The school board has reached a quorum and the Board Work Session has started. Thank you for your patience.
We apologize for the delay in starting the Board Work Session this evening, Dec. 11. We are waiting for a quorum of the school board and will provide updates as soon as we learn more.
Due to the districtwide closure for power outages in November, the 2024-2025 student calendar has been updated. The optional snow days previously planned for March, April, and May are now regular school days. www.kent.k12.wa.us/calendar
The Kent School District is deeply grateful to voters for passing the Capital and Technology Replacement Levy! Your support ensures our students have the technology, safe buildings, and resources they need to thrive. This levy allows us to upgrade critical infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity, and create dynamic learning environments for all students.
A huge thank you to our community for believing in our mission and investing in the future of our students. Together, we are #OneKSD.
All KSD buildings and the Administration Center will be closed November 28-29 in observance of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day.
Wishing all our students, staff, and community a restful holiday break!
All Kent School District Schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules Monday, November 25. Buses are on normal routes at the regularly scheduled pick-up times.
Secondary conferences are happening next week on Tuesday, November 26!
Conference dismissal time will be 3 hours early for middle schools, high schools, and Kent Laboratory Academy secondary students.
View the conference dismissal schedule for your student(s) school by visiting their school's website.
Remember to keep these tips in mind before your conference!
Schools Closed Friday, November 22, Administration Campus Open. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff in the aftermath of this severe windstorm. We are working diligently with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to reopen our schools. Currently, there are 17 schools without power and three with unsafe conditions. PSE estimates that power will be restored by Saturday, November 23. Power has been restored at the administration campus. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129
All schools and administration campus will be closed, Thursday, Nov. 21. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work to open our schools. As of 6:30 p.m. today, 20 schools and the administration campus are without power caused by the severe windstorm. There are an additional seven schools with power that have unsafe trees or damaged caused by trees that still need to be addressed. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129
All schools and administration campus closed Wednesday, November 20. For more information visit https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129.
During American Education Week, November 18-22, we honor the dedicated team that supports our public schools! From bus drivers and classroom teachers to cafeteria workers and administrative staff, we celebrate the countless individuals who contribute to our students' success every day. Thank you for your hard work and commitment!
#OneTeam #OneKSD
In honor of Veterans Day, KSD extends its heartfelt gratitude to all those who have served. Please note that all schools, buildings, and offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, to observe this important day. Thank you to our veterans for your service and sacrifice!
It’s Election Day! Remember to turn in your ballot to any drop box location by 8:00 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, November 5. KSD encourages all registered voters to vote in all elections. Remember to vote!
It’s all fun and games until we try to turn off the video game. Join ParentMap on Nov. 7 for our live ParentEd Talk with gaming expert Dr. Alok Kanojia. Learn how to prevent dependence, build healthy gaming habits, and work with — not against — your kids. Send us a message for a promo code to register for free!
Reminder: No school this Friday, November 1, for Teacher Workshop Day! Let’s take a moment to be thankful for our incredible teachers and dedicated students—your hard work and passion make our schools a wonderful place!
Last week, Pine Tree Elementary hosted its very first Indigenous People in STEM event! Our students explored the inspiring stories of Indigenous leaders in STEM and shared their discoveries with awesome presentations. A big shoutout to librarian Netera Pratt-Gutierrez for inviting author and Haida Tribe member Sondra Segundo to read her book—it was such a highlight! 📚✨ Huge thanks to Netera and the staff for making this event a success, and great job, Falcons!
#OneKSD
Reminder: It's time to check your mailbox! Ballots have been sent out, so keep an eye out for yours, and remember to vote by November 5.
Join us for our first Community Connect! Next Tuesday, October 22, you are invited to chat with Superintendent Vela at Kent Laboratory Academy from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/KSDCommunityConnect for more information.
Elementary Conferences are happening next week, October 21-25.
Conference dismissal time is 3 hours early for elementary schools on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. All KSD schools will release 2 hours early on Wednesday.
As conferences are approaching, we want to ensure you have a successful conference with your student's teacher. Check out these five tips!
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Let's keep our online world safe together. Here are four easy ways to stay safe online brought to us by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
1️⃣ Use Strong Passwords
2️⃣ Turn on Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
3️⃣ Recognize & Report Phishing
4️⃣ Update Software
Stay informed, stay safe! Visit cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month for more information.
