Getting to KMES & After-School Care
More ways to make every school day work for your family.
Ready to Enroll?
Enrollment Is Completed Through CUSD
If Kings Mountain Elementary feels like the right fit for your family, the next step is to complete the enrollment process through Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD).CUSD manages student registration and enrollment. Visit the district’s enrollment page for current instructions, required documents, and next steps. If you have questions about the process, contact CUSD directly for the most up-to-date guidance.
Is KMES Not Your Assigned School?
Even if Kings Mountain Elementary is not your assigned school, your family may be able to request KMES through CUSD’s Open Enrollment process.Open Enrollment requests are handled by CUSD and are subject to district procedures and availability. Review the district’s current information to learn about eligibility, timelines, and how to submit a request.
Learn About Open EnrollmentSAFE & RELIABLE TRANSPORATION
KMES Transit Program
The KMES Transportation Service is here to provide safe, dependable rides between Half Moon Bay and Kings Mountain Elementary School for our enrolled students. We want to make it as easy as possible for your children to attend school and enjoy Venture Free programs, offering families a consistent and supervised transportation option they can count on. We are happy to share that these rides are provided through Venture Free and are made possible with the generous help of funding from KMAP.
KMAP Transportation
Transportation options
KMAP coordinates transportation options to help families with the trip to and from KMES. Review the route details and current rates below. Monthly enrollment reserves a seat on the selected route.
AM: Half Moon Bay → KMES
- Meet at New Leaf Community Market at 7:20 AM
- Van departs promptly at 7:30 AM
- Arrive at KMES at approximately 7:55 AM
$130/month
2:30 PM: KMES → Cunha Middle School
Afternoon route to the Cunha Middle School parking lot by the soccer field.
- 2:10 PM TK–3rd grade students are dismissed, checked into Venture Free, and stay with the program until the shuttle is ready.
- 2:30 PM 4th/5th grade students are dismissed and join the group.
- About 2:35 PM Shuttle departs KMES.
- About 3:00 PM Students arrive at Cunha Middle School parking lot by the soccer field.
Monthly enrollment
- TK–3rd grade: $200/month, including 20 minutes checked into Venture Free
- 4th/5th grade: $130/month
- Drop-in: $12/ride
4:30 PM PM route: KMES → Half Moon Bay
- Departs KMES at 4:45 PM
- Arrives at New Leaf Community Market at approximately 5:10 PM
$50/month*
*Rate shown in the provided KMES Transit PDF. Please confirm the current rate and route availability before enrolling.
Venture Free Foundation
After-school care with room to explore
Venture Free offers an on-campus after-school program for KMES students, with outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, projects, leadership opportunities, and time to make independent choices.
Program hours
Monday–Friday, following the KMES calendar
Regular hours: 2:10–6:00 PM
Minimum days: Program begins at 1:00 PM
Tuition options
- Unlimited monthly: $925 per child
- Prepaid hourly: $16/hour
- Additional hours: $20/hour
Financial assistance may be available through Venture Free’s scholarship program, subject to eligibility and available funding.
Pick-up windows
Whenever possible, families are encouraged to pick up during these windows:
Families can request pick-up at another time; advance notice is appreciated when possible.
Phone: 650-773-3693 · Email: VentureFreeCC@gmail.com
Questions?
Let’s find the right option for your family
Ask about route details, seat availability, carpooling, or how transportation and Venture Free might fit your family’s schedule.
KMAP: kmappresident@gmail.com · Phone: 650-712-7180
WHAT WE DO?
More Than Fundraising
KMAP is more than fundraising. It’s the heartbeat of our school community. While we work to provide essential resources, our true purpose is to build a sanctuary of support, laughter, and belonging for every child who walks through our doors. We believe that when parents, teachers, and neighbors join hands, we create a safety net of love and encouragement that allows our students to dream bigger and reach further. By bringing people together, we aren't just improving a school—we are weaving a lifelong tapestry of friendship and kinship, ensuring that no student ever feels alone and every family feels at home. Come be a part of a place where every child is cherished and every helping hand makes a world of difference.
Enrichment
Helping provide programs and experiences that extend learning beyond the traditional classroom.
Teachers & Classrooms
Helping teachers provide resources, materials, programs, and special projects that directly benefit students.
Community
Creating opportunities for families to connect through events, school traditions, student activities, and parent involvement.
HOW KMAP SUPPORT KINGS MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY
Turning Parent Support Into Student Opportunites
When families get involved, KMAP turns that support into opportunities for students. KMAP works in partnership with Kings Mountain Elementary School to identify opportunities where parent and community support can make a meaningful difference for our students.
Whether you volunteer your time, participate in an event, share your talents, or make a financial contribution, your support helps KMAP provide resources, programs, and experiences that benefit our students.
Time
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Talent
Share your skills
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Treasure
Give financially
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WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES
Your Involvement, Their Opportunity
Every fundraiser, donation, and volunteer effort helps KMAP provide programs, resources, and experiences that support KMES students.
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Classroom & Teacher Support
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT
There Are Many Ways to Be Part of KMAP
Volunteer
Help at school events, grade-level activities, fundraisers, or wherever help is needed.
Get Involved
Grade Parent
Help organize and coordinate your grade-level event and connect other parents.
Explore Our Traditions
Attend
Participate in school and KMAP events. Your presence helps build our community.
See What's Happening
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Community Questions & FAQ
Curious about how things work around here? We know that joining a new community comes with plenty of questions. To help you settle in, we’ve gathered the most common queries and helpful tips from other members in one easy-to-navigate spot.
KMAP LEADERSHIP
Meet the KMAP Board
Jenny Murray
President
Kelly Barnard
Co-Vice President
Ariel Sutro
Co-Vice President
Ben Morrow
Secretary
Mike Nowak
Treasurer
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
It Takes A Mountain, And It Takes All of Us
KMAP is powered by our families. Our events, programs, fundraisers, and community activities depend on parents contributing their time, talents, and resources. You don't have to volunteer at every event, attend every activity, or have a large amount of free time to make a difference. Every contribution matters.
When parents participate, our students see their families taking an active role in their school, and our entire community becomes stronger. Whether you volunteer, attend an event, support a fundraiser, or make a donation, your involvement helps make KMES a stronger school for our students.