In 2018, a multi-class reunion was held for the Kosciusko High School class of 1963 - 1975. The reunion was organized by Patricia Dismuke Bain, Kyle Kuykendall, and Lina Cook Willis, members of the Class of 1969.
After all reunion expenses were paid, a surplus remained. The funds were kept in an account for eight years as seed money for a future reunion. Since it has been decided that another reunion will not be held, the organizers and classmates chose to donate the remaining funds to benefit the community.
On behalf of the KHS Classes of 1963 - 1975, class members - Lina Cook Willis, Sherry Johnson, Patricia Dismuke Bain, Kyle Kuykendall, Gene Sanders, Cindy Heilbronner, and Pam Sills proudly presented Dr. Tim Alford, President of the Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education, with a donation to support the Skipworth Performing Arts Center. The funds will be used whey they are needed most.
The Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education (KFEE) was proud to provide lunch for the Kosciusko School District faculty on the first day of staff development. Faculty members enjoyed delicious barbecue by Big S BBQ.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Robert Hawkins and the Kosciusko Walmart for generously providing drinks and to Mr. Jan Deason and Prairie Farms for donating ice cream treats for dessert.
Thank you to our community partners for helping make the first day of the new school year a special one for our dedicated school staff. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated.
KFEE awarded Principal Logan Cheek and Kosciusko Middle Elementary a building grant for the purchase of televisions for their classrooms to enhance student learning.
The following teachers were awarded Classroom Grants by the Kosciusko Foundation of Excellence in Education. These grants will provide resources to enhance student learning, increase student engagement, and make learning more meaningful and enjoyable. Congratulations to these outstanding educators!
Ms. Tamara Watson - "STEM Innovation Lab" - Kosciusko Junior High School
Ms. Dottie Nix - "Science Meets Technology" - Kosciusko Junior High School
Ms. Mary Kate Nichols - "Creating Confident Readers and Writers Through Technology" - Kosciusko Middle Elementary
The following teachers have been awarded Teacher Scholarships by the Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education. These scholarships will help further their education, enhance their professional growth, and ultimately benefit the students they serve. Congratulations to each recipient on this well-deserved achievement!
Ms. Tamara Watson - Kosciusko Junior High School
Ms. Katelyn Odom - Kosciusko Upper Elementary
Ms. Traci Greer - Kosciusko Lower Elementary
L.V. Hull Art Contest
The Kosciusko Foundation of Excellence in Education recently sponsored an art contest in the Kosciusko School District. Students from Pre-K through twelfth grade participated, with prizes awarded in two categories to the top three winners at each school.
The contest featured two categories: L.V. Hull Inspired Art and Free Style. Ms. L.V. Hull, a longtime resident of Kosciusko, was a self-taught artist who began creating art in 1975, using her home and garden as her canvas. Today, her home stands as an important landmark, preserved by the Keysmith Foundation with plans to complete the L.V. Hull Legacy Center just down the street from her home.
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The Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education gratefully acknowledges the support of the Mississippi Arts Commission. Funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission helps make arts education and programming at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center possible.