Mark your calendar
- Tuesday, September 8th
- Kernsville PTO Meeting - 9 AM - Cafeteria
- Friday, September 11th
- Red, White and Blue Day
- Thursday, September 17th
- School Picture Day
- Friday, September 18th
- KV PTO Night on the Circle - 5 - 7 PM
- Scholastic Book Fair open 5- 7 PM
- Monday, September 21st
- School Closed ~ Professional Development for Staff
From the Main Office
Dismissal instruction changes ~ If there is a change to your child(ren) dismissal instructions (i.e, early leave, change from bus to parent pick up, attend day care, etc.), please send in a hand written note via the Note to Kernsville School notepad with your child(ren) to give to their teacher. Do not use the Parkland App (Apptegy) or any other electronic communication tool to communicate dismissal changes. Classroom teachers have very limited access to these electronic tools during the school day and in the event of a staff absence the message will not be seen at all. In the rare instance of a midday change, please call the school office and speak to a staff member.
Preplanned Absences ~ Student Leave of Absence Permit - Revised for 2026 - This form is to be used whenever a student has a preplanned absence from school for an entire day(s).
2026 / 2027 Year at a Glance Kernsville School Calendar
School Picture Day is Thursday, September 17th
Complete information and ordering instructions available here.
Device Protection Plan:
Chromebook Device Protection Plan (DPP): All Parkland students are assigned a Chromebook. Optional insurance coverage for device damages is available for $20 (Grades 4-12) or $10 (Grades KG-3) for the year. Open enrollment ends September 30th. For details, visit our DPP webpage. Online payments are accepted through My School Bucks. Chromebooks for Grades KG-3 will remain in the classroom at all times, except for Grade 3 when students may potentially take devices home on remote learning/inclement weather days.
NEW FOR 2026 - Right at School - Before and After School Care here at Kernsville
NEW FOR 2026 - Download the New Parkland App by Apptegy Thrillshare - the Parkland app is where all communication between students and teacher and parents and teachers will occur. Access the Parkland app on your computer here or download the app on your phone with this link for Apple or this link for Android phones. In either instance, log in with your parent email or phone number that we have on file. Please visit this site for more information on how to utilize this new tool.
PSD Elementary World Language Experience ~ This after school program is available to students in grades 2 through 5 at Kernsville. LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS TUESDAY, 9/8/2026
Grades 3-5 Program Information
The Knight School's Elementary Chess Program
Are you looking for an after-school chess program that offers an amazing combination of chess lessons, laughter, and fun chess tournaments for kids? Welcome to The Knight School! The Knight School Chess Team is your school's official chess team and chess party. The Knight School's approach has had amazing success—winning multiple state championships—because our unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party,” is the perfect way to transform a complete beginner into a devastating chess machine. In this kid-centered classroom environment, we teach our kids every cool trick, strategy, opening, and tactic in chessdom, and our kids soon learn to love and master chess and to masterfully control their classrooms, sports fields, and home lives as well! Class meets weekly, and children progress through our curriculum, earning our colorful and funny TactixBelts along the way. We will run a 10-week fall program this year for grades K-5. Our Kernsville class meets Fridays, right after school in the library from October 2nd - December 18th. Enroll directly at: https://tinyurl.com/2jwdux6x. If you prefer other class times, please visit The Knight School's website for more class offerings.
From the Kernsville PTO
Kernsville Spirit Wear - now on sale at http://www.kernsvillepto.org/
The Kernsville PTO Night on the Circle is Friday, September 18th. This annual back to school event is fun for the whole family
Want to volunteer? Its easy!
WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FALL BOOKFAIR AND FALL WALKING CLUB.
WE CANNOT DO THESE EVENTS WITHOUT YOUR HELP!
Book Fair: https://www.signupgenius.com/
Fall Walking Club: https://www.signupgenius.com/
The PTO is looking are looking for individuals to help run/Chair the following events:
Coyote Crawl Organzier
Bingo Organizer
Marquee Assembler
Please reach out to Sara Seipel at president@kernsvillepto.org for a complete description of Chair positions and duties.
Parkland School District requires ALL school volunteers to obtain background clearance checks and submit them to the Human Resources Department for approval PRIOR to signing up or performing any volunteer duties. If you are unsure about the status of your clearances contact the Main Office at Kernsville before your sign up.
** New for this year, all volunteer clearances must be dropped off in person at the administration office. Please reference the website for full requirements and procedures. Thank you for your cooperation!
All opportunities and signs ups are listed on the PTO website at www.kernsvillepto.org.
We are currently seeking volunteers for the following:
- K, 1st and 2nd Grade Lunch Helpers
- Birthday Table
- Walking Club
- Math Ripping
- Fall Book Fair
- Bulletin Board Creator
Reach out to Sara Seipel at president@kernsvillepto.org with any questions.
Sign up for the Weis4School program where a portion of your purchases at Weis come back to Kernsville at no cost to you! Sign up today at weis4school.com. Be sure to register each school year.
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