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 Families of Band and Choir Students,
We would like to invite you to our winter concerts at Kent-Meridian High School.
The winter choir concert is on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Call time for choir students is at 5:45 PM in their classroom.
The winter band concert is on Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Call time for band students is at 6:15 in their classroom.
Admission is free.
Thank you so much for supporting our performing arts students as we kick off the holiday season with some beautiful music.
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!
KM families, Kent-Meridian is hosting a heart screening event for all of our students this Wednesday at KM. If you are interested you will need to schedule an appointment time. Take advantage of this great opportunity and help prevent heart issues with our students.
Dear Parents and Guardians, as we approach the end of the first quarter, we invite you to our Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM and 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Main Gym Complex. We also encourage you to attend a Senior Parent Meeting from 6:30 to 7:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center, where important information about the senior year will be shared. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress with their teachers and collaborate on their academic and personal growth. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 253-373-7405 or Deborah.drake@kent.k12.wa.us. Thank you for your continued support!
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!
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.
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.
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.
The Kent-Meridian Volleyball Program (KMVB) proudly hosts a Teacher Appreciation Night each season to recognize the phenomenal educators who have made a lasting impact on our student athletes' lives. Over the years, players have invited a diverse range of teachers, including elementary educators, former coaches, counselors, advisors and more. KMVB shares, "often teachers go unnoticed or unappreciated. We want to honor those who have truly made a difference." Round of applause for our incredible teachers and congratulations on the win, KMVB!
Come join KM for our October Family Engagement Night on October 24th.
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!
"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.
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!
Thank you, City of Kent, for your generous donation of backpacks and school supplies for students at Kent-Meridian High School! Mayor Dana Ralph (a KMHS alum) stopped by today to deliver the items.
The replacement Capital Projects & Technology levy includes funding for 11 software subscriptions used by students in all schools. Learn more about the levy at www.KSDLEVY.org
