DECA is looking for judges on January 17. Please contact Ms. Hobson if you are able to help.

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!

Congratulations to our Kentlake Girls Cross Country team for qualifying for state for the first time in Kentlake history! Team included Charlotte Coberly, Allie Kilburg, Taylor Le, Sydney Kujala, Whitney Anderson, Brianna Sanders, BriAnn Bolles, Kennedy Sirrine and Hanna Kelley. The boys cross country team had two members qualify for state- Will Valerio and Candan Altinay. The boys were one place out of qualifying as a team. Great work on a wet, muddy and windy course!

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!

Nick of Time Foundation FREE Screening Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death in exercising or at-play young people on school campus. Nick of Time Foundation, in partnership with the UW Center for Sports Cardiology, conducts EKG youth heart screenings for adolescents and young adults ages 12-24. A simple EKG can identify certain serious heart conditions that cannot be detected by a stethoscope. Thank you for making your student’s heart health a priority and for being a part of our mission to save young lives from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Make an appointment. Appointments are open to anyone ages 12-24 years, regardless of where they go to school. All participants must preregister for an appointment. Scan the QR code or visit: http://bit.ly/NoTFEKGAppt

Kentlake High School will host Financial Aid Advising Day (FAAD) for 12th grade students Wednesday, November 6 in the PAC during homeroom (8:42-9:15 AM). During this event, students will learn about the Washington College Grant, the new Financial Aid Calculator, the College Board CSS Profile, completing financial aid applications, community-based resources available, and more! Financial Aid Applications Updates – FAFSA and WASFA Class of 2025 Students! The 2025-26 financial aid applications are opening on December 1. Applications should open October 1, in future years. It is recommended that students check college or university websites for individual financial aid application deadlines. Get started NOW! by setting up your FAFSA or WASFA account—make sure to save your login and password. Families and students will receive the FAAD materials after November 6 via email. On December 11, students will receive more information about completing the application. Be prepared by setting up your FAFSA or WASFA account prior to that date.

Kentlake College and Career Fair on Tuesday, November 5. We will be welcoming 4-year colleges, 2-year colleges, apprenticeship programs, trade and technical colleges, scholarship opportunities, careers, military and more...

Join us at Kentlake as a Paraeducator!

AP Testing - Students in AP classes, remember to purchase your AP tests by November 8th. This can be done at the cashier’s office or online through InTouch. Tests are $99. Students with a waiver on file for free/reduced lunch must still go through the cashier or InTouch online to order your test. If you have any questions, please ask your AP teacher or Ms. Roberts-Hunkovic in the main office.

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.

The Kent School District School Board Special Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.

The Kent School District School Board Work Session today, October 16, is cancelled due to lack of board quorum.

Kentlake was buzzing on Thursday as students celebrated the short school week and prepared for homecoming (tonight at 7 at French Field!). Those fresh baked cookies in the student store were hard to resist. #OneKSD

A KSD Reminder: Our final Levy Listening Session is on Tuesday, October 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join us in person at the KSD Board Room or virtually via Zoom. For direct links, visit: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/events?id=32699665. We hope to see you there!

Reminder: No school on Friday, October 11 for Teacher Workshop Day! A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers and students for their hard work during the first six weeks of school. Your dedication truly makes a difference!

"The Anxious Generation: Essential Strategies for Rewiring Childood," an exclusive ParentEd talk by renowned author Jonathan Haidt is coming on October 15th at noon. Use this link to register for free: https://bit.ly/3Y68VnQ.

Mark your Calendar! Senior Class Photo on Oct 16 during homeroom!

Winter Sports Registration is OPEN – Register for winter sports online at FinalForms - https://kent-wa.finalforms.com/ To participate in athletics, students will need a current sports physical on file, parent/guardian signature on online registration forms, and student signature on online registration forms. Students will also need to pay for ASB or complete paperwork with cashier for Free & Reduced Lunch benefits. Winter sports programs include: • Girls’ Wrestling (starts Nov. 18) • Boys’ Wrestling (starts Nov. 18) • Boys’ Basketball (starts Nov. 18) • Girls’ Basketball (starts Nov. 18) • Girls’ Gymnastics (starts Nov. 11) • Boys’ Swim & Dive (starts Nov. 18) • Girls’ Flag Football (starts Nov. 18)

Yearbook Senior Memory Markers – Parents and guardians of seniors: Do you want to tell your child how special they are? A colored Memory Marker in the KL yearbook is just the way to express your feelings! It’s easy to do and will last a lifetime. Feel free to submit these in color! Senior Memory Markers should be submitted print ready. NOTE: All messages and photos are subject to editing. Space is limited and submissions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Memory Markers must be purchased by February 1st, 2025. Please look for more information, including pricing, on Kentlake’s website or email kentlakeyearbooksubmissions@gmail.com for more information. Yearbook Senior Portraits – The Kentlake Yearbook class needs your senior pictures! You have an option to either use your picture taken at the beginning of the school year (but make sure you do!) or turn in a picture done by an outside photographer. Turn in senior pictures by Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. Pictures should be emailed to the Kentlake Yearbook email address (kentlakeyearbooksubmissions@gmail.com). Pictures should be at least 300dpi for print quality and measure 3.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide (it will be in print half that size). Files emailed should be in .jpg (.jpeg) format. It would also be great if you included an email where we can contact you should there be any corruption with your file.