KMS students qualify for statewide history contest
Keokuk Middle School students placed first and third in the
March 13, 2026
Providing students the opportunity to explore their interests.
FAST FACTS
– Eighth grade students will register for classes in early Spring semester. Registration is based on each student’s four-year plans, with additional recommendations from the eighth grade teachers.
– The staff is currently involved in PLC (Professional Learning Communities) training and implementation, as well as ongoing school improvement through the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan submitted to and approved by the Iowa Department of Education.
– KMS students, staff and community members exceeded expectations and raised $2,497.55 to purchase gifts for 48 children in need last holiday season from the annual KMS Angel Tree.
– Starting in sixth grade, students interested in singing can join the KMS Show Choir.
– Starting in seventh grade, students interested can participate in athletics at KMS.
– KMS students have the opportunity to participate in Science Club and compete in regional science fairs.
MORE KMS INFO
KMS TIMES
ARRIVALS & DISMISSALS
AM Arrival | 7:30 am |
Breakfast | 7:30 am – 7:50 am |
Student Day (Monday-Thursday) | 7:50 am – 3:00 pm |
Friday Schedule (Early Release) | 7:50 am – 12:50 pm |
KMS ATHLETICS
| SPORT | WHEN | PARTICIPANTS |
| Cross Country | September/October | 7th & 8th Grade |
| Basketball | January/February | 8th Grade Boys/7th Grade girls |
| Basketball | November/December | 7th Grade Boys/8th Grade girls |
| Football | September/October | 7th & 8th Grade |
| Wrestling | November/December | 8th Grade |
| Wrestling | January/February | 7th Grade |
| Track | April/May | 7th & 8th Grade |
| Soccer | April/May | 7th & 8th Grade boys and girls |
| Volleyball | September/October | 7th & 8th Grade girls |
KMS ACTIVITIES
| Activity | When | Participants |
| Art Club | All Year | All Grades |
| Band | All Year | All Grades |
| I.B.A. All Iowa Honor Band | May | Concert Band Members |
| Jazz Band | October thru May | Concert Band Members |
| KMS Concert Choir | All year | 7th & 8th Grades |
| Opus Honor Choir | November | 7th & 8th Grade Tryouts |
| Science Club | October-April | 7th/8th Grades |
| Writing Contests | All Year | All Grades |
KCSD LIBRARIES
HOURS | Open during the following times: 8:10 -10:45 a.m. a.m. & 1-3 p.m.
CIRCULATION POLICIES
- – Students at George Washington Elementary may check out up to two books at a time, and they may keep those books for two weeks. Students can renew books for longer as well.
- – Students visit the library weekly with their classes on a rotating schedule. Students may also, per teacher discretion, visit the library in small groups or with a class aide.
- – There are no late fees; however, students are responsible for damages and/or replacing lost or destroyed books.
CIRCULATION POLICIES
- – Students at Hawthorne Elementary may check out up to two books at a time, and they may keep those books for two weeks. Students can renew books for longer as well.
- – Students visit the library weekly with their classes on a rotating schedule. Students may also, per teacher discretion, visit the library in small groups or with a class aide.
- – There are no late fees; however, students are responsible for damages and/or replacing lost or destroyed books.
HOURS: 7:55 a.m.-3:15 p.m., except from 12:30-1:15 p.m. for lunch; Early release hours are 7:55 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
CIRCULATION POLICIES
- – Students at Keokuk Middle School may check out up to two books at a time, and they may keep those books for two weeks. Students can renew books for longer as well.
- – Students visit the library weekly with their classes on a rotating schedule. Students may also, per teacher discretion, visit the library in small groups or with a class aide.
- – There are no late fees; however, students are responsible for damages and/or replacing lost or destroyed books.
HOURS: Mondays: 7:30a.m.-12 p.m./1-3:30 p.m.; Early release hours 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CIRCULATION POLICIES
- – Students at Keokuk Senior High School may check out up to five books at a time, and they may keep those books for two weeks. Students can renew books for longer as well.
- – There is a $0.05 late fee for every day over two weeks a student does not return a book (unless it is renewed, of course) up to a $5.00 maximum charge. Students are responsible for damages and/or replacing lost or destroyed books.
- – Students visit the library anytime they need to, sometimes with a class and sometimes on their own. Students are welcome anytime during the scheduled library day (7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) unless there are pre-scheduled classes and/or presenters. If the library is closed for any time, there will be an email sent out and/or a posted notice on the door.
- – There are periodic “amnesty” days for students to turn in books at no extra charge and to avoid late fees. There are also alternate ways for students to repay any fines and fees.
RESERVE SPACE: To reserve the library for your next lesson, class, or project, contact the school librarian. One to two classes take place in the library throughout the day, but the library is a space for all disciplines and accommodations can be made upon request.
ACTIVITY EVENTS
ATHETIC EVENTS
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MUSIC EVENTS
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KMS CALENDAR
Keokuk students place 16 times at regional SCC Science Fair
Keokuk High School and Middle School students placed 16 times
March 10, 2026
Keokuk students earn awards at Culver-Stockton Science Fair
At the 69th Annual Culver-Stockton Science Fair, 29 Keokuk Middle
February 23, 2026
KMS student qualifies for state level of MathCounts competition
The top 13 Keokuk Middle School students traveled to Ottumwa
February 20, 2026