Monday, August 24th 2026 | 3:00-5:00pm
Join us for a Popsicle Social. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s new teacher, reconnect with friends, and enjoy a cool treat before the start of the school year.
Class of 2026
Ridgewood Alumni Grad Walk
Tuesday, June 9th @ 3:10pm
Check into the office in cap/gown at 3:10
Ridgewood Alumni Grad Walk
Tuesday, June 9th @ 3:10pm
Check into the office in cap/gown at 3:10
Wednesday, June 3rd
Yeehaw it's spirit day! – Students and Staff are invited to wear their favorite cowboy/cowgirl themed attire!
Join us for the STEM Fair! May 20, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Ridgewood newsletter is published on the first Friday of each month. Read the latest issue: Raven News April 2026
JOIN US FOR SPIRIT DAYS
Monday 3/30 – Fandom Day: Wear something that connects to your favorite fandom whether its sports, a tv show, book character, or anything of your choosing!
Tuesday 3/31 – Wacky Sock Day (Also Picture Day): Show off your silly footwear with stripes polka-dots or wacky patterns.
Wednesday 4/1 – Pajama Day: Comfortable is the theme of this day! Make sure you still have appropriate footwear and jackets for recess.
Thursday 4/2 – Cultural or Tourist Day: This is your chance to wear cultural attire or the shirt or wearable and souvenir you got while on vacation.
Friday 4/3 – Color Competition: Dress head to toe in the color from your grade!
Kindergarten – Red
1st Grade – Yellow
2nd Grade – Green
3rd Grade – Purple
4th Grade – Blue
5th Grade - White
Staff - Black
Monday 3/30 – Fandom Day: Wear something that connects to your favorite fandom whether its sports, a tv show, book character, or anything of your choosing!
Tuesday 3/31 – Wacky Sock Day (Also Picture Day): Show off your silly footwear with stripes polka-dots or wacky patterns.
Wednesday 4/1 – Pajama Day: Comfortable is the theme of this day! Make sure you still have appropriate footwear and jackets for recess.
Thursday 4/2 – Cultural or Tourist Day: This is your chance to wear cultural attire or the shirt or wearable and souvenir you got while on vacation.
Friday 4/3 – Color Competition: Dress head to toe in the color from your grade!
Kindergarten – Red
1st Grade – Yellow
2nd Grade – Green
3rd Grade – Purple
4th Grade – Blue
5th Grade - White
Staff - Black
Join us for Multicultural Night: Stronger Together; Celebrating Who We Are on Thursday, April 2nd, from 6:00–7:30 PM for an evening filled with culture, connection, and community pride.
Families are invited to participate by hosting a cultural table with food or displays, or by signing up your child to take part in the Cultural Parade. You’re also welcome to simply come enjoy the celebration and explore the many cultures represented in our school.
Be sure to visit your student’s bay to see the wonderful work they have prepared for you, and don’t miss the exciting displays throughout the building, there is something to see in every corner and every bay!
The night will feature a multicultural parade, musical performances, and tables highlighting traditions, foods, and cultural treasures from around the world.
Raven News March 2026
The Ridgewood newsletter is published on the first Friday of each month. Read the latest issue: Raven News March 2026
Check out the February issue of the Raven News! Watch for new issues the first Friday of each month.
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.
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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.
Check out the December issue of the Raven News! Watch for new issues the first Friday of each month.
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)
🎨 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
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