Jr High

Ruth McDonald

Ruth McDonald

Jr High

Facilitator

Hello, my name is Ruth McDonald. I am grateful to be part of the KCS family as the 7th and 8th grade Jr. High Facilitator. This will be my 12th year working in some form or fashion in Education. I spent 5 years as a teacher’s aide at Monday Primary before transferring to the Transportation Department at Kaufman ISD.  I graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce with my BAAS in Organizational Leadership in 2019.

My husband Jody and I have been married for 15 years. We have two sons, JD and Cephus. Both are currently attending KCS and love our KCS family. JD and Cephus have both mentioned how much they appreciate the ability to learn about God at school. The way KCS connects spiritual and academic learning allows our boys to grow in their understanding of how God is in every single aspect of their lives.

I believe investing, teaching, and guiding our next generation “in the way they should go” is important and a way to fulfill the great commission. I am so thankful to have this opportunity to work in an environment where I can serve my coworkers, students, parents, and community.

My Amazon Wish List:  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36LDN9CB7ZUS8?ref_=wl_shareu&fbclid=IwAR1abAoGcWZaeaM7Y5aSbHAU2QUtTldorbZ8zHlzR18yfvINT9msfQ3ffe4

Jr High
Supply List

2025-2026 7th & 8th Grade Supply List Required General Classroom Supplies: ● (3) reams of 8 1⁄2 x 11” copy paper ● Post It Tabs/Flags (to flag reminders of missed questions) ● (20) single subject spiral notebooks ● Ink pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers ● (1) Roll of Paper Towels (Girls) ● (1) Box of Kleenex (Boys) ● (1) Clorox Wipes ● (1) Notebook Paper ● (1) Scotch Tape Box Refills ● (1) Glue Stick ● ESV Bible (not Children’s or Youth) ● Headphones (Any style) ● (1) $10 gift card to a local place for Caught With Character Recognition ● Wired Headphones to be left at school at all times (This can be a very inexpensive pair. They just need something to use when they forget to charge their headphones or leave them at home.) ● Basic Scientific Calculator(Non-Graphing) $10 on Amazon ● $50 Non-Ignitia Supply Fee (this fee does not include our spring field trip fee) ● 7th Grade - The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom The Hiding Place: Corrie Ten Boom, Elizabeth Sherrill, John Sherrill: 9780800794057 Suggested Individual Supplies: ● Laptop Mouse ● Ruler, Compass, Protractor as needed ● Correction Tape ● Planner/Calendar to keep track of assignments & due dates ● Personal decorations (trash can/liners, pen cup, pencil sharpener, table lamp, etc.) ● Storage Ottoman Strongly Encouraged

Backpacks and lunch boxes must be generic. They may have designs or be multi-colored, but we ask that they not promote any advertisements of any other school, movie, TV, or cartoon character, business, or organization. The backpack’s brand name, such as Jansport, L.L. Bean, Champion, etc. is acceptable as long as it is not a design.