Celebrate Meeker’s many cultures at our Multicultural Night Festival!
Join families and staff for an evening of connection and celebration as we:
-🌍 Share food, traditions, clothing, and artifacts
-🎶 Enjoy music, art, and student performances
-🤝 Connect and celebrate together
-🎁 Participate in raffles and win prizes
📅 [April 22] | ⏰ [5:30 pm-7:30 pm| 📍 [Cafeteria]
Everyone is welcome! Come experience the colors that connect our Meeker community.
A huge shout-out to our incredible Meeker Mamba science teachers for their hard work, creativity, and commitment in bringing our Science Fair to life! Their guidance, passion, and belief in our students have helped our Mambas think critically, ask big questions, and proudly showcase their learning. 🔬✨
📅 Science Fair Dates: February 26 & 27
🕘 During the school day
Families and staff are warmly invited to join us! You can:
• Visit during your student’s science class period, or
• Stop by anytime during the day to explore and celebrate
At Meeker, we believe once a Mamba, always a Mamba, and family partnership is a big part of who we are. We strongly encourage families to come cheer on our students, see their creativity in action, and experience the powerful learning happening in our classrooms.
Come celebrate the hard work of our Meeker Mamba students and the amazing teacher team that guides them every step of the way. This is Mamba pride in action—we hope to see you there! 🐍💙
Celebrating National Mentoring Month: Highlighting Kent Youth and Family Services 💙
January is National Mentoring Month, and as OneKSD, we are proud to recognize the incredible work of Kent Youth and Family Services. For more than 55 years, KYFS has supported children, youth, and families in our community through professional counseling, education, and a variety of support services.
Their mission—to promote healthy development and help youth and families achieve their goals—reflects values we share as a district: equity, inclusion, partnership, and advocacy. By working together, we can help students thrive and build brighter futures.
We are grateful for partners like Kent Youth and Family Services who strengthen our schools and our community every day.
🏀🤼 Middle School Season 3 begins January 26! Girls Basketball and Wrestling are starting soon. Families who qualify are encouraged to complete the CNEEB Application (Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit) to help reduce or waive sports and activity fees and support student participation this winter. Apply today through the Nutrition section of the Kent School District website.
Final Reminder: OneKSD Art Contest 🎨
There’s still time to participate in the OneKSD Art Contest! We are still accepting digital entries until 11:59 p.m. on January 11.
This is your last chance to showcase your creativity and share what OneKSD means to you through art. We can’t wait to see the inspiring work from our talented students across the district! 💙💛
Don’t miss out—submit your digital entry before the deadline!
Due to possible flooding in the Kent Valley, out of an abundance of caution, all after-school activities are canceled at these schools for Monday, December 15:
East Hill Elementary
Kent Elementary
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Mill Creek Middle School
Neely-O'Brien Elementary
Panther Lake Elementary
River Ridge Elementary
Scenic Hill Elementary
Springbrook Elementary
Due to heavy traffic, school buses in the valley will be late.
The city of Kent confirmed that the messages sent from the National Weather Service and King County were to a broad audience. The city of Kent is working to provide additional communications.
Please know the district is closely monitoring the situation, working with the City of Kent Emergency Operations Center, and keeping the safety of our students and staff as our highest priority.
As always, keep monitoring your communications, be safe and cautious. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Again, continue to monitor your communications.
We are excited to invite you to our BRAVE TrailBlazers Holiday Party on Friday, December 19th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm! We will be gathering at Meeker Middle School. This holiday celebration will be a wonderful opportunity for youth and families to connect, learn more about BRAVE, and hear about the programming we’ve offered to students throughout the year. We can’t wait to share this time together as a BRAVE community. We will be providing pizza, drinks, and snacks for all attendees.
We look forward to celebrating the season with you!
👉 CLICK THE LINK TO RSVP: tinyurl.com/HolidayMeeker
Meeker Students attended the "Color of Justice Conference" at Kent Municipal Court.
