May 2020 KSD News & Updates

Kent School District May 2020

We appreciate all of the incredible staff and volunteers who help pack and distribute thousands of free school meals for students each week.

Beginning Monday, May 11, we're adding two additional meal sites, Maple Lane and Sunrise Elementary School, and extending hours at many of our sites to better serve our students and families. Find a meal site near you on our website.

OUR STUDENTS

School Closures Don't Stop Students From Leading & Learning

From left to right, Kent-Meridian Senior Lisa Ha wrote an op-ed for the Kent Reporter on how the closure has impacted the class of 2020, Fairwood students showed their reading progress in a fun way, and Kentlake class officers shared a video message with their classmates with important information and to remind them to check their emails.

How is your family learning from home?

Send us photos and use #WeGotThisKSD on social media to share.

Continuous Learning Plan

Learn how we're continuing to support student learning while school buildings are closed.

Supporting the Class of 2020

Find answers to frequently asked questions about grades, graduation ceremonies, and more on our website.

TEAM KSD

Thank You Teachers!

Join us in showing some virtual appreciation for our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8.

National School Nurse Day May 6

Thank you to our incredible nurses for continuing to help support our students and families while schools are closed.

Five Schools Recognized by State Board of Education

Congratulations Daniel, Kent Mountain View, Meadow Ridge, Panther Lake, and Ridgewood for supporting students!

GET INVOLVED

#KSDThankfulThursday

View weekly videos from Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts and staff, then join us in sharing what you're thankful for on social media using the hashtag.

Thank You Volunteers!

We appreciate the many families and community members who continue to donate their time, food, and resources to support our students.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Be In The Know

Update your contact information in Skyward Family Access and make sure you're receiving important updates and information from us.

Did You Know Our Website Is Translatable?

Use the "Translate" feature to quickly display our website into more than 100 available languages via Google Translate.

Have Questions For Your Student's Teacher or Principal?

Staff have office hours every week and their emails are listed on your school's website.

We're Here To Help!

Having trouble with your KSD-issued laptop? Need to pick up a device for your student? Find information or schedule an appointment on our website.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

May: Asian Pacific Heritage Month

May: Better Hearing and Speech Month

May: Jewish American Heritage Month

May 4-8: National Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4-31: 2020-2021 Transfer Application Window

May 4-31: Kindergarten Dual Language Lottery Window

May 6: National School Nurse Day

May 7: National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

May 13: Virtual School Board Meeting

May 13: School Board Work Session

May 18: Kentlake Cap & Gown Delivery

May 18: Kent-Meridian Cap & Gown Delivery

May 18: Kentwood Cap & Gown Delivery

May 19: Kentridge Cap & Gown Delivery

May 27: Virtual School Board Meeting

May 27: School Board Work Session

2019-20 Student Calendar

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