Kent Laboratory Academy

Please look out for these events happening at KLA this month!

January is National Mentoring Month 💙
As OneKSD, we know that strong partnerships help our students thrive. This month, we are proud to highlight Kent Youth and Family Services, a longtime community partner that has supported children, youth, and families in Kent for more than 55 years.
Kent Youth and Family Services promotes the healthy development of children, youth, and families through professional counseling, education, and support services—work that aligns closely with our shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.
In 2025, Kent Youth and Family Services served 1,618 total youth and family members across three after-school program sites, making a meaningful impact in our community.
Together as OneKSD, we are grateful for partners like Kent Youth and Family Services who help students and families achieve their goals and build a better future for our community.

All schools and the administration campus are open today, Friday, February 14. Schools are starting and ending at their normal times with the exception of elementary schools that will release three hours early due to elementary conferences.

We urge everyone to dress warmly and exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 14. This weather system is expected to bring snow and freezing temperatures overnight and into the morning hours. Due to a scheduled three-hour early release for all elementary schools as part of elementary conferences, a two-hour delayed/late start cannot be implemented due to conflicts within our transportation system, which operates multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools.
We encourage you to stay informed by checking local weather reports and monitoring your email or other preferred communication channels early tomorrow morning, Friday, February 14. In the event of any changes to school schedules or district operations, we will make a decision by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14.

All schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules today, Friday, February 7. We thank our facility and maintenance teams for their work clearing parking lots and sidewalks. However, we urge everyone to exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks., as conditions may still be slippery.

There is a 2-hour late start today, Thursday, February 6. Plese be careful walking or driving.
Families: View your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than normal. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/bell-schedule
Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time.
Zero hour canceled.
All out of district transportation canceled.
All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes canceled.
Lunch served.
Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

We are planning a 2-hour late start for tomorrow, Thursday, February 6 because we are currently under a winter weather advisory until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, with the strong possibility of more snow and freezing temperatures.

We are sending this communication the evening before to provide families and staff with time to plan for the potential effects of a two-hour late start. This advance notice aims to help those that need to make arrangements to accommodate this schedule change.
Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Wednesday, February 5.

Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools.
Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010584

Monitor communications early Wednesday, Feb. 5. We are continuing to watch the weather forecast and will be checking the roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and walking routes early tomorrow morning. We will notify families and staff tomorrow as soon as a decision is made to open or close schools.
Wednesday morning, February 5, monitor your phone/email, school/district websites, social media, and local news for updates to school schedules or bus routes.
Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools.

For February 5, 2025, there are two options....find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010445

Tuesday, Feb. 4, all schools and the administration campus are closed. Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff when making these difficult decisions to alter school schedules.

This morning, our district leaders, maintenance, facilities, safety, and transportation staff surveyed roads, school driveways and parking lots, along with sidewalks for our walking students throughout the 72-square miles of our district before making a decision.

Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2008397

There will be a two-hour delay to the start of school on Tuesday, February 4 due to the weather forecast of snow and freezing temperatures. The administration campus will be open. Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Continue to check your email, news, and social media for updates.

Today, our maintenance and facility teams worked diligently to clear parking lots and sidewalks. We thank them for their hard work. Even with their efforts to clear the snow, surfaces may be icy tomorrow morning. Be extra careful driving and walking.

Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2007464

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Monday, February 3, 2025.

Because the weather conditions worsened overnight and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing schools and the administration campus today, Monday, February 3. With our district covering over 72 square miles, we must consider all our district’s geography from the foothills to the valley.
Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2005241