In honor of Veterans Day, we extend our gratitude and appreciation to the KSD staff, alumni, family members, and community members who have served in the military. Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and service to our nation and community. Our schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Reminder! There is no school on Friday, November 6 for Teacher Workshops. View our full calendar on our website at www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/student-calendar
Thank you to everyone who participated in this election and made their voice heard. A simple majority is required for the Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy to pass, and initial results show 51.39% voting yes. The Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy is currently passing.
We appreciate our community’s participation in this important process. Levy funding will continue to support programs, services, and opportunities for students across our schools.
Ballot counting is still underway, and we will continue to monitor the results. King County Elections is scheduled to certify the election results on November 24, and we will continue sharing updates until the results are certified.
King County election results
Thank you for being an engaged part of our school community.
Kent School District (KSD) has an Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy on the November 3 ballot.
Here are some of the specific ways levy funds go to support district operations:
✅ Teachers & Staff: Levy funds provide the difference between state funding and negotiated salaries. The state underfunds teacher salaries by about $20,000 per FTE and $8,000 per classified FTE.
✅ Materials & Supplies: The state underfunds our Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs (MSOC) by approximately $15 million. Levy dollars help fill these gaps in funding.
Learn more about the EP&O Levy at www.kent.k12.wa.us/levy
Here are some of the specific ways levy funds go to support district operations:
✅ Teachers & Staff: Levy funds provide the difference between state funding and negotiated salaries. The state underfunds teacher salaries by about $20,000 per FTE and $8,000 per classified FTE.
✅ Materials & Supplies: The state underfunds our Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs (MSOC) by approximately $15 million. Levy dollars help fill these gaps in funding.
Learn more about the EP&O Levy at www.kent.k12.wa.us/levy
💙 During National Principals Month, we're celebrating leaders like Horizon Elementary Principal Sandra Murray who help create welcoming schools where every student belongs. Each month, Principal Murray and Assistant Principal Cynthia Garcia invite students to a special "Lunch with the Principal" event. With decorated tables, name cards, and lots of smiles, students get a chance to chat, share stories, and make new friends.
From talking about what's happening in their classrooms to sharing favorite foods and family traditions, students are having fun while building connections across the school. Many students say they enjoy meeting classmates they don't usually spend time with and discovering new things about each other.
This new Horizon Elementary tradition gives every student a chance to feel seen, heard, and valued. Principal Murray hopes to share lunch with every Horizon student by the end of the year!
Opportunities like this support Kent School District's mission of successfully preparing all students for their futures by building strong relationships, lifting student voice, and helping students feel connected to their school community.
From talking about what's happening in their classrooms to sharing favorite foods and family traditions, students are having fun while building connections across the school. Many students say they enjoy meeting classmates they don't usually spend time with and discovering new things about each other.
This new Horizon Elementary tradition gives every student a chance to feel seen, heard, and valued. Principal Murray hopes to share lunch with every Horizon student by the end of the year!
Opportunities like this support Kent School District's mission of successfully preparing all students for their futures by building strong relationships, lifting student voice, and helping students feel connected to their school community.
✈️ Exploring Careers of the Future
Today, during the Future in Flight Aerospace Expo in Kent, KSD students met employers, tried hands-on activities, and learned about education and training opportunities that can lead to exciting careers in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
Today, during the Future in Flight Aerospace Expo in Kent, KSD students met employers, tried hands-on activities, and learned about education and training opportunities that can lead to exciting careers in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
Join Acting Superintendent Dr. Wade Barringer tonight at 6 p.m. for a chat!
Community Connect is an open forum designed to foster meaningful dialogue between KSD leadership and the community, including students, families, staff, and community members districtwide. This question and answer (Q & A) session aims to provide a space for participants to ask questions, share feedback, and engage in conversations that promote transparency, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future of our schools. Through this event, we hope to strengthen connections and ensure that all voices in our community are heard and valued.
Join the conversation tonight, October 20, at the Northwood Middle School Library from 6 - 7 p.m.
Can't make it? Head on over to https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/community-connect to find a day and time that works for you.
🚌💙 It's National School Bus Safety Week!
This year's theme, "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes," recognizes the transportation professionals who help students get to and from school safely every day.
