🎨 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

🏀🤼‍♀️🎉 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

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.

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

📅 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!

Please help us to spread the word and join us on October 1st!

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