Kelso Cares! For United Way's Day of Caring, 120 students from Kelso High, Coweeman, and Huntington, as well as over a dozen staff, beautified several school sites and the ground...
In the 1923-1924 school year, Kelso High School declared blue and gold as the official school colors. Since then, Hilanders young and old have proudly declared, "We bleed blue and...
Tuesday, August 1 is Primary Election Day! Registered voters should have received ballots in mid-July. If you aren't registered to vote, you can still do so in person up to ele...
Kelso school district is hosting a hiring event!
Walk-in interviews for paraeducators, nutrition services, custodians, and
substitute positions!
When: August 2, 2023 (10...
The Kelso School District community is invited to preview the proposed 9-12
social studies curriculum and materials for the 2023-2024 school year. The
materials are available fo...
The Kelso School District community is invited to preview the proposed 9-12 Mathematics curriculum and materials for the 2023-2024 school year. The materials are available for vie...
Wishing you a fun and safe 4th of July! All Kelso School District schools and offices are closed July 3 and 4 in honor of Independence Day.
Kelso seniors wore their cap and gowns and paraded through the halls of their elementary and middle schools today; passing along advice, wisdom, and heaps of inspiration and excit...
Congratulations to our winners and runner up in the 2023 Best of Lower Columbia: Best Teacher: Julie Toney, Wallace Elementary Best School: Kelso High School Favorite Employer...
Graduation ceremony for Kelso School District will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 1:00 pm for Kelso High, Loowit, and Kelso Virtual Academy.
Attend in person at Laulainen Stad...
Modernization of Rose Valley Elementary begins this month. Originally built in 1939, then renovated in 1984, this charming country school will receive a major modernization, thank...
It was an extraordinary weekend for our Hilanders! 9: State Podium Awards Reilee Gourde : 5th in javelin & 6th in pole vault; Ruby Sereday : state champion in javelin, 5th i...
Today, we honor, memorialize, and thank the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. All district schools and offices are closed in recognition of ...
Earlier this month our Health Science Careers students completed the 40 hours of clinical training required to earn their Washington State Nursing Assistant Training Program Certi...
We are accepting applications for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)! TK is a pre-kindergarten program for children who will be four years old by August 31st and would benefit from a...
Earlier this month, the KHS Marching Ensemble took 1st place in our division at the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Parade! The Guard also took 1st in the Auxiliary category. This was t...
Four KHS art students have won some amazing awards! Elizabeth Ruff and Hailey Smith won 2nd and 3rd place, respectively, in the U.S. Congressional Art Competition! Their work wil...
We are hiring a mental health therapist to work with students and their guardians in the development of an individual support plan which is strength based, measurable, and assists...
The Kelso FFA Livestock Judging team placed 18th in the state competition last week in Spokane. This was the team's first year judging livestock and they were the only west-side ...
In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12), we would like to thank each of our extraordinary teachers in the Kelso school community for the incredibly important roles ...
Last week the Kelso/Longview Chamber of Commerce held the Crystal Apple and Pillar of Strength Award Banquet, for which Kelso School District had 35 nominees! This chamber event ...
Thanks to everyone who makes a difference for our students with every meal they make and serve.
Please join us as we recognize the hard work and dedication of our nutrition se...
Kinderpalooza is Tuesday, May 2, at Coweeman Middle School from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm! Join us and: Meet Kelso kinder teachers Board & ride a school bus Class of 2036 photo bo...
Today is Administrative Professionals Day and we want to honor all the amazing administrative professionals who hold everything together at Kelso School District! Thank you for ...
The spring 2023 issue of our Hilander Highlights newsletter is out!
In this issue:
How we spent our ESSER funds.
The four #KelsoStrong videos we’d made this year (wit...
Beginning April 17, registration and applications open for three early learning opportunities in Kelso School District: kindergarten, transitional kindergarten (TK), and preschool...
On March 22, ESD 112 hosted the 2023 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show virtually on YouTube. The collective body of student art in our region was inspiring.
We...
Schools and district offices are closed for spring break April 3 - 7.
In acknowledgement of Kelso School District’s commitment to building and sustaining a robust employee wellness program, the district received the Zo8 Award from the Washington St...
