Kent School District March 2018
New in the Blue
This month, we welcome spring, celebrate more members of our amazing community, and prepare for the next round of Community Conversations coming to a high school near you in April. Check out the great things happening around our district in this issue of New in the Blue.

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  • Hear about a student's journey on the Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage.
  • Celebrate a middle school's state cheerleading titles.
  • Support music programs and talented students.
  • Meet the 2018 Kent School District Teacher of the Year.
  • Learn how the KSD School Safety Services team prevents, prepares for, and resolves potential threats.
  • Get the scoop on the 2018 Cherry Blossom Festival.
  • Download the 2018-2019 student calendar.
  • Save the dates for Community Conversations in April.
HIGHLIGHTING OUR AMAZING STUDENTS
Isaac Sotelo
Student Selected for Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Kentwood senior Isaac Sotelo joined members of Congress on the 2018 Faith and Politics Institute Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage.
Meeker Middle School Cheerleading Team
Meeker Earns State Titles
The Meeker Cheerleading Team won three 2018 WA State Cheer Coaches Association Championship titles for the game day, stomp, and traditional categories.
Middle school students in a robotics class.
Robotics Comes to Middle Schools
Students are learning to think, create, and solve critical problems like never before thanks to the introduction of robotics in all six middle schools.
Middle school band students.
Music In Our Schools Month
There's still time to show support for music programs and hear talented students perform at orchestra concerts March 20 and 22.
CELEBRATING OUR PREMIER TEAM
Michael Angelidis
2018 KSD Teacher of the Year
Kentlake math teacher Michael Angelidis builds relationships to multiply student engagement and success in his classroom and beyond.
Kent School District Safety Services Team
Keeping KSD Safe
While education is our business, keeping students, staff, and community safe is our number one priority.
Kent-Meridian staff at training session.
Supporting Our ELL Students
Kent-Meridian staff is learning how to better support open, healthy, and meaningful conversations with refugee and immigrant youth.
Ross Hardy and Denise Daniels
Meet Our Board
Learn more about newest Kent School Board Director Denise Daniels and Legislative Representative Ross Hardy in two new videos.
RECOGNIZING OUR COMMUNITY
Students at the 2017 Cherry Blossom Festival
2018 Cherry Blossom Festival
Join us to celebrate and learn from Japanese and Asian cultures on Friday, March 23, 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Kentridge High School.
Jenkins Creek families at Covington Library.
Seuss After Hours Literacy Night
Jenkins Creek families enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour, magic show, and scavenger hunt while learning more about the Covington Library.
Erin Jones speaking to Mill Creek students.
Mill Creek Celebrates Black History
Confidence. Significance. Purpose. These are just a few of the words six influential community leaders used to describe their lives and inspire Mill Creek students.
KSD Equity Council at meeting.
Equity Council Meets
Students, parents, community members, and district staff came together for the first KSD Equity Council Meeting.
Sharing Valuable Information
2018-19 Student Transfer Process
The District will accept student transfer applications April 2-30.
2018-2019 Calendar
2018-19 Student Calendar
The calendar for the 2018-2019 school year is now available.
Community Conversations:
2017-2018 State of Our District
Families, staff, and community are invited to come together for the 2017-2018 State of Our District and engage with Kent School District (KSD) leadership at upcoming Community Conversations set for April.

Information about KSD including progress towards shared strategic goals, budget, facility projects, and more will be provided by district representatives, with opportunity to speak with district administrators and ask questions.

Spanish translators will be available at each event. Additional language translators are available upon request. Please contact Samantha Maffei at (253) 373-7242 or [email protected].

Four conversation events will be held at high schools across the District.
Community Conversations: State of Our District
Monday, April 16
Join us at Kent-Meridian High School from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Community Conversations: State of Our District
Tuesday, April 17
Join us at Kentwood High School from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Community Conversations: 2017-2018 State of Our District
Thursday, April 19
Join us at Kentridge High School from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Community Conversations: 2017-2018 State of Our District
Tuesday, April 24
Join us at Kentlake High School from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Important Dates

March 21: Early Release Wednesday – All Schools dismissed 2 hours early
March 23: 2018 Cherry Blossom Festival at Kentridge High School
March 28: Early Release Wednesday – All schools dismissed 2 hours early
April 2: District begins accepting student transfer applications
April 4: Early Release Wednesday – All schools dismissed 2 hours early
April 9-13: Spring Break – No school
April 9-13: National Library Week
April 16-20: Public School Volunteer Week
April 16: Community Conversation at Kent-Meridian
April 17: Community Conversation at Kentwood
April 18: Early Release Wednesday – All schools dismissed 2 hours early
April 19: Community Conversation at Kentridge
April 23-27: Administrative Professionals Week
April 24: Special Election Day – Remember to vote
April 24: Community Conversation at Kentlake
April 25: Early Release Wednesday – All schools dismissed 2 hours early
Get Involved!
With 27,000 students, 3,500 teachers and staff, and 4,500 volunteers doing great things across 42 schools, there are thousands of stories to share. We want to hear about the incredible people, events, and things happening in your corner of KSD! Please share your news with us on Facebook and Twitter using #KSDblue or by emailing [email protected] .