A huge thank you to Colville Toyota for their incredible generosity! 🚗🍎
As we gear up for the new school year, Colville Toyota donated three $150 classroom gift cards to help our teachers prepare their classrooms and stock up on essential supplies for our students.
Because great communities truly begin with great teachers, support like this makes a lasting impact on our schools. Thank you, Colville Toyota, for being a true "Community at Heart" and living up to your name as the small-town dealership with the BIG, BIG heart! ❤️✏️
As we gear up for the new school year, Colville Toyota donated three $150 classroom gift cards to help our teachers prepare their classrooms and stock up on essential supplies for our students.
Because great communities truly begin with great teachers, support like this makes a lasting impact on our schools. Thank you, Colville Toyota, for being a true "Community at Heart" and living up to your name as the small-town dealership with the BIG, BIG heart! ❤️✏️
Middle School Football Information
We still have a few slots open for TTK!
Due to firefighters using the high school and the Red Cross operating a shelter at the middle school, we have had to adjust our plans for the Fall Sports Parent Meeting.
The Fall Sports Parent Meeting will now be held in the Kettle Falls Elementary School cafeteria on Wednesday, August 12, at 6:00 PM.
I am also sharing a revised volleyball schedule for the first week of practice.
First Week Volleyball Practice Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Practice: 3:30–6:30 PM
Thursday
Practice: 5:30–7:30 PM
Saturday
Practice: 8:00–10:00 AM
here is the band link for volleyball as well
https://band.us/n/a1a9b8e235P8k
Thank you for your flexibility as we work around the current building situation. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone on August 12.
Thank you,
Greg Mace
Kettle Falls High School Athletics Administration
The Fall Sports Parent Meeting will now be held in the Kettle Falls Elementary School cafeteria on Wednesday, August 12, at 6:00 PM.
I am also sharing a revised volleyball schedule for the first week of practice.
First Week Volleyball Practice Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Practice: 3:30–6:30 PM
Thursday
Practice: 5:30–7:30 PM
Saturday
Practice: 8:00–10:00 AM
here is the band link for volleyball as well
https://band.us/n/a1a9b8e235P8k
Thank you for your flexibility as we work around the current building situation. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone on August 12.
Thank you,
Greg Mace
Kettle Falls High School Athletics Administration
☀️ Summer Fun is in Full Swing at the ELC! ☀️
We are having the absolute best summer making memories, exploring new ideas, and enjoying the beautiful weather! Here’s a little peek into what our amazing kiddos have been up to lately:
🎨 Chalk Masterpieces & Outdoor Play: Our days are filled with fresh air, laughter, and a whole lot of color. The kids have been turning our sidewalks into their own personal art galleries with some amazing sidewalk chalk creations!
🏃♂️ Room 2 is On the Move: Our Room 2 friends have been diving into a unit all about exercise and keeping our bodies healthy. To put their learning into action, they tackled a custom-built outdoor obstacle course. There was jumping, balancing, and a whole lot of cheering each other on! After the exercise they spend time resting on the grass looking for shapes in the clouds.
🐚 Deep Sea Discoveries: Our school-age crew is exploring the wonders of the ocean this summer! They’ve been learning all about fascinating sea life and even got to tap into their creative sides by painting beautiful, unique seashells.
📚 A Very Special Library Trip: All of our ELC kids got to visit the library for a super exciting, special storytime to celebrate our country's big 250th birthday! 🇺🇸✨
🌳 Tree Ring Science: On another trip to the library, our school-age kiddos also got to take a deep dive into learning about trees. They acted like real scientists, studying tree rings to discover how old a tree is and what its life was like through history.
We are so proud of how hard our campers are playing, learning, and growing together.
We are having the absolute best summer making memories, exploring new ideas, and enjoying the beautiful weather! Here’s a little peek into what our amazing kiddos have been up to lately:
🎨 Chalk Masterpieces & Outdoor Play: Our days are filled with fresh air, laughter, and a whole lot of color. The kids have been turning our sidewalks into their own personal art galleries with some amazing sidewalk chalk creations!
🏃♂️ Room 2 is On the Move: Our Room 2 friends have been diving into a unit all about exercise and keeping our bodies healthy. To put their learning into action, they tackled a custom-built outdoor obstacle course. There was jumping, balancing, and a whole lot of cheering each other on! After the exercise they spend time resting on the grass looking for shapes in the clouds.
🐚 Deep Sea Discoveries: Our school-age crew is exploring the wonders of the ocean this summer! They’ve been learning all about fascinating sea life and even got to tap into their creative sides by painting beautiful, unique seashells.
