Today KMS students got a preview of OceanFest, which takes place at Kenmore later this month in partnership with Virginia Tech & STEAM your Dreams. Students got a taste of design, coding, & a little competition

Avast, me hearties! The KMS Theater Department has hoisted the colors and unveiled their official T‑Shirt and Sweatshirt design for the 2026 production of Pirates of Penzance Jr. Snag yer garb to show proud support for the Arts @ KMS Claim yer treasure here: www.customink.com/g/qpm0-00d1-...

We had a great 2025! Thanks for your support! More adventures await—2026–No Limits Exist!

Winter Concert at KMS warmed up everyone’s afternoon! 🧤🌲❄️

Today, KMS Steam Certificate students listened to Dr. Bridget Gaglio, a research scientist with at Thermo Fisher. She spoke about her education and career in the evolving field of Implementation Science. The students had a chance to come up with their own Public Health implementation ideas.

Congrats to our KMS Teacher & Support Staff of the Year! Mr. Robin Stewart (TOY) & Mr. Phu Nguyen (SSOY). Video honors linked below: TOY: vimeo.com/1138666176/0... SSOY: vimeo.com/1138667709/8...

This week our KMS 8th graders are taking a short trip over to the Arlington Career Center to check out HS special programs and classes like JROTC, film, automotive tech, culinary arts, & animal science.

Today our STEAM Certificate students had a conversation with Dr. Phil Rogers. Dr. Rogers is currently contracting with the CDC and has experience with everything from DNA to AI to geospatial analysis. He shared his love of science and allowed students to direct the conversation. A great talk!

Boy’s Cougar basketball had a come from behind win over D. Hamm MS, 31-28. #gocougars 🏀🏀

This week our STEAM Certificate students heard about AI in academia from Professor Tim Leslie from GMU. What a great talk!

Hello November! Thanks for a great Rocktober & Go Cougars! Be sure to check report card grades this week. We had a great 1st Marking Period. Keep doing your very best!

Today we wear boots for Red Ribbon Week to stop our drugs! #redribbonweek

Here’s wishing you a happy Spooky Season from your friends at Kenmore! Spooky Dance sponsored by Theater & Dance PE. Thank you parents & staff!

Orange you glad you go to Kenmore! Orange Out for Unity Day! Today many students & staff wore orange to say yes to kindness & unity & no to bullying & division! Go Cougars!

Congratulations to the Model UN Club. Last Saturday, the Model UN Club traveled to Bethesda, MD to compete in a conference at Holton-Arms School. Kudos to all students who received awards and commendations. Way to go Cougars!

Bolivian dancers celebrate their Hispanic Heritage @ KMS

More views of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage @ KMS

Celebrating our vibrant and colorful Hispanic Heritage at KMS!

Kenmore STEAM Certificate students turned out to listen to our very own school nurse discuss how STEAM shaped her career. This is the first of many guests in our annual STEAM Speakers Series.

Last week, KMS theater and dance students attended a half-day workshop presented by Synetic Theater. Students worked on nonverbal, movement-based theater techniques.

School Pictures are Ready! View and order at shop.jostenspix.com/login KENMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL Event Code: FE281625 Also Needed: Synergy Student ID Portrait Retakes are November 13

📸 KMS Portrait Day 10/3 (Friday) and 10/6 (Monday) 📸

It was a joy to end the week at the Shriver Program to see @kenmore.apsva.us Kenmore MS and multiple high schools coming out to play sports together as one team. This community is truly one-of-a-kind. Thank you to the dedicated Shriver staff! 🙌#APSBack2School #OneTeamOneAPS

Wishing you a wonderful weekend with pleasant skies & plenty of friends! Happy Birthday to Ms Knigge! Congratulations to Dr Wilmore on the appointment as HPE Supervisor! & Thank you to Dr Duran for championing Special Programs!

UVA Field Trip Opportunity for female (& nonbinary) students interested in STEAM: The registration deadline is SOON! (October 1, so don't delay!) See Flyer for more info. For registration links, please check ParentSquare, KMS Student Canvas, or KMS STEAM Certificate Canvas Course.

Kenmore Boys Soccer off to a great start 1-0-1! Nice work players, coaches & families. Go Cougars!

Nice job Kenmore Soccer & Tennis! Thank you to DHMS for a great afternoon of sports hosted by our good friends at Gunston! Boys soccer won 5-1! Go Cougars!

KMS Back to School Dance Party! 9/24, 2:45-4pm. Tickets are $5 -- on sale tomorrow and Monday or at the door! See you there!

9/24 After school Dance! Tickets are $5 and available for purchase on Monday 9/22. Tuesday 9/23 is a holiday & there is no school. Wednesday is the dance from 2:45-4 in the Blackbox theater. 🕺🪩 Tickets must be purchased on Monday.

KMS Back to School Night

After school sports are underway! First boys soccer match a gritty contest vs WMS in the rain. The Cougars played tough! 0-0 Final

The University of Virginia's Society of Women Engineers will be hosting Middle School Visitation, a half-day event on Sunday, November 16th where we invite middle school girls to UVA for a day of fun activities and exploration! To sign up: virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

📸 School portraits are on the horizon! October 3 & 6 for portraits, November 13 for retakes 📸

It's never too early to order your 25-26 Kenmore Yearbook (Pro-tip: it costs less the earlier you order!). Order here! www.jostens.com/apps/store/p...

Cougar Fans! Kenmore MS in ArlingtonVA is posting on Bluesky! Thnx for the follow as we expand communications, tell our story & celebrate diverse perspectives & accomplishments that makes a school like ours special. Give More Get More! Enjoy 2025-26 —& remember—No Limits Exist!