Superintendent Mary Beth Tack will be on-air at 4pm Thursday, April 23, on KLOG:
Hear from the education experts about what's going on in local education. Bill Marcum is joined by Mary Beth Tack, Dan Zorn and Chris Bailey in the latest KLOG special report.
https://www.klog.com/
In addition to those on the frontlines, KSD has Hidden Heroes: people behind the scenes, with tasks & jobs just as vital.
Read about this week's Hidden Heroes: district instructional coaches & packet assembly team. https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o//ksd/page/instructional-coaches
Are we going back to school? What's happening with SAT tests? How will seniors meet graduation requirements? State Superintendent Reykdal addresses these questions, and more.
https://youtu.be/YVC7Dtq8c2E
04-03-20: Each week for the next few weeks, we’ll be acknowledging Kelso School District’s Frontline Heroes. Read about this week's Frontline Heroes, our custodians, here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/custodial-staff--2
Starting tomorrow, meals can also be picked up at the District Office, from noon to 12:15 PM.
And, as of today, we've distributed over 10,000 meals!
"You are a bright light, in a current moment of darkness… Be super compassionate to all, & let’s...get through this more committed to our humanity & our shared success... Our brightest days are ahead of us."
Take care of yourselves & one another.
https://youtu.be/tQf8i05V3Ls
We will call today asking about your distance learning preferences (online, printed & mailed packets). The call will come from:
· K-5: your child’s teacher
· 6-8: their PAWS teacher
· 9-12: their 4th period teacher
It may come across as unknown or blocked, please answer.
Xfinity has a number of Hotspots in the Kelso area that they are now making available for free. (https://wifi.xfinity.com/ type in the zipcode to see) https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
We added meal service pick up at Beacon Hill Elementary, starting today, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM!
See full list here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/meals-covid
#KelsoCares
UPDATED MEAL SERVICE LOCATIONS & TIMES.
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/closure-meal-program
The four new sites in Lexington will improve student safety by keeping them off Westside Highway while ensuring we reach the most students. #KelsoCares #WeAreKelso
Meal service starts today! In addition to the locations listed on our website we've added a pick up site at the COUNTRY RUN APARTMENTS in Lexington. Pick up will be 11:40–11:55 AM*
*time is approximate – Bus will stop at the apartment complex after the stop at Lexi’s Pizza.
Please visit our COVID-19 page (http://bit.ly/KSD-COVID) for information on school closures, meals, childcare, and picking up personal belongings and medications.
Kelso School District is closed Monday, March 16, through Friday, April 24, under direction from Governor Inslee to slow the spread of COVID-19. Information on picking up belongings, student medications, childcare, meals, graduation, and more will follow soon.
Reminder, NO SCHOOL on Friday 3/13/20 for our regularly scheduled In-Service Day and on Monday 3/16/20 for our regularly scheduled Trimester Break.
Spirit Day - Read My Shirt Day
Spirit Day - Favorite Book Character Day
Butler Acres went into a lock-out today due to police activity in the area. Please know that at no time were any students in danger. Watch your emails for more information.
Kicking off our "Building Strong Readers" Literacy Week today!!
Unfortunately we are experiencing issues district wide with our phones. We are working diligently to fix the issue. We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you must get a hold of your child's school, please send an email to the secretary. Thank you for your patience.
VALENTINE’S DAY REMINDER: NO DELIVERIES ACCEPTED! Because of allergies, disruption in classroom learning, and the inability of transporting on the school bus, please remember we do not accept any deliveries of flowers, balloons, and/or other gifts which come to the school.