This year's ESD 112 Regional Art Show is bursting with amazing student art, including 14 pieces from Kelso High students. You can view the virtual gallery here .
Tune in here o...
March 13 – 17, 2023 is Education Support Professionals Week (formerly known as Classified School Employees Week). This week, and throughout the year, we honor the education suppo...
If you walk by Huntington Middle School art teacher Lindsay Johanesen's classroom, you'll see some striking collages on the bulletin board outside her door. For these interesti...
ARE YOU a student teacher set to graduate in spring or summer of 2023?
Or a current teacher interested in working for Kelso School District?
Join us and see if KSD is a go...
Heading to State to represent KHS in swimming are Delt, Jason, Soren, and Harrison! Congratulations to you all, and to Andrea who qualified but is unable to attend.
Congratulations to all the KHS wrestlers going to state tomorrow! Good luck Justin, Ben, Ethan, Kalen, Alijah, Noah, Jacob, Wes, Preston, Ryder, Koltin, Ellie, Marina, Emma, Tar...
This year, we’ve been sharing videos to highlight some of the things that make #KelsoStrong . We’ve featured visual and performing arts; teaching and learning programs; and athle...
Kelso High cheer is competing this year for the first time in over a decade. They qualified for the state competition and will be participating in the medium traditional non-tumb...
Kelso bowlers Emily Strehle and Lindsay Walker competed in the 3A state championship on Wednesday. Emily took second, missing first by one pin, at 1139, and Lindsay came in 18th...
With close to 5,000 students, Kelso School District is the heart of our Kelso community. From football to STEAM Club, DECA to wrestling, and everything in-between, our athletics, ...
Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement. In 1963, he gave the famous "I Have A Dream" speech...
This January, School Board Appreciation month, we would like to honor the five individuals that make up the Board of Directors for Kelso School District.
Individually they are...
Looking for a career in education? Meet with local school districts and childcare organizations at LCC's Education Career Fair !
The event will feature local public and privat...
January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Today, and every day, we are so grateful for our law enforcement agencies and officers and all they do to keep us safe. Tha...
Wishing you and yours all the merriment of the season. Schools are closed December 22 - January 3 for winter break.
District Office is closed December 22 - January 2.
Kelso School District is holding a walk-in hiring event on December 19! We're looking for paraeducators, custodians, nutrition services, maintenance assistants, health care spec...
In Kelso School District, we are dedicated to bringing robust, comprehensive instructional materials and 21st century technology to our students for their personal growth and acad...
The Kelso School District is proud to present a free class for any KSD parent or guardian; EMPOWERED PARENTING! Children are an infinite source of delight, yet can be tremendous...
The Lassies are headed to State! They play Monroe Thursday, November 17, at 9:45 AM. Livestream it at bit.ly/vball-state .
T he Family & Community Resource Center is open from 9:00-3:00, during regular school days to support Kelso youth and families! We are located at 2001 Allen Street. ...
We're in the FINAL 16 tonight at 7PM at Ferndale High! You can livestream it at bit.ly/ksd-16 (or youtube.com/watch?v=KztkZtH7h5Q )
#WeAreKelso #KelsoStrong
Veterans Day is a U.S. holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hos...
Research shows arts in education engages students in learning, increases attendance, reduces misbehavior, improves test scores (particularly among at-risk youth), strengthens comm...
Just a reminder... Friday, October 7 is an in-service day. No school for students. Also, no school for Huntington Thursday, October 6 through Monday, October 10 . HMS students wi...
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor moveme...
Do you have a 3- or 4-year-old child not currently in preschool? Good news! We still have space in our Preschool Pups program, housed at Wallace Elementary. The program is tuit...
Be a Kelso School District bus driver and earn $24.32 per hour! No previous experience necessary We'll pay for your training and pay you while you train Flexible schedule Li...
Kelso School District has been approved to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program district-wide beginning in the 2022-23 school year. This allows us to provide ...
Need school supplies? Student haircuts? Come to the Cowlitz Connect Back to School Resource Fair for these and more...
Kelso School District is hosting a paraeducator hiring event!
