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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.

YES, we have school tomorrow, Friday, Jan 24. NO school on Wednesday, Friday, Jan 29 :)

Good afternoon KE Families, We have had a wonderful August, September, October, November, and December 2024. Enjoy family time during Winter Break. We love you all and will see you back at KE on Monday, January 6th at 8:40 am. Dr. V.

Free VACCINE CLINIC KENT MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL 10020 SE 256TH ST KENT, WA 98030 Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 1pm- 7pm

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

Hello KE families, Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on November 28th and November 29th, 2024. Have a wonderful 4-day weekend. See you Monday, December 2nd.

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.

Hello KE families, We have a lot of jackets and sweaters in lost and found. Please come to the entrance and look for your student's items. If they are not picked up by Friday, November 22nd, we will take these items for donations. Thank you and have a great week!

Hello KE families, We know that academics and social-emotional learning are important at KE. Attendance at the world's greatest elementary school plays a huge roll in these two areas. We are celebrating 96.5% students present at school today, Nov. 12th, 2024. A big THANK YOU to students, families, and staff for our best attendance day ever. Thank you and let's keep it up!!!

KE Families, We have LOTS of coats, jackets, lunch boxes, and water bottles in our lost and found. Please stop by to pick out yours. All items will be donated to community charity on November 27th.

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!

Trunk or Treat October 31st, 2024 Kent Elementary School Parking Lot 4:30-5:30 PM

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.