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March 26, 2021
During a press conference on Thursday, March 25, Governor Jay Inslee announced that the Washington State Department of Health has officially adopted the CDC’s revised social dista...
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March 12, 2021
Kalama School District has announced an adjusted time for its free meal pick-up service.
Effective Monday, March 22, no-cost grab-and-go meals will be available to all childre...
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March 11, 2021
Kalama School District families may qualify to receive a free ASB card for school program activities and athletics, as well as a Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) card...
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March 8, 2021
Kalama School District (KSD) is now accepting registration forms for its full-day kindergarten program at Kalama Elementary School. The program provides young children with the op...
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March 2, 2021
Kalama School District is proud to announce a new KalamaSchools.org experience!
Redesigned with user-friendliness in mind, the improved site offers an array of new features i...
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February 20, 2021
Before it’s torn down to make room
for the new middle school/high school campus, the old Kalama Elementary School
will be used for one last educational purpose: hands-on trainin...
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January 29, 2021
The new Kalama Elementary School officially opened for in-person learning earlier this year – Kalama’s first new school in 66 years!
While the district looks forward to hostin...
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January 28, 2021
With a combined 43 years of teaching experience, Fourth Grade teachers Becky Cooper, Brittni King and Jennifer Thomas are not shy about their passion for teaching students. We cau...
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January 16, 2021
Kalama Elementary’s PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) donated $19,540.20 for the purchase of a swing set for the school’s new playground. The donation was the product of fundraisi...
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January 16, 2021
The Kalama School District Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club is positively impacting the lives of middle school and high school students by developing their potential for leade...
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November 24, 2020
The students in Kalama High School's drama program are making the most of this out-of-the-ordinary school year with a quarantine-themed show that will be available on-demand in ea...
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November 5, 2020
Kalama School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Amber Doerty as Head Coach of Kalama High School’s Varsity Girls Basketball team.
Doerty, a Physical Education Speci...
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October 30, 2020
Did you hear it on the radio? KHS Senior Ruby Jackson was recently named the KUKN Student Scholar of the Month! Ruby was selected based on her high GPA as well as her involvemen...
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September 4, 2020
Update: Beginning Monday, October 26, meal pick-up will be located at the southwest corner of the new elementary school.
The USDA has passed a waiver extending schools’ fr...
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August 1, 2020
After seeking input from families and staff, and in close consultation with the Cowlitz County Health Department, Kalama, Castle Rock, Kelso, Longview, Toutle Lake, and Woodland S...
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June 12, 2020
“The Kalama Community has a reputation of support and pride for their schools, which is why I am beyond excited … Kalama is a beautiful and unique place to live and work. I look f...
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June 12, 2020
For Kalama School District teachers, the transition from traditional, in-person classroom learning to distance learning has presented both a series of challenges and opportunities...
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June 11, 2020
KSD families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may benefit from a new state program that promises to help cover the cost of groceries.
Available to families that receive (or ar...
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June 4, 2020
Graduations are happening at school districts throughout Cowlitz County this month, though they look quite different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Kalama, the entire city is ge...
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May 22, 2020
Update: Registration for the 21-22 school year is happening soon. Kalama School District (KSD) is now accepting registration forms for its full-day kindergarten program at Kala...