Walk-In Interviews August 8, 2022 | 9:00am – 12:00pm 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA Questions? Call (360) 5...
Have a child entering kindergarten or are new to Kelso School District? Enroll your child now! Find out how at bit.ly/enrollatksd . #WeAreKelso
While we all celebrate American independence on July 4, John Adams (founding father and second president of the U.S.) believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celeb...
Coweeman 7th grader Xander Sunday became the first student in Kelso School District to become certified as Microsoft Office Specialist – Expert. Quite an accomplishment! Congra...
Kelso School District Nutrition Services is happy to provide free summer meals for those 18 and younger in our community. No enrollment required. All meals must be consumed on-...
Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. In 1979, Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth...
Join us!
2022 Kelso School District Graduation Ceremony
Saturday June 11, 2022
1:00 pm
In-Person at Laulainen Stadium @ Schroeder Field
Online on YouTube @ Kelso...
Considering a lucrative career in machining or welding? We have a NEW dual credit, off-campus course available to help you get there. And it's available to all Cowlitz County jun...
At the state track meet last weekend, KHS junior Josie Settle had a few of firsts . It was her first time competing at state and she won first place in 3A triple jump, bringing ho...
Monday is Memorial Day, an American holiday honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. All Kelso Schools and offices will be closed in observance.
...
Kelso High School senior, Kelso Cosgrove, was named a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar by the Department of Education on May 12. As one of two honorees in Washington State this yea...
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration in May that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals...
The amazing staff of Kelso School District were well-represented at the Crystal Apple & Pillars of Strength Awards Ceremony on May 4. Our district brought home every award for K-1...
Kelso School District won six state-wide awards at the Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) Awards Banquet on April 28. Three of the six earned Best in Category...
Kinderpalooza is a fun event for Kelso kindergartners, early learners, and their families. At this event you can:
Register for school if needed (even if you’ve already regist...
The Kelso School District community is invited to preview the proposed K-5 Mathematics curriculum and materials for the 2022-2023 school year. The materials are available for view...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of Kelso School District will hold a special meeting on Tuesday May 3, @ 6:00, using the ZOOM remote meeting platform. To join t...
Kelso High School senior, Kelso Cosgrove, has advanced to be a semifinalist in the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program . Starting from a pool of over 5,000 candidates nation-w...
Beginning April 25, registration and applications open for three early learning opportunities in Kelso School District: kindergarten, transitional kindergarten (TK), and preschool...
The Kelso School District community is invited to preview the proposed 6-8 Mathematics curriculum and materials for the 2022-2023 school year. The materials are available for view...
The annual Kelso / Longview Celebration of the Arts is next week! The show features artwork from Kelso and Longview secondary schools. Opening reception: Monday, April 25, 6:00 ...
Congratulations to our Kelso High School Regional Art Show award winners! REGIONAL AWARDS
These pieces received the highest average scores from the judges and will represe...
As promised, we have developed an FAQ document that addresses questions about the temporary relocation of Rose Valley to the Catlin site. Based on responses to the survey we sent ...
Just a reminder... Friday, March 11 is an in-service day. No school for students.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. March is also host to Women's History Mon...
Please note that school will be in session on Monday March 14, as a weather make up day. Students will be expected to arrive at school at their normally scheduled time. If your st...
As part of the construction and modernization bond approved by voters in 2018, Rose Valley Elementary School will undergo a $5.5 million modernization expecting to take 10 months ...
February is known as the month of love and kindness. So, we invited students, staff, and families to share what they love about their school and/or a KSD team member that makes K...
Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme.
The Black History Month 2022 theme, “Black Health and Wellne...
The Kelso High boys wrestlers and both boys and girls basketball teams all claimed the 3A Greater St. Helen’s League titles. The boys wrestling team also took the district title. ...
As part of a school board initiative to elevate student voice in Kelso, the district is hosting listening tours at each school to hear directly from our students about opportuniti...
KHS had two girls competing is state bowling yesterday as individuals. Lydda Aguilar, who took 9th in individuals, and Emily Strehle, who took 1st in individuals and is the Indi...
