use of VR Headsets. Students were able to explore medical, trade, and technology careers to better understand the different aspects of the professions.
Today, our schools took a moment to remember the significance of September 11th - Patriot's Day. 🇺🇸 It's important for our students to understand the impact of this day in history.
At Black Mountain Schools, students engaged in art projects to commemorate this day. It's heartwarming to see our young ones paying tribute in their own creative ways.
Let's continue to educate and honor the memory of those affected by the events of September 11th.
#KUSD20 #KingmanUnifiedSchoolDistrict #KingmanAZ #BlackMountainSchool #NeverForget #September11 #EducationMatters 📚
🌟🌟SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT🌟🌟
📣We are so proud to announce that White Cliffs Middle School earned the prestigious Cambridge Showcase School. 😱👏 This prestigious honor highlights Kingman Unified School District's dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for future success.
☑️ To qualify for this honor, Cambridge Showcase Schools and Districts must undergo a thorough review process conducted by Cambridge. They are required to consistently implement the Cambridge Pathway to the highest standards and exemplify best practices in teaching and learning.
☑️ As a Showcase school, White Cliffs Middle School is committed to continuing its journey of educational excellence and inspiring the community. The designation will enable White Cliffs Middle School to expand its impact by engaging with fellow Cambridge schools across the US, contributing valuable insights to inform improvements in education, and participating in a global community of innovative Cambridge schools.
Cerbat Elementary School had an amazing turnout at their PTO Backyard BBQ event last week. It was so nice to see so many families come together for dinner and spend time with their students at the school.
We love seeing the memorable experiences for our students and the school community!
White Cliffs Middle School hosted an exciting Football Jamboree to kick off the season! Teams from Kingman Middle School, Wallace Jr. High, Desert Star Academy, Kingman Academy of Learning, Mohave Accelerated Learning Center, Mohave Valley Jr. High, and Thunderbolt Middle School joined for an afternoon filled with plays and sportsmanship. It was a great opportunity for our young athletes to showcase their skills and passion for the game. 🏈🎉
Last week, high school students from Kingman, attended the WAVE orientation at MCC. These students will be taking career and technical education classes at MCC this fall. Congratulations to all of our WAVE students!
#KUSD20 #KingmanUnifiedSchoolDistrict #HighSchoolStudents #CTEclasses #WAVE #MohaveCommunityCollege #KingmanAZ
KUSD Families and community,
Check out Kingman Unified School District's CTE Program newsletter for the month of August! 📄
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.
#KUSD20 #KingmanUnifiedSchoolDistrict #CTEPrograms #WAVE #MonthlyNewsletter #KUSDCTE
