
October 1, 2024
Please see the latest edition of Barnes Elementary Newsletter here: October 2024 Newsletter

September 17, 2024
Parents come and join us this Thursday, September 19th from 4:45-6:30p.m. For more information please see: Slide into Recess

August 30, 2024
Please see the latest edition of our Barnes Newsletter here: September 2024 Newsletter

July 30, 2024
Walk-in interviews and onboarding for paraeducators THIS Friday. #WeAreKelso

July 3, 2024
Wishing you a fun and safe 4th of July! All Kelso School District schools and offices are closed July 4 and 5 in honor of Independence Day.

July 2, 2024
Kelso Virtual Academy principal Cindy Cromwell received the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) Annalee Braley Membership Award for her dedication, support, and advo...

July 1, 2024
Butler Acres Elementary was one of 78 schools in Washington recognized for making significant advancements in closing opportunity gaps during the 2022-23 school year! Congratulati...

June 28, 2024
Zach Claypool, a paraeducator at Lexington Elementary School in the Kelso School District, has been recognized as the 2024 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year. This pre...

June 26, 2024
Back to School Night August 21 4:30-6:00 p.m. Classrooms will be open! Drop off supplies! Meet with friends!




May 31, 2024
Please see the latest edition of our Barnes Newsletter here: June 2024 Newsletter

May 29, 2024
Kelso School District Families & Community Members, Please take this 5-minute AI survey to help us understand how it’s being used in our community. Your participation is cruc...

May 24, 2024
On Monday, May 27, we honor, memorialize, and thank the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. All district schools and offices are closed in recog...

May 15, 2024
You wont want to miss Our Big Barnes Bear BBQ! May 30th 5:00-6:30

May 10, 2024
Three Kelso School District staff members were recently recognized at the Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce Crystal Apple Awards. Colleen Shuttleworth, K-12 Teacher of the Y...

May 8, 2024
Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of sch...

May 6, 2024
As we observe Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6-10, we want to express our sincere appreciation for our exceptional Kelso teachers. We Are 350+ Kelso Teachers Strong across six...

May 3, 2024
May 3 is School Lunch Hero Day, and we couldn't be more proud our Nutrition Services team! Over the last couple of years, Kelso School District Nutrition Services Supervisor and R...