Safety is at the heart of everything our KSD Transportation team does. From pre-trip vehicle inspections and defensive driving practices to ongoing training and route planning, hundreds of transportation professionals work behind the scenes to help ensure students arrive at school ready to learn and return home safely.
We're proud of our drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, routers, and support staff, whose commitment to safety helps KSD transport approximately 9,000 students each day. Their dedication has contributed to consistently outstanding Washington State Patrol inspection results and success in regional and state school bus safety competitions.
Thank you to our KSD Transportation team for keeping students moving safely every day!
Read more about their amazing work here: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/3200778
Have a question about Kent School District? Want to share feedback or learn more about district priorities?
Join us on Tuesday, October 20, for Community Connect: Chat with the Acting Superintendent, an opportunity for students, families, staff, and community members to engage directly with our Acting Superintendent, Dr. Wade Barringer.
This informal question-and-answer session is designed to encourage open conversation, build stronger connections, and provide a space where every voice is valued.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Northwood Middle School Library
17007 SE 184th St., Renton
Can’t make it on October 20? Find a date that works for you at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/community-connect
Come join the conversation and help us continue working together to support student success.
Join Acting Superintendent Dr. Wade Barringer at 6:00 p.m. on October 20 for a chat!
Community Connect is an open forum designed to foster meaningful dialogue with our community, including students, families, staff, and community members districtwide. This question and answer (Q & A) session aims to provide a space for participants to ask questions, share feedback, and engage in conversations that promote transparency, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future of our schools. Through this event, we hope to strengthen connections and ensure that all voices in our community are heard and valued.
Join the conversation starting Tuesday, October 20, at Northwood Middle School from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Can't make it on Oct. 20? Head on over to https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/community-connect to find a day and time that works for you.
Reminder: No-Cost Immunization Clinic Next Tuesday, October 13
Kent School District, in partnership with Bird’s Eye Medical and Best Starts for Kids, will host a no-cost immunization clinic for children and youth ages 6 months through 18 years. School-required vaccines will be available.
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Kent School District Administration Building
Mt. Adams Conference Room
12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, WA 98030
Vaccines will be provided at no cost to children and youth ages 6 months through 18 years, regardless of insurance status. Select vaccines will also be available for uninsured adults, subject to availability.
Pre-registration is encouraged, and pre-registered patients will receive priority. Walk-ins will be accepted based on availability. Families should bring their child’s vaccination records, if available, especially for vaccines received outside Washington State, and an insurance card if insured.
Kent School District, in partnership with Bird’s Eye Medical and Best Starts for Kids, will host a no-cost immunization clinic for children and youth ages 6 months through 18 years. School-required vaccines will be available.
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Kent School District Administration Building
Mt. Adams Conference Room
12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, WA 98030
Vaccines will be provided at no cost to children and youth ages 6 months through 18 years, regardless of insurance status. Select vaccines will also be available for uninsured adults, subject to availability.
Pre-registration is encouraged, and pre-registered patients will receive priority. Walk-ins will be accepted based on availability. Families should bring their child’s vaccination records, if available, especially for vaccines received outside Washington State, and an insurance card if insured.
ASB and leadership students from KSD’s four comprehensive high schools recently gathered for the first Inter-high meeting of the school year. The event gave students an opportunity to build connections, share perspectives, and discuss what's happening in their school communities.
Through team-building activities and collaborative discussions, students learned more about one another and explored ways to make a positive difference in their schools. Working alongside peers from across the district and KSD leadership, they exchanged ideas, identified common priorities, and developed solutions they can bring back to their campuses. The experience helped strengthen student voice, foster collaboration, and empower the next generation of leaders.
Read more about the event at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/3179289
#oneKSD #KSDGoal1 #KSDGoal3
🍎 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉
This October, we're celebrating the dedicated principals who help make Kent School District schools places where students can learn and grow. Through their leadership, they foster welcoming learning environments, support student achievement, empower educators, and strengthen partnerships with families and the community.
Every day, our principals are preparing students for their futures by creating opportunities that help them learn, grow, and succeed. Their commitment to excellence and student success helps build strong school communities where every student can reach their full potential.
💙 Thank you, KSD principals, for your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to students, staff, and families. We appreciate all you do!
