
November 21, 2023
The Kelso School District board of directors have been named Medium District School Board of the Year by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA).
Drawn from...

September 11, 2023
In the 1923-1924 school year, Kelso High School declared blue and gold as the official school colors. Since then, Hilanders young and old have proudly declared, "We bleed blue and...

May 31, 2023
Modernization of Rose Valley Elementary begins this month. Originally built in 1939, then renovated in 1984, this charming country school will receive a major modernization, thank...

January 20, 2023
With close to 5,000 students, Kelso School District is the heart of our Kelso community. From football to STEAM Club, DECA to wrestling, and everything in-between, our athletics, ...

October 20, 2022
Research shows arts in education engages students in learning, increases attendance, reduces misbehavior, improves test scores (particularly among at-risk youth), strengthens comm...

May 5, 2022
Kelso School District won six state-wide awards at the Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) Awards Banquet on April 28. Three of the six earned Best in Category...

March 17, 2022
As promised, we have developed an FAQ document that addresses questions about the temporary relocation of Rose Valley to the Catlin site. Based on responses to the survey we sent ...

February 17, 2022
As part of the construction and modernization bond approved by voters in 2018, Rose Valley Elementary School will undergo a $5.5 million modernization expecting to take 10 months ...

January 22, 2022
We invite you to come inside our beautifully renovated Butler Acres Elementary School and see the great things made possible through the bond construction project. Bring friends,...

November 12, 2021
If you had to pick one word to describe Jaida Barrows, it would have to be awe-inspiring. In addition to her 4.0 GPA, in April, she was recognized for her state-wide leadership ...

October 31, 2021
Hats off to our Kelso girls softball team and coaching staff for exemplifying the true spirit of We Are! After winning 2nd place in the WIAA 2A/3A state tournament in Yakima Sat...

October 29, 2021
The Kelso School District board of directors have been recognized as a 2021 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). Selected for how t...

August 3, 2021
Join us on Saturday, August 14, to see your new school: Lexington Elementary!
The Ribbon Cutting is at 9:00 AM with a building tour immediately following, and tours every half ...

May 12, 2021
Registration is open! Need to make up credits? Feel like more class time is needed? Or just looking for enrichment options? Kelso School District’s Summer School options have som...

May 4, 2021
The Spring 2021 Hilander Highlights is out! The quarterly newsletter focuses on the new Lexington Elementary. Read it online here . Or view the printable pdf here .

April 2, 2021
Interested in seeing the NEW state-of-the-art Wallace Elementary School? Here's how: Take a guided walking tour of the state-of-the-art school from a member of the Wallace team. ...

March 3, 2021
On March 2nd, before the space was sealed up, we dropped some items under the stairs at Lexington Elementary for future generations to find. The time capsule includes:
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February 3, 2021
Now that the new Wallace Elementary School is complete and occupied by students, the home of the Wallace Wolf Pack for the last 78 years will start to be demolished. The four-week...

January 27, 2021
How much money will go into the new Huntington Middle School?
This major modernization has a budget of $30.1 million and includes:
Replacement of all major MEP (mechanical/...

January 27, 2021
With the anticipated opening of the new Lexington Elementary and subsequent closing of Beacon Hill and Catlin Elementaries, Kelso School District is reviewing proposed boundary ch...