Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kettering Middle your boundary school?
Use the PGCPS Boundary Tool to find out.

Will my child be able to ride a bus to school?
Bus service eligibility is determined by PGCPS. Under Administrative Procedure 3541, regular middle school students are eligible for transportation if they reside two miles or more from their assigned school or for whom unsafe walking conditions exist. For contact information or specific bus stop search, see the PGCPS Transportation webpage.

What is a day like at Kettering Middle?
SY 2022-2023 Bell Schedule
School hours are 7:45 am to 2:25 pm. Students may arrive no earlier than 7:15 am and will wait in the gym or cafeteria until 7:30 am. Kettering Middle follows the PGCPS A/B Day schedule and students have 5 MODs per day.

How does the school cafeteria operate?
Breakfast is served from 7:15 am to 7:40 am. Lunch is served in the cafeteria from 10:15 am to 11:55 am. Students are split into three lunch periods based on their MOD schedule. Parents can add money to meal accounts through the My School Bucks website.

What is expected of Kettering Middle students?
All students will attend Code of Conduct assemblies in September to discuss the expected behaviors, rewards, and consequences of Kettering Middle, including the school dress code. Kettering Middle is a uniform school. Please review the PGCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook with your child.

What is Kettering Middle's uniform policy for students?
Uniform policy for the 2022-2023 school year

Are there student clubs?
Yes, there are many opportunities for students to participate in sports and student clubs. Information will be distributed soon. Please click here to preview last year's clubs.

How can parents get involved at Kettering Middle?
Parents, family members, and guardians are a vital part of our Kettering community! All are encouraged to stay involved by attending monthly workshops and volunteering for school events. Reach out to you KMS Parent Engagement Assistant and check the school's website frequently. Also, consider joining the Kettering Middle PTSA by clicking here.

What supplies does my student need?
School Supplies for Grades 6-8 for SY 2022-2023