Kent School District is proud to honor the dedication, commitment, and service of our incredible staff members through this year’s Years of Service Recognition. Each year, we take time to recognize employees who have reached service milestones in five-year increments—acknowledging not only the years they have served, but the tremendous impact they have made on our students, families, and community.
This recognition supports Goal 4: Organizational Effectiveness, celebrating the people who make OneKSD strong. Our employees’ passion, expertise, and commitment are central to creating safe, equitable, and thriving learning environments for every student.
2025 Service Milestone Summary
This year, we proudly recognize:
5 Years of Service: 155 employees
10 Years of Service: 180 employees
15 Years of Service: 66 employees
20 Years of Service: 62 employees
25 Years of Service: 40 employees
30 Years of Service: 15 employees
35 Years of Service: 13 employees
40 Years of Service: 4 employees
These numbers reflect the strength and stability of our incredible team, whose dedication helps students learn, grow, and succeed every day.
Honoring 40 Years of Service
We extend a special recognition to this year’s four employees who have reached an extraordinary milestone of 40 years of service with Kent School District. Their decades of commitment represent the heart of oneKSD.
Richard Buma, Head Custodian, Grass Lake Elementary
Christopher Holmquist, Teacher, Ridgewood Elementary
Douglas Sanborn, Bus Driver
David Smith, Teacher, Kent Laboratory Academy
Their contributions have shaped generations of learners and strengthened our schools in immeasurable ways.
Kent School District extends heartfelt gratitude to all honorees for their dedication and service. Together, we are one community, one team, OneKSD, committed to supporting every student, every day.
To see the full list of recognitions visit: https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/ksdwa/Board.nsf/files/DNXMP85BED0D/$file/KSD%20Years%20of%20Service%20Presentation%202025.pptx