
November 8, 2025
As shared in our October 17 communication , Kent School District is experiencing a funding gap for the 2025–26 school year. As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, we ...

November 14, 2025
Kent School District understands that some families may be experiencing financial hardship due to recent changes to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits and o...

November 14, 2025
Kent School District remains committed to providing a meaningful one-day outdoor learning experience for all 5th-grade students in the 2025–26 school year. To help sustain—and pot...
November 13, 2025
The following information was shared with the Kent School District community on October 17, 2025. We’re sharing this update with you because families and community members are ...

November 13, 2025
Students at East Hill Elementary School were treated to a special visit from Lucius “Too Tall” Winston of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters , bringing excitement, laug...

November 13, 2025
The spotlight is shining bright across the Kent School District as our talented high school theatre programs prepare to take the stage this month. 🎭✨ Students, directors, and cre...

November 4, 2025
Students at Mill Creek Middle School had a special opportunity to connect literature and history when local author Kiku Hughes visited their campus to discuss her acclaimed gra...

November 4, 2025
Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) proudly recognizes Kent-Meridian High School and Kent Laboratory Academy for successfully completing the rigorous six-month proces...

October 27, 2025
Kent-Meridian Drama will present Douglas Lyons' "Chicken & Biscuits" to the general public on November 13, November 14, and November 15, 2025 . The shows begin at 7:00 p.m. Tick...

October 7, 2025
Kent School District Honored with PNAA’s 2025 Inspire Award for Groundbreaking CTE Partnership Kent School District (KSD) has received the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (...

October 3, 2025
Kent School District (KSD) continues to make major strides in sustainability and energy efficiency, thanks to its participation in the Commercial Strategic Energy Management (CSE...

October 1, 2025
As part of Bullying Prevention Month, Emerald Park Elementary continued a meaningful tradition combining the power of storytelling with social-emotional learning. For the fourth ...

September 25, 2025
Kent School District (KSD) has received an upgraded credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, moving from ‘A-’ to ‘A’ with a stable outlook on its general obligation (GO) bonds. Thi...

September 17, 2025
Dear Team KSD, I want to take a moment to check in. I recognize my recent decision about the flag display has brought some challenges and attracted attention both within our com...

September 12, 2025
Kent School District (KSD) is committed to upholding our core values of equity, excellence, and community. On September 11, KSD’s flags were lowered to half-staff in solemn rememb...

September 11, 2025
Students and families at Park Orchard Elementary have a vibrant new reason to smile as they walk onto campus, thanks to a generous donation from local artist Shelly Metzger of Ac...

September 10, 2025
Kent School District is proud to announce that three of its exceptional schools — Kent Laboratory Academy, Panther Lake Elementary, and River Ridge Elementary — have been recogni...

September 5, 2025
As the 2024–2025 school year begins, Kent School District (KSD) reminds families that all students continue to receive free breakfast and lunch at school, thanks to participation...

September 2, 2025
Kent School District (KSD) is expanding its network of interpreters to strengthen communication with the diverse families we serve across the district. These flexible, as-needed ...

August 28, 2025
Nearly 120 coaches from across the region, including all Kent School District (KSD) athletic coaches and local youth program leaders, gathered last week at Kent-Meridian High Sch...
