KSS Saturday School
We are planning on running two sessions of Saturday School in January. Saturday School supports students with increasing academic achievement and helps support students with end of semester finals. This year we are opening Saturday School to both High School and Middle School students. Snacks will be provided at each session.
When: Saturday, January 20th and January 27th 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Where: Klahowya Secondary School
Why: Saturday School is a great opportunity for students to:
- Study in small groups for AP Semester Finals
- Complete group projects for Magnet Courses
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Complete missing or incomplete assignments
- Complete test/quiz retakes in a supervised setting
All students are welcome to join us at Saturday School. See you then.
Class of 2024 Boosters Bingo Night Fundraiser
On Saturday, January 27th, there is a Class of 2024 Boosters Bingo Night Fundraiser at Maynard's from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more information, join the "Class of 2024" in Final Forms or on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kssclassof2024parents/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
On February 6th there is a KSS Boosters meeting at 5:00 pm in the KSS library and following, a Class of 2024 parents meeting at 6:00 p.m.
January Is Mental Wellness Month
January celebrates Mental Wellness Month with the hopes of bringing
awareness to mental health disorders, break the stigmas associated with
mental illness and encourage others, or yourself, to seek help. Please see the attached flyer.
Kitsap Public Health Department Free Vaccine Clinics
Kitsap Public Health Department is offering immunization clinics at the end of this month on January 23rd, January 24th, and January 25th. The Kitsap County Care-A-Van will be providing vaccinations regardless of insurance status. Please see the attached flyers. Free Vaccine Clinic January 23rd Poulsbo, Free Vaccine Clinic January 24th Bremerton, Free Vaccine Clinic January 25th Port Orchard.
8th Grade Only Dance June 7th, 2024
We are excited to announce that on June 7th, 2024, Klahowya will be hosting our first ever 8th grade only dance.This will be a fun opportunity for the Class of 2028 to celebrate the end of Middle School. The plan is for an evening event with a live D.J. It will be a free event for all 8th graders.
Because this is a new event, we are looking to form a Parent/Family Planning Group. This group would help plan the event, assist with fundraising, and help with decorations and set-up. If you are interested in joining this group, or would like more information, please contact Middle School ASB Advisor Leigh Hampton at: [email protected]. We have also established a Class of 2028 fundraising page. If you would like to make a donation to support the dance, go to the following link:
https://wa-centralkitsap-lite.intouchreceipting.com/KSSEighthGradeClass.
SSC News
Financial Aid Night and FAFSA
Seniors and Senior Families, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened on DEC 31. We encourage all seniors to fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Klahowya will be hosting a Financial Aid night on JAN 24 at 6:30pm in the Klahowya commons. Come learn about Financial Aid for college as well as receive assistance with the FAFSA. If you plan on filling out the FAFSA at this meeting, please bring the following:
- Chromebook
- Personal Information
*Tax info
*SSNs
*Asset info
Kitsap County Summer Help Positions
Applications for Kitsap County Public Works' Summer Employment Program are now open. Applicants must be 18 years old by May 1, 2024, and the season is May - September 30. Many CKSD students have worked for Kitsap County during their summers after graduation, it’s a GREAT summer job for college kids and/or those figuring out their next steps. The county can be flexible with start and end dates to accommodate for school schedules.
Apply here.
Klahowya Foundation Scholarship Fund
Klahowya Community, do you belong to a business or civic group that is looking for ways to make a
difference? We are actively seeking funds to build our scholarship program again this year and we are asking for your support. Scholarship awards, of any amount, will help Klahowya seniors continue with post-secondary education in colleges, universities and technical schools. Businesses, civic groups and individuals contributing to our scholarship fund will be listed on our Graduation Commencement Program. In addition, a gift of $250 or more will be listed as a specific scholarship carrying the name of the contributor. Your donation is important to us. Please take some time to consider the amount you are able to send. Use this short form if you would like to donate, or contact the SSC. POC: Laura Welch Phone: 360-662-4036
Email: [email protected] Please mail or submit your donation by February 27th.
Olympic Photo Group 5 Week Internships
OPG is teaming up with CKSD to offer photography internships during the 23-24 school year. Interested students, send an email to Michelle Schuster at [email protected].
Service Academy / ROTC Information Night
Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors, Are you interested in attending a Service Academy or ROTC? There will be an information night for all CKSD students on Tuesday, FEB 13 at 6:15pm in the Central Kitsap HS Auditorium. See the flyer for details.
Scholarship Newsletter
Please see this week’s Scholarship Newsletter for information on scholarships, financial aid, and colleges.
School Choice Transfer Requests for 2024 - 2025
Students are encouraged to enroll at their attendance area school, however, if your family would prefer to enroll at a school outside your neighborhood, you may submit a transfer request. Space must be available in a school and/or program before we can approve a transfer and we give priority to resident students of Central Kitsap School District. Transfers are approved on an annual basis and need to be submitted each school year. If you would like to request a transfer for NEXT school year, 2024-2025, please start at this link where you will find information and forms.
West Sound Tech “Explore Your Future”
10th and 11th graders, come out to the Explore Your Future free community event on FEB 26 from 5-7pm at the Kitsap Pavilion. (Please note that this is an updated date and place). Experience what WST classes are offered, talk to current students and meet prospective employers. Learn about YOUR post-secondary options including 2-year, 4-year schools, technical schools, apprenticeships, military, and more. Receive an early registration code to register before open enrollment begins. Please note that there will be no WST Summer School this year due to construction.
WSU Native American Youth Sports Summit
Native American Programs and Washington State University Cougar Athletics are excited to invite Native American middle and high school students in grades 6-12 to campus for the Native American Youth Sports Summit.
During this FREE 1-day event, students will:
- Tour the WSU Pullman campus
- Connect with WSU student athletes
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See what WSU has to offer to Native American students
- Attend a WSU women's basketball game
Event Details
Cost: FREE!
All activities, meals, and game tickets are provided to registrants at no cost.
Date: Sunday, February 4, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Pullman, WA
Register by JAN 29 at: https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/register/sportssummit