Xander Sunday, a student at Coweeman Middle School, has the grand distinction of not one, but two firsts in Kelso School District. He is the first student in our middle schools ...
The mental and emotional health of our Kelso community is equally as important to us as their physical health. Which is why we worked with Dr. Kira Mauseth and the Washington Stat...
Did you know that a pandemic is a type of natural disaster? Disasters have known impacts on our mental, emotional, and behavioral health. It is normal that you or your loved ones ...
We invite you to come inside our beautifully renovated Butler Acres Elementary School and see the great things made possible through the bond construction project. Bring friends,...
The KHS Scholars Club and Honors Art students visited Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Portland last week. Before they left, art teacher TJ Frey gave a presentation...
Kelso School District students and their immediate family members may receive free COVID-19 testing if they: are showing symptoms , or may have been exposed to someone with CO...
January is School Board Appreciation month, the perfect time to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Kelso School Board members for their unwavering commitment to ...
Congratulations, Megan Moon, for being named the Teacher of the Month for December from KLOG, Cookin’ Country 105.5, KUKN, 101.5 The Sleigh, and Dream Dentistry. Megan is an Am...
COVID-19 testing though Kelso School District over winter break (the weeks of December 20 and 27) will be available at the district's testing center on a condensed schedule.
K...
Wishing you all the joy of the season! Schools and district offices are closed December 20 - December 31 for winter break. First day back is Monday, January 3.
On December 18 and 19, Butler
Acres students are putting on a toy, clothing (sizes newborn through teenager),
and baby gear give away. All items will be FREE for any family in t...
KSD Bus Routes 16 & 17 will be back to their original times for pick up and drop off beginning Nov. 30th. Check our transportation page here for more information on times.
Every day we are so very grateful for YOU, for all our students, staff, and community. As well as for the opportunity to be of service to the families of Kelso.
Thank you for ...
For over 14 months, school districts in Washington State have been required to exclude students from school who were identified as close contacts of someone who tested positive fo...
We've got room on our Nutrition Services team for YOU. You'll get to: Provide students with nourishing meals Work on a school year schedule Have great benefits Get yearly p...
We still have a little space left for future Hilanders to be part of the new Transitional Kindergarten program starting in January.
Transitional Kindergarten is a pre-kindergar...
Annual Highly Capable Testing
All Kelso 2 nd grade students are scheduled to take the CogAT assessment as part of the district’s efforts to determine eligibility for the Hi...
As a learning community, our goal is to connect, listen, and support our Kelso team of staff, students, and families. We want to stay connected throughout the school year and hea...
If you had to pick one word to describe Jaida Barrows, it would have to be awe-inspiring. In addition to her 4.0 GPA, in April, she was recognized for her state-wide leadership ...
No amount of thanks will ever be enough. Still, whether by filling the halls with posters like the one above from Butler Acres Elementary or holding assemblies, like the one below...
Leadership students at Huntington Middle School are honoring local veterans in three different ways, and they are inviting the community to join them.
“They have been work...
Congratulations to our Kelso High School girls volleyball team! They were crowned league champions last week with a 12-3 record and are setting up for a great playoff run. Their...
Hats off to our Kelso girls softball team and coaching staff for exemplifying the true spirit of We Are! After winning 2nd place in the WIAA 2A/3A state tournament in Yakima Sat...
The Kelso School District board of directors have been recognized as a 2021 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). Selected for how t...
Coweeman Middle School recognized #UnityDay on October 20th by having an Orange Out. Unity Day , started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center , is observed by wearing an...
On Tuesday, October 19, the Kelso High girls soccer team made history with their first ever league championship win ! The team is one of three at KHS to secure a league champions...
Applications are now being accepting for our exciting, new Transitional Kindergarten program!
Transitional Kindergarten is a pre-kindergarten program for children not yet age ...
Reminder: No school on Friday, October 8. It is an in-service day.
We’re hiring heroes (aka: bus drivers)!
School bus drivers are the first district team members our students see in the morning and the last they see each afternoon or evening...
Butler Acres started a new tradition this week: a bell ceremony to ring in the new school year with all the new Blue Jays. "We feel this is an important opportunity for all our...