📚 A Very Special Library Trip: All of our ELC kids got to visit the library for a super exciting, special storytime to celebrate our country's big 250th birthday! 🇺🇸✨
🌳 Tree Ring Science: On another trip to the library, our school-age kiddos also got to take a deep dive into learning about trees. They acted like real scientists, studying tree rings to discover how old a tree is and what its life was like through history.
We are so proud of how hard our campers are playing, learning, and growing together.
🎉 We have openings! 🎉
We currently have openings in our Transition to Kindergarten program. Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to build a strong foundation for their educational journey.
What is Transition to Kindergarten?
Transition to Kindergarten is a free, full-day Kindergarten readiness program designed to help children build a solid foundation for school success through play-based learning. This program provides opportunities for students to grow in areas such as pre-reading, pre-writing, early numeracy, and social skills.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for this program, children must:
Be 4 years old on or before August 31st, 2026, and will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2027
Demonstrate academic and/or social needs
To enroll, go to our district website www.kfschools.org and complete online new student enrollment. For questions call the district office at 509-738-6625.
We currently have openings in our Transition to Kindergarten program. Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to build a strong foundation for their educational journey.
What is Transition to Kindergarten?
Transition to Kindergarten is a free, full-day Kindergarten readiness program designed to help children build a solid foundation for school success through play-based learning. This program provides opportunities for students to grow in areas such as pre-reading, pre-writing, early numeracy, and social skills.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for this program, children must:
Be 4 years old on or before August 31st, 2026, and will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2027
Demonstrate academic and/or social needs
To enroll, go to our district website www.kfschools.org and complete online new student enrollment. For questions call the district office at 509-738-6625.
📢 Important Calendar Update: School Make-Up Day
Due to the school cancellation on Thursday, March 12th, caused by the district-wide power outage, we have scheduled a make-up day to meet our instructional requirements.
🗓️ Make-Up Date: Monday, June 15th
🏫 Status: School will be in session for all students and staff.
Please update your calendars and planners! We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we ensure our students get their full academic year in.
Due to the school cancellation on Thursday, March 12th, caused by the district-wide power outage, we have scheduled a make-up day to meet our instructional requirements.
🗓️ Make-Up Date: Monday, June 15th
🏫 Status: School will be in session for all students and staff.
Please update your calendars and planners! We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we ensure our students get their full academic year in.
More Than Just a Classroom: Strengthening Our Bonds Through Family Engagement
At KFELC, we believe that education is a team effort. While the learning that happens each day is vital, the magic truly happens when we open our doors to the families who make our community whole. Recently, we’ve seen firsthand how Family Engagement creates a supportive, joyful environment for our students to thrive.
Celebrating Friendship and Creativity
Over in Ms. Amanda’s class, love was in the air during our Valentine’s Day celebration. Family members joined us for an afternoon of heartfelt connection, where students exchanged valentines and got creative with cookie-decorating. These moments allow parents to see their children’s social worlds up close, turning a simple school party into a cherished family memory.
Sweet Starts & St. Paddy’s Fun
In Ms. Cassy’s class, we recently hosted "Pastries with Parents" during morning drop-off. There is no better way to start the day than with a doughnut and a smile! After enjoying some treats, parents stayed to dive into festive St. Patrick’s Day activities with their children. Seeing parents and students collaborate on crafts before we started our daily routines reminded us that a little extra time together can set the tone for a week of success.
Why It Matters
When families are involved, students feel a greater sense of belonging and pride in their school. These events aren’t just about doughnuts or cookies; they are about:
Building Trust: Creating open lines of communication between teachers and parents.
Modeling Connection: Showing our students that their education is valued by the most important people in their lives.
Creating Memories: Making school a place of joy and community.
We want to extend a huge thank you to every parent and guardian who took the time to join us. Your presence makes our school a brighter place!
At KFELC, we believe that education is a team effort. While the learning that happens each day is vital, the magic truly happens when we open our doors to the families who make our community whole. Recently, we’ve seen firsthand how Family Engagement creates a supportive, joyful environment for our students to thrive.
Celebrating Friendship and Creativity
Over in Ms. Amanda’s class, love was in the air during our Valentine’s Day celebration. Family members joined us for an afternoon of heartfelt connection, where students exchanged valentines and got creative with cookie-decorating. These moments allow parents to see their children’s social worlds up close, turning a simple school party into a cherished family memory.
Sweet Starts & St. Paddy’s Fun
In Ms. Cassy’s class, we recently hosted "Pastries with Parents" during morning drop-off. There is no better way to start the day than with a doughnut and a smile! After enjoying some treats, parents stayed to dive into festive St. Patrick’s Day activities with their children. Seeing parents and students collaborate on crafts before we started our daily routines reminded us that a little extra time together can set the tone for a week of success.
