Communications

Tools We Use to Communicate with Families

We believe communication with our families, staff, and community is critical to student success. Kent School District (KSD) uses a wide variety of tools to distribute information to our diverse community. 

In addition to the official tools listed below, we invite you to visit or call our district or school offices to speak with members of Team KSD directly. Interpreters are available upon request.To request an interpreter Email Translations DepartmentTranslations@kent.k12.wa.us

Look for These Icons

Alert Sign

An exclamation point in a red circle means the tool is used to announce closures, delays, or emergencies.

Information Sign

The letter "i" in a blue circle means the tool is used to share general information.

Highlights Sign

A star in a yellow circle means the tool is used to highlight students, staff, and our community through photos, stories, videos, and more.

Translate Sign

The letter A in a purple circle means the tool has the ability to translate content into languages other than the one information was sent in.

District Messaging

Automated Phone Calls

  • Used to announce closures, delays, or emergencies.

  • Used to share general information and reminders, notify you of your student’s absence, or issue lunch account reminders.

  • Define your home language with your school(s) and in Skyward Family Access to receive translated calls when available (not all calls can be translated).

  • Make sure your phone number is current with your school(s) and listed in Skyward Family Access.

Emails

  • May be used to announce closures, delays, or provide detailed information during emergencies.

  • Used to share general information, reminders, and “letters home” from principals, the superintendent, or other staff.

  • Define your home language with your school(s) and in Skyward Family Access to receive translated emails when available (not all emails can be translated).

  • Make sure your email address is current with your school(s) and listed in Skyward Family Access.

  • Do not unsubscribe from school emails or district e-newsletters sent via Constant Contact.

Text Messages

  • May be used to announce closures, delays, or emergencies.

  • May be used to share general information and reminders.

  • Translate content by selecting your preferred language in your mobile device's settings.

Kent School District & School Websites

  • Used to announce closures, delays, and other emergencies.

  • Used to share events and general information.

  • Used to highlight students, staff, community, and programs through stories, photos, and videos.

  • Translate content by selecting your preferred language under the “Translate” menu.

  • Bookmark the Kent School District and school homepages for quick access.

Kent School District Mobile App

  • May be used to announce closures, delays, or emergencies. 

  • Combines content from our website, social media, and other communication channels providing a one-stop shop for information and news.

  • Translate content by selecting your preferred language in the app's settings.

  • Search for “Kent School District” in the AppStore or Google Play to download for free.

Social Media

Facebook, Instagram & Twitter

  • Used to announce closures, delays, or emergencies.

  • Used to share general information and reminders.

  • Used to highlight students, staff, and community through photos, videos, stories, and more.

  • Translate content by selecting your preferred language in each platform.

  • Follow KentSchools415 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

LinkedIn

  • Used to share job postings, resources, and general information targeted to current and potential Team KSD members.

  • Used to highlight staff, students, and community through photos, videos, stories, and more.

  • Translate content by selecting your preferred language in the LinkedIn platform.

  • Follow Kent School District on LinkedIn.

YouTube

Peachjar

  • Used to share electronic flyers with general district/school information including events, programs, and initiatives.

  • Used to share electronic flyers from community partners and organizations (learn about who can post and why).

  • While Peachjar does not translate flyers created in English, flyers may occasionally be created and posted in other languages.

  • Bookmark the Kent School District and school Peachjar webpages for quick access.

  • Make sure your email address is current with your school(s) and listed in Skyward Family Access.

  • Do not unsubscribe from Peachjar emails.

News Media

  • Local news media (KING 5, KIRO 7, KOMO 4, Q13, Kent Reporter, Covington-Maple Valley Reporter, Seattle Times, etc.) may announce when school is closed or delayed.

  • Local news media may cover KSD stories of interest featuring students, staff, or our community.

KSD News Delivered Directly to Your Inbox

The Kent School District Communications and Public Affairs team regularly shares news and information with families, staff, and our community in a variety of recurring e-newsletters.

New in the Blue

We highlight amazing students, celebrate our premier workforce, recognize the supportive KSD community, and share valuable districtwide information by email in New in the Blue.

Foundations

Foundations provides updates on how tax dollars are supporting student learning and achievement, while keeping our school buildings modernized and maintained.

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