We will be sending out important information and updates during the school closures. Students, please continue to check your Gmail accounts for communications from the school and your teachers. Parents, please check for messages that we will be sending out through Skyward. Students- If you need help logging into your Gmail, contact one of your teachers for assistance. READ MORE >
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-wide spirit week. Using social media as our platform, let’s remind each other, and the world, that even during a pandemic #WeAre #KelsoStrong. #InThisTogether Get details here: bit.ly/kelsostrong READ MORE >
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 6th. Our goal is to align the June 6th graduation to our long-standing Kelso tradition of honoring each and every Kelso graduate. In the event that Governor Inslee fully lifts distancing restrictions prior to... READ MORE >
Graduation from high school is considered to be a momentous life experience, a privilege many students will only experience once. Kelso School District’s graduation ceremony is rich in dignity and long-standing tradition, and our staff care deeply about making this event a ceremony to honor the accomplishments of our students even in a time of unprecedented school... READ MORE >
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. Since that last day, March 12th, the world of education—and especially for you as a senior—has changed drastically. Change, uncertainty, and emotions have filled our lives since the... READ MORE >
A huge thank you to our supportive community! As of 12:30 Thursday afternoon, all plants have been sold. There will not be a sale on Friday, April 24th. We Are Kelso!Kelso High School’s Drive Thru FFA Plant Sale will be held next Thursday and Friday April 23 and 24, 2020 from 10 AM – 3 PM.Due to the closure of schools, this year’s Annual FFA plant sale will be... READ MORE >
Are you or someone you know interested in being a part of the 2020-21 KHS Cheer Team? Virtual Tryouts are happening now. Visit our Athletic page to view the Tryout Packet and register. The tryout packet and registration must be completed by April 28th to receive an invitation to the Band App to access tryout materials. Video Tryout submissions will be due no... READ MORE >
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 times with more food-bearing container gardens. Pots will have a mix of edible plants, including: kale, lettuces, radishes and snap peas. Seeds will be available for those with garden space... READ MORE >
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. Checkout dates and times are by grade level. Details for those, as well as the location for drive-through pickup, are below.Dates and TimesHigh School Chromebook Checkout: April 13,... READ MORE >
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 remain closed until May 4. As we receive updated announcements from OSPI and Governor Inslee, we will keep you informed. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this ever... READ MORE >
Please check Google Classroom frequently during this school closure. Teachers and school staff will be communicating with you and sharing resources through new and current classes. You can also download the Google Classroom app on phones and tablets. Login here: https://classroom.google.com READ MORE >
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 food or going to the doctor or the pharmacy are ok while practicing social distancing. Kelso School District is committed to continuing to provide meal service for anyone under 18 years... READ MORE >
With the school closure due to the COVID-19 virus, we are asking that students hold onto any scholarships until school resumes. That being said, many donors are willing to adjust deadlines to May 1 (or further out if needed). If a scholarship is able to be mailed or emailed, please utilize that option. All awards that were to be turned into the counseling center... READ MORE >
Hilander Families, In these uncertain times we must look to one another for comfort and fight the urge to look for fault or blame. What we are experiencing right now is unlike anything we have ever witnessed in our lifetime and it may become more unimaginable in the near future. Please know that we are doing all we can to support all families, those most... READ MORE >
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 combat the spread of COVID-19. Based on this information, Kelso School District is closing all of its schools beginning Tuesday, March 17 (Monday, March 16, for Wallace Elementary). Schools are... READ MORE >
Interested in Joining the KHS Cheer Team for next year? Tryouts are open to all interested male and female students attending KHS for the 2020-2021 school year. Mandatory Parent Meeting One parent/guardian MUST attend in order to participate in clinics When: April 28ththTime: 6-7 pmWhere: KHS Library Tryout Clinics Learn basic cheer skills and material for... READ MORE >
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 County still has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. Kelso School District remains on normal schedule, including clubs, sports and activities. Our district is analyzing student and staff travel out of... READ MORE >
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 the COVID-19 situation. We continue to be in regular contact with Cowlitz County and SW Washington health officials and as of this writing, there are no confirmed cases of the virus in... READ MORE >
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 high school students in our region. Winners of the Regional Awards are eligible to move on to participate at the state art show in Olympia.The Regional High School Art Show is hosted by... READ MORE >
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 also find teachers and staff within the app and call or email them with a click, and find events of interest, academic resources, forms, bus routes, and so much more. Available for Android... READ MORE >
Wanted: Computer Programmers to Volunteer for Kelso High School Class Kelso High School is participating in a great program that pairs computer science volunteers with teachers who are introducing computer science classes at the high school. If you have a degree in computer science or experience in computer programming and can dedicate about 1-2 hours a week... READ MORE >
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 allegations of racial taunts and sexual assault from Kelso High School students at the January 7, 2020, boys basketball game. You may have seen the statement the school issued in response, as... READ MORE >
From the Principal’s Desk…“Starting strong is good, finishing strong is epic.” ~Robin Sharma“Doing the best in this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” ~Oprah WinfreySpring is known for new beginnings and with third trimester just around the corner there’s no better time to think about what is still to come. Throughout my nearly 25 years... READ MORE >
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