Families that need food assistance might want to check out this food calendar for the month of May. https://5il.co/fnfz
Attention Senior Spring Athletes and Parents:
Kirc Roland and the The KLOG Morning Show (100.7FM) will be honoring our Senior KHS Spring Athletes with Spring Senior Salutes on the Sports Report. Tune in Daily from 6AM-9AM to hear tributes to our great Athletes.
Kelso High has developed alternative senior activities for the class of 2020. Check out this letter for more details: https://5il.co/fn6p
Last call for Virtual Cheer Tryouts! The registration window closes tomorrow! Check the Athletic page for more info.
The Scholastic Cup is the WIAA’s most prestigious annual school award. The year-long competition recognizes the top school in each of the six WIAA classifications based on academic, athletic & sportsmanship excellence.
Proud & honored to be on the list! #WeAreKelso
The Scholastic Cup is the WIAA’s most prestigious annual school award. The year-long competition recognizes the top school in each of the six WIAA classifications based on academic, athletic & sportsmanship excellence.
Proud & honored to be on the list! #WeAreKelso
Our nutrition services team went into action immediately after the school closure was announced. Since March 19th, this group of #FrontLineHeroes have prepared nearly 40,000 meals. Read more about them here:
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/nutrition-services-team--2

Since the school closure, this team has continued their support & services to our families - all through virtual platforms, phone calls, & email. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes here:
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/special-education-team--6

On behalf of Kelso FFA, we would like to offer a HUGE thank you to our community for supporting our Drive Thru plant sale. You all have been so supportive WE ARE SOLD OUT!! There will not be a plant sale on Friday, April 24th.
Superintendent Mary Beth Tack will be on-air at 4pm Thursday, April 23, on KLOG:
Hear from the education experts about what's going on in local education. Bill Marcum is joined by Mary Beth Tack, Dan Zorn and Chris Bailey in the latest KLOG special report.
https://www.klog.com/
Hello, 10th and 11th grade students!
Are you interested in joining Running Start in Fall 2020? Lower Columbia College is now hosting information sessions for students and parents completely online via Zoom- they will be sharing information about the program, next steps, and a timeline of events. Please follow the link to their website to see dates and times of these sessions and to access the Zoom meeting room:
https://lowercolumbia.edu/running-start/information-session.php
In the meantime, if you are interested in getting ahead- students can follow steps 1-3 to begin the Running Start application process on this page:
https://lowercolumbia.edu/running-start/apply-running-start.php
REMINDER: Online learning for grades 6-12 begins Monday, April 20! Learning packets should arrive soon, if they haven't already.

Attention Class of 2020: Please do not plan to gather at KHS during the "Be the Light" event this evening as that would be in defiance of the Stay Home Stay Safe order. Aerial photos will be posted to the District social media following the lighting. Thank you. #wearekelso #classof2020strong
Tomorrow, Friday April 17th, many schools across the state and nation will be turning their on their stadium lights on for the class of 2020.
In honor of our Hilander class of 2020, at 8:20 (20:20 military time), for 20 minutes, Schroeder Field lights will be shining bright. #BeTheLightWA
This is not a call to gather at the school. Please continue to honor the Governor’s stay at home order and practice social distancing measures. We ask that you stay out of the parking lot and stay away from KHS. We will be taking and publishing pictures for your use.
Class of 2020 is in our thoughts! We miss you and honor the sacrifices you have made. #wearekelso, #classof2020strong
REMINDER - CHROMEBOOK CHECKOUT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS THIS WEEK. Please take a minute to read and share the times and location for checkout on our website https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/article/228939?org=ksd
Checkout dates and times are by grade level.
In addition to those on the frontlines, KSD has Hidden Heroes: people behind the scenes, with tasks & jobs just as vital.
Read about this week's Hidden Heroes: district instructional coaches & packet assembly team. https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o//ksd/page/instructional-coaches

Interesting in being a member of the KHS Cheer Team for 2020-21? Stay tuned for upcoming information on Virtual Try-outs.
Attention Track and Field Athletes who sold fundraiser items: We will be passing out our fundraiser gear this Friday, April 10th at the stadium. Cones will be set you to assist with maintaining proper social distancing. Pick up times are as follows:
Seniors from 9 -10 AM
Juniors from 10-11 AM
Sophomores from 11 AM - 12 PM
Freshman from 12 -1 PM
If you are unable to attend this pick up or have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms DO NOT attend this event. Please contact Coach Krieder for an alternative way to get your gear.
Thank you all for supporting the KHS Track and Field team.
Are we going back to school? What's happening with SAT tests? How will seniors meet graduation requirements? State Superintendent Reykdal addresses these questions, and more.
https://youtu.be/YVC7Dtq8c2E

04-03-20: Each week for the next few weeks, we’ll be acknowledging Kelso School District’s Frontline Heroes. Read about this week's Frontline Heroes, our custodians, here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/custodial-staff--2

