June 2020 KSD News & Updates

Kent School District June 2020

As we begin our final week of the 2019-20 school year, it may not look like anything we imagined but we are so incredibly proud of all of our students, especially our graduating seniors! We also want to thank our staff, families, and community for helping support our students. We couldn't successfully prepare them for their futures without you.

Reminder, our last day of school is Friday, June 19. We hope you have a wonderful and safe summer!

OUR STUDENTS

Congratulations Class of 2020!

From finishing their final months of high school from home, supporting their classmates, earning scholarships, and standing up for causes they believe in, we're incredibly proud of all of our graduating seniors! We cannot wait to celebrate with you and your families when it's safe to do so, learn more about our graduation ceremony plans.

Student Checkout Events

Pick-up and drop-off materials like library books, personal belongings, and yearbooks at your student's school.

If you're coming back to KSD next year you can keep your laptop over the summer. If you're leaving KSD, please return your laptop. Some fifth and all sixth grade students will also need to return their musical instruments.

Visit your school's website for more information, including dates and times.

Planning for the 2020-21 School Year

On June 11, OSPI released initial guidance for all school districts across Washington state on reopening schools this fall. We know this is weighing heavily on the minds of students, families, and staff.

We are continuing to work on a reopening plan focusing on implementing the required health and hygiene practices announced by OSPI.

GET INVOLVED

Take Our Family Climate Survey

Tell us what you think about your experiences at your child's school and how we are doing as a district, before and after the buildings closed.

Apply for the College Bound Scholarship

The application deadline has been extended to November 20, 2020 for current eighth-grade students, the class of 2024.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Free Summer Meals Begin Monday, June 29

Summer meals will be distributed weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, June 29 at sites across our district. Please note meals will not be available the week of Monday, June 22.

Final Week of Free Farmers to Families Boxes

Wednesday, June 17 is the final day of free fresh produce boxes provided by the Pacific Coast Fruit Company.

Pandemic EBT Information

Due to COVID-19 school closures, families may be eligible to get help with food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT Emergency School Meals Program or P-EBT.

Online Enrollment for 2020-21 School Year & Kindergarten Enrollment

Whether you have a child turning 5-years-old by August 31 or know someone new to our district, help us spread the word that families can enroll new students on our website for the 2020-21 school year.