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We Are Kelso
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KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Find Us

Kelso School District601 Crawford StKelso, WA 98626Phone: (360) 501-1900

Schools

  • KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • BARNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • BUTLER ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • CARROLLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • LEXINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • ROSE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • WALLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • COWEEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • HUNTINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • KELSO HIGH SCHOOL
  • LOOWIT HIGH SCHOOL
  • KELSO VIRTUAL ACADEMY
  • FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
  • WE ARE KELSO

Mission

  • The mission of Kelso Public Schools is to prepare every student for living, learning, and achieving success as a citizen of our changing world.

  • Vision

  • Our students begin school ready to learn, transition confidently between grades and schools, and emerge from our district as engaged citizens, both career and college-ready.

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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy.  Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. 

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; gunnar.guttormsen@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1905 

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; melissa.boudreau@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; mara.rinker@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1800

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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Please note: some pages on this website contain links to third-party sites, which are not under our management and may not comply with accessibility standards. Kelso School District is not responsible for the content or accessibility of third-party sites.

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