Kent School District December 2019
New in the Blue
Happy Holidays and Thank You!
OUR STUDENTS
Graduation Rates Continue to Rise
Everyone has reason to celebrate our highest graduation rate in recent history, 84% of the class of 2019 graduated in four years!
Kentridge Lives Out 'Better Together' By Giving Back
More than 160 students and staff helped support our community during Day of Service event.
TEAM KSD
Welcoming Three New School Board Directors
Leah Bowen, Michele Greenwood Bettinger, and Leslie Kae Hamada were inducted to our Board of Directors on December 11.
Creating Healthy Environments in Our Schools
GET INVOLVED
We Appreciate Your Input
Families, community members, and staff were invited to share ideas for making our schools and offices
Teacher of the Year
Nominate A Teacher of the Year
Help us select a KSD teacher to compete for the Washington State Teacher of the Year award. Ask your school's office for more information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kindergarten Registration Begins January 21
Know a child who will be 5-years-old by August 31? Registration packets are available at all elementary schools.
When the Weather Outside is Frightful...
Local levy funding allows us to provide the quality education our community expects for our children, which goes beyond the minimum funded by the state.  Learn more about the Renewal Educational Program & Operations (EP&O) Levy measure on the February 11, 2020 ballot .
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
December 23- January 3: No School – Winter Break
January: School Board Appreciation Month
January: National Mentoring Month
January 8: Early Release Wednesday – All schools dismissed 2 hours early
January 8: School Board Work Session
January 15: Early Release Wednesday – All schools dismissed 2 hours early
January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – All schools and offices closed
January 22: Early Release Wednesday – All schools dismissed 2 hours early
January 22: School Board Work Session
January 22: School Board Meeting
January 24: Teacher Workshop Day – No school
January 29: Early Release Wednesday – All schools dismissed 2 hours early
Contact Us
With more than 27,000 students, 3,500 teachers and staff, and 5,190 volunteers doing great things in our 42 schools, there are thousands of stories to share. We want to hear about the incredible people, events, and things happening in your corner of KSD! Please share your news with us by emailing communications@kent.k12.wa.us .