February 3, 2026
Recognizing Our KMS Counselors
At Kearney Middle School, our school counselors do so much more than help students plan schedules or stay on track academically (though they do plenty of that, too). They’re trusted listeners, prob...
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February 3, 2026
At Kearney Middle School, our school counselors do so much more than help students plan schedules or stay on track academically (though they do plenty of that, too). They’re trusted listeners, prob...
February 2, 2026
Kearney School District’s kindergarten enrollment opened this morning, Feb. 2, for the 2026-2027 academic year. If you have a child who will be age five on or before July 31, 2026, this is the time...
January 30, 2026
The following message is from Kearney Junior High 8th-grade history teacher Scott Crall:As next school-year's 8th graders, I hope you’ll join me on Kearney Junior High's trip to Washington, D.C., a...
January 29, 2026
Bulldog News Update January 29, 2026 Kindergarten Enrollment Opens on Feb. 2 Kearney School District’s kindergarten enrollment opens on Monday, Feb. 2, for the 2026-2027 academic year. If you have ...
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Welcome to Kearney Middle School, where sixth‑ and seventh‑graders become confident, curious Bulldogs ready for anything.
What Makes Us Great
At KMS, we believe middle school should be a bridge, not a holding pattern. That bridge is built by expert educators who know each learner by name and by need.
Top‑20 % statewide; math proficiency 28 pts above the Missouri average.
Labs, design challenges and partner projects turn lessons into life skills.
Award‑winning band, choir, robotics and Scholar Bowl nurture every talent.
Caring staff, student‑led service and a focus on keeping every family connected.