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A note form the Superintendent
Upcoming School, Community Events
KFCS Headlines
KUHS Alumni
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KFCS Board of Education

A note from the Superintendent;

Dear Klamath Falls City Schools Families, Staff, and Community Members,

As we approach the final days of the school year, it is with great pride and excitement that we invite you to join us in celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2025. Next week, our high school graduation ceremonies will honor the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of our students as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives.

Please mark your calendars for the following graduation events:

· Klamath Learning Center Graduation
Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Mills Elementary Auditorium

· Eagle Ridge New Tech High School Graduation
Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM
Ross Ragland Theater

· Klamath Union High School Graduation
Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM
Modoc Field

We are incredibly proud of every one of our graduating seniors. Each of them has reached this milestone through determination, resilience, and the support of a caring community. These accomplishments are not theirs alone, they reflect the dedicated efforts of our educators and staff who have guided them throughout their journey, as well as the unwavering support of families and loved ones who have stood beside them.

To our staff: thank you for your tireless commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
To our parents, guardians, and families: your encouragement, love, and belief in your children has made all the difference.

As Superintendent of Klamath Falls City Schools, I offer my congratulations to the Class of 2025. You are the future leaders, innovators, and changemakers of our community and beyond. Keep dreaming big, continue to work hard, and never stop believing in your ability to make a positive impact.

We look forward to celebrating with you next week!

With pride and appreciation,

Keith A. Brown

Every student, every day, whatever it takes!

Review Proposed Middle and High School English Curriculum: CommonLit 360

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Klamath Falls City Schools Invites Community to Review Proposed Middle and High School English Curriculum: CommonLit 360

Klamath Falls City Schools (KFCS) invites parents, guardians, and community members to review and provide feedback on CommonLit 360, the proposed new English Language Arts curriculum for middle and high school students.

A diverse committee of teachers, administrators, and parents convened over the past several months to evaluate English curriculum options for grades 6–12. The committee developed a comprehensive rubric grounded in research- and evidence-based adolescent literacy practices to guide the review process and ensure any proposed curriculum meets the academic, developmental, and cultural needs of our students.

Following a careful evaluation process, the committee has identified CommonLit 360 as the curriculum that best aligns with the district’s instructional goals. The program offers rigorous, engaging content that supports reading, writing, speaking, and listening—core components of a comprehensive English Language Arts education.

Community Review Opportunity

KFCS believes in transparency and collaborative decision-making. All community members are invited to view the proposed materials online and share their thoughts. The curriculum is available for public review at:
KFCS CommonLit360 Community Review Site

Feedback collected during this review period will be considered before a final recommendation is presented to the KFCS School Board.

“We value the voices of our community,” said Fred Bartels, Director of School Improvement. “Your input plays a critical role in helping us make the best decisions for the academic success and well-being of our students.”

Community comments and questions can be emailed to: curriculum@kfalls.k12.or.us

A big congratulations to seniors Bryce Petersen, Logan Norton and Wyatt Jensen for advancing to the OSAA Class 4A state championships after they excelled in the 4A districts tournament in Medford.

Petersen, Norton and Jensen are headed to Oregon State University next week to compete in the state championships.

Jack Jensen and Roland Vannarath also performed well and reached the quarterfinals and sophomore Mason Dawson made it to the semifinals.

Also celebrating wins was Walter Hartley, Elliott Huntoon DeRoche, Dallin Petersen and Eli Hedrick.

With 12 total match wins, KU clinched second place as a team in the district tournament.