
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...

February 2, 2024
The SkillsUSA SW Region Welding Competition was held at Kelso High School on Wednesday, January 31. KHS students took the top two medals and will go on to State. Thirty-two st...

February 2, 2024
Coweeman Middle School has been named a State Winner in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, receiving a $12K prize package in Samsung technology.
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December 14, 2023
Coweeman Middle School in Kelso, WA has been named one of 300 State Finalists in the 14 th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, receiving a $2.5K prize package.
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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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September 11, 2023
In the 1923-1924 school year, Kelso High School declared blue and gold as the official school colors. Since then, Hilanders young and old have proudly declared, "We bleed blue and...

May 31, 2023
Modernization of Rose Valley Elementary begins this month. Originally built in 1939, then renovated in 1984, this charming country school will receive a major modernization, thank...

January 20, 2023
With close to 5,000 students, Kelso School District is the heart of our Kelso community. From football to STEAM Club, DECA to wrestling, and everything in-between, our athletics, ...

October 20, 2022
Research shows arts in education engages students in learning, increases attendance, reduces misbehavior, improves test scores (particularly among at-risk youth), strengthens comm...

May 5, 2022
Kelso School District won six state-wide awards at the Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) Awards Banquet on April 28. Three of the six earned Best in Category...

March 17, 2022
As promised, we have developed an FAQ document that addresses questions about the temporary relocation of Rose Valley to the Catlin site. Based on responses to the survey we sent ...

February 17, 2022
As part of the construction and modernization bond approved by voters in 2018, Rose Valley Elementary School will undergo a $5.5 million modernization expecting to take 10 months ...

January 22, 2022
We invite you to come inside our beautifully renovated Butler Acres Elementary School and see the great things made possible through the bond construction project. Bring friends,...

November 12, 2021
If you had to pick one word to describe Jaida Barrows, it would have to be awe-inspiring. In addition to her 4.0 GPA, in April, she was recognized for her state-wide leadership ...

October 31, 2021
Hats off to our Kelso girls softball team and coaching staff for exemplifying the true spirit of We Are! After winning 2nd place in the WIAA 2A/3A state tournament in Yakima Sat...

October 29, 2021
The Kelso School District board of directors have been recognized as a 2021 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). Selected for how t...

August 3, 2021
Join us on Saturday, August 14, to see your new school: Lexington Elementary!
The Ribbon Cutting is at 9:00 AM with a building tour immediately following, and tours every half ...

May 12, 2021
Registration is open! Need to make up credits? Feel like more class time is needed? Or just looking for enrichment options? Kelso School District’s Summer School options have som...

May 4, 2021
The Spring 2021 Hilander Highlights is out! The quarterly newsletter focuses on the new Lexington Elementary. Read it online here . Or view the printable pdf here .