Bus Route Updates
We want to let our families know that some bus routes have been adjusted and went into effect October 27, 2025. These changes were made after careful review to ensure the least possible impact on parents, students, and drivers while maintaining safe and efficient transportation for everyone.
Our transportation team analyzed ridership patterns, travel times, and neighborhood growth to make adjustments that best accommodate families. While routes may look slightly different, our goal is to minimize travel time, improve consistency, and maintain reliable service for all students.
We understand that changes to transportation can affect family routines, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make these improvements.
Updated route information has been distributed and calls were made. If you have any questions or need assistance finding your child’s new bus stop or schedule, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our transportation department.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we strive to make school transportation as smooth and efficient as possible.
We want to let our families know that some bus routes have been adjusted and went into effect October 27, 2025. These changes were made after careful review to ensure the least possible impact on parents, students, and drivers while maintaining safe and efficient transportation for everyone.
Our transportation team analyzed ridership patterns, travel times, and neighborhood growth to make adjustments that best accommodate families. While routes may look slightly different, our goal is to minimize travel time, improve consistency, and maintain reliable service for all students.
We understand that changes to transportation can affect family routines, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make these improvements.
Updated route information has been distributed and calls were made. If you have any questions or need assistance finding your child’s new bus stop or schedule, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our transportation department.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we strive to make school transportation as smooth and efficient as possible.
The high school is observing Red Ribbon Week from October 27–31 to promote awareness and prevention of alcohol, tobacco, drug, and violence-related issues. To show your support, you can participate in RED OUT DAY on Thursday, October 30. Everyone is encouraged to wear red on that day to take a stand for a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Lunch at elementary today was full of color!! 🌈 So great to see our students enjoying a vibrant and healthy meal to fuel their afternoon. 🍎🥕🥦
It was a FIESTA for lunch! 🎉 Our amazing kitchen crew served up these incredible homemade fiesta bowls at the Elementary and High School. What a delicious way to fuel the rest of the day! 🥑🌶️
CRUNCH! 🍎 That was the sound of Kettle Falls Elementary students celebrating Washington Apple Crunch Day!
We had so much fun joining schools across the state to enjoy our delicious and healthy local apples. Look at these happy faces!
We had so much fun joining schools across the state to enjoy our delicious and healthy local apples. Look at these happy faces!
Great News, Kettle Falls Families! 🍎 We Have ECEAP Openings!
Are you looking for a free, high-quality, fun program to prepare your child for elementary school? We have openings in the ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) right here in Kettle Falls!
What is ECEAP? It's a kindergarten readiness program designed to give children a strong start in school and in life.
Key Details:
Ages: Open to children who are 3 or 4 years old. Students can remain in the program until they are ready to transition to Kindergarten.
Schedule: The program runs four days a week, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am-3:00 pm and follows the Kettle Falls School District calendar.
Focus: Your child will engage in learning, develop social-emotional skills, and build confidence in a supportive classroom environment.
Spaces are limited, so don't wait to enroll or check your child's eligibility!
📞 To apply or learn more, please contact us at: [509-738-6625 ex 155] 📧 Email: [rlebo@kfschools.org] 🌎 Or use this link to apply: https://ruralresources.org/program-departments/early-childhood/
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Are you looking for a free, high-quality, fun program to prepare your child for elementary school? We have openings in the ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) right here in Kettle Falls!
What is ECEAP? It's a kindergarten readiness program designed to give children a strong start in school and in life.
Key Details:
Ages: Open to children who are 3 or 4 years old. Students can remain in the program until they are ready to transition to Kindergarten.
Schedule: The program runs four days a week, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am-3:00 pm and follows the Kettle Falls School District calendar.
Focus: Your child will engage in learning, develop social-emotional skills, and build confidence in a supportive classroom environment.
Spaces are limited, so don't wait to enroll or check your child's eligibility!
📞 To apply or learn more, please contact us at: [509-738-6625 ex 155] 📧 Email: [rlebo@kfschools.org] 🌎 Or use this link to apply: https://ruralresources.org/program-departments/early-childhood/
Help us spread the word by sharing this post! We can't wait to welcome new students!
