Kings Mountain Elementary School
A California Distinguished School •
211 Swett Road, Woodside, CA 94062 • 650-712-7180
SPIRIT
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| We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout YOU? | |
| School Mascot: Mountain Lion | School Colors: Forest green and black |
| School Motto: “KMES Mountain Lions – On the prowl for academic excellence.” |
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Show your spirit! Buy your official KMES T-shirt in the school office. A great gift for kids, parents, grandparents, and friends of KMES! T- shirts are white with a green and black mountain lion insignia, and come in youth and adult sizes. Machine washable cotton.
Spirit Days. Throughout the year our school embraces Spirit Days to get our little lions purring. Some Spirit Days of the past have included Pajama Day, Twin Day and Crazy Hair/Hat Day. Last year, fifth graders were able to plan Spirit Days for an entire week of fun. This included Sports Day, A Salute to Banner (a school pet), and other fun themes created entirely by students.
School Song. KMES’ traditional song, “Our School Song”, was written and revised by the talented songwriter Bob McGilpin. Recently, KMES classes had a chance to record an updated version of the song using their very own voices and musical talents. A school-wide spirit contest was held to vote for the best rendition. Listen to the winning
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Our School Song |
| by Bob McGilpin | |
At Kings Mountain School, high up in the hills Boom de a ya ya. Boom de a ya ya At Kings Mountain School, we’re one big family Boom de a ya ya,
Boom de a ya ya |
School Spirit Photo Gallery
A Brief History and Overview
The following excerpt was taken from the California Distinguished Schools application, with exception of the classroom configurations.
Kings Mountain Elementary School
An alternative choice within the four elementary schools of the Cabrillo Unified School District, KMES stands alone on a mountaintop in the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Half Moon Bay. Since 1952, KMES has taught generations of Mountain and Coastside children. The woodsy school boasts four classrooms—much more than the one-room schoolhouses of its rich California logging history. With roots firmly planted, the school provides the future vision for the Mountain, much spirit with its presence, and a voice for the youth of today.
Classes are often combined to offer integrated learning, with a full kindergarten, K/1, 2/3, and 3/4/5 classes. Students are accountable for all aspects of their education and learn to respect one another. To accommodate parents, teachers and administrators honor an Open Door Policy. By the second week of school, it is not uncommon for students, teachers, staff, and parents to know everyone and their siblings by name; the color of everyone’s backpack; and the owner of the missing jacket in the lost and found box.
Recognized by the state as a Top Ten San Mateo County School and a Scholar School designation, KMES continues to strive for high achievement from its 80+ students. All teachers are CLAD certified and credentialed. The school population supports two special needs students and five English Language Learners. Students celebrate academic challenges, diversity, an appreciation for our natural environment, and lessons in good citizenship. Caring parents, approachable teachers, and strong community involvement is a cornerstone of the school’s success.
While change is constant, tradition serves as a guide for students. There are things to look forward to and count on every year: the electrical power failing during a winter storm, the Halloween Parade, selling cookies at the Art Fair, and the “no homework because the Red Sox won” policy are just a few examples of what makes this Mountain worth climbing.
Last year’s voting and unveiling of a school mascot, the Mountain Lion, and a revised school song, helped boost morale to work as a team. Our Mountain Lions continue to be “fiercely on the prowl for academic excellence.