In this Issue

A note form the Superintendent
Upcoming School, Community Events
KFCS Headlines
KUHS Alumni
Phone App Download for District Website
Join Our Team
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!

Graduation Sensation

The 10th annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation Parade and Party in the Park took place in downtown Klamath Falls on Thursday, May 29th. Hundreds of spectators cheered on the nearly 1500 students.

The parade included bands, mascots, almost 700 Class of 2025 graduating high school seniors in caps and gowns and the nearly 800 Kindergartners from across all of Klamath Falls City Schools, Klamath County School District, Tulelake High School, Butte Valley High School and Elementary (Doris), and North Lake High School (Silver Lake).

Seniors wore their caps and gowns while kindergarteners donned Class of 2037 “I am the Klamath Promise” t-shirts in their school colors donated by Klamath Community College and Oregon Institute of Technology. The parade was live streamed by My Basin at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh9jOubqrIc

For a full press release, go to the KFCS websiste here: https://www.kfalls.k12.or.us/article/2243509

For a full photo gallery from Graduation Sensation, look through the KFCS Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Klamath.Falls.City.Schools

Graduation Walk

Klamath Union High School and Eagle Ridge New Tech High School seniors took a time in their morning Thursday to visit some of their old elementary schools and middle school.

The soon-to-be high school graduates started their walk at Pelican Elementary School, followed by Conger Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Mills Elementary before finishing up their time at Ponderosa Middle School.

For a full photo gallery from the KFCS Graduation Walk, look through the KFCS Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Klamath.Falls.City.Schools

KFCS All-Staff Year End Celebration

We want to thank all our staff who took time to celebrate with us Wednesday for this year's KFCS All-Staff Year End Celebration. We want to specifically thank our KFCS Human Resources department for all their hard work in making this year's celebration the success it was.

For a full photo gallery from the KFCS All-Staff Year End Celebration, look through the KFCS Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Klamath.Falls.City.Schools

Klamath Falls City Schools Invites Community Feedback on Proposed Credit Recovery Curriculum for Alternative School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Klamath Falls City Schools is considering the adoption of Imagine EdgeEX, a new online credit recovery curriculum for students in grades 6–12 at our alternative school. As part of our commitment to transparency and community engagement, we invite families, staff, and community members to preview the program and share their feedback before a final decision is made.

Imagine EdgeEX is designed to support students in credit recovery with a variety of innovative features that enhance learning flexibility, engagement, and support. The platform offers tools for students, teachers, and administrators that aim to improve academic outcomes and better support individualized learning pathways.

Explore Imagine EdgeEX

Community members are encouraged to review the features and capabilities of Imagine EdgeEX through the following demonstration videos:

Overview Videos

Feature Highlights

Student Features:

Educator/Administrator Features:

More information, including product details and additional videos, is available at the Imagine EdgeEX website.

Share Your Feedback

We value your input. Comments and questions regarding the proposed curriculum can be submitted via email to:

curriculum@kfalls.k12.or.us

Please submit your feedback by Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Together, we can ensure that our students have access to high-quality, flexible learning opportunities that support their success.

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

KU Athletics: Squibb Earns Silver at State Championships

Klamath Union junior Hazel Squibb will be bringing home a silver medal after she earned second place Friday morning in the high jump event at the OSAA Class 4A Track and Field State Championships.

This is the second medal Squibb has earned at the state competition after she earned bronze her freshman year.

Squibb earned second place Friday after she cleared 5-03.75.

Skyline Conference Track and Field Championships

The Klamath Union girls' track and field team won the conference title this year by 99 points as the KU boys' team finished in second place.

Going to the state championships this Friday and Saturday will be 23 Klamath Union Pelican athletes, a Klamath Union record.

Day one photos from the Skyline Conference Track and Field Championships.

For a full gallery from the district track and field championships, go to the Klamath Falls City Schools Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Klamath.Falls.City.Schools

Klamath Union junior Hazel Squibb took first place in the high jump event Friday after she cleared 5’ 2.25.

KU junior Winnie Hsieh won the javelin event with her best throw of the afternoon being 126' 11.5. Lisette Watah finished in fourth place in the javelin at 101' 0.

Klamath Union senior Malcolm Lassett-Hankins took bronze in the high jump event with his jump of 5’ 10.5.

KU sophomore Taytum Harmon earned third place in shot put with her best throw of 30’ 7.

Harmon also ended in fourth place in the high jump event at 4' 5. Klamath Union's Maddie Smith was in fourth place in the shot put event at 30’ 6.

Wuakeen Saluskin took third place in the javelin for KU with his best throw being 160' 5.5.

In the girls' long jump, Myleah Ortiz took fourth place honors at 15' 4.75. Ortiz also took fifth place in the high jump, 4' 5.

Landon Bogatay was in fifth place in the long jump at 19' 8.5.

State qualifiers

Boys:

Tristan – 3000

Jonas – 1500, 1600 relay

Kevin – 100, 200, 1600 relay

Ryder A. – 1600 relay

Landon – 1600 relay

Kanoa – 1600 relay

Jacob – Pole Vault

Gavin – 1600 relay

Malcolm – High Jump

Wuakeen – Javelin

Girls:

Quinlyn – 100, 200, 400, 1600 relay

Adalie – 400, 400 relay, 1600 relay

Allie – 400 relay, 800, 1600 relay

Hallie – 1500, 3000, 1600 relay

Olivia – 3000

Hazel – High Jump, 1600 relay

Kinna – Pole Vault, 400 relay

Myleah – 400 relay

Sophia – 400 relay

Kenzi – 400 relay

Gracia – Discus

Winnie – Javelin

Leona – 1600 relay

This summer, the Oregon Tech Basketball Programs will be hosting three Skills Camps for kids in the Klamath Basin to improve their game on the basketball court.

The focus of each of the camps (June 23-26, July 7-10, July 14-17) is to build sound fundamentals and a new skill set. Campers will be divided into groups with players of similar age and skill level – with each drill demonstrated and taught by current Oregon Tech coaches and players.

Register and find more information for each camp here: https://oregontechowls.com/news/2025/4/16/oregon-tech-athletics-oit-basketball-set-to-host-three-summer-youth-camps.aspx