Schools and district offices are closed on Monday, September 6, in honor of Labor Day. Have a happy and safe holiday.
Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! As we come back for in-person instruction, please remember to: wear a mask stay home when sick For all schools except Wallace and Butler...
*** Please note location. There was an error on the website. The meeting will be held in the Kelso High School library****
August 26, 2021 @ Kelso High School Library & Zoom...
Wallace Elementary Preschool Pups program is accepting applications.
Applications available at Wallace Elementary or on the KSD website.
Open to students 4 years old
4 da...
Wallace Elementary School welcomes students back to school on Wednesday, August 18! We can't wait to see YOU! Remember : All school personnel, volunteers, visitors, and studen...
We are excited to announce our district will be implementing a soft start for kindergarten students beginning this fall. Because these children have not been in school yet, this p...
Join us on Saturday, August 14, to see your new school: Lexington Elementary!
The Ribbon Cutting is at 9:00 AM with a building tour immediately following, and tours every half ...
School Supply Lists are up for most of Kelso School District schools. (Others will follow soon.) Click here to see your students lists. Teacherlists.com gives you the option to o...
Our offices are closed July 5th in honor of Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!
Please join us as we say farewell to two of our beloved elementary schools, closing at the end of this school year in advance of the opening of a brand new elementary in Lexington...
Our very own Cindy Sholtys-Cromwell, Principal of Kelso Virtual Academy and Loowit High School, is one of three in the United States to be named 2021 Digital Principal of the Year...
Kelso Virtual Academy (KVA) has been approved by Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) as a multi-district online school. This allows Kelso School...
Kinderpalooza is Thursday, June 3 at Coweeman Middle School! If you have a child that will be entering kindergarten in the fall, join us and: Register for school (if you haven...
No school on Monday. Learn more about this important holiday and why we observe it here .
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
Congratulations Liz Dolan on your first hole-in-one!! And to the entire girls golf team on an amazing season! #WeAreKelso
See The Daily News story here .
Registration is open! Need to make up credits? Feel like more class time is needed? Or just looking for enrichment options? Kelso School District’s Summer School options have som...
The Spring 2021 Hilander Highlights is out! The quarterly newsletter focuses on the new Lexington Elementary. Read it online here . Or view the printable pdf here .
Teachers give so much—to our students and, by extension, to our community—which means they play a crucial role in all our lives. Each day they provide a culture of classroom l...
Hybrid instruction transitions to having in-person learning four (4) days a week beginning Monday, April 26! Check your email for school-specific information. We are more meticu...
Happy Administrative Professionals Day (April 21).
Although there are many important roles in every school district, the role of administrative professional acts as the glue ...
Congratulations to Tyler McKinley, Kylana Hegnes, Kelsie Collins, and Remy Frey! Their artwork received special recognition in the SW WA Regional Art Show. You can see the list ...
As Beacon Hill prepares to close its doors forever, we would like to share your Beacon Hill memories through a special presentation.
We would love to hear about ONE of the follo...
The amazing KSD Nutrition Services team served almost 400 seven-day meal kits on Monday to keep our students well-fed over spring break. Each basket (pictured below) contained se...
Interested in seeing the NEW state-of-the-art Wallace Elementary School? Here's how: Take a guided walking tour of the state-of-the-art school from a member of the Wallace team. ...
Kindergarten registration opens today, March 22! Pick up a packet at your neighborhood elementary school or download one at bit.ly/enrollatksd . You can also register online at...
Spring Break Meal Kits will be available to families on Monday April 5th from 4:00pm-5:15pm. Registration is required for these 7 day kits, so mark your calendar to sign up March ...
School employees come into the hearts and lives of students at an early age. They help mold and expand the futures of these students every day with love, patience and determinatio...
The Governor’s announcement on March 11 of moving into Phase 3 includes exciting changes in school spectator sports. Below is information about how this change positively affects...
The health and well-being of our students and staff have always been our top priority. Throughout this pandemic, we have been committed to strictly adhering to safety precautions...
Classified Employees Week (March 1-5), is a great time to recognize the dedication and hard work of our classified staff. These unsung heroes of education enrich the Kelso School ...
