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

KFCS Graduations This Saturday and Sunday

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!

KFCS Retirement Celebration 2025

Michelle Mccabe

Cindy Landrum

Alice Kennedy

Klamath Falls City Schools celebrated with our esteemed staff which will be retiring this year. Fellow staff, friends and family came to celebrate with our retirees during the KFCS Retirement Party this past Tuesday at Klamath Early Childhood Development Center.

Join us in congratulating our staff who will be retiring this year.

Michelle McCabe

Cindy Landrum

Alice Kennedy

Lana Crumrine

Julie McCalister

Shelly Young

Title VI Indian Education End of the Year Picnic Honors Graduates

The Title VI Indian Education End of the Year Picnic was put together this past Sunday at Moore Park, celebrating the 2025-2026 school year and honoring all graduates in the program.

Lead Liaison and Project Coordinator, Evan Gallagher, came together with students and parents in the Title VI Indian Education program and recognized students with honor cords they will wear at their graduation, along with a certificate.

Eagle Ridge New Tech High School seniors Salvador Jimenez-Gonzalez and Jaden Schoonover, along with Klamath Union High School seniors Mattie Westlake and Deigo Hutchinson, were recognized by Gallagher.

Jimenez-Gonzalez will study at Klamath Community College next year to become a diesel mechanic and Schoonover, will practice becoming a diesel mechanic as well at Peterson Cat.

Westlake intends on studying in a dental program through Klamath Tribes. Hutchinson will study next year at Portland State University.

Klamath Basin Cardboard Boat Races

Put together by longtime Klamath Union instructor Lana Crumrine, has been the Klamath Basin Cardboard Boat Races, which feature Klamath Union High School, Mazama High School and Henley High School students.

A part of her science class, Crumrine's students created cardboard boats and competed at the Moore Park Boat Basin where 14 Klamath Union boats competed.

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

KU Band Pops Concert

Ponderosa End of Year Band Concert

KU’s Class of 2025 Faculty Cup recipients — Bryce Peterson & Samantha Pope

New Pelican Principal, Liza Butler and Retiring Pelican Principal, Michelle Mccabe

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 Track And Field Comes Away With Hardware At State Championships

Top Highlights from the OSAA Class 4A State Championships:

Hazel Squibb – 2nd in High Jump, clearing 5’3.75”

Winnie Hsieh – 3rd in Javelin with a throw of 131’6” (new school record!)

Kinna Fried – 3rd in Pole Vault at 9’.05”

Jacob Martin – 5th in Pole Vault, PR of 13’3”

Olivia Mitchell – 12th in the 3000 with a PR of 11:15.88

Hallie Pyfer – 13th in 3000, 11th in 1500

Jonas Southwell – 15th in 1500

Sprints & Relays:

Quinnlynn Spivey – Finalist in the 100, 200, and 400

8th in 100, 8th in 200 (PR 26.54), 7th in 400

Allie Nelson – 6th in the 800

Girls 4x100 Relay – 4th place with a PR of 50.29

(Kinna Fried, Myleah Ortiz, Allie Nelson, Sophia Serrato)

Girls 4x400 Relay – 4th place with a PR of 4:07.25

(Adalie Giampietri, Quinnlynn Spivey, Allie Nelson, Hazel Squibb)

Girls Team finishes 7th overall with 37 points!

KU Spring Sports Banquet

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