Kennewick School District

🏆 National recognition for KSD Communications!

The Kennewick School District Communications Department earned eight awards from the National School Public Relations Association, including four Golden Achievement Awards and two Awards of Excellence.

KSD was recognized for work in:
🚌 Bus Driver Recruitment
📊 School Engagement Dashboards
🔒 School Safety Communications
🗳️ Levy Communications
💻 Website Design
📸 Photography
📈 Infographics
📱 Social Media

These awards reflect the creativity, dedication and expertise of our communications team, as well as the collaboration of staff members across the district who help tell the story of Kennewick schools.

“Every project recognized by NSPRA was designed to inform, engage and support our students, families and staff," said Robyn Chastain, executive director of communications and public relations. "We are honored to receive national recognition for work that strengthens connections with our community and advances our mission of helping every student reach their highest potential.”

Free summer meals available for Kennewick students! 🍎🍽️☀️

The Kennewick School District Summer Meal Program provides free meals for all children ages 18 and younger throughout the summer. No registration is required.

Meal sites include:
• Amistad Elementary
• Southgate Elementary
• Highlands Middle School
• Kennewick High School
• Kamiakin High School
• Southridge High School
• Tri-Tech Skills Center

📅 Dates and meal times vary by location. Visit www.ksd.org/menu and select "Summer Meal Program" for schedules.

Graduation photos are available now for Delta, Mid-Columbia Partnership, Legacy, Endeavor, Phoenix, Kennewick, Kamiakin and Southridge! 🎓

🔗 Download your photos using the links on our graduation pages: https://www.ksd.org/graduation

Please Note:
• All photo downloads are free and will not include a watermark.
• We encourage you to save, share and celebrate these memories with friends and family.
• These are candid photos captured throughout the ceremonies, and our photographer worked hard to photograph as many graduates as possible. We apologize if we were unable to capture your graduate in the gallery.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 graduates!

2026-27 Leadership Announcement 📣

Kennewick School District has selected Jessica Wilson as the next principal of Sunset View Elementary School beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Ms. Wilson currently serves as principal of Keene Riverview Elementary in the Prosser School District, a position she has held since 2021. Before becoming a principal, she worked as an elementary math intervention specialist, fifth-grade teacher and elementary reading specialist.

“Ms. Wilson is a thoughtful learning focused leader who is committed to ensuring every student succeeds,” said Jared Lind, director of elementary education for the Kennewick School District. “Her strong instructional leadership, commitment to collaboration, and ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families will make her an excellent fit for the Sunset View Elementary community.”

She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern Washington University and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Washington State University Tri-Cities.

Congratulations, Southridge High School grads! Keep on shining ✨☀️💛