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
There will be a two-hour delay to the start of school on Tuesday, February 4 due to the weather forecast of snow and freezing temperatures. The administration campus will be open. Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Continue to check your email, news, and social media for updates.
Today, our maintenance and facility teams worked diligently to clear parking lots and sidewalks. We thank them for their hard work. Even with their efforts to clear the snow, surfaces may be icy tomorrow morning. Be extra careful driving and walking.
Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2007464
All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Monday, February 3, 2025.
Because the weather conditions worsened overnight and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing schools and the administration campus today, Monday, February 3. With our district covering over 72 square miles, we must consider all our district’s geography from the foothills to the valley.
Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2005241
2-HOUR LATE START ON MONDAY, FEB. 3, 2025! Weather reports indicate likely snow showers and freezing temperatures overnight which will cause slippery road conditions in the morning, Monday, February 3, 2025. To keep our students, families, and staff safe, there will be a two-hour delay to the start of school. The District Administration Campus is open.
Families, please view your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than the regular schedule.
• Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule.
• Buses will run normal pick-up routes unless it is determined in the morning that it is unsafe. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time.
o Only if there is a change: a notification of buses running on snow/limited bus service routes will be sent around 7:00 a.m. Find the snow/limited bus service route pick-up locations.
• Zero hour is canceled.
• All out of district transportation is canceled.
• All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes are canceled.
• Lunch will be served.
Staff, please follow the Inclement Weather Memo for your labor group. Be safe and cautious due to possible icy conditions and arrive when it is safe to do so.
Due to the districtwide closure for power outages in November, the 2024-2025 student calendar has been updated. The optional snow days previously planned for March, April, and May are now regular school days. www.kent.k12.wa.us/calendar
December Dates to Remember
12/13 PTSA Cocoa and Caroling 6:30 PM, not a drop off event.
12/18-20 Spirit Days!
12/18 Fairwood Gear (or colors!)
12/19 Festive Fashion
12/20 Pajama Day, Spirit Assembly, and PTSA Popcorn Friday
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.
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.
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!
Hello November! Important dates to remember.
11/1 No School, Workshop Day
11/8 Wear red, white, and blue
Veterans Day Assembly 9:45
11/11 No School, Veterans Day
11/25 Pajama Day (Spirit Day)
11/26 Dress Your Best (Spirit Day)
11/27 Favorite Color Day (Spirit Day)
11/28 & 11/29 No School Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day
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!
Veterans from our community are invited to join us in the school gym at 9:45 am on Friday, November 8th.
Please allow time to check in at the main office.
There is still time to send in photos of veteran(s) important to your family for the slide show. please send photos to sheena.keiser@kent.k12.wa.us by November 1st.
Dion and Gobi shared their incredible story today at school. They are in town for 1 more week, so they offered to extend book sales until Tuesday. Each book is signed by Dion and Gobi. Book delivery is on Thursday. Please turn in any orders by Tuesday to the library for the PTSA to collect. Thank you, Fairwood PTSA, for bringing Gobi and Dion to Fairwood.
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.
Next week is conference week.
Early Dismissal every day.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday @12:25
Wednesday dismissal is at 1:25.
The Kent School District School Board Special Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.
