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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.

Spring Sports Registration is OPEN – Register for spring 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. Spring sports programs include: • Girls’ Judo (March 3) • Boys’ Judo (March 3) • Girls’ Softball (March 3) • Boys’ Baseball (March 3) • Girls’ Tennis (March 3) • Boys’ Soccer (March 3) • Girls’ Track & Field (March 3) • Boys’ Track & Field (March 3)

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

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.

Looking forward to seeing our Kentlake families tomorrow night!

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.

We are so excited for the Kentlake play starting on Thursday! Let's GO FALCONS!

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!