The Kent School District is deeply grateful to voters for passing the Capital and Technology Replacement Levy! Your support ensures our students have the technology, safe buildings, and resources they need to thrive. This levy allows us to upgrade critical infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity, and create dynamic learning environments for all students. A huge thank you to our community for believing in our mission and investing in the future of our students. Together, we are #OneKSD.

CCPTSA Fundraiser Pickup The PTSA fall fundraiser frozen orders will be available for pick up tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26th from 3pm-5pm at the school in the entrance foyer. All frozen food orders MUST be picked up, we will not be able to store frozen orders. If you are unable to pick up your frozen order, please make arrangements with a friend or family to pick up your order.

All Kent School District Schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules Monday, November 25. Buses are on normal routes at the regularly scheduled pick-up times.

Schools Closed Friday, November 22, Administration Campus Open. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff in the aftermath of this severe windstorm. We are working diligently with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to reopen our schools. Currently, there are 17 schools without power and three with unsafe conditions. PSE estimates that power will be restored by Saturday, November 23. Power has been restored at the administration campus. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129

All schools and administration campus will be closed, Thursday, Nov. 21. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work to open our schools. As of 6:30 p.m. today, 20 schools and the administration campus are without power caused by the severe windstorm. There are an additional seven schools with power that have unsafe trees or damaged caused by trees that still need to be addressed. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129

All schools closed Wednesday, November 20. Admin campus open. For more information visit https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/1885129.

Wall of Heroes - Please stop by our Wall of Heroes in our front office and read the stories of those men and women that our students and staff know or are related to that have served in our Armed Forces. We celebrate all Veterans and honor their service and courage to keep America a country that we are so proud to call home. Just as we celebrated UNITY in October, GRATITUDE November reflects on how these men and women have sacrificed, advocated and challenged themselves to make lives better for their families and our country. We - as a school, community, and country - say thank you today and every day.

It’s Election Day! Remember to turn in your ballot to any drop box location by 8:00 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, November 5. KSD encourages all registered voters to vote in all elections. Remember to vote!

Reminder: No school this Friday, November 1, for Teacher Workshop Day! Let’s take a moment to be thankful for our incredible teachers and dedicated students—your hard work and passion make our schools a wonderful place!

Join us for our first Community Connect! Next Tuesday, October 22, you are invited to chat with Superintendent Vela at Kent Laboratory Academy from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/KSDCommunityConnect for more information.

Reminder: It's time to check your mailbox! Ballots have been sent out, so keep an eye out for yours, and remember to vote by November 5.

The Kent School District School Board Special Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.

The Kent School District School Board Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.

Elementary Conferences are happening next week, October 21-25. 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. As conferences are approaching, we want to ensure you have a successful conference with your student's teacher. Check out these five tips!

A KSD Reminder: Our final Levy Listening Session is on Tuesday, October 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join us in person at the KSD Board Room or virtually via Zoom. For direct links, visit: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/events?id=32699665. We hope to see you there!

"The Anxious Generation: Essential Strategies for Rewiring Childood," an exclusive ParentEd talk by renowned author Jonathan Haidt is coming on October 15th at noon. Use this link to register for free: https://bit.ly/3Y68VnQ.

Reminder: No school on Friday, October 11 for Teacher Workshop Day! A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers and students for their hard work during the first six weeks of school. Your dedication truly makes a difference!

The replacement Capital Projects & Technology levy includes funding for 11 software subscriptions used by students in all schools. Learn more about the levy at www.KSDLEVY.org

It’s painful to face, but we can’t change it until we do: We are raising the “anxious generation.” Over the last decade, mental health problems are soaring among youth. Join ParentMap and Kent School District for an eye-opening virtual Q&A with renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation.” In this live ParentEd Talk, Haidt will explore the factors contributing to this epidemic and what we can do to change it. It’s time to unplug and reclaim childhood. Sign up for free using this link: https://bit.ly/3Y68VnQ

Curriculum Night Thursday, September 19th 6:05pm (doors open) to 8:00pm.   Curriculum night is a time when parents get to learn about the learning and routines in their child’s new classrooms. We share information about the expected standards that will be covered, curriculum information, classroom routines and procedures, volunteer opportunities, how parents can help their children at home, and ask questions! We want to be sure all families have the opportunity to partner with us and attend this important adult-focused information night. If not having childcare is a barrier for your ability to attend, we do have limited childcare available for those who need it.