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!
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.
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!
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.
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
Calling all parents. Are you interested in knowing more about KM's International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Come join us for an IB Informational Meeting to learn more about how IB develops lifelong learners who thrive and make a difference.
It’s painful to face, but we can’t change it until we do: We are raising the “anxious generation.” Over the last decade, mental health problems are soaring among youth. Join ParentMap and Kent School District for an eye-opening virtual Q&A with renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation.” In this live ParentEd Talk, Haidt will explore the factors contributing to this epidemic and what we can do to change it. It’s time to unplug and reclaim childhood. Sign up for free using this link: https://bit.ly/3Y68VnQ
Hey Royals! Do you need a dress or a suit for the dance.
KM Open House - Thank you everyone for coming and meeting your student's teachers. We loved welcoming you to KM.
Dear parents,
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire school year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.
September 17 is National Voter Registration Day! Washington makes it easy to register or to check your registration status online. Go to vote.wa.gov and register today to make sure your voice is heard in November!
Introducing ParentEd talks! KSD has partnered with ParentMap to give you free access to presentations by nationally renowned speakers - a dynamic series of parent education webinars designed to guide you through the ups and downs of parenting. Watch for information about the first session, coming soon!
Join us for monthly virtual sessions with renowned parenting experts, covering important topics such as building resilience, managing screen time, supporting youth mental health and nurturing independence.
