FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - The countdown is on — just ONE month until the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10. Take small steps now to get ready: Adjust sleep schedules a little each week, gather school supplies and organize backpacks, keep learning going with 20 minutes of reading or math each day, mark important school dates on your family calendar, and start practicing morning routines. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!
REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
Happy Monday KMS Families !
We are almost there in donation collections- thank you for those who have donated. Please take a look over our final items for school transformation on Making the Right Move 26-27 school theme. Also, if you have any old games such as Monopoly, Checkers, Operation, etc. feel free to drop them off at the school. Thank you in advance!
We are almost there in donation collections- thank you for those who have donated. Please take a look over our final items for school transformation on Making the Right Move 26-27 school theme. Also, if you have any old games such as Monopoly, Checkers, Operation, etc. feel free to drop them off at the school. Thank you in advance!
Good Morning KMS Families!
Please take a look over out Amazon Wishlist for our school theme transformation- we are so excited for this upcoming year and need a few more items to contribute to our theme. We truly thank you all in advance!
Please take a look over out Amazon Wishlist for our school theme transformation- we are so excited for this upcoming year and need a few more items to contribute to our theme. We truly thank you all in advance!
Thank you for the support with our Wishlist thus far friend's and KMS family- we have a few more items we are requesting to transform our school for the upcoming year! Take a look at our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/09qU192z
Good Morning Kernan Families!
Join us in Making the Right Move: Game Board Edition School Theme Project as we elevate and transform our school. Please click on the wish list, and we truly thank you in advance for any support!
Wishlist:Amazon Wishlist Link
Good Afternoon Kernan Families,
We are so excited to announce our upcoming school year theme "Making the Right Move: Gameboard Edition", as we prepare to decorate and transform our school take a look at our wish list for any ways you wish to support- We thank you in advance!
Wishlist Link: https://a.co/09qU192z
We are so excited to announce our upcoming school year theme "Making the Right Move: Gameboard Edition", as we prepare to decorate and transform our school take a look at our wish list for any ways you wish to support- We thank you in advance!
Wishlist Link: https://a.co/09qU192z
Rising 6th Grade Families, make sure to sign up for Summer Bridge 2026.
This is an Opportunity for 6th grade students to hear about middle school, meet teachers and classmates, have their school ID taken and much more.
This is an Opportunity for 6th grade students to hear about middle school, meet teachers and classmates, have their school ID taken and much more.
Please make sure that your student has selected their requests for the 26-27 school year.
Dear Kernan Families,
Summer is almost here! We will have Italian Ice on the last day May 28, 2026 of school for our students to enjoy! They take digital and cash payment. See flyer for pricing.
Let's finish strong!
Summer is almost here! We will have Italian Ice on the last day May 28, 2026 of school for our students to enjoy! They take digital and cash payment. See flyer for pricing.
Let's finish strong!
DMA#3 Make-up Test Session - Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Candy Gram - Send Some Sugar!
Kernan PTSA is spreading the love with Candy Grams for $2.00 each! Every Candy Gram comes with a heart‑shaped message and a Hershey’s milk chocolate bar.
Students can buy Candy Grams for friends, teachers, or themselves during school lunches from February 9th - February 12th ($2 cash only).
Online purchases are available through February 11th at 8:00 PM for $2.00+fees. Click here to purchase online. Buy online here!
Candy Grams will be delivered at school on Friday, February 13th — just in time to sweeten someone’s day.
Good morning KMS families,
We will have a Pajama Day Dress Down tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026. Students will need $2 to participate!
Kernan Middle School Tour Dates
Just a reminder Orientation is this week!
We look forward to seeing you!
We look forward to seeing you!
Good Morning Kernan Families,
As we are counting down the days we are trying to prepare for our transportation plan- please take a few minutes to fill out the form attached- it will gather a head count for how your student will be getting home.
Thank you in advance!
Form Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/06axWyCAwL
As we are counting down the days we are trying to prepare for our transportation plan- please take a few minutes to fill out the form attached- it will gather a head count for how your student will be getting home.
Thank you in advance!
Form Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/06axWyCAwL
Dear Kernan Families Bus Registration is now open!
Bus Routes will be posted July 23, 2025 on DCPS Transportation website.
Hope you are enjoying your summer! Please contact the school for any additional questions.
Good Morning, KMS Family!
I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself to any new Ospreys joining our flock—my name is Ms. Moore, and I’m one of the Assistant Principals here at Kernan Middle School.
I'm excited to share that the results are in for our faculty-voted school theme for the upcoming year: Destination: A!!! 🧭✈️
We’re looking forward to an amazing journey together as we strive for excellence. Be sure to check out the attached newsletter for ways you can get involved and help us reach our destination. We are getting so excited about the upcoming school year as we plan and create!
Amazon Link for School Culture Project: https://a.co/dvReFzN
We are so excited to welcome our families back for the 2025-2026 school year.
Orientation will be on July 31st and August 1st.
- 6th grade, July 31st, 1:00 - 3:00pm
- 7th grade, August 1st, 11:00 - 12:00 pm
- 8th grade and CSS, August 1st, 9:00 - 10:30 am
This is an opportunity to pick up your student's tentative schedule, walk classes, pick up IDs (returning students) and take ID pictures (new students), find out information about clubs, sports, before and after care, ESE and CSS information, etc. No laptops will be checked out to students. Teachers will not be on campus, but families can walk their student's schedule. Families will be able to meet teachers at Open House.
2025-2026 School Supply List
Clear or mesh Backpack
4 Composition Books
4 function calculator for grade 6
Scientific calculator for grades 7, 8, Algebra 1, and Geometry
Graph paper
3 ring binder
College ruled loose leaf paper
#2 Pencils
Highlighters
Ear Buds (should be able to plug into laptop)
Planner (suggested but not required)
Art
Take home art fee $25
Band
Students will need to rent an instrument (should be done after consulting with Band teacher