Meeker students had an exceptional experience. They began the day hearing from Federal Court Judge Jamal Whitehead, who spoke about imposter syndrome, staying determined and connected to one’s purpose, and navigating life with a physical disability. Following this session, students participated in a mock Appellate Argument with Judge Monica Cary, where they had the opportunity to defend positions on either “banning TikTok” or “protecting TikTok.” Each student took on a courtroom role: Judge, Lawyer, or Bailiff, which allowed them to actively engage in the legal process. They concluded the day with pizza and a discussion about various legal career pathways.
Now hiring school bus drivers! Come join the KSD team , No CDL experience required, please see attached flyer for more information.
Kent School District is hosting a free vaccine clinic to help ensure students are healthy and up to date on required and recommended immunizations. For ages 6 months to 18 years are welcome—no cost, regardless of insurance status!
📅 Date: Thursday, December 12
⏰ Time: 12:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: KSD Administration Building – Mt. Adams Room
💉 Routine & School-Required Vaccines Available:
• DTaP/Tdap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough)
• Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B
• IPV (Polio)
• Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae)
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• MenACWY-TT (Meningococcal)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Men B (Meningococcal B)
• PCV20 (Pneumococcal)
• COVID-19 & Flu (Influenza)
I am thrilled to share that our students earned three awards:
• Team Perseverance Award – for their resilience and consistent effort throughout the competition.
• Pit Display Award – recognizing their organized, engaging, and informative pit presentation.
• Exceptional Feature Award – highlighting a unique and innovative aspect of their robot.
Additionally, the Meeker Mambas advanced to the finals, becoming one of the top finalists in the entire competition and earning a special finalist badge. This was an incredible accomplishment for the students and a proud moment for our program.
Beyond the awards, the most inspiring part of the day was the learning process. After every match, students analyzed their robot performance, refined their programming, and made adjustments to improve. They communicated with other teams, exchanged strategies, and displayed exemplary team spirit. Their dedication to learning and willingness to improve after each round made the experience truly meaningful.
Our students worked exceptionally hard to prepare for this competition, and their growth, collaboration, and commitment were remarkable to witness. It was an excellent representation of Meeker’s values and the power of inclusive robotics. Congratulations Mrs. Agnihotri and the Meeker Robotics Club!
We are excited to partner with BRAVE, bringing their Trailblazer program to students who want to learn more about social justice, creating a positive self-identity, and becoming advocates in their communities. Their goal is to empower youth of color to overcome structural racism and its hold and influence in education by exploring their four pillars: Personal & identity development, social justice, college & career exploration and student-led professional development. All students are welcome!
Follow the QR code on the flyer to enroll your student. First meeting is on Friday, December 5th!
🎨 Get ready, KSD—It’s almost time! Building on the amazing momentum from last spring, the OneKSD Art Contest returns December 1! Students and staff are invited to show what equity means to them through original artwork celebrating opportunity, belonging, and helping everyone thrive in our diverse community.
🎉 Check out all the details and start dreaming up your design: www.kent.k12.wa.us/oneKSDart
Mrs. Schuster ad her 5th period class discuss the characteristics of good leadership and display their findings throughout the school.
🏀🤼♀️🎉 Winter sports are heating up! Whether your student is hitting the court, the mat, or the sidelines, completing a CNEEB Application (Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit) , for those who qualify, can help make participation more affordable.
By filling out the form, families can unlock:
✅ Reduced or waived fees for basketball, wrestling, cheer, and other activities
✅ More school funding for programs and student support
✅ A stronger, more connected OneKSD community
It’s quick, confidential, and makes a big difference all year long.
📝 Complete your CNEEB today and get ready for a great winter season!
Fill it out here: Nutrition | Kent School District
Metro Youth comes to Meeker!
Kent School District and King County Metro have partnered together to bring students free Metro Youth Orca cards which allows students to receive free public transportation on King County Metro and their partnered organizations until they are 19!
Have students come to the attendance office and speak to Miss. Hartman to receive their free Orca Youth card.
If the federal government shutdown continues, food assistance benefits in Washington will end on Oct. 31, 2025. Losing food assistance will have devastating impacts on the well-being of hundreds of thousands of Washington residents and will hurt local economies across the state. DSHS has more information about the impacts as well as what clients can do to prepare for the loss of benefits.
For more information visit: Community Resources | Kent School District
