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Celebrating National Mentoring Month: Highlighting Kent Youth and Family Services 💙

January is National Mentoring Month, and as OneKSD, we are proud to recognize the incredible work of Kent Youth and Family Services. For more than 55 years, KYFS has supported children, youth, and families in our community through professional counseling, education, and a variety of support services.

Their mission—to promote healthy development and help youth and families achieve their goals—reflects values we share as a district: equity, inclusion, partnership, and advocacy. By working together, we can help students thrive and build brighter futures.

We are grateful for partners like Kent Youth and Family Services who strengthen our schools and our community every day.

📘 Cedar Heights Middle School Registration: 2026–2027

Registration for 2026-2027 is here!

8th-9th grade Registration
Kentlake will be at Cedar Heights
Thursday, January 15th, for registration presentations.
Friday, January 16th, KLHS Elective Fair and Q & A session will be held during lunches .
Wednesday, January 21st, Registration forms due to advisory teacher.

6th-7th grade and 7th to 8th grade Registration
All Cedar Heights Middle School registration information is centralized in one place for easy access on the Cedar Heights Family & Community Canvas. Families can also use the QR code to view materials anytime.

🎥 Registration Video
All 6th and 7th grade students will watch the CHMS 7th & 8th Grade Registration Presentation 2026–2027 during advisory on Wednesday, January 14.

📝 Registration Forms
Registration forms will be distributed to students on Wednesday, January 14 during Advisory
Students will take forms home to review course selections with their families.
Completed forms are due Friday, January 16.

📌 How to Return Forms
Students return completed forms to their 4th period teacher by Friday, January 16th.
The school will collect all forms and ensure they are processed.

💬 Need Support?
If you have questions or need additional assistance, please reach out to counseling lead: Alexis.Lewis@kent.k12.wa.us Cedar Heights Middle School. We appreciate your partnership as we plan for the 2026–2027 school year.

🏀🤼 Middle School Season 3 begins January 26! Girls Basketball and Wrestling are starting soon. Families who qualify are encouraged to complete the CNEEB Application (Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit) to help reduce or waive sports and activity fees and support student participation this winter. Apply today through the Nutrition section of the Kent School District website.

Dear Cedar Heights Families,

We are excited to welcome you and your student to Cedar Heights Middle School! As your child prepares to begin 6th grade in the 2026–2027 school year, we want to share important information about registration, electives, and upcoming transition events.

We appreciate your patience and grace as we work on a rapid staffing timeline to best support our incoming students. Thank you for partnering with us during this exciting time!

📋 6th Grade Registration Information

Registration materials, timelines, and videos can be found on the Cedar Heights Family & Community Canvas. You can access everything easily by scanning the QR code included with this message.

🗓 Important Registration Dates

• January 12–14

  • Registration forms will be sent home from elementary schools

  • 5th-grade teachers will share the registration video with students

  • Families can access registration information through CH Family and Community Canvas

• Friday, January 16

  • Registration forms are due back to your child’s 5th-grade teacher

If a registration form is not returned, your student will automatically be enrolled in Survey 6 (Applied Arts / STEAM).

📚 6th Grade Classes

All 6th-grade students are automatically enrolled in:

• Language Arts

• Math

• Science

• Social Studies

• Health/Fitness

• CHMS 101 (Middle School Success)

Students will also choose one elective:

• Performing Arts: Band, Orchestra, or Choir

  • (If your student plans to continue Band or Orchestra, please list their instrument on the form)

• Applied Arts (Survey 6)

🎉 Spring Transition Events

• Elementary School Visits: CHMS staff will visit elementary schools in the spring

• Save the Date: Future Timberwolf Night:
  📅 May 6
  📍 Cedar Heights Middle School

More information to follow!

We are truly excited to meet our future Timberwolves and partner with you for a successful middle school experience. Thank you for being part of the Cedar Heights community, we can’t wait to welcome your student!

Warmly,
Erika Hanson
Principal
Cedar Heights Middle School 🐺

Final Reminder: OneKSD Art Contest 🎨

There’s still time to participate in the OneKSD Art Contest! We are still accepting digital entries until 11:59 p.m. on January 11.

This is your last chance to showcase your creativity and share what OneKSD means to you through art. We can’t wait to see the inspiring work from our talented students across the district! 💙💛

Don’t miss out—submit your digital entry before the deadline!

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.

Dear Cedar Heights Families,

As we are in the midst of 2025–2026 school year, this is a reminder that all students must be up to date on required immunizations in order to attend school. The Washington State Department of Health has released the updated immunization requirements (see attached). Please review them to ensure your student’s records are complete.

To support families, a free, no-cost Immunization Clinic will be held:

December 12, 2025
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kent School District Administration Building (Mt. Adams Room)
12033 SE 256th St, Kent, WA 98030

Routine childhood and school-required vaccines—including DTaP/Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A & B, Polio, and more—will be available. Covid-19 and flu vaccines are also offered. Walk-ins are welcome, but preregistration is encouraged (QR code in flyer).

If you prefer to visit your child’s pediatrician, many local clinics are currently scheduling annual wellness and immunization appointments. Pediatric offices in the area include Mary Bridge Pediatrics, Valley Children’s Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, Multicare Pediatrics, and Sea Mar Community Health Centers.

Please take a moment to check your student’s records and schedule any needed appointments as soon as possible. If you need help accessing immunizations or have questions, feel free to contact our main office.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy and ready for learning!

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)

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25th for Teacher Conferences.

Afternoon Session: 1:00-4:00pm
Closed for Dinner: 4:00-5:00pm
Evening Session: 5:00-7:00pm

Translation devices will be available for families

🎨 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

CHMS Conferences November 25th!

🏀🤼‍♀️🎉 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