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Kelli Kauakanelehua Adams, a proud Kentridge Class of 2015 graduate has made her mark in the literary world. 📚✨ Kelli's book, "Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories" is a powerful compilation of short stories by 13 incredible authors. The book will release this summer! Congratulations, Kelli! #Kentridge #OneClass #OneKSD

Kentwood commercial art students visited the Museum of Pop Culture to learn about visual arts in multiple artistic fields. These include indie video games, music and music design (such as album covers, stage costumes, and flyers for shows), movie and TV set design, prop and costume design (mostly for genres like horror, fantasy, and science fiction), general design in pop culture, and an exhibit showcasing Keith Haring’s graffiti art. Students were asked to reflect on how skills learned in Commercial Art 1 could be applied to any number of artistic careers.

Mid-Winter Break is here! No school 02/17-18. ❄️ #MidWinterBreak

All schools and the administration campus are open today, Friday, February 14. Schools are starting and ending at their normal times with the exception of elementary schools that will release three hours early due to elementary conferences. We urge everyone to dress warmly and exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 14. This weather system is expected to bring snow and freezing temperatures overnight and into the morning hours. Due to a scheduled three-hour early release for all elementary schools as part of elementary conferences, a two-hour delayed/late start cannot be implemented due to conflicts within our transportation system, which operates multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. We encourage you to stay informed by checking local weather reports and monitoring your email or other preferred communication channels early tomorrow morning, Friday, February 14. In the event of any changes to school schedules or district operations, we will make a decision by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14.

🌟 Students from River Ridge Elementary and Kentridge High School recently took the spotlight at a board meeting, presenting the development of enriching, sustainable, and inclusive physical spaces that are accessible, conscious of social and emotional learning needs, environmentally friendly, and culturally affirming for our students, families, and staff. #OneClass #OneKSD

Dreaming of a more respectful, empathetic world? It starts with how we parent today. Join ParentMap and Kent School District on Feb. 25 for a live Q&A with celebrated authors Sam Goldstein and Robert B. Brooks. They’ll share practical tips to nurture empathy, encourage constructive dialogue and help your child grow into a confident, compassionate leader. 🌍💙 Sign up for the live Q&A webinar. You'll also gain access to the event recording so you can watch it anytime, anywhere. Register here: https://www.parentmap.com/civil

Ready to view your report card? Go to: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/skyward-qmlativ-family-access. Under the FAQ section, open "How do I view my student's report card?" to see instructions with screen shots. Be sure to use the translate button in the upper right corner of the page if needed.

Elementary Conferences are happening this week, February 10-14. Conference dismissal time is 3 hours early for elementary schools on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. All KSD schools will release 2 hours early on Wednesday.

Snow much fun at Cedar Valley! ❄️⛄️ Had an amazing time playing in the snow, but don’t forget to bundle up! Make sure students are wearing warm clothing to stay cozy and safe! 🧣🧤 #OneKSD #CedarValley

All schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules today, Friday, February 7. We thank our facility and maintenance teams for their work clearing parking lots and sidewalks. However, we urge everyone to exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks., as conditions may still be slippery.

There is a 2-hour late start today, Thursday, February 6. Please be careful walking or driving. Families: View your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than normal. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/bell-schedule Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. Zero hour canceled. All out of district transportation canceled. All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes canceled. Lunch served. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

There is a 2-hour late start for tomorrow, Thursday, February 6 because we are currently under a winter weather advisory until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, with the strong possibility of more snow and freezing temperatures. We are sending this communication the evening before to provide families and staff with time to plan for the potential effects of a two-hour late start. This advance notice aims to help those that need to make arrangements to accommodate this schedule change. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Wednesday, February 5. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010584

Monitor communications early Wednesday, Feb. 5. We are continuing to watch the weather forecast and will be checking the roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and walking routes early tomorrow morning. We will notify families and staff tomorrow as soon as a decision is made to open or close schools. Wednesday morning, February 5, monitor your phone/email, school/district websites, social media, and local news for updates to school schedules or bus routes. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. For February 5, 2025, there are two options....find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010445

Tuesday, Feb. 4, all schools and the administration campus are closed. Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff when making these difficult decisions to alter school schedules. This morning, our district leaders, maintenance, facilities, safety, and transportation staff surveyed roads, school driveways and parking lots, along with sidewalks for our walking students throughout the 72-square miles of our district before making a decision. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2008397

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Monday, February 3, 2025. Because the weather conditions worsened overnight and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing schools and the administration campus today, Monday, February 3. With our district covering over 72 square miles, we must consider all our district’s geography from the foothills to the valley. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2005241

Springbrook Elementary, along with the Springbrook Family Teacher Organization (FTO), welcomed Pacific Science Center’s Science on Wheels (SOW) team for an action-packed day of astronomy! The day kicked off with an interactive assembly for the entire school, followed by classroom workshops, planetarium visits, and a pop-up exhibit staffed by the FTO. 

Reminder: The Kent School Board is seeking candidates for the vacant board position representing Director District 4. The opportunity to submit an application is open until Friday, January 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/KSDBoardVacancy

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 and 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. You may also qualify for SUN Bucks, or Summer EBT, a DSHS program to help pay for your summer 2025 grocery expenses, making summer months more manageable.