
October 9, 2025
Every October, National Principals Month shines a spotlight on the transformative power of our school principals. These dedicated leaders play an essential role in shaping their c...

October 9, 2025
Kelso School District has training and in-service days on October 9 and 10. No school for students.

September 26, 2025
Kelso High School students have spoken, and the results are clear: local flavor wins. In a taste test held today, over 200 students selected Kalama Sourdough Bakery’s hamburger bun...

September 26, 2025
Kelso School District mourns the passing and honors the life and legacy of Coach Ed Laulainen, a beloved teacher, mentor, and coach whose legacy has shaped generations of Hilander...

August 31, 2025
Kelso schools and offices are closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

August 26, 2025
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment, we are introducing a Safety Dog Pilot program at Kelso/Loowit High School in the 2025-26 sc...

August 22, 2025
School starts next week and our entire Kelso School District team has been hard at work preparing for another incredible year of learning, growth, and connection. From classrooms ...

August 12, 2025
Kelso School District received two Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service , in partnership with Ac...

August 8, 2025
The Kelso Planet Fitness brought 58 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to our Family & Community Resource Center this week. These backpacks and the extra supplies of paper, spi...

July 14, 2025
Walk-In Interviews and Onboarding for Paraeducators AUGUST 4: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Lexington Elementary School Please bring a copy of your current resume QUESTIONS: Call 360...

July 10, 2025
Beloved Educator. Trailblazing Leader. Champion for Students and Public Education. With deep sorrow and profound respect, the Kelso community and the broader Washington educatio...

June 27, 2025
Happy Independence Day! KSD offices are closed on July 4 to celebrate our nation’s freedom. Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts.

June 25, 2025
At Wallace Elementary’s 5th grade graduation, the joy was already high, and what happened next sent excitement into overdrive. During the school year, 5th graders participated in ...

June 25, 2025
Earlier this week, the 2025 Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Honorary Awards Luncheon was held in Spokane. WASA’s most prestigious state-level awards and sch...

June 20, 2025
Paul Richie, facilities supervisor for Kelso School District, has been named Regional Classified School Employee of the Year by ESD 112 . Paul's leadership has transformed our sch...

June 17, 2025
Overcoming the odds, all 20 Kelso High School seniors currently experiencing homelessness (students who qualify under McKinney-Vento ) graduated with their peers on Saturday, June...

June 7, 2025
Congratulations, Class of 2025! Attend the graduation ceremony Saturday, June 7, at 1:00 pm at Laulainen Stadium at Schroeder Field or watch it live on Kelso School District's Y...

May 28, 2025
Five KHS students qualified for the State Track Meet, happening May 29 - 31. Congratulations to: Girls Track Jordyn Robarge – Shot Put and Discus Ellie Treadway – Javelin ...

May 28, 2025
Kelso High School is hosting the 8th Annual No Limits Track Meet on May 30, 2025—a high-energy, heart-filled event created to celebrate the unique strengths of students with disabi...

May 23, 2025
Kelso School District is closed Monday, May 26, in honor of Memorial Day.