Why It Matters
When families are involved, students feel a greater sense of belonging and pride in their school. These events aren’t just about doughnuts or cookies; they are about:
Building Trust: Creating open lines of communication between teachers and parents.
Modeling Connection: Showing our students that their education is valued by the most important people in their lives.
Creating Memories: Making school a place of joy and community.
We want to extend a huge thank you to every parent and guardian who took the time to join us. Your presence makes our school a brighter place!
KFSD will be closed on Thursday, March 12th because of wide spread power outages. This includes our ELC. We have no information about when power may be restored.
Kettle Falls School District Developmental Preschool
Now Enrolling: Specialized Support for Your 3-5 Year-Old
Early intervention is the key to long-term success. Our developmental preschool offers a structured, nurturing environment for 3-5 year-olds with identified developmental needs.
We focus on:
* Communication & Language
* Fine & Gross Motor Skills
* Social Interaction
* Independence & Confidence
Help your child build a strong foundation in a space built just for them.
Contact Rebecca Lebo at Kettle Falls Early Learning Center:
509-738-6625 ex 155
rlebo@kfschools.org
Now Enrolling: Specialized Support for Your 3-5 Year-Old
Early intervention is the key to long-term success. Our developmental preschool offers a structured, nurturing environment for 3-5 year-olds with identified developmental needs.
We focus on:
* Communication & Language
* Fine & Gross Motor Skills
* Social Interaction
* Independence & Confidence
Help your child build a strong foundation in a space built just for them.
Contact Rebecca Lebo at Kettle Falls Early Learning Center:
509-738-6625 ex 155
rlebo@kfschools.org
Kettle Falls School District will be on a 2 hour late start because of power outages. We will update as we know more.
🧪 Science Tuesdays in Ms. Amanda’s Class! 🌪️
At KFELC, Tuesdays aren’t just another day of the week—they are for discovery, mess-making, and wonder! Ms. Amanda’s students have been diving head-first into the world of science with hands-on experiments that bring the "how" and "why" of our world to life. From weather patterns to chemical reactions, our little scientists are busy exploring. A few featured experiments include:
Hurricanes in a Jar: We spun up our own miniature storms to see the power of a vortex!
Shaving Cream Rain Clouds: Using water, shaving cream, and food coloring, we visualized exactly how clouds get heavy and release rain. 🌧️
The Big Fizz: We combined ice, vinegar, baking soda, and a splash of color to watch the magic of chemical reactions in real-time. 💥
There’s nothing quite like the look of "aha!" on a student's face when the science finally clicks. It’s no wonder this is the highlight of our week!
At KFELC, Tuesdays aren’t just another day of the week—they are for discovery, mess-making, and wonder! Ms. Amanda’s students have been diving head-first into the world of science with hands-on experiments that bring the "how" and "why" of our world to life. From weather patterns to chemical reactions, our little scientists are busy exploring. A few featured experiments include:
Hurricanes in a Jar: We spun up our own miniature storms to see the power of a vortex!
Shaving Cream Rain Clouds: Using water, shaving cream, and food coloring, we visualized exactly how clouds get heavy and release rain. 🌧️
The Big Fizz: We combined ice, vinegar, baking soda, and a splash of color to watch the magic of chemical reactions in real-time. 💥
There’s nothing quite like the look of "aha!" on a student's face when the science finally clicks. It’s no wonder this is the highlight of our week!
🏆 3rd Place in Tonasket! 🏆
Huge congratulations to the Kettle Falls Trap Team for an incredible performance this weekend! In a massive field of 20 squads, our shooters stayed locked in and brought home the 3rd place trophy. 🥉🎯
It was a long day at the range, but the hard work is clearly paying off. We are so proud of how these athletes represented Kettle Falls with focus and sportsmanship.
Huge congratulations to the Kettle Falls Trap Team for an incredible performance this weekend! In a massive field of 20 squads, our shooters stayed locked in and brought home the 3rd place trophy. 🥉🎯
It was a long day at the range, but the hard work is clearly paying off. We are so proud of how these athletes represented Kettle Falls with focus and sportsmanship.
Just another "boring" day at KFELC... JUST KIDDING! 🥳✨
From engineering cubbies in our construction gear 👷♂️ to sailing the high seas in our fort ship 🏴☠️, we’ve been busy! Today’s highlights: 🍅 Healthy snack champions! ✈️ Taking flight on the teeter-totter. 🎤 A very loud (and very fun) Tooty Ta dance-off. 💄 Giving teacher a high-fashion makeover.