On March 2nd, before the space was sealed up, we dropped some items under the stairs at Lexington Elementary for future generations to find. The time capsule includes:
...
Barnes Elementary is celebrating Read Across America every day this week with a featured book and spirit day. Today was Wear Your Favorite Shirt Day, inspired by the book Be You!...
We’re excited that football season is here and are happy to provide the opportunity for our athletes to compete again.
The first of three home football games for Kelso High Sch...
Kelso School District and FORMA Construction have the highest respect and reverence for the American flag and everything it stands for. Our organizations are made up of people who...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directs of Kelso School District will hold a special meeting on Tuesday February 9, 2021 @ 5:00, using the ZOOM remote meeting platform. T...
Happy National School Counseling Week! School counselors are an essential part of our district. They work to maximize student success and promote access and equity for all studen...
Now that the new Wallace Elementary School is complete and occupied by students, the home of the Wallace Wolf Pack for the last 78 years will start to be demolished. The four-week...
There is a Japanese proverb that says, “One kind word can warm three winter months.” Now seems like a pretty good time to test this theory out.
We’d like to put a little go...
Kelso School District and Longview Public Schools developed a joint awareness campaign to encourage people to practice safety protocols to get (and keep) students in school in-per...
Here's a snapshot of what some Kelso students were up to this week!
Have a student photo to submit for next week's KSD Student Spotlights? Email it to molly.guler@kelsosd.org. ...
We have openings for Paraeducators! Continuing, temporary, and substitute positions available. Visit bit.ly/ksd-jobs for more information and to apply.
Middle school students return to in-person learning on February 2nd. Join the Town Hall webinar on January 27 at 6:00pm via Zoom to learn about:
attendance health attestatio...
With secondary (middle and high school) students beginning to return to hybrid instruction next week, there will be some changes in bus transportation. Changes begin Monday, Jan...
Shout out to our fabulous Blue Jays, and all students in grades 3-5, for entering their second week of attending in-person 2 days a week! You can see from this video they are di...
Juniors and seniors return to in-person learning on January 25th. Join the Town Hall webinar on January 21 at 6:00pm via Zoom to learn about:
attendance health attestations ...
January is School Board Recognition Month! We are so grateful for our amazing and dedicated Board Members who graciously give of their time to serve the Kelso School District comm...
On Monday, a hundred students entered the brand new Wallace Elementary! Before they could begin their learning journey in this state-of-the-art school, thousands of hours of work ...
Surplus furniture, fixtures and equipment related to the Wallace Elementary School replacement are being offered for sale to the public. Surplus items include, but are not limited...
Kelso School District wishes you healthy and happy holidays. Our district offices will be closed Wednesday, December 23 through Sunday, January 3.
Here's a snapshot of what some Kelso students were up to this week!
Have a student photo to submit for next week's KSD Student Spotlights? Email it to molly.guler@kelsosd.org. ...
The NEW Wallace Elementary is completed! Join us for a Virtual Ribbon Cutting and Tour of this state-of-the-art school. Streamed live on Facebook @KelsoSchools. Wednesday, De...
Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Future Health Professionals (HOSA) are hosting a Toiletry Drive from December 7 - 18. All items will be donated to our K...
Like many things, the Kelso High School Orchestra's Fall 2020 Solo Recital was done virtually. The music is lovely and includes pieces by Kuchler, Bach, Vivaldi, Faure, Williams,...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directs of Kelso School District will hold a special meeting on Tuesday December 1, 2020, @ 6:00, using the ZOOM remote meeting platform. ...
Annual Highly Capable Testing
All Kelso 2 nd grade students are scheduled to take the CogAT assessment as part of the district’s efforts to determine eligibility for the...
Today, tomorrow, and every day, we are so very grateful for YOU, for all our students and staff, and for the opportunity to be of service to the families of Kelso.
Thank you fo...
Here's a snapshot of what some Kelso students were up to this week!
Have a student photo to submit for next week's KSD Student Spotlights? Email it to molly.guler@kelsosd.org. ...
Our Lexington Elementary School leadership team is hard at work to develop the new Lexington Elementary School vision, mission, and beliefs. Thanks to a committed Leadership Team,...
