As we get ready to transition from full remote learning to partial in-person (hybrid) learning, here are five things you can do to prepare.FACE COVERINGSTeach your child how, when, and where to wear a face covering. Discuss safety with your child and practice putting on and taking off a face covering to avoid touching the inside of the mask.PHYSICAL... READ MORE >
Although the new school is still under construction, the Lexington Leadership Team is coming together and working on its behalf. Last week the group toured the building together for the first time. They learned about the building design, sustainability elements, and got to ask the architects questions along the way.Yesterday they spent most of the day together on... READ MORE >
Updated information from Cowlitz County (as of 10/12/20), noting the spike in COVID cases was short-lived, allows us to begin hybrid learning for grades 3-5 on October 26. Please see UPDATED Elementary Hybrid Timeline here for details.The most current data from the Cowlitz County School Metrics Report (October 12) shows local COVID-19 activity at 44 cases per... READ MORE >
We celebrated two amazing people at the board meeting last night. Jana Clarke and Linda Clary are both retiring from the Kelso Public Schools Foundation after a collective 57 years of service to the staff, students, and families of Kelso School District. Jana, the first KPSF Executive Director, is retiring after 28 years of service, and Linda, involved with the... READ MORE >
Due to high COVID-19 activity, hybrid instruction for grades 3 - 5 will now start on Oct. 19 instead of Oct. 5 (revised schedule for 3-5 will be shared soon). K-2 hybrid continues as scheduled. READ MORE >
As we enter hybrid learning with some students coming to school in-person, it's important to keep children home if they are feeling ill or exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. Please remember to perform a health check on your child every morning before sending them to school. Keep this form out as a reminder to add it to your morning routine. (Form in Spanish) For the... READ MORE >
As we implement online instruction, here are some tips that might help you support your learners at home. Click HERE for tips on any of the following.Using Your ChromebookLogging into Google AccountsGoogle ClassroomEdgenuityUsing Clever for Online CurriculumAccelerated ReaderSee SawSchool Chromebook Launch PagesLogging into Realize for ELA and Science Textbook... READ MORE >
Need some homework help? Here's a great opportunity, thanks to Youth and Family Link! Space is limited, so sign up to reserve your spot. READ MORE >
Online Registration for Kindergarten and New Students for the 20-21 school year is now available. Click HERE to access the online enrollment/ registration process. If you would like to print out the enrollment forms please click HERE. READ MORE >
With the anticipated opening of the new Lexington Elementary and subsequent closing of Beacon Hill and Catlin Elementaries, Kelso School District is reviewing proposed boundary changes. The suggested changes would impact approximately 1,000 students (or 20 percent) currently in the Barnes, Beacon Hill, and Catlin Elementary boundaries and take effect beginning with... READ MORE >
Starting Monday, March 9th, Beacon Hill Elementary will be piloting a new Automated Attendance Call system. Parents will receive a phone call and/or text message at 10:00 am if their student is still marked absent as of 9:30 am. Click HERE for more information. READ MORE >
The new Kelso School District app makes being in the know so much easier. It has a live feed you can customize to get news from any or all schools and/or the district. You can also find teachers and staff within the app and call or email them with a click, and find events of interest, academic resources, forms, bus routes, and so much more. Available for Android... READ MORE >
We are very excited to introduce - LEX, the new mascot for Lexington Elementary due to open Sept. 2021. Lex is friendly, strong, and confident - just like our students. This winning design from the District's Mascot Art Contest was created by Chris Erickson, IT Support Specialist. Congratulations, Chris! READ MORE >
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