Kamiakin MS PTA

The City of Kirkland has great information on their website about the use of E-Bikes. Please check out the guidelines here to keep our entire Kamiakin community safe!
https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Ebikes-in-Kirkland?fbclid=IwY2xjawSQAPtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmck16MEZhbVhTMjBmT2VTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoaUphFvkhuCfvI5861u5ennUrJxoXaBoGewIJB8kXn4k9CUl9AWkqu5VpAR_aem_ySiJmmKzj7C-D6jo4KAfuQ&utm_source=Ebikes&utm_medium=ShortURL&utm_campaign=kirklander&utm_id=ShortURL

Ebikes in Kirkland E-bikes (electrical bicycles) are an increasingly popular way to get around Kirkland - especially among young riders. If you're considering purchasing or using e-bikes, please familiarize yourself with local laws to understand the difference between e-bikes and electric...

Kamiakin Community! You have until Sunday to nominate a volunteer and staff member for our annual PTA awards! All nominations will be passed on to the recipient, even if that person doesn't receive an official award, so please share your thoughts today!
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The Kamiakin PTA Golden Acorn and Heart of Kamiakin Awards are open for nominations now through June 7th. Scan the QR code, fill out the form, and submit it to nominate a deserving individual.

Join us for a volunteer info hour!

Curious about ways to get involved in your community? Each month, we highlight current volunteer opportunities across the City and answer your questions about getting started.

This month, we’re excited to feature special guests Rukia and Sam from our Solid Waste team and Mary from our Parks Department, who will share a few upcoming opportunities you won’t want to miss!
🗓 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 12-1 p.m.
📍 Hybrid. Zoom and in-person at City Hall, Highlands Meeting Room (North upper entrance)
Register now and a zoom meeting will be shared with you: https://us.openforms.com/Form/a03e11f1-c5d8-4213-bf5f-967641c40feb

We hope to see you there and help you discover the many ways to serve your community! 💙

!⑈ˆ~ˆ!⑈ Community service opportunity for teens! !⑈ˆ~ˆ!⑈
Need service hours but hate the thought of boring work? You have to rack up time, but you want it to actually matter. (*^ -^*) Join us and other change-makers for a think-tank session, and set up your summer to not only be fun but also have a great impact on your community!
P.S. You snag 2 hours just for brainstorming in the think-tank! Let's make your hours count. ヽ(^◇^*)/

🗓Wednesday, June 10th
📍KTUB Kiwanis Lounge
🕚5:30 - 7:30 PM
🙂11-18 yr
💻24335
💰FREE

Let us know your coming by signing up on KirklandParks.net or call us at 425-587-3370.

A huge thank you to these amazing Pantry Packs volunteers, pictured here with our KaMS volunteer driver. They have supported our students all school year by packing and organizing snacks provided by the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. We are so grateful for you!

It's the time of year when we acknowledge the people who make our school a better place!

Please submit your nominations by June 7 for the Golden Acorn Award and the Heart of Kamiakin Award.

The Golden Acorn Award honors a volunteer who goes above and beyond in serving all students at Kamiakin Middle School. It celebrates exceptional dedication, service, and impact within our school community.

The Heart of Kamiakin honors a staff member whose dedication and daily efforts help make Kamiakin a better place - always putting students’ well-being first.

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Reminder - General Booster meeting tonight in the Commons. In addition to normal business we will be voting in our new Booster Board members and honoring the 5 recipients of the Raven Pride Award. All welcome so please join us!

Evergreen Middle School PTSA asked us to share information about their TechFest event.

AT A GLANCE
Open to middle school students (Grades 5–8)
Designed for students of all skill levels
Includes both coding and no-code competitions
Features both online and in-person events

COMPETITION TRACKS

Coding Competitions
Logical Rhythm — A week-long online coding competition
Code Quest — An in-person coding competition

No-Code Competition
Brain Blast — An in-person technology and problem-solving competition for students who may not yet know programming

EVENT DETAILS

In Person
Location: Redmond High School
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Online
5/23 – 4/6

TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Competitions will follow IOI-style rules and formats
- Supported programming languages include:
C/C++
Java
Python
- Problems will range from beginner-friendly to advanced, allowing students at different experience levels to participate meaningfully.
- And in addition to the learning experience, there will also be prizes for participants!

More details + registration:
https://www.evergreenptsa.org/techfest2026

Rebuild & Enlarge Kamiakin Middle School Update - May 2026

The Rebuild & Enlarge Kamiakin Middle School Update newsletter is available on the LWSD website:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1779401219/lwsdorg/phvrwit0pkrpfdhrq7ny/RebuildEnlargeKamiakinMiddleSchool.pdf

Community Open House - June 4 from 5-6 p.m.
Kamiakin Middle School Commons

Visit the Rebuild and Enlarge Kamiakin Middle School webpage for more information: www.lwsd.org/Kamiakin-Rebuild