Kent School District has been notified by Microsoft of an issue affecting Outlook email and other Microsoft services. This is a widespread issue impacting more than just the Kent School District.
Guidance for Staff:
• Please be aware that you may experience delays or interruptions when sending or receiving email and other Microsoft services.
• If you need to communicate urgently, please use your school or department phone or radio systems, which are operating normally.
• Avoid repeatedly sending the same email if you are unsure whether it was delivered.
Guidance for Families:
• If you need to contact your child's school or the district, please call the school or department directly.
• For urgent communication, please use phone contact rather than email until service is restored.
• School schedules and operations are continuing as normal at this time.
We will share updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding as Microsoft works to resolve the issue.
Guidance for Staff:
• Please be aware that you may experience delays or interruptions when sending or receiving email and other Microsoft services.
• If you need to communicate urgently, please use your school or department phone or radio systems, which are operating normally.
• Avoid repeatedly sending the same email if you are unsure whether it was delivered.
Guidance for Families:
• If you need to contact your child's school or the district, please call the school or department directly.
• For urgent communication, please use phone contact rather than email until service is restored.
• School schedules and operations are continuing as normal at this time.
We will share updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding as Microsoft works to resolve the issue.
No School Tomorrow, in honor of Veterans Day
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Come join us for our Teacher Meet-and-Greet! Monday, August 24th, 4:30-5:30.
Teacher welcome letters will arrive for most students as early as next week. Please know that some grade levels have slightly higher enrollment, which may lead to additional teachers and a potential teacher change. There is the potential for changes through early September. Thank you for your understanding.
Principal Koch
Principal Koch
Please see the following additional supply requests that Sawyer Woods Teachers have suggested for families. These are in addition to what the school district is already providing. Please note that some 4th-grade students will be placed in a 4/5 split class, and that information will be included in the teacher welcome letters mailed in August.
The following KSD-provided school supplies do not need to be purchased for the upcoming school year unless they are on the Sawyer Woods Additional School Supply Request List. Please note the teacher welcome will be mailed home in August.
☀️ Summer just started... but we're already getting excited for back-to-school! 🎒📚
We're thrilled to announce that FREE school supply kits will be available for Kent School District students to help families get ready for a successful school year!
Each grade-level kit is packed with the supplies students need, including items like notebooks, pencils, crayons or colored pencils, folders, glue sticks, headphones or earbuds, and more.
🎨 Pre-K
🖍️ Crayons, water paints, Play-Doh, and glue sticks.
🍎 Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Primary notebooks, headphones, pencils, crayons, water paints, folders, glue sticks, a pencil pouch, and an eraser.
📓 2nd & 3rd Grade
Composition notebooks, headphones, pencils, crayons, folders, glue sticks, a pencil pouch, and an eraser.
✏️ 4th & 5th Grade
Composition notebooks, headphones, pencils, colored pencils, folders, glue sticks, a pencil pouch, an eraser, and (5th grade) index cards.
🎓 Middle School
Composition notebooks, pencils, colored pencils, folders, highlighters, index cards, a pencil pouch, an eraser, and wired earbuds.
🎒 High School
Composition notebooks, pencils, highlighters, index cards, a pencil pouch, an eraser, and wired earbuds.
💙 We know summer is for making memories, but we're excited to help students head into the new school year feeling confident and prepared!
For more information visit: School Supplies | Kent School District
Kent School District is offering free summer meals for children ages 0–18 through August 8, 2026, at 30 locations across the district. Meals are served only on weekdays, with no service on July 3 and 4 in observance of the holiday. See our summer meals page for more information: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/summer-meals #OneKSD #OneCommunity
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🌟 Exciting News for Sawyer Woods Elementary! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that Sawyer Woods Elementary School has been recognized by the Washington School Recognition program for our remarkable performance during the 2024-2025 school year! 🎉
This honor highlights our growth in supporting low-income students, and we are proud to be among only 16% of schools statewide to receive this recognition. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff, students, and families.
As part of this recognition, we will be receiving a banner to celebrate our success. This is a proud moment for our entire community, and we want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support in helping our students thrive
.Let’s keep pushing forward together to inspire and empower our children every day
#SawyerWoodsElementary #SchoolRecognition #CommunityPride #TogetherWeGrow 🌱✨
We are thrilled to announce that Sawyer Woods Elementary School has been recognized by the Washington School Recognition program for our remarkable performance during the 2024-2025 school year! 🎉
This honor highlights our growth in supporting low-income students, and we are proud to be among only 16% of schools statewide to receive this recognition. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff, students, and families.
As part of this recognition, we will be receiving a banner to celebrate our success. This is a proud moment for our entire community, and we want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support in helping our students thrive
.Let’s keep pushing forward together to inspire and empower our children every day
#SawyerWoodsElementary #SchoolRecognition #CommunityPride #TogetherWeGrow 🌱✨
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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!
Thursday, December 18: Power has been fully restored at Sawyer Woods Elementary, and the school is open and operating on its regular schedule today, Thursday, December 18.
As you travel to school, please use caution. There may still be fallen branches or debris in some areas following the recent windstorm. Allow extra time for your commute and remind students to stay alert when walking near roadways.
We appreciate your flexibility and support during this time, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back.
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.
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