A huge round of applause for our amazing school lunch staff! 🌟 They're the heroes behind the scenes, chopping, prepping, and serving up a rainbow of fresh veggies packed with vitamins for our students' lunch each day. 🥦🥕🍅 Thank you for fueling our school with healthy and delicious food!
The Kettle Falls High School FCCLA is hosting a community blood drive at the high school on Friday, September 26, 2025. The bus will be at the high school from 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to receive blood donations. If you would like to donate blood, you can sign up online at https://www.vitalant.org/. Please consider donating blood and helping save lives.
🌟 Exciting News from Kettle Falls Early Learning Center! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that our program has earned a Level 5 Quality Rating through Washington’s Early Achievers system—the highest rating a childcare center can achieve! 🎉
Achieving this honor means meeting the highest standards in early childhood education. The process included:
✅ A records review ensuring all policies and procedures are in place and to the highest standards.
✅ Teacher video submissions (6 per classroom) reviewed and rated across multiple early learning categories.
✅ Ongoing monthly professional development for our staff to strengthen teaching practices.
✅ Verification of the qualifying education of our staff, ensuring children are guided by highly trained educators.
This recognition highlights the dedication of our teachers, the strength of our program, and our commitment to providing the very best learning environment for every child. 💙
Thank you to our amazing families and community for supporting us on this journey! 🌱✨
#KettleFallsELC #EarlyAchievers #Level5 #ExcellenceInEarlyLearning
We are thrilled to announce that our program has earned a Level 5 Quality Rating through Washington’s Early Achievers system—the highest rating a childcare center can achieve! 🎉
Achieving this honor means meeting the highest standards in early childhood education. The process included:
✅ A records review ensuring all policies and procedures are in place and to the highest standards.
✅ Teacher video submissions (6 per classroom) reviewed and rated across multiple early learning categories.
✅ Ongoing monthly professional development for our staff to strengthen teaching practices.
✅ Verification of the qualifying education of our staff, ensuring children are guided by highly trained educators.
This recognition highlights the dedication of our teachers, the strength of our program, and our commitment to providing the very best learning environment for every child. 💙
Thank you to our amazing families and community for supporting us on this journey! 🌱✨
#KettleFallsELC #EarlyAchievers #Level5 #ExcellenceInEarlyLearning
Huge congratulations to our FFA steer kids! 🏆 They had a fantastic showing, with every single one of them earning a blue ribbon in Fitting, Showing, AND Market class. So proud of their hard work and dedication! 💙🐮 Georgia Richartz , Audrey Esvelt , Ricky Hood , Charlie Hood, Weston Hood
HUGE congratulations to our FFA members at the fair showing goats! 🐐🎉
We are so proud of Kylee Spain for earning Reserve Grand Champion and Jacque Richards for bringing home a well-deserved blue ribbon!
All your hard work and dedication has paid off. Great job! 💙💛
We are so proud of Kylee Spain for earning Reserve Grand Champion and Jacque Richards for bringing home a well-deserved blue ribbon!
All your hard work and dedication has paid off. Great job! 💙💛
Ready to make some music? 🎺🎻🎷
Join us for our Instrument Rental Night! This is the best time for your student to get fitted for and rent their instrument for a fantastic year of music.
📅 When: Tuesday, September 9th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Where: High School Commons
Whether your student is a returning musician or just starting their musical journey, we'll have everything you need to get started on the right note.
Join us for our Instrument Rental Night! This is the best time for your student to get fitted for and rent their instrument for a fantastic year of music.
📅 When: Tuesday, September 9th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Where: High School Commons
Whether your student is a returning musician or just starting their musical journey, we'll have everything you need to get started on the right note.
HUGE congratulations to our Kettle FFA kids! 🏆🐷
They absolutely dominated the FFA market class today! We are so proud to announce that most of the callbacks were our kids, and they SWEPT the top four spots in the pig competition.
🥇 Grand Champion: Keilana Rockwell
🥈 Reserve Champion: Avery Thornton
A huge shout-out as well to Joseph Young and Mekiah Holland for rounding out the top four! What an incredible achievement for all of you!