We don't just "watch" kids; we go on adventures with them. Which photo is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇
From engineering cubbies in our construction gear 👷♂️ to sailing the high seas in our fort ship 🏴☠️, we’ve been busy! Today’s highlights: 🍅 Healthy snack champions! ✈️ Taking flight on the teeter-totter. 🎤 A very loud (and very fun) Tooty Ta dance-off. 💄 Giving teacher a high-fashion makeover.
We don't just "watch" kids; we go on adventures with them. Which photo is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Rebecca Lebo
Thu, Dec 18, 9:55 AM (22 hours ago)
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✨ The magic of Christmas arrived at the ELC! ✨
We had an amazing family engagement event with a very special guest: Santa Claus!
Santa read stories to each class, took time to hear every child's Christmas wish, and brightened their day with a new toy. We also enjoyed lots of festive activities together!
We are so grateful for the wonderful turnout—parents, siblings, and grandparents, thank you for making it a success! A special shout-out to Ms Amanda for coordinating with Santa and making the entire event a reality, and Superintendent Michael Olsen and HR Manager Julie Peterson for joining the holiday fun!
📚 Story Time with Santa
🎁 Toys for Every Child
👨👩👧👦 Great Family Turnout
Our FFA chapter is proud to announce we donated $200 to the local Food Bank! 🍎 This money came from the proceeds of our recent firewood sale, thanks to the generous donation of wood from Boise Cascade. Giving back to the community!
🍎 Elementary Special Education Teacher Job Opening
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Elementary Special Education Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young students with diverse learning needs in a supportive, collaborative elementary school environment.
For the full job description and to apply please see our employment page: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/kettlefalls
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Elementary Special Education Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young students with diverse learning needs in a supportive, collaborative elementary school environment.
For the full job description and to apply please see our employment page: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/kettlefalls
🍂 Welcome to November, Kettle Falls Families! 🦃
As the leaves fall and the smell of turkey and pumpkin pie (my favorite) fills the air, we’re reminded how much we have to be thankful for — especially our students, families, and community. 💛
Your continued support and partnership make all the difference in helping our students grow and thrive. This month, we hope you find time to rest, laugh, and enjoy the people and traditions that mean the most to you. 🍁
From all of us at Kettle Falls School District — thank you for being part of our Bulldog family! 🐾
— Michael Olsen, Superintendent
As the leaves fall and the smell of turkey and pumpkin pie (my favorite) fills the air, we’re reminded how much we have to be thankful for — especially our students, families, and community. 💛
Your continued support and partnership make all the difference in helping our students grow and thrive. This month, we hope you find time to rest, laugh, and enjoy the people and traditions that mean the most to you. 🍁
From all of us at Kettle Falls School District — thank you for being part of our Bulldog family! 🐾
— Michael Olsen, Superintendent
📚 Book Blast Success! Kettle Falls Early Learning Center & TTK Celebrate Literacy! 🚀
We are overjoyed to announce the incredible success of our recent Book Blast fundraiser, a partnership between the Kettle Falls Early Learning Center and TTK!
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, we raised over $5,000 for our students! This amazing support has had a massive, direct impact on early literacy. Every single student, including those who enrolled late, received a collection of brand new, age-appropriate books to build their home library.
Furthermore, our dedicated teachers made the generous decision to forgo their shopping spree rewards to ensure more funds went directly toward giving books to the children to take home. We understand the vital importance of having books at home for early literacy development. Thank you to every participant and donor for sharing the gift of reading with our young learners!
We are overjoyed to announce the incredible success of our recent Book Blast fundraiser, a partnership between the Kettle Falls Early Learning Center and TTK!
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, we raised over $5,000 for our students! This amazing support has had a massive, direct impact on early literacy. Every single student, including those who enrolled late, received a collection of brand new, age-appropriate books to build their home library.
Furthermore, our dedicated teachers made the generous decision to forgo their shopping spree rewards to ensure more funds went directly toward giving books to the children to take home. We understand the vital importance of having books at home for early literacy development. Thank you to every participant and donor for sharing the gift of reading with our young learners!
KFSD Staff Deliver Major Support to Local Food Bank! ❤️
At KFSD, we understand the vital role our local food bank plays in supporting our community, especially during tough times. That's why we challenged our building staff in a friendly competition.
To ensure our efforts met the greatest need, we reached out to the food bank beforehand to identify the most crucial items they were running low on. Our staff responded with incredible generosity!
Thanks to the incredible commitment of the KFSD team, we collected:
1,417 pounds of much-needed non-perishable food.
A phenomenal $1,374 in cash donations.
This collective effort highlights the passion and commitment of the KFSD team. Every pound of food and every dollar donated will go directly toward helping our neighbors in need.
