We are in the middle of the holiday season. As much joy as this can bring, it can also bring a lot of stress for families, especially for those families who have food insecurity. Our Community Service Class would like to bring a little joy to our community. We are holding a canned food drive from Friday, December 5th-Friday, December 19th. Please help us to spread joy this holiday season by donating the following items:

Kelly Middle will have our annual dental screening that is scheduled for January 22, 2026.  

Your student will bring home an Authorization form offering dental hygiene exams, teeth cleaning and fluoride varnish treatments, sealants, and temporary sealants at no cost this is a voluntary program if you would like your child to receive the services you can fill out the form sent home in the next few days with your student or use the links below please do so before January 8th.

For parent/guardian authorization, please use the following digital forms.

Authorization for Dental Hygiene Services – English

 

 Authorization for Dental Hygiene Services – Spanish

Lockers: Students are assigned a locker every year. Students should keep backpacks and cell phones in their lockers during the day. Lockers are part of the school, and can be opened or searched if there is concern.

Sharing Lockers: Recently, we have become aware that some students are sharing lockers. We do not allow students to share lockers. If something is found in a locker, it is the responsibility of the student to which the locker is assigned. If a student stores their belongings in another student's locker, we cannot open that locker for them to get their items. They need to keep their own belongings in their own locker.

Food and Drinks: When students enter the school at the beginning of the day, they should not bring any drinks other than water. No coffee drinks, energy drinks, soda, or other sugary drinks. Also, food and drinks are not allowed in the hallways, classrooms, turf, or playground area, only the cafeteria.

Colognes, Perfume, and Body Sprays--Please do not bring these to school; we have several students and staff who have sensitivities and significant reactions (including migraines) caused by strong scents. We have seen an uptick in students bringing them to school. Thank you for supporting your students in following the school policies.

 

Show your Kelly School Spirit by grabbing a new t-shirt or hoodie today! Use this link to access the order form and purchase your items.

T-Shirts $10

Sweatshirt: $25

Please complete the form for each order, and we’ll make sure to deliver your student(s) attire promptly.

We have several opportunities in the coming weeks to volunteer at Kelly:

OBOB leaders

Book Room Organizers

Mentors

General help during activity times

If you are interested in helping in one or more of these ways please fill out the volunteer application. If you already are cleared to volunteer, and are interested in any of these opportunities, please reach out at 541-790-4740 or prater_s@4j.lane.edu.

When winter weather hits, schools may be closed or delayed or buses may use snow routes due to snow and ice. The school district decides early in the morning whether there is a need to change the school schedule or bus routes. These decisions are made districtwide and are the same for every 4J school.

Parents of students who ride school buses that have alternate snow routes have been informed of what to do. Snow route information is available on the snow routes page.

If school is in session, families are encouraged to consider road conditions in their areas and make their own decisions based on safety. Parents’ individual decisions about school attendance will be honored.

Kelly Middle School is looking for a new volunteer Mentor Coordinator. Our Middle School Lunchtime Mentoring Program supports at risk youth by partnering them with a Mentor for lunch once a week. Last year we had 112 students being Mentored in 4J each week. The Kelly Mentor Coordinator volunteers on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30, and does another 30 minutes of flexible communications during the week. The volunteer Mentor Coordinator is fully trained and supported by the 4J staff Mentor Coordinator. This is a fantastic way to get involved in our community, and make a difference in the lives of young people! Please contact Kate Becker for more information:  becker_k@4j.lane.edu  541-517-0394