In honor of all who have served, school is closed on Wednesday, November 11th. Thank you, Veterans.
Mrs. Hadaller's Carrolls Elementary 2nd/3rd grade class shares what makes them smile. Take a look at the Facebook photo album (bit.ly/smile-carrolls ) and we bet you'll smille, t...
We're hosting a (virtual) Lexington Town Hall to share:
Choice / Boundary Options Construction Update Meet the Leadership Team Mission, Vision, Beliefs Survey
Join us...
Here's a snapshot of what some Kelso students were up to this week!
Have a student photo to submit for next week's KSD Student Spotlights? Email it to molly.guler@kelsosd.org. ...
With the closing of Catlin and Beacon Hill Elementary Schools next fall and the new addition of Lexington Elementary School, boundary adjustments to a portion of the district hav...
Here's a snapshot of what some Kelso students were up to this week! Have a student photo to submit for next week's KSD Student Spotlights? Email it to molly.guler@kelsosd.org.
Three Kelso students got up early to be on the KGW Sunrise newscast to talk about Halloween and show off their costumes. Fifth grader Brynn (Beacon Hill) and third graders Tori a...
As construction on the new Lexington Elementary school draws closer to completion, we would like to share the Transportation Management Plan (TMP) with you and provide an opportun...
Results from the October 2020 survey show learning and engagement have improved this fall for both remote and hybrid students, but sense of well-being varies between the two group...
Kelso School District is hosting a Middle School and Senior Hybrid Q&A webinar.
Please join us to learn more about transitioning middle school students and high school seniors ...
Kelso High School is hosting a Virtual Ribbon Cutting to unveil the new gymnasium floor on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 pm. The community is invited to join the celebration, strea...
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...
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 . Pleas...
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 yea...
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 cont...
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 r...
Kelso School District is hosting a Hybrid Q&A webinar.
Please join us to learn more about transitioning from Continuous Learning 2.0 (full remote) to a Hybrid model (part remot...
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 COVERINGS Teach your chil...
2020 has been different, to say the least. Some would also use words like challenging, frustrating, scary, and even confidence-crushing. Still, first responders, school district ...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directs of Kelso School District will hold a special meeting on Monday August 31, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. using the ZOOM remote meeting platfor...
KSD Nutrition Services will be providing meals to all students through distance learning beginning Tuesday September 8th. Meals will be offered daily for curbside pickup at 8 site...
Chromebooks will be distributed next week. Check the information below for when and where to get one for your student. (Click here for a printable pdf .) * You must have a signed...
On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, we hosted a Fall Reopening Q&A to help our families better understand their options for instructional models this fall. Over 200 people attended and ...
Notice of School Board Retreat. Thursday August 27, 2020 from 5:00-8:00 using the Zoom remote meeting platform.
To join the meeting, please log into ZOOM.US and enter the fol...
Kelso School District is hosting a Fall Reopening Q&A. Please join us via Zoom at: bit.ly/ksd-fall-qa . Topics include: Schedules Attendance Technology Grading Meals and...
We’re excited to announce that Kelso Virtual Academy (KVA) is extending enrollment opportunities to students already CHOICED into Kelso schools and children of Kelso School Distr...
Notice of Special Meeting of the Board. Friday August 7, 2020 from 4:00-5:30 using the Zoom remote meeting platform.
To join the meeting, please log into ZOOM.US and enter th...
Kelso School District's overarching goal is to return to “traditional” in-person instruction in a safe and sensible manner. However, as we analyzed our Thoughtexchange survey res...
Online Registration for Kindergarten and New Students for the 20-21 school year is now available. Click here to access.
Two hundred works of art from our very talented middle and high school students are in this Virtual Art Display. Sit back and enjoy the slideshow!
Kelso student artists won first, second, AND third place in the US Congressional Art Competition this year. Mayci Bloomfeldt won first place. Her artwork is being shipped to ...
Join our KELSO STRONG Virtual Spirit Week!
To raise spirits and bring our community closer together during this unusual time of social distancing, we’re holding a community-wid...
April 28, 2020
Dear Kelso High School students and parents,
Our commitment has been, and remains, to guarantee a graduation for all 2020 graduates on June 6 th . Our goal ...
