The goal of the Kelso School District Wellness Committee is to provide a comprehensive workplace wellness program that promotes a healthy lifestyle for staff. On this page, you will find community and staff resources & forms. The Wellness Committee has provided these links as a courtesy to staff to gain more information about community and employee resources, including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Resources for emergency shelters, national prevention lines, transportation, clothing, pet, and food/meals.

Resources for staying active, nutrition, and miscellaneous.

• City of Longview Recreation Events - Upcoming events hosted by the City of Longview Parks and Recreation.

• Washington Trails Association - Trail protection program created by local hikers.

• YMCA of Southwest Washington - Different activities for the whole family!

• Cowlitz Community Farmer's Market - Enjoy the freshest food, handmade products, and more at our local farmer's market.

• Lower Columbia School Gardens - Connecting kids with food by creating dynamic school garden programs.

• Castle Rock Lavender Farm - Seasonal lavender farm that holds events, shop locally made lavender products, and more.

• Washington Drug Rehab - Referral services that provide information about addiction treatment facilities and practitioners.

The Family & Community Resource Center offers great local resources for families and students. Resources offered by the FCRC include food, school supplies, clothes, and personal items. A comprehensive community resources list provided by the FCRC can be found here. You can reach the FCRC by calling (360) 501-1993 or visit in person at 2001 Allen St. Kelso, WA 98626.

Did you know Kelso School District staff get a discount at Snap Fitness? Enjoy 50% off enrollment fees and 10% off monthly fees. You must show your District ID card in order to get this discount. Visit either Longview Snap Fitness locations to get started today!

Kelso School District offers Professional Development (PD) courses for staff. Professional Development questions can be directed to the Teaching & Learning department. You can find more information on clock hours here. All clock hours have to be claimed in PDEnroller before submitting clock hour forms to HR. Questions about PDEnroller can be directed to Teaching and Learning at kelsey.lapie@kelsosd.org or via phone (360) 501-1926.

All Kelso School District staff and household members have access to our EAP through Magellan Health. Employees do not need to be in a benefit-eligible position to utilize the Employee Assistance Program. The EAP is provided at no cost to district employees and household members. The EAP includes resources such as counseling (up to 8 sessions per person, per issue), lifestyle coaching, work-life services, and more! You can get started today by calling (800) 523-5668 or by going to Magellan's website.

If you feel there are any additional resources that should be added to this page, or if you are interested in joining the Wellness Committee, please reach out. Please complete the Google Form to submit your resource suggestion. All suggestions will be reviewed by the Kelso School District Wellness Committee. We are here for you!

Holly Budge - Director, Human Resources

Adrean Myers - Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Dayton Cox - Human Resources Associate

Gunnar Guttormsen -Director, Student Services & Assessment

Sheri Walker - Principal, Kelso High School

Jennifer Frost - Dean of Students, Kelso High School

Tom D'Aboy - Dean of Students, Coweeman Middle School

Lisa Caddel - Language Arts Teacher, Huntington Middle School

Theresa Long - Paraeducator, Huntington Middle School

Seth Peck - Principal, Barnes Elementary

Cami Rothwell - Counselor, Lexington Elementary

Tangi Bennett - 5th Grade Teacher & Admin Intern, Wallace Elementary