This October, we're celebrating the dedicated principals who help make Kent School District schools places where students can learn and grow. Through their leadership, they foster welcoming learning environments, support student achievement, empower educators, and strengthen partnerships with families and the community.
Every day, our principals are preparing students for their futures by creating opportunities that help them learn, grow, and succeed. Their commitment to excellence and student success helps build strong school communities where every student can reach their full potential.
💙 Thank you, KSD principals, for your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to students, staff, and families. We appreciate all you do!
IMPORTANT: We ask families to complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefits (CNEEB) application to unlock benefits for your family. Every eligible form submitted means dollars for resources for our schools and benefits to families. Complete an application today at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/CNEEB
Families, please complete a CNEEB application to potentially reduce or eliminate fees for:
-Athletics participation
-ASB cards
-Extracurricular activities
-Technology fines
-College Applications & Admissions Tests
Families, please complete a CNEEB application to potentially reduce or eliminate fees for:
-Athletics participation
-ASB cards
-Extracurricular activities
-Technology fines
-College Applications & Admissions Tests
📚 When students show up, they do more than attend class. Students build meaningful connections, engage in learning, and contribute to a positive classroom culture.
When students miss school, the impact is felt in the classroom and across the whole learning community. By showing up, students are preparing to be global citizens. 🌎
#YourPresenceMatters #OneKSD #KSDGoal1 #AttendanceAwareness
When students miss school, the impact is felt in the classroom and across the whole learning community. By showing up, students are preparing to be global citizens. 🌎
#YourPresenceMatters #OneKSD #KSDGoal1 #AttendanceAwareness
🗳️ The Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy is on the November 3 ballot.
➡️ This is a renewal of the current voter-approved levy, not a new tax. The levy provides about 15% of Kent School District's funding and helps cover costs not fully funded by the state.
➡️ The EP&O Levy helps fund teachers and staff, transportation, classroom materials, school safety, facilities, and college and career readiness.
➡️ Every levy dollar stays in Kent School District to support students.
Learn more: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/levy
➡️ This is a renewal of the current voter-approved levy, not a new tax. The levy provides about 15% of Kent School District's funding and helps cover costs not fully funded by the state.
➡️ The EP&O Levy helps fund teachers and staff, transportation, classroom materials, school safety, facilities, and college and career readiness.
➡️ Every levy dollar stays in Kent School District to support students.
Learn more: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/levy
Reminder! There is no school on Friday, October 2 for Teacher Workshops. View our full calendar on our website at www.kent.k12.wa.us/Calendar.
MPORTANT: We ask families to complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefits (CNEEB) application to unlock benefits for your family. Every eligible form submitted means dollars for resources for our schools and benefits to families. Complete an application today at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/CNEEB
Families, please complete a CNEEB application to potentially reduce or eliminate fees for:
-Athletics participation
-ASB cards
-Extracurricular activities
-Technology fines
-College Applications & Admissions Tests
🗓️✅ Attendance Awareness Month is coming to an end, but let’s help students show up and thrive every week, all year long!
With healthy learning environments, school is a place where students can feel safe and supported, are academically challenged, and can prepare for their futures. #YourPresenceMatters #OneKSD #AttendanceAwareness #AttendanceAwarenessMonth
With healthy learning environments, school is a place where students can feel safe and supported, are academically challenged, and can prepare for their futures. #YourPresenceMatters #OneKSD #AttendanceAwareness #AttendanceAwarenessMonth
Reminder to guardians of the Class of 2027!
Did you know your student could automatically get into a Washington public university with a 3.0 GPA and College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) completion? Or into Pacific Lutheran University with a 3.3 GPA and Algebra 2?
It’s all part of the Guaranteed & Automatic Admissions Program—no stress, no surprises!
📅 Opt-in between Sept 1–30 in Qmlativ.
✅ Connect with your school’s career center staff for details!
Let’s open those doors wide! 🚪🎉
Did you know your student could automatically get into a Washington public university with a 3.0 GPA and College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) completion? Or into Pacific Lutheran University with a 3.3 GPA and Algebra 2?
It’s all part of the Guaranteed & Automatic Admissions Program—no stress, no surprises!
📅 Opt-in between Sept 1–30 in Qmlativ.
✅ Connect with your school’s career center staff for details!
Let’s open those doors wide! 🚪🎉