Kelso Virtual Academy

L is for Letters Letters made out of Carrolls Elementary kids: Samson grade 5 Rowan grade 3 Rayla grade 1 #WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong

E is for ESSENTIAL WORKER Madison Forsberg, GR 12 #WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong

K = kindness via Cali Cannon, 7th grade Publicity Manager Huntington MS #WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong

It's KELSO STRONG Virtual Community Spirit Week!! To kick it off, here's a throwback from January 2018. #WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong

In addition to managing remote learning for students, Carrolls staff have been working diligently to box up classroom & library items to clear the way for major modernization construction. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/carrolls-staff

Our bus drivers are among the many frontline heroes. As the pandemic hit, they completely sanitized all buses and have since worked to return personal items left behind to students. Read more at https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/transportation-team--2

Starting Monday, May 4, we're adding another meal distribution site. 65 Alpha Drive: 9:40 AM - 9:55 AM Click here for a full list: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/meals-covid

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

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/

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

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

Starting tomorrow, meals can also be picked up at the District Office, from noon to 12:15 PM. And, as of today, we've distributed over 10,000 meals!

"You are a bright light, in a current moment of darkness… Be super compassionate to all, & let’s...get through this more committed to our humanity & our shared success... Our brightest days are ahead of us." Take care of yourselves & one another. https://youtu.be/tQf8i05V3Ls

We will call today asking about your distance learning preferences (online, printed & mailed packets). The call will come from: · K-5: your child’s teacher · 6-8: their PAWS teacher · 9-12: their 4th period teacher It may come across as unknown or blocked, please answer.

Xfinity has a number of Hotspots in the Kelso area that they are now making available for free. (https://wifi.xfinity.com/ type in the zipcode to see) https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19

We added meal service pick up at Beacon Hill Elementary, starting today, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM! See full list here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/meals-covid #KelsoCares

UPDATED MEAL SERVICE LOCATIONS & TIMES. https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/closure-meal-program The four new sites in Lexington will improve student safety by keeping them off Westside Highway while ensuring we reach the most students. #KelsoCares #WeAreKelso

Meal service starts today! In addition to the locations listed on our website we've added a pick up site at the COUNTRY RUN APARTMENTS in Lexington. Pick up will be 11:40–11:55 AM* *time is approximate – Bus will stop at the apartment complex after the stop at Lexi’s Pizza.