🚸 Back to School Means School Buses Are Back on the Roads 🚌
As the new school year begins, over 340,000 students across Washington are once again riding school buses daily. That means more stops, flashing red lights, and students crossing roads. It's critical that drivers stay alert, slow down, and stop when required to keep our kids safe.
🚫 According to a recent one-day survey, Washington bus drivers reported more than 1,100 instances of vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses — which adds up to over 200,000 unsafe passes per year statewide.
📍 Know the Law:
✅ You must stop when red lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended.
💸 Failure to stop can result in a $500 fine.
👀 Even after the bus drives away, stay alert — children may still be crossing.
This school year, let's work together to make our roads safer for everyone.
When in doubt, STOP.
🎨🛠️ Supplies for Success at SpringBrook Elementary! 💙📚
SpringBrook Elementary got a big boost thanks to the generosity of the Local 206 Carpenters Union — and it wasn’t just with tools!
From art supplies to school essentials and cleaning products, Local 206 showed up with everything needed to help students and teachers start the school year strong. 🙌✏️🖍️
Whether it's crayons or classroom must-haves, they’re helping build bright futures — one supply at a time. 💪🏽✨
This is the OneKSD spirit in action:
One Team. One Vision. #OneKSD 💛
🥪💙 Free Meals for All KSD Students! 💙🥪
Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all Kent School District students get FREE breakfast and lunch from 2024–2028 — no sign-up or income needed! 🎉
BUT — please complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) application. It helps:
✔️ Bring vital funding to schools
✔️ Reduce fees for sports, tech, & activities
✔️ Support classroom resources & programs
📝 It takes just minutes and makes a big difference!
📲 Apply now: Nutrition | Kent School District
Let’s support every student, every day — the OneKSD way! 💛💙
#OneKSD #OneCommunity
📢 We're Hiring Interpreters!
Kent School District is looking for multilingual community members to join our team as temporary interpreters. These are flexible, as-needed positions that help support clear and inclusive communication between families and schools.
✅ Paid, meaningful work
✅ Flexible schedule
✅ Make a difference in your community
We’re especially seeking individuals who speak multiple languages and want to help bridge language gaps across the district.
📍 Apply now: https://www.applitrack.com/kentsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Temporary%2fHourly
🎉 Welcome Back to the 2025–2026 School Year! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another amazing year in Kent School District!
Superintendent Israel Vela shares a special message as we begin this new chapter together, grounded in our shared vision of OneKSD—a unified commitment to equity, excellence, and community in every school.
What’s new this year?
👩🏫 Dedicated counselors in every elementary school
🌍 Expanded social worker support through a regional model
🤝 Family liaisons at all 44 schools and academies
🎯 A continued focus on equity, student success, and community connection
Watch the full message from Superintendent Vela below and join us in making this a powerful, purposeful school year.
🎉 Big day at Kent-Meridian HS! Over 120 KSD & local youth coaches gathered for the 2025 All-City Coaches Conference — focused on Leading with Courage & Kindness. 💙💛 From athlete mental health to team culture & student voice, it’s all about building life skills through sport.
🏈 Former Seahawk Robert Turbin shared: “Coaching is about connecting & making an impact.”
💃 Coach Flory Stevens added: “We all face similar challenges — it’s great to learn from each other!”
This is OneKSD in action — united in growing, leading, and inspiring together. 💪
#OneCommunity #OneKSD
Welcome back, KSD! 💙
The 2025–26 school year is here, and our schools are filled with excitement and fresh starts. 🎒✨
Here’s to a great year ahead! 🙌Together - we are OneTeam in OneKSD.
🎉 A warm welcome to our newest KSD teachers! 💙
Last week’s orientation was filled with energy, connection, and even a surprise treat! 🎁
Thanks to a generous donation from Comcast, the Kent Schools Foundation was able to present our incoming educators with gift cards during lunch. 🙌
We’re so excited to have them join the KSD family—here’s to a fantastic year ahead! ✏️📚Together - we are OneTeam in OneKSD.
We’re grateful for this incredible community partnership that helps ensure all students are ready to learn on day one!
One Week Until the First Day of School!
The 2025–26 school year kicks off in just one week, and we’re excited to welcome students back!
📌 Standard school hours will be followed on the first day
📌 No early release—students will attend a full day
No need to bring school supplies. Core supplies are free this year!
Make sure backpacks are packed and alarms are set—we can’t wait to see you!
For the 2025-2026 school year, every student in the Kent School District will receive essential school supplies at no cost to families.
This initiative is OneKSD in action as we prioritized district funding and partnered with local community groups to provide supplies for our students.
For more information about the provided school supplies, visit School Supplies
This past week, Kent School District leaders came together to build community, reflect on their leadership practices, and align on shared goals for the upcoming school year.
Through storytelling, collaboration, and thoughtful dialogue, leaders deepened their understanding of equity-driven leadership—a key focus of KSD’s strategic plan. The team also created focused leadership commitments to guide their work throughout the year.
The meeting highlighted the power of connection, purpose, and collective leadership in creating supportive, inclusive school environments for all students.
The countdown is on! We’re just two weeks away from the first day of the 2025–26 school year, and we can’t wait to welcome students back across the Kent School District.
Now is the time to:
✔️ Review school start and end times
✔️ Confirm transportation details
✔️ Get excited for a fresh start and a great year ahead!
The Kent School District is currently accepting student transfer applications for the upcoming school year through August 15.
🔍 Important Notice: Submission of a transfer request does not guarantee placement. All applications are reviewed based on space availability and district transfer policies.
If you’re considering joining the Kent School District, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Our school is seeking volunteers to help sort and organize the free school supplies for all students in preparation for the new school year. Your assistance will ensure that students have what they need on the first day of school.
For details and to sign up, please visit: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/school-supplies
Thank you for supporting our students and community.
#BackToSchool #OneCommunity
For the 2025-2026 school year, every student in the Kent School District will receive essential school supplies at no cost to families.
This initiative is OneKSD in action as we prioritized district funding and partnered with local community groups to provide supplies for our students.
Reminder the Kent School District is offering free summer meals for children ages 0–18 now through August 8.
Meals are available on weekdays at 30 locations across the district.
For more information, including times and locations, visit our Summer Meals page https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/summer-meals
