
September 5, 2025
Boof Fair is starting next week click here for more information.

September 2, 2025
Welcome back Bears! Take a moment to review our September Newsletter.

August 26, 2025
SLIDE INTO RECESS Parent/Student Event Tuesday Sept. 9 4:30-6:00p.m. Ice cream, meet recess staff, games on playground! Flyer here !

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

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 13, 2025
Please take a moment to read the August/September Barnes newsletter here . Thank you!

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 Act...

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 20, 2025
Please see the image above for the school supply list for Barnes Elementary 2025-2026 school year.


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

May 22, 2025
Life science in Kelso elementary schools includes a new hands-on unit of study. For the first time, all elementary schools received salmon eggs, and with them the opportunity to s...

May 21, 2025
Please come join us May 29th for Big Bear BBQ from 5:00 to 6:30p.m.

May 9, 2025
You can influence how we integrate AI in our classrooms by taking this survey . Participating in our AI survey is crucial for advancing our K-12 educational system. Your in...

May 5, 2025
This week, we celebrate the heart of our schools—our teachers. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor the more than 350 dedicated teachers who serve across Kelso School Distri...

May 2, 2025
Our lunch heroes are highly trained, experienced staff serving an average of 5,000 meals daily from nine kitchens. Undergoing yearly continuing education training empowers them ...


April 25, 2025
Kinderpalooza, a fun event for Kelso kindergartners, early learners, and their families, is Tuesday, May 6, at Coweeman Middle School (2000 Allen St, Kelso) from 5:00 pm - 6:30 p...

April 23, 2025
On Administrative Professionals Day, we recognize your invaluable efforts in supporting our schools and staff. Your efficiency, kindness, and hard work make our district a better p...

April 22, 2025
A huge shoutout to our incredible bus drivers who go above and beyond every day to ensure our students get to and from school safely. Thank you for being the friendly faces that gr...