BRING YOUR PARENT TO SCHOOL DAY

Thursday, October 19th Parents come to the library at 7:15am to meet Principal, Dr. Barringer. Know your student(s) first period classroom number so you know where to meet up with them after the morning welcome. Enjoy shadowing your student(s) and share lunchtime with them in the cafeteria.

Financial Aid Nights

Need help with filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)? Come to one of our Financial Aid Nights at Kent-Meridian HS. We will have a team of knowledgeable staff that can help you get started on your application. It is highly encouraged to bring the following documents to help get started:

Beyond High School Night

Kent’s College / Technical Education & Career Fair Representatives from 2 & 4 year colleges, military, apprenticeship programs and local employers. Held at Kentridge High School on October 25th. 6:30-8:30PM

Walk Two Moons

Award winning novel by Sharon Creech. Adapted for the stage by Tom Arvetis November 15, 16, 17 and 18th in KM PAC. All shows 7pm except Nov. 18th (2pm)

HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES

Homecoming Assembly is Tuesday, October 24th. Homecoming Tailgate is Thursday, October 26th from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the KM Gym Complex. Come join us for music, food, and fun as we get ready to cheer on our KM Royals at the Homecoming football game! Homecoming Football Game is Thursday, October 26th at 7:00pm at French Field. Homecoming Dance: Kent- Meridian’s Homecoming Dance is in the Gym Foyer and West Gym on Saturday, October 28th from 8:00pm-11:00pm. The theme is “Hip Hop to the 90s”. Don’t miss making great memories at your 2017 Homecoming Dance! Tickets are on sale at the cashiers starting October 9th! Make sure you get one early because prices go up on October 23rd and tickets will not be sold at the door!

Free Wireless Opportunity:

Our participation in the Sprint 1Million program has started. There are available wireless hotspot devices for KM students to have high speed access to the Internet while they are not at school. To qualify to receive one of these free devices students will need to be enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program and not have adequate access to the Internet at home. Students will need to complete the application and return the parental permission slip to the KM counseling office. Once approved families will be contacted for an activation event. Print or pick up an applications in the counseling office today.

Supervision of Student Athletes on Early Release Wednesdays

Supervision of student athletes will be provided between the early release time and regular practice and event schedules.

Kent School District Starts New Volunteer Process

New application process online. Apply to be a VIPS—Volunteers in Public Schools—at a school near you.

Students and Staff Of the Month

National School Bus Safety Week – October 16-20

Help promote school bus safety by sharing these tips with students.

Beyond High School Event

Join us for Beyond High School night at Kentridge High School, Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 9, 2017

The Kent School District celebrates Indigenous People and recognizes strong Native Nations and their right to self-determination.

Kent School Board Open Position Revised Timeline and Process

The Kent School District is filling the vacant board position in District No. 1.

2018 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Kentwood student named semifinalist in 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Highly Capable Referral Window Opens on October 9, 2017

Highly Capable Program referral window will be open from October 9-27, 2017.