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The calendar for 2025-26 school year was developed with consideration by the calendar committee & thanks to feedback from families, staff, and community members
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Our strategic plan guides our efforts to ensure we are living our mission to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be empathetic, successful, and to value all people.
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The Kirkwood School District offers well over two hundred "courses" to our students, addressing multiple disciplines from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Kirkwood School District Board of Education meeting, the Board announced unanimous selection of Dr. Kenneth D. Roumpos as Kirkwood’s next superintendent, with an official start date of July 1, 2025. He currently serves as superintendent of the Francis Howell School District in O’Fallon.
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Last night, the KSD Board of Education held an awards and honors ceremony to recognize some of the outstanding accomplishments of students and staff.
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Visit the Kirkwood School District Back to School Guide for quick links to helpful information as you prepare for the start of the 2024-25 school year.