Happy Halloween!

SENIOR NIGHT! PINK OUT! Varsity Football vs Kentridge at French Field at 4:00 pm

Tomorrow: Varsity Soccer Playoff Game @ Curtis HS at 5:00 pm

College and Career Fair: Juniors and seniors, if you signed up for the College and Career Fair happening on Tuesday November 4th to and have NOT turned in your field trip form... please do so by Friday October 31. In order to attend a permission form needs to be turned in since it's an in-building field trip. Questions? Talk to Mrs. Canada in the Career Center.  

Volunteer Opportunity: Tutors needed! Meridian Middle School is looking for 12–15 more high school students to help middle schoolers with homework after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays for one hour. Earn volunteer hours and strengthen your college applications while making a difference! You must be able to commit to at least one day per week. Email erica.aulava@kent.k12.wa.us today if you are interested.

Volunteer Opportunity: As part of the community Emergency Response Team training, Puget Sound Fire-Emergency Management conducts a disaster simulation. They are looking for youth volunteers to play "disaster survivors". The events will be on November 14th and 15th. If you are interested, pick up a packet outside the Activities Office. Spaces are limited. Contact Jenny Keizer for more information.

KW PTSA Fundraiser: The Kentwood PTSA is doing a Remlinger Farms Pie Sale through November 10th. Pies can be ordered online. Pickup will be at Kentwood on Thursday 11/20 from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm or Friday 11/21 rom 5:00 pm-7:30 pm- just in time for the holidays! Pies come frozen and you bake. Help support Kentwood PTSA this holiday season.

DECA Community Drive: ATTENTION! DECA is still taking donations for their community drive. Make sure to donate gently used clothing and canned foods to your 4th period. Top 3 4th periods win a pizza party! 

Winter Sports Registration Now Open: Registration is now open for winter sports in Final Forms. Here are the sports you can sign up for:

• Boys and Girls Basketball

• Boys and Girls Wrestling

• Unified Basketball

• Boys Swim and Dive

• Girls Flag Football

• Girls Gymnastics

Girls Gymnastics begins on November 10th. All other sports start on November 17th. Make sure you’re cleared to play before the first day! Log in to your Final Forms account and complete all required forms. You must have a current physical to be eligible. If you have questions or need help, stop by the Athletic Office or reach out to A.D. Vann.

KW Auto Shop Services: The Kentwood Auto Shop is now open for oil changes, tire repairs and general maintenance. To book your appointment email Mr. Duimovic. See the flyer for more information.

KW Tardy Response Plan: Being on time and in class everyday matters—for your grades, graduation, and the goals you’ve set for yourself. Our Tardy Response Plan (linked here) is now in effect. 

• We’ll be tracking tardies and attendance weekly.

• There will be follow-up and consequences to help support you staying on track.

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to your Deans of Students:

    • Michelle Lee (A–L): Michelle.Lee@kent.k12.wa.us  

    • Shavonda Simmons-Smith (M–Z): Shavonda.Simmons-Smith@kent.k12.wa.us

• Thanks for doing your part by getting to class on time and staying engaged throughout the day.

AP Students: Students who wish to take AP exams or submit portfolios can pay for their AP exams at the Cashier's Office. For more information, please see the KW AP FAQs page. Contact Ms. Hill for more information.

Yearbook: Now is the time to purchase your Kentwood Yearbook! You can order your yearbook online or pay at the cashier's window. Pre-sale yearbooks are $60 with ASB and $75 without ASB. Sales end on Friday, December 19, 2025. Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee you get a yearbook in June! Contact Mr. Taylor for more information.

Student Lockers: Student lockers are available by request through the Attendance Office.

Student Parking Passes: Attn: All Senior and Junior Drivers! Want to park on campus? 

• Step 1: Please complete this parking form.

• Step 2: GO SEE THE CASHIER to pay for parking and get your Kentwood Parking Tag!

If you have any questions email Stacy.Herrick@Kent.k12.wa.us or visit the Cashier's window.

ASB Cards: All students involved in after school activities (clubs, sports, ASB etc.) must purchase a KW ASB card. ASB cards are $30 and can be purchased online or at the Cashier's window. Benefits include free entry to regular season home game, discounted yearbook and dance tickets and more.

Seniors, check your KSD email regularly for important announcements and follow us on IG: @kwseniors2026

ACTION REQUIRED for Yearbook: Please review the KW Senior Yearbook Guide for information about Senior Photos, Senior Memory Markers and yearbook pre-sales.

• Senior photos and quotes are due to KW yearbook staff by November 14, 2025. See the KW Senior Yearbook Guide for photo dimensions. Use the Senior Yearbook Submission Form to submit your senior photo and quote.

• Senior Memory Makers are due by Friday, December 19, 2025 and must be paid for at the Cashier's Office. See KW Senior Yearbook Guide for options and pricing.

Jostens Meeting: There will be a Senior class meeting on November 5th during Conk Time to learn about/order senior apparel and graduation caps and gowns.

All clubs need to complete an application or renewal packet and submit after the first meeting. Forms can be picked up outside the Activities Office.

Club Member Requirements: All students attending a KW club must be signed up in Final Forms and have a current ASB card. See Mrs. Inscho in Athletics or Activities if you need help.

Model UN: Model UN Club will meet this week for our Halloween Party and to prepare for the PACMUN conference. Stop by room 167 after school to find out what Model UN is all about.

Here is our list of approved and active Kentwood Clubs. More will be added as paperwork is approved. Advisors and club members, if your club information needs to be updated, please contact Mrs. Inscho.

Career Center Updates: Hi Conks, welcome back! I hope you all had a great start of the 25-26 school year!!  Please check out the Career Center updates, what is happening in the next weeks and check out our new space in room 156 🙂 

Career Center Conk News

Financial Aid: Going to college or training next fall? Financial aid applications for this year’s graduating seniors are available now! In Washington, there are TWO ways to apply for financial aid. You should ONLY complete one application—the FAFSA or the WASFA:

• FAFSA: Most people should complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to get the most aid available. The FAFSA is used by U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens to apply for both state and federal financial aid.

• WASFA: The WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) is an application only for state financial aid. The WASFA is used by people who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status, defaulted federal loans, or other issues with federal aid. Or for people who choose not to file a federal FAFSA application. 

Still have questions regarding Financial Aid? Reach out to your counselor or KW Career Specialist located in the Career Center in Room 156!

Questions? See Mrs. Canada in room 156 or reach her via email at erika.canada@kent.k12.wa.us