Reminder: tomorrow is the last day to submit the Family Climate Survey! Your feedback is important in helping us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve—at your child’s school and across the district.
Please share your experience by Friday, May 30. The survey is anonymous and will take about 15 minutes to complete. Families check your email for a link to the survey. #OneKSD #OneCommunity
On May 14, Daniel Elementary hosted its vibrant Multicultural Night, themed "Beneath the Surface." This meaningful event reflected the school’s commitment to understanding and celebrating the diverse identities of its students, families, and community. Students proudly showcased their heritage by wearing traditional attire and performing cultural songs that highlighted what makes their backgrounds unique. It was a joyful and enriching celebration of the many cultures that come together to form the Daniel Elementary family! #OneKSD #OneCommunity
Last week, Lucia Flores-Wiseman placed fourth overall on this season's "The Voice." Lucia is the daughter of Aimee Wiseman, a second grade teacher at Sawyer Woods elementary who has taught in the KSD for the past 18 years. Aimee's class had been following Lucia's progress and had even been a part of an earlier segment on the Voice. Congratulations to the incredibly talented Lucia for her journey this season! #OneKSD #OneClass
🛠️ Help your child build resilience! 💪
Join ParentMap and the Kent School District on June 5 for a live ParentEd Talk with mental health counselor Janine Halloran. Learn how to nurture your child’s emotional strength and equip them with the tools to face life’s challenges with confidence — while strengthening your own parenting toolkit, too.
Register for the live ParentEd Talk using promo code KENTSCHDIST to attend for free (a $10 value). You'll also gain access to the replay video so you can watch it anytime, anywhere. Sign up here: ParentMap.com/coping
As we conclude the KSD Connected highlights this week, here is an update on critical infrastructure and capital projects completed through generous voter approval of the 2016 Bond, along with the 2018 Levy. To learn more about our current and upcoming projects, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3Ha8kLP #OneKSD #OneCommunity
Kent-Merdian's Dr. Marissa Winmill was recently honored with the prestigious National Education Association's Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Civil Rights Award. An educator, advocate, and mentor, Dr. Winmill has dedicated the past 30 years of her life to ensuring all students, especially young women of color, have the tools and support they need to thrive. "We're here to cultivate strengths, to recognize the assets students already bring, especially multilingual and immigrant students." Click on the following link to read more: https://bit.ly/3ShQwRi #OneKSD #OneTeam
Another highlight from our Spring 2025 issue of KSD Connected includes our amazing staff and retention statistics. Employee retention is one of the key goals within our district's strategic plan. To learn more about how we are progressing towards meeting that goal, click here: https://bit.ly/3YSRgAc #OneKSD #OneTeam
Reminder: the 2025 Family Climate Survey is now available. Your feedback is important in helping us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve—at your child’s school and across the district.
Please share your experience by Friday, May 30. The survey is anonymous and will take about 15 minutes to complete. Families check your email for a link to the survey. #OneKSD #OneCommunity
As we continue showcasing highlights from our Spring 2025 issue of KSD Connected, did you know KSD serves 24,898 students at 44 schools and academies? For more stats about our students, staff, and community, click on the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4mplODt #OneKSD
Earlier this month, students from all four KSD high schools submitted photos to the Washington State High School Photography Competition. The competition received nearly 4,900 entries from 57 schools and 1,591 students across the state. Kentridge High School took first place overall in the competition for the second year in a row. We are thrilled to feature a selection of photos from all the KSD students who placed in the competition's various categories. Many other KSD students were finalists in the categories as well. #OneKSD #OneClass
List of Photos
Shea, Kentridge:
1st, Abstract
1st, Portrait
3rd, Architecture
Riley, Kentridge:
3rd, Black and White
Tyler, Kentridge:
3rd, Documentary
Brian, Kent-Meridian:
6th, Documentary
Yoshua, Kentridge:
5th, Portrait
Darius, Kentwood:
2nd, Architecture
Paige, Kentridge:
2nd, People
Izzy, Kentwood:
7th, People
This week, we are showcasing highlights from our Spring 2025 issue of KSD Connected, which was mailed out to district community members late last month. Our second article focuses on celebrating multilingual excellence by highlighting Kentwood senior Christopher Nava Ramirez. To read more, visit: https://bit.ly/4kysjm1 #OneKSD #OneClass
Two Kent-Meridian students took home some prestigious awards recently at the National Scholastic Press Assocation convention. John Sanchez won the National Scholastic Press Best of Show Award for Feature Photo, and Emily Fong won the National Scholastic Best of Show Award for Sports Photography! Congratulations to these amazing visual artists! #OneKSD #OneClass
This week, we are showcasing highlights from our Spring 2025 issue of KSD Connected, which was mailed out to district community members late last month. First up today is our message from Superintendent Vela on the current state of KSD and what we are doing to ensure we are continuing to meet our mission of preparing all students for their futures. Read more at the following link: https://bit.ly/3H4f6D2 #OneKSD #OneCommunity
The Kent-Meridian Sports Medicine Team finished second out of 49 schools at the WCTSMA Sports Medicine State Competition in late April. Special shoutouts to Rafed and Addison for finishing first in their respective categories. Congratulations to the whole team! #OneKSD #OneClass
The 2025 Family Climate Survey is now available. Your feedback is important in helping us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve—at your child’s school and across the district.
Please share your experience by Friday, May 30. The survey is anonymous and will take about 15 minutes to complete. Click on the following link to take the survey: https://bit.ly/44yJqiL
#OneKSD #OneCommunity
Kids learn about love by watching their parents — but when life gets busy, it’s easy for connection to fade. If your marriage feels more like a partnership in parenting than a partnership in love, you’re not alone. Join ParentMap and KSD on May 20 for a live ParentEd Talk with “Sovereign Love” author, Dené Logan. Learn how to shift from burnout and imbalance to interdependence, where both partners feel valued, connected and deeply engaged. 💕
Register for the live ParentEd Talk using promo code KENTSCHDIST to attend for free (a $10 value). You'll also gain access to the replay video so you can watch it anytime, anywhere. Sign up here: ParentMap.com/logan
📚✨ Kindergarten Registration is Open for the 2025-2026 School Year! ✏️🎒
Is your child ready to start their learning journey? Enroll them in kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year today!
✅ Build a strong academic foundation
✅ Make new friends and explore creativity
✅ Learn through play and discovery
Visit our website for enrollment details and start your child’s educational adventure today! https://bit.ly/3EQ0jes #OneKSD #OneClass
Our remaining high school productions start this week! First, Kentlake High School presents the musical The Little Shop of Horrors, starting Thursday, May 15. Next, Shakespeare's Macbeth comes to Kent-Meridian High School. Two shows are available to the public on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17. For more information on both productions and to buy tickets online, visit https://bit.ly/44duK8B
🌸 Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 🌏
This month, we honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). From groundbreaking leaders and trailblazing artists to tireless advocates and inspiring educators, the AAPI community has shaped and strengthened our world in countless ways. #OneKSD #OneCommunity
Join us tomorrow for our final Community Connect: Chat with the Superintendent at Kentlake High School. We hope to see you there. #OneCommunity #OneKSD
Tuesday, May 13
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Kentlake High School Commons
21401 Southeast Falcon Way, Kent
