
February 12, 2025
Each February we are honored to celebrate National School Counselor Appreciation Week. The counselors in Kelso play a vital role in our school community by creating a nurturing en...

February 11, 2025
Kelso School District has a strong tradition of providing excellent education and many opportunities for students to learn and grow. We are dedicated to helping every student succe...

January 18, 2025
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., our schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 20. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for civil...

January 10, 2025
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we are proud and honored to acknowledge the remarkable efforts of the Kelso School Board. Their vision and leadership continue to p...

December 20, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for our incredible students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and vibrant community. May your holiday season be filled...

December 3, 2024
Kelso School Board was recognized as a Board of Distinction for the 2nd year in a row by Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). School boards seeking this hon...

November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 We are thankful for our Kelso community! School resumes on Monday, December 2 for all KSD students....

November 11, 2024
All Kelso schools and offices are closed Monday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. To all who served, we honor your sacrifice, courage, and dedication. Today and every day, ...

November 1, 2024
Your vote is your voice. Remember to vote by November 5.

September 4, 2024
Kelso School District's continual goal is to have 100 percent of our students graduate high school. In 2024, our McKinney-Vento (students experiencing homelessness) seniors did ju...

July 2, 2024
Kelso Virtual Academy principal Cindy Cromwell received the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) Annalee Braley Membership Award for her dedication, support, and advo...

July 1, 2024
Butler Acres Elementary was one of 78 schools in Washington recognized for making significant advancements in closing opportunity gaps during the 2022-23 school year! Congratulati...

June 28, 2024
Zach Claypool, a paraeducator at Lexington Elementary School in the Kelso School District, has been recognized as the 2024 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year. This pre...

May 10, 2024
Three Kelso School District staff members were recently recognized at the Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce Crystal Apple Awards. Colleen Shuttleworth, K-12 Teacher of the Y...

May 3, 2024
May 3 is School Lunch Hero Day, and we couldn't be more proud our Nutrition Services team! Over the last couple of years, Kelso School District Nutrition Services Supervisor and R...

November 21, 2023
The 28th annual Butler Acres Turkey Trot collected a record amount of food--2,200 items-- this year, according to PE teacher and organizer, Jon Webb. On Thursday, November 16,...

November 21, 2023
The Kelso School District board of directors have been named Medium District School Board of the Year by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA).
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November 2, 2023
The Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) received an $11,250 donation of Bomba Socks from Savior Socks !
Bombas is a comfort-focused, basics apparel brand with a missio...

September 26, 2023
We asked 45 students & staff what 100% means to them. Some of their answers may surprise you. Find out what they said...

May 8, 2023
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 ...