Due to possible flooding in the Kent Valley, out of an abundance of caution, all after-school activities are canceled at these schools for Monday, December 15:

  • East Hill Elementary

  • Kent Elementary

  • Meadow Ridge Elementary

  • Mill Creek Middle School

  • Neely-O'Brien Elementary

  • Panther Lake Elementary

  • River Ridge Elementary

  • Scenic Hill Elementary

  • Springbrook Elementary

Due to heavy traffic, school buses in the valley will be late.

The city of Kent confirmed that the messages sent from the National Weather Service and King County were to a broad audience. The city of Kent is working to provide additional communications.

Please know the district is closely monitoring the situation, working with the City of Kent Emergency Operations Center, and keeping the safety of our students and staff as our highest priority.

As always, keep monitoring your communications, be safe and cautious. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Again, continue to monitor your communications.

9 days ago, Kent School District
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Kent School District is hosting a free vaccine clinic to help ensure students are healthy and up to date on required and recommended immunizations. For ages 6 months to 18 years are welcome—no cost, regardless of insurance status!

📅 Date: Thursday, December 12

⏰ Time: 12:00–3:00 p.m.

📍 Location: KSD Administration Building – Mt. Adams Room

💉 Routine & School-Required Vaccines Available:

• DTaP/Tdap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough)

• Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B

• IPV (Polio)

• Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae)

• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

• Varicella (Chickenpox)

• MenACWY-TT (Meningococcal)

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Men B (Meningococcal B)

• PCV20 (Pneumococcal)

• COVID-19 & Flu (Influenza)

29 days ago, Kent School District
Free Vaccines

🎨 Get ready, KSD—It’s almost time! Building on the amazing momentum from last spring, the OneKSD Art Contest returns December 1! Students and staff are invited to show what equity means to them through original artwork celebrating opportunity, belonging, and helping everyone thrive in our diverse community.

🎉 Check out all the details and start dreaming up your design: www.kent.k12.wa.us/oneKSDart

about 1 month ago, Kent School District
OneKSD Art Contest

🏀🤼‍♀️🎉 Winter sports are heating up! Whether your student is hitting the court, the mat, or the sidelines, completing a CNEEB Application (Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit) , for those who qualify,  can help make participation more affordable.

By filling out the form, families can unlock:

✅ Reduced or waived fees for basketball, wrestling, cheer, and other activities

✅ More school funding for programs and student support

✅ A stronger, more connected OneKSD community

It’s quick, confidential, and makes a big difference all year long.

📝 Complete your CNEEB today and get ready for a great winter season!

 Fill it out here: Nutrition | Kent School District

about 2 months ago, Kent School District
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Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Winter Sports

Outdoor education is an important part of student learning. It builds curiosity, teamwork, and resilience while helping students connect with the natural world. For many fifth graders, it’s their first learning experience outside the classroom.

Due to recent changes in state funding, Washington has eliminated financial support for outdoor learning programs. This puts these experiences at risk—especially for students in underserved communities.

The Kent School District remains committed to providing a one-day outdoor learning experience for all fifth-grade students in the 2025–26 school year. To sustain and expand this opportunity in next year and beyond, we need help from our community.

Your donation to the Kent Schools Foundation’s 5th Grade Outdoor Education Fund will directly support outdoor learning for every fifth grader in the district, ensuring all students have access to this valuable experience.

Make a donation today: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CV2VLWF9Z3PUL

Together, we can make sure outdoor education continues to be a meaningful part of every Kent student’s education.

about 2 months ago, Kent School District
Kent School Foundations

If the federal government shutdown continues, food assistance benefits in Washington will end on Oct. 31, 2025. Losing food assistance will have devastating impacts on the well-being of hundreds of thousands of Washington residents and will hurt local economies across the state. DSHS has more information about the impacts as well as what clients can do to prepare for the loss of benefits.

For more information visit: Community Resources | Kent School District

about 2 months ago, Kent School District
SNAP Benefits Information
SNAP Benefits Information
SNAP Benefits Information
SNAP Benefits Information
SNAP Benefits Information

A friendly reminder that picture day is this coming Tuesday, October 21st, 2025.

Please check your email for information on how to purchase photos of your student.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your order, please call O'Connor Photography Studio at 1-800-993-4929.

2 months ago, Covington Elementary

📅 Elementary Conference Week: Oct. 13–17

Please note schedule changes for elementary schools during conference week:

✅ Elementary Schools Dismiss 3 Hours Early

• Monday, Oct. 13

• Tuesday, Oct. 14

• Thursday, Oct. 16

• Friday, Oct. 17

Wednesday, Oct. 15 – ALL SCHOOLS Dismiss 2 Hours Early

Preschool Schedule:

• Oct. 13 & 14 – Regular Schedule

• Oct. 15–17 – No Preschool

Please check with your child’s school for specific conference times. Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success!

2 months ago, Kent School District
Elementary Conference Week

Hello Covington Elementary Families,

Please CLICK THIS LINK to fill out a survey for our Backpack Buddy program if your student will need food support this school year.

If the link does not work, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://forms.office.com/r/KBMQECktde

We look forward to supporting you!

3 months ago, Covington Elementary

Covington Families - Reminder to complete this survey by Sept. 18th to be entered into a drawing for a Fred Meyer Gift card.

3 months ago, Covington Elementary

Dear Covington Elementary Families,

We have many resources available to help you in a way that is meaningful to your needs. Please check out the resources on this page and feel free to reach out to the school if you have questions.

Take care!

3 months ago, Robyn Spindola

For the 2025-2026 school year, every student in the Kent School District will receive essential school supplies at no cost to families.

This initiative is OneKSD in action as we prioritized district funding and partnered with local community groups to provide supplies for our students.

For more information about the provided school supplies, visit School Supplies

4 months ago, Kent School District
Free School Supplies
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.
10 months ago, Kent School District
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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.
10 months ago, Kent School District
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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.
11 months ago, Kent School District
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There is a 2-hour late start today, Thursday, February 6. Plese 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
11 months ago, Kent School District
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We are planning 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
11 months ago, Kent School District
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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
11 months ago, Kent School District
Schools closed, KSD logo
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
11 months ago, Kent School District
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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
11 months ago, Kent School District
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