April 22, 2020
An Open Letter to the Class of 2020 Seniors,
In has been just six weeks since your last days together as seniors in the halls of Kelso High School...
Lower Columbia School Gardens will be out at Huntington Middle School on Wednesday, April 15, and at Kelso High School on Wednesday, April 22, during regular meal distribution tim...
For middle and high school students who chose to learn remotely via online lessons and don't already have a comparable device in their house , we will be checking out Chromebooks...
We have a Senior Maintenance Specialist – Electrician position open.
If you have prior journeyman experience with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in a school ...
Last night, Governor Inslee extended the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order until May 4. Although we don’t have official word from the state, this means school facilities will also rem...
Due to recently implemented practices in social distancing and limiting contact to slow the spread of COVID-19, Kelso School District is cancelling the Open House scheduled for Ap...
The first round of learning enrichment packets will begin arriving at homes as early as today, Wednesday, April 1. Grades K, 1, and 2 packets were delivered to the post office on ...
Large pots with food-bearing plants will be available for families to take home on Wednesday, April 1, from Catlin Elementary. During the regularly scheduled meal distribution, Lo...
How much money will go into the new Huntington Middle School?
This major modernization has a budget of $30.1 million and includes:
Replacement of all major MEP (mecha...
Tonight, Governor Inslee issued a “Stay home, stay healthy” order for Washington state. While this order requires Washingtonians to stay home, essential functions like picking up ...
Stay Engaged During the School Closure
To support families during the coronavirus outbreak, our Teaching and Learning Department has compiled a list of resources to explore...
COVID-19 highlights a new threat faced by the nation’s first responders — including emergency medical technicians, nurses, doctors, ambulance crews, police, firefighters and many...
Just a reminder...
All Kelso schools will be open from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm today and Thursday (March 1 8 and 19 ) for pickup of any student personal items and/or to pickup any...
This afternoon, under advisement from Washington State Department of Health, Governor Inslee closed all schools in the state of Washington through Friday, April 24, to help comb...
This will be the first of several communications over the coming days based on the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.
As of the writing of this communication, Cowlitz Count...
Kelso School District Choice Applications--Open Now!
School Choice and District Transfer Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 school year! Using this application, paren...
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 ch...
Dear Kelso School District Families~
Student and staff safety and well-being are top priorities of Kelso School District. To this end, I wanted to give you a quick update on t...
Artwork by Kelso High School students is on display at the Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show, an annual event celebrating the extraordinary artistic talent of hig...
As part of the construction and modernization bond approved by voters in 2018, Huntington Middle School will undergo a $30 million modernization expecting to take 18 months to com...
The health and safety of all students, staff and school communities is our top priority. In partnership with public health officials, the Kelso School District is closely monitori...
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 als...
Safety is our district’s top priorities and to help safeguard our school community, we want to remind you of our Anonymous Safe Schools Alert Program. Safe Schools Alert is ...
Are you in between housing? If you or your family find yourselves in one of the following situations, you may qualify for extra assistance under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. ...
School Choice and District Transfer Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 school year! Using this application, parents or guardians may request that their child be allowe...
This week is National School Counselor Week ! We want to recognize and thank our amazing team of school counselors that are helping students across our district, every day! Our...
As part of Kelso School Districts "Whole Child Initiative", nearly 250 Kelso secondary students from Coweeman Middle School, Huntington Middle School and Kelso High School partici...
Student and staff safety and open and transparent communication are top priorities of Kelso School District. In the news and on social media, you may have seen the recent allegati...
Lexington Elementary, Announcement of Mascot Design
We are very excited to announce the winning design for the mascot of Lexington Elementary. Meet Lex, drawn b...
Kelso High School’s 1 st Annual Teal Out for Team Jules Basketball game will be held Friday, January 24 th during the Girls Varsity Basketball game at 7:00 PM.
Kelso High Sch...
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Another school year is well underway and a few things have changed here at Kelso School District. Just like you can never step in the same river twice, you can never attend the sa...
As construction on the new state-of-the-art Lexington Elementary School building begins, we’re looking to students and staff to help construct the school’s personality. The distri...