What academic term is relevant at Kentwood High School?

Kent School District Student School Year 2026-2027 runs from August 26, 2026 through June 18, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the Kentwood High School student guide?

The guide includes 7 approved campus terms and 8 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Kentwood High School guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 7 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Kentwood High School student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Student guide · Kent School District Student School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Kentwood High School

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Kent School District Student School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms: 7
Local details: 8

Academic calendar

Kent School District Student School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jun 18, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

1 entries

Aug 26Jun 18, 2027
Kent School District Student School Year 2026-2027Relevant now

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Campus language

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7 terms

A

ASB: Associated Student Body, the student government responsible for school events and clubs.

C

Conk Nation: A term used to describe the collective community and school spirit of Kentwood.
Conks: Short for Conquerors, the official mascot and the name used to refer to the student body.

D

DECA: A club for students interested in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.

G

GSA: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.

H

HOSA: Future Health Professionals, a club for students pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.

T

The Commons: The central cafeteria and social hub where students eat lunch and gather before school.

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8 details

ASB Card: A student ID with an ASB endorsement that grants free entry to home games and discounts on dance tickets.
kentwood_high_school_cafeteria: Kentwood High School Cafeteria
Laptop Kiosk: The designated area in the library for students to receive technical support for school-issued devices.
Late Start: The modified Wednesday schedule where classes begin later than the standard start time.
Skyward: The online portal used by students to track grades, attendance, and graduation requirements.
The Commons: The large open area used for dining, studying, and school-wide events.
The Conk Cave: The student-run school store where students can buy snacks and Kentwood apparel.
The Conk Dome: The nickname for the main gymnasium, frequently used for basketball games and pep assemblies.

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What academic term is relevant now?: Kent School District Student School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jun 18, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 7 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?: Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?: Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Campus News

Latest updates from Kentwood High School

Kent School District Maintenance & Custodial Staff Honored

The Kent School Board awarded special recognition to maintenance, custodial, grounds, and facilities staff for their efforts in preparing schools for the 2026-27 school year.

Sep 14, 2026

Scenic Hill Elementary Opens New Library & Media Center

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to unveil a brand-new library and media center at Scenic Hill Elementary, marking a major facility upgrade for the district.

Sep 11, 2026

KSD Partners with OSPI on First Spanish Academy for Educators

Kent School District collaborated with the Washington OSPI to host the first 'Academia' for dual language educators to support bilingual education programs.

Sep 8, 2026

Kent School District Email Communication Update

The district addressed an issue where emails intended for Kentridge High School families were mistakenly sent to all families across the district on August 31 and September 1.

Sep 2, 2026

Email Communication Update: On August 31 and September 1, emails intended for Kentridge High School families were mistakenly sent to all families across the Kent School District. The issue has been identified and resolved.

Email Communication Update: On August 31 and September 1, emails intended for Kentridge High School families were mistakenly sent to all families across the Kent School District. The issue has been identified and resolved.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Kentwood High School

Open House

September 23, 2026

Kentwood High School (PAC and Classrooms)

An evening for families to visit the school, starting in the PAC from 6:00-6:30 PM followed by 10-minute classroom rotations for periods 1-6 and period 0.

Kent Area Council PTA Clothing Bank Open

September 24, 2026

317 4th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

The PTA Clothing Bank is open to all Kent School District families from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

2 Hour Early Release

September 30, 2026

Kentwood High School

District-wide two-hour early release for students.

Grades 9-11 HiCap Referral Window Opens

October 1, 2026

Online/Skyward

The referral window for Highly Capable (HiCap) programs for students in grades 9-11 opens.

No School - Teacher Workshop

October 2, 2026

Kentwood High School

No school for students due to a district-wide teacher workshop day.

3 Hour Early Release for Conferences

October 12, 2026

Kentwood High School

Three-hour early release to accommodate school conferences.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Kentwood High School

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Kentwood Hall

Room types: private, two-person, super double, three-person

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