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’ free meal programs through December 2020. This means that our district will be able to provide pick-up meals at no charge to all children, ages 0-18 (including those who are not currently enrolled... READ MORE >
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 opportunity to develop essential social, emotional and problem-solving skills, preparing them for success in later grades and life. To register your child for the upcoming school year,... READ MORE >
Voters in Kalama School District have approved a replacement Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy that will maintain and enhance school programs, operations and services that are either not funded or not fully-funded by the state. A preliminary ballot count shows more than 62 percent of voters supported the levy. Passage of the local levy will provide... READ MORE >
KSD Superintendent Eric Nerison is issuing praise and commendation for the quick and decisive action taken by district staff and teachers to create a distance learning strategy and plan to safety continue serving Kalama students. Within 72 hours of Governor Inslee’s first COVID-19-related school closure announcement, Kalama staff returned to school and immediately... READ MORE >
Schools may be closed due to COVID-19, but Kalama vocational teacher Cory Torppa has stayed busy teaching by example: He’s been 3D printing face shields for PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center. “There’s a lot of learning I can pass on to the kids,” Torppa said. “My first print took 4 or 5 hours, and now I’ve got it down to 45 minutes. We’ll talk about parameters... READ MORE >
All schools across the state of Washington, including those in Kalama, have been closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. This closure, announced by Governor Inslee during a press conference on Monday afternoon (April 6), is part of an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep our region safe and healthy. This extended closure presents many... READ MORE >
Kalama educators have created a plan for providing instruction to students during the school closure period and are actively reaching out to their students. Regardless of how long the closure lasts, your students will have access to instruction and the opportunity to extend their learning. While these educational opportunities will look different, your students’... READ MORE >
At Kalama Elementary School, our priority is the health and safety of all students and staff members. We’ve created this news page to ensure you have the latest updates and resources at your fingertips. Latest updates: Monday, April 6: All schools across the state of Washington, including those in Kalama, have been closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school... READ MORE >
KSD families, As part of the nursing staff in Kalama, I know how hard this time can be on you and your families. I wanted to let you know that Jorjan Plimmer, RN, and I will be taking this time to reach out to families that have medications at school to see if pickup is needed. Also, we will be updating our records with care plans that we have on file in... READ MORE >
Yesterday, Governor Inslee announced that he is mandating the closure of the three main Puget Sound School in districts in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. Closures will begin Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, April 24. He also banned gatherings of 250 or more people in these same counties. Local impactThere are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Governor Jay Inslee asked school districts around the state of Washington to prepare for potential closures. The Governor's statement prompted the following letter to school families and community members from Kalama School District Superintendent, Eric Nerison:Dear Kalama School District... READ MORE >
Kalama School District’s custodial staff will be disinfecting door knobs, handrails, and classroom and bathroom surfaces with increased frequency in response to the global spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. This preventative step was announced by Superintendent Eric Nerison in a letter to KSD families on Tuesday, Mach 3. The letter reads as... READ MORE >
Kalama School District will host a Replacement Levy Community Listening Session from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 20. The district is seeking input from the public after its proposed 3-year Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Replacement Levy failed to pass during Tuesday night’s Special Election. The resolution was defeated by approximately 230 votes.... READ MORE >
Chartwells, which provides meals and food programs for school districts across the country, has awarded the Kalama School District Dining Services team with their elusive Platinum Account Award. Chartwells recognized the Kalama team based on various criteria, such as inclusion excellence, participation and budgeting success. Led by Dining Services Director... READ MORE >
Kalama Elementary School Principal Dr. Kala Lougheed is passionate about student literacy. That's why for the past few weeks, in an effort to expose her students to more books and the joys of reading, she has been logging on to Facebook and reading nightly bedtime stories "live" on the school's official Facebook page.KPTV Fox 12 heard about Kala's nightly readings... READ MORE >
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, we’d like to take a moment to answer some of your most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about inclement weather procedures at Kalama School District. How does the District decide whether to close schools (or late start/early dismissal) as a result of inclement weather? Closing school or changing start/end times is not a... READ MORE >
Kalama School District will host a “Replacement Levy Info Night” at 6 p.m. on Monday (January 27). Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the District’s upcoming Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Replacement Levy, which will appear on the February 11 ballot. The levy, which replaces the 2018 voter-approved levy that expires this year,... READ MORE >
With its local levy expiring this year, the Board of Directors for Kalama School District has unanimously approved a resolution to place a three-year Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) replacement levy on the February 11, 2020 ballot. Voters will have the opportunity to maintain current programs and activities that are not fully-funded by the state, such... READ MORE >
Today we wrap up National School Bus Safety Week! A big THANK YOU to the bus drivers, safety officers, motorists and staff members that help ensure our students get to and from school safely. Here are 10 things students can do to help make their bus driver’s job a bit easier: Do your part to reduce excessive noise on the busKeep things in a backpack or school... READ MORE >
From building renderings to Value Engineering (VE) strategies, attendees of a town hall and listening session on Tuesday evening (October 8, 2019) were able to listen to and weigh in on the latest design and construction details related to the new Kalama Elementary School and Middle/High School additions. The town hall featured a detailed presentation from project... READ MORE >
Eligible families interested in free and reduced-price meal programs at school are now able to apply for participation at any time during the year. The programs, which include the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program and the Special Milk Program, are administered through Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Information (OSPI) in... READ MORE >
Students/Parents, Please take a moment to fill out the following food service survey. CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY Your input is appreciated! READ MORE >
That time of year is upon us yet again, and this year the Winter Program (for grades 3-5) will be on Friday, December 14th at 1:00 PM. It will be taking place in the Lower Gym, and will feature holiday music, music from musical theatre and movies, and performances from some of our students on our very own Orff mallet instruments. Please feel free to email me with... READ MORE >
See the latest in the elementary and middle school design progress by clicking HERE! READ MORE >