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  • KSD Thanks You

    2022-2023 Retirees

    In the 2022-2023 school year, we celebrated more than 50 Kent School District (KSD) retirees for their many years of dedication and unwavering commitment to education. We applaud all retirees for their service and wish them well on their continuing journey.

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    Kent School District Awarded Grant from OSPI to Support Safe and Healthy Environments

    KSD will use this grant to conduct community outreach about the importance of school attendance, and for students who need additional support.

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  •  Superintendent Israel Vela addressing the Kent School District

    Vela's Voice 2023 End of the Year Message

    Superintendent Vela addresses the Kent School District family in our 2023 End of the Year Message. Tune in!

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  •  People gathered for the Guest Staff Celebration party

    Guest Staff Celebration

    The clock struck three, and the doors of the Administration Center at Kent School District (KSD) turned into revolving ones. Guest staff entered one after another for the first-ever Guest Staff Appreciation Celebration. 

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    2022-2023 Years of Service

    In the 2022-2023 school year, we celebrated nearly 550 Kent School District (KSD) employees for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, or 45 years of service. We appreciate all members of Team KSD for their commitment, passion, and hard work in educating students.

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    Youth Wisdom Council

    Hopeful. Encouraged. Motivated. These were just a few words to describe the conversation between students on the Youth Wisdom Council and Kent School District (KSD) Leadership last week.

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    Your Feedback Requested

    2023 Bond Feedback Survey - Please complete this survey before June 19, 2023. Thank you for taking time to help inform our next steps to prioritize facility improvements. We value your input and feedback.

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    New in the Blue: June 2023

    The June edition of our e-newsletter is live! Check out the many things happening from the month of June and during the summer around KSD.

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    Battle of the Books 2023

    The final round of this year's Battle of the Books competition was truly electric. Team AIOK from Panther Lake Elementary triumphed over their opponents and earned their place as this year's district champions. Congratulations to them, and great job to everybody who participated!

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    Family Climate Survey

    Please complete this survey to tell us what you think about your experiences at your child's school and as a district. The survey will close on June 23. Thank you for participating in the annual School Climate Survey for families.

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  •  Students smiling during the Move Up Days assembly

    Middle School Move Up Days

    Current fifth and sixth graders participated in Move Up Days to visit their new campus and become familiar with other peers as well as staff. Measuring in terms of how much fun the students had, the field trip was a smashing success.

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    Mainfreight Delivers Joy, Smiles and Books in Homes!

    Mainfreight recently provided a Books in Homes USA sponsorship to three of our schools. This allowed students to select three new books to take home and build their libraries. Thank you Mainfreight!

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