Kennewick High School

2026-27 Leadership Announcement 📣

Desiree Martinez, current principal at Highlands Middle School, will re-join the Kennewick High School leadership team as assistant principal beginning next school year.

A Kennewick native and Kennewick High School graduate, Ms. Martinez has dedicated nearly 26 years to education in the Tri-Cities. She began her career as a business and marketing education teacher at Kennewick High, then served as CTE coordinator at Tri-Tech Skills Center. She returned to Kennewick High in 2015 as an assistant principal before becoming principal at Highlands Middle School in 2023.

“Desiree is deeply committed to serving students, staff and families in Kennewick. She will be a strong addition to the Kennewick High leadership team,” said Principal Ron King.

Ms. Martinez holds a master’s degree in educational technology from Boise State University, a bachelor’s degree in business education from Central Washington University, a principal certification from Heritage University and a CTE director certification from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. She is also a National Board Certified Teacher.

Good luck Band! On to state!

Our annual Lion Pride event is April 21 at 5:30 p.m. Please join us for a special evening!

Central Washington University Application Workshop TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Have you been accepted to WSU Pullman or Tri-Cities? If so, join WSU Admissions for this student event on Friday, March 13. See flyer for details!

Congratulations Beckem and Karla!

Students: Take advantage of this great opportunity! Resume workshops are available to help you prepare for the Job Fair. See flyer for details!

Attention incoming 9th grade Kennewick High Students--Please join us for Lion Adventure Day!

Interested in CBC? See flyer for details!

Our very own KHS Drama Club (Brown Box Players) have been hard at work on their spring production: Shrek The Musical JR.
Laugh along as Shrek the ogre and his wisecracking Donkey pal try to rescue a princess, while learning about friendship and self-acceptance along the way.

Performances are Monday, March 9th, Thursday, March 12th and Friday, March 13th at 7:00 pm in our Art Fuller Auditorium!
Cost to attend a performance is $10 adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased with cash or card at the door, the ASB office or with card online at: https://gofan.co/app/school/WA25358