Elwood Haynes Elementary

09/04/2026

🏊🚴🏃 It is time for the 2nd Annual Mini Wildkat TRY-athlon! Calling ALL students in Grades K–5 to swim, bike, and run the Wildkat Way on Thursday, September 17th! Enjoy "Pools, Pedals, and Paws" alongside Kokomo High School Cross Country and Track student-athletes, who will be volunteering with KHS coaches and staff to guide and cheer on each participant.

When: Thursday, September 17
Where: Kokomo High School
Who: Grades K–5

Registration: Paper registration forms have been sent home with KSC students, or you can sign up online at kokomoathletics.com.

08/21/2026

KATS Spectator Standards😺🤝Activities are kicking off, & as we gather to support our Wildkats, let's ensure a fun & safe environment for everyone!

🎒Keep Bags at Home: Backpacks are not permitted. Please leave bags larger than 12" x 12" x 6" at home. All bags are subject to inspection prior to event entry.

🧑‍🧒 Adults Accompany Kids: All children, including elementary & middle school students, must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event.

🗣️Team Spirit: Direct your energy towards our team! Wildkats appreciate the motivation from the fans. Please refrain from running throughout our facilities & enjoy events with your fellow fans in the stands.

⚠️ Stay in Designated Areas: Remember to stay off the fields & courts. Children are not permitted to play in concession areas or on adjacent fields.

Thank you for your cooperation & support. We are excited to share a thrilling fall season of events & activities with you! ONWARD KOKOMO!

08/10/2026

08/06/2026

🏀Attention Families! Boys Fall Ball League Registration is OPEN! 🏀Back to school means fall hoops are right around the corner. Sign up your 1st–6th grader now for the Fall 2026 Kokomo Youth Boys Basketball League OPEN to ALL area youth!

Give your young athlete the chance to play on the historic hardwood at Memorial Gym and Wildkat Gym, where this league delivers high-quality, affordable local basketball focused on skill-building and teamwork.

📲 REGISTER TODAY: https://bit.ly/BoysFallBallLeague
$30 (Includes a team shirt!)

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: Assessment & Tryout Night
Tuesday, August 11 (Registration deadline: Aug. 11)

All players should attend their grade-level session to ensure fair, balanced teams:
🏀 Grades 1–2: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
🏀 Grades 3–4: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
🏀 Grades 5–6: 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM

🗓️ SEASON AT A GLANCE
Assessments: Aug 11
Practices: Starting late August
Games: Sundays throughout September & October (Full schedules released after team drafts!)

Let’s make this season unforgettable. Tag a friend, spread the word, and prepare to play the WILDKAT WAY! 🔥

07/22/2026

🏀 Fall Ball Is Here! Kokomo Youth Boys Basketball League Registration is NOW OPEN! Get your young athletes (Grades 1-6) ready to hit the historic hardwood at Memorial Gym and Wildkat Gym this fall! This league is open to ALL area youth boys and offers a structured, high-quality, and affordable basketball experience right here in our community.

Get ready for a great season of local hoops, skill-building, and basketball tradition!

🔗 League Details & Registration Info: Check the link in the comments below for all the key schedule details, including Assessment Night info.

Beat the buzzer and be sure to secure your spot before the August 11 deadline!

07/20/2026

Hey Wildkat families!🐾Elwood Haynes is now officially using ParentSquare for all school-to-home communication. Staying connected with your student's education has never been easier. Through ParentSquare, you can receive important school updates, sign-up forms, schedule parent-teacher conferences, and view classroom posts—all in one place! You can access it on your computer, via email/text, or by downloading the free mobile app.

We are looking forward to building stronger connections with even better communication across our entire Wildkat community. Let’s make this a great year together!

How to get started:
To log in and activate your account, you must use the email address or cell phone number associated with your PowerSchool account. If that information is correct in PowerSchool, your ParentSquare account will automatically link to your students!

👉 Sign up here: https://www.parentsquare.com/signin
📱 Download the app: https://www.parentsquare.com/resources/app-download/

07/20/2026

Let’s get ready for an incredible school year! 🐾 Enrollment is officially open for every step of your child's journey. From preschool and kindergarten, to elementary school and beyond, we are ready to welcome your student to the 26-27 Wildkat team!

The first day of school is just around the corner! Finalize your online registration today to ensure teacher assignments and classroom placements are set, so your family is ready for day one.

Join us and experience the Wildkat Way! 🔴🔵

🔗 It only takes a few minutes, so tap the link to secure your spot and complete your enrollment entirely online: kokomoschools.com

07/13/2026

Our first day of school will be here before you know it! Here is a list of school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year broken down by grade.

07/10/2026

😃🐐 TOMORROW! Kona Ice Truck + FREE petting zoo, crafts, and games as history comes to life in our KHS Outdoor Lab and Historic Cabins! The community is invited to experience"Wildkats & Wilderness: A USA 250 Pioneer Path” on our KHS campus!

The frontier forecast is looking perfect, so come by for a fun-filled morning for the whole family to enjoy:

🩺 Living History: Authentic log cabins where children can visit a frontier doctor and learn from a WWI-era teacher.

🌿 Ecological STEM Station: Explore trail and pond ecosystems.

🎨 Meadow Festival: Enjoy classic lawn games and make-and-take vintage crafts (while supplies last) like Wildkat Whirligigs, Kokomo Kazoos, and story stones with petroglyph rock paintings.

🐐 Zoological Encounters: A petting zoo with friendly frontier barnyard animals.

📍 Where: Outdoor Lab and Cabins (Enter from the west parking lot near the KHS soccer fields.)

🎟️ Cost: FREE admission and crafts (while supplies last)!

🥤Then cool down with a refreshing treat from the Kona Ice Truck (available for purchase).

We are proud to be Red ‘Wild’ and Blue, and we can’t wait to see YOU for this time travel adventure!

Saturday, July 11th
10:00 AM–Noon
KHS Outdoor Lab & Cabins (enter from the west parking lot near near KHS soccer fields)