Automated Phone Calls

• Used to announce closures, delays, or emergencies.

• Used to share general information and reminders, notify you of your student’s absence, or issue lunch account reminders.

• Define your home language with your school(s) and in Skyward Family Access to receive translated calls when available (not all calls can be translated).

• Make sure your phone number is current with your school(s) and listed in Skyward Family Access.

Emails

• May be used to announce closures, delays, or provide detailed information during emergencies.

• Used to share general information, reminders, and “letters home” from principals, the superintendent, or other staff.

• Define your home language with your school(s) and in Skyward Family Access to receive translated emails when available (not all emails can be translated).

• Make sure your email address is current with your school(s) and listed in Skyward Family Access.

• Do not unsubscribe from school emails or district e-newsletters sent via Constant Contact.

Text Messages

• May be used to announce closures, delays, or emergencies.

• May be used to share general information and reminders.

• Translate content by selecting your preferred language in your mobile device's settings.

Kent School District & School Websites

• Used to announce closures, delays, and other emergencies.

• Used to share events and general information.

• Used to highlight students, staff, community, and programs through stories, photos, and videos.

• Translate content by selecting your preferred language under the “Translate” menu.

• Bookmark the Kent School District and school homepages for quick access.

Kent School District Mobile App

• May be used to announce closures, delays, or emergencies. 

• Combines content from our website, social media, and other communication channels providing a one-stop shop for information and news.

• Translate content by selecting your preferred language in the app's settings.

• Search for “Kent School District” in the AppStore or Google Play to download for free.

Facebook, Instagram & Twitter

• Used to announce closures, delays, or emergencies.

• Used to share general information and reminders.

• Used to highlight students, staff, and community through photos, videos, stories, and more.

• Translate content by selecting your preferred language in each platform.

• Follow KentSchools415 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

LinkedIn

• Used to share job postings, resources, and general information targeted to current and potential Team KSD members.

• Used to highlight staff, students, and community through photos, videos, stories, and more.

• Translate content by selecting your preferred language in the LinkedIn platform.

• Follow Kent School District on LinkedIn.

YouTube

• Used to livestream Kent School Board meetings and work sessions.

• Used to highlight students, staff, and community through video.

• While YouTube does not translate videos created in English, videos may occasionally be created in or feature other languages.

• Subscribe to the Kent School District YouTube channel.

Peachjar

• Used to share electronic flyers with general district/school information including events, programs, and initiatives.

• Used to share electronic flyers from community partners and organizations (learn about who can post and why).

• While Peachjar does not translate flyers created in English, flyers may occasionally be created and posted in other languages.

• Bookmark the Kent School District and school Peachjar webpages for quick access.

• Make sure your email address is current with your school(s) and listed in Skyward Family Access.

• Do not unsubscribe from Peachjar emails.

• Local news media (KING 5, KIRO 7, KOMO 4, Q13, Kent Reporter, Covington-Maple Valley Reporter, Seattle Times, etc.) may announce when school is closed or delayed.

• Local news media may cover KSD stories of interest featuring students, staff, or our community.