Dear parents,
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
Introducing ParentEd talks! KSD has partnered with ParentMap to give you free access to presentations by nationally renowned speakers - a dynamic series of parent education webinars designed to guide you through the ups and downs of parenting. Watch for information about the first session, coming soon!
Join us for monthly virtual sessions with renowned parenting experts, covering important topics such as building resilience, managing screen time, supporting youth mental health and nurturing independence.
September 17 is National Voter Registration Day! Washington makes it easy to register or to check your registration status online. Go to vote.wa.gov and register today to make sure your voice is heard in November!
Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire school year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.
Join us for our next levy listening session on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. in the KSD district office boardroom. Learn about the replacement Capital & Technology levy on the November 5th ballot.
The Smile Mobile is coming to Kent Sept. 16-19 at Kent Elementary School. The dental team will see babies though high school aged patients, as well as pregnant/postpartum patients with Apple Health and no insurance. Call 888.286.9105 to schedule your appointment.
The vendor for our new KSD app is still working on some bugs, so the launch of rooms has been postponed. We will provide an updated launch date as soon as possible.
Hey Families:
Next Wednesday, September 18, 2024 is KM's Open House.
Please join us in the PAC at 6:30 PM. You will then have a chance to follow your student's schedule and meet their teachers.
Please see email for more details.
Have you downloaded the new KSD app yet? If you haven't, this is a great time to grab it from Google Play or the App Store! All of your KSD news, events, notifications, and other information all in one convenient place. And Rooms are launching on Tuesday, September 10th, making it even easier to stay connected to teachers and classrooms! Download it today!
September is Attendance Awareness Month! "Be Present, Be Powerful!" is this year's inspiring theme from Attendance Works. KSD is dedicated to encouraging all students to arrive on time and attend every class. Being present is crucial for unlocking their full potential and ensuring the best opportunities for success. Let’s work together to make every moment count and harness the power of consistent attendance!
KM families,
On Tuesday September 3rd our 10th and 11th grade students will be getting their pictures taken for ID cards and the yearbook. On Thursday the 5th, our 9th and 12th graders will be getting their pictures taken. For more information or to order pictures, please go to https://hpw.lifetouch.com/accounts/70758/flyers/439232362 or https://hpw.lifetouch.com/accounts/70758/flyers/439232359
All KSD schools, buildings, and the Administration Center will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday!
ACTION REQUIRED! To receive a KSD laptop, all students need parents or guardians to sign the KSD Technology Agreement form. Just login to Qmlativ Skyward and fill out the online form. Paper forms are available in our Main Office for any student or family who wants a paper copy. Go to:
https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/o/ksd/page/device-handbook-agreement
Welcome to the first day of school new Royals!!!! Freshman at the Welcome Assembly!!!!
For the 2024-25 school year, breakfast and lunch meals (not a la cart items) are available at no cost for all students at all schools regardless of family or household income. For more information visit https://bit.ly/FreeBreakfastLunch
Royals are excited to start the school year.
📅 Secondary Schools First Day Schedule
- Middle school 6th graders start at the regular time. 7th and 8th graders start 3 hours late.
High School 9th graders start at the normal time. 10th-12th graders start 3 hours late.
Kent Laboratory Academy grades 3-12, 7:30-2:10; Connect students 9:05-11:35.
Looking forward to a great start! 🎉📚 #OneKSD
A big thank you to the students who are stepping up to welcome new classmates! From student-led tours to sign-ups for activities and athletics, you're making sure everyone feels at home. Here's to another amazing school year ahead!
A big thanks to our KSD Leadership Team for joining forces this week to create a "School Supply Salad!" Your generosity makes a big difference for our students! Watch a short video.
We're looking forward to the start of a new school year! Enjoy the rest of your summer and we'll see you on Wednesday, August 28!