But it's not over yet! Come cheer them on again:
➡️ Tomorrow (Friday): Fitting and Showing
➡️ Saturday @ 3 PM: The Market Animal Sale
Let's show these hardworking students our support! Go Kettle! 💙💛
They absolutely dominated the FFA market class today! We are so proud to announce that most of the callbacks were our kids, and they SWEPT the top four spots in the pig competition.
🥇 Grand Champion: Keilana Rockwell
🥈 Reserve Champion: Avery Thornton
A huge shout-out as well to Joseph Young and Mekiah Holland for rounding out the top four! What an incredible achievement for all of you!
But it's not over yet! Come cheer them on again:
➡️ Tomorrow (Friday): Fitting and Showing
➡️ Saturday @ 3 PM: The Market Animal Sale
Let's show these hardworking students our support! Go Kettle! 💙💛
🏥 We’re teaming up with NEW Health to offer sports physicals and immunizations before school starts!
This is a great opportunity to check those important items off your to-do list and make sure your student is ready for the year ahead.
📌 See the flyer for details on how to register your student.
🇺🇸 Celebrating Independence Day at the ELC! 🇺🇸
We had a blast celebrating Independence Day at the Early Learning Center last week! Our preschoolers got creative and patriotic by making adorable flag t-shirts using their handprints — a sweet keepsake for families to treasure.
Our school-age kiddos learned about the history of Independence Day and why we celebrate this important holiday. They also made festive popsicle stick stars and confetti poppers and did a glow-stick dance to show their patriotic spirit!
Both classrooms participated in a red, white, and blue cooking activity and we ended the week with root beer floats!
It was a joyful week of learning, creativity, and red, white, and blue fun! 💥🎇🇺🇸
We had a blast celebrating Independence Day at the Early Learning Center last week! Our preschoolers got creative and patriotic by making adorable flag t-shirts using their handprints — a sweet keepsake for families to treasure.
Our school-age kiddos learned about the history of Independence Day and why we celebrate this important holiday. They also made festive popsicle stick stars and confetti poppers and did a glow-stick dance to show their patriotic spirit!
Both classrooms participated in a red, white, and blue cooking activity and we ended the week with root beer floats!
It was a joyful week of learning, creativity, and red, white, and blue fun! 💥🎇🇺🇸
We’re soaking up the sunshine and making memories at the Early Learning Center! From library story time to bike riding adventures and plenty of outdoor fun, our days are full of smiles and learning.
Our school-agers recently celebrated teacher birthdays with a festive Hawaiian Day 🌺🌴—what a blast! We’re also diving into fun learning experiences, including Spanish lessons that have everyone excited to try something new!
There’s never a dull moment at the ELC this summer! 🚲📚🎉
A sweet surprise on a sunny day! ☀️🍦 Our amazing first grade teachers arranged for Jimbo’s Ice Cream to treat students during our recent Park Day. The cold treats were the perfect way to stay cool and make the day extra special!
🏥 We’re teaming up with NEW Health to offer sports physicals and immunizations before school starts!
This is a great opportunity to check those important items off your to-do list and make sure your student is ready for the year ahead.
📌 See the flyer for details on how to register your student.
Kettle Falls Administrators Engage in Professional Learning
Throughout the year, Kettle Falls School District administrators have been actively engaged in high-quality professional development to strengthen leadership practices, support staff, and improve student outcomes across all schools.
District leaders have participated in a variety of training opportunities, including the AWSP Launching Leadership series, which supports and develops school leaders through learning focused on instructional leadership, time management, and systems thinking. Administrators have also attended Character Strong trainings, which emphasize cultivating positive school culture, fostering strong relationships, and embedding social-emotional learning into everyday practices. To cap the school year, in the final weeks of June, administrators participated in the AWSP/WASA Summer Conference and leadership coaching through The Breakthrough Coach. These ongoing professional learning experiences ensure that the Kettle Falls leadership team stays aligned, energized, and equipped to meet the evolving needs of our students, our school, and our community. Nice work team!
Pictured left: KFES Principal Brennan McGee working with another administrator at AWSP Launching Leadership series.
All are welcome at the annual Clash of the Arts, this Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Kettle Falls High School commons. Come see student metal and wood projects, decorated cakes and textiles projects, and listen to the band perform.
