We are very pleased to announce that we have selected a lead principal for Lexington Elementary: Tim Yore. Tim began serving the Kelso community in 1997 as a student teacher at Huntington Middle School. Since then, he’s taught at Barnes and Beacon Hill Elementary Schools, played a key role as a Teaching & Learning TOSA, served as a school-based instructional... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Lexington Elementary, Announcement of Mascot Design We are very excited to announce the winning design for the mascot of Lexington Elementary. Meet Lex, drawn by Chris Erickson, IT Support Specialist for the Kelso School District. In addition to Chris’ computer skills, he is a very talented artist who draws every day. Lex is friendly, strong and... READ MORE >
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We thrilled to announce our new website and mobile app! READ MORE >