On September 29th, twenty-five KHS students attended the annual Latino Leadership Youth Conference held on WSU Vancouver's College campus.

"The mission of Clark County Latino Youth Conference is to encourage and motivate high school students to pursue a higher education, or consider a technical trade, and to ultimately seek advancement opportunities that will aid them into becoming successful in life. The conference provides opportunities for youth to interact with various professionals through interactive workshops sessions, group discussions, and network connections."

Homeroom Time is built into the schedule on Early Release Wednesdays. It incorporates tasks and activities that are part of Kalama’s comprehensive High School and Beyond Plan as well as intervention activities, building a positive culture & ASB activities. At its core the program is based on building relationships, and the idea that mutual respect and strong relationships encourage student learning, confidence, dialogue, exploration, and growth.

Homeroom Time also provides a base for this support in relation to career and college readiness goals which are key to helping students prepare for their future. This time connects to our mission: To prepare all students for responsible citizenship, gainful employment, and post-secondary admission.

All school medications (prescriptions and over the counter) must be in their original containers. A Medication Authorization Form is required for ALL medication administration at school. Medical Authorization Forms are available in the front office or your health provider's office.

COVID Guideline are updated by the Department of Health. Click on the DOH guidelines for what to do if you are exposed or if you test positive for Covid: Decision Tree.

Students should have all personal cell phones and electronic devices turned off during class time. Cell phones used during class time will be confiscated and placed in the office until after school. Repeated occurrences of unauthorized use of personal electronic devices could result in progressive discipline.

Kalama School District has a closed campus. Students 6-12 should not be in the parking lot during the school day. The only exception is for 11th and 12th graders who have a permission slip signed by their guardian and the school administration.

Seniors: Some 12th graders might have a "Dismissed Period" giving them permission to leave campus. Signed permission slips are required.

11th/12th graders during lunch: During lunch, 11th/12th graders with permission may leave during lunch. Students must have a signed permission slip and they must follow the school expectations. Leaving campus is a privilege.

9th/10th Graders DO NOT have permission to go to the parking lot or leave campus. Students are expected to stay in the designated areas during lunch which does not include the parking lot or the front of the high school.

The safety of students and staff is very important. Driving on campus is a privilege. Students may maintain that privilege by following the school expectations.

All students must register any vehicle that is to be driven on campus during school hours. One sticker will be issued per student. The sticker is to be placed in the back of the vehicle window and may be transferred between registered vehicles in their name. Students are responsible for their vehicle and are liable for any damages or sanctions caused by the operation of that vehicle regardless of who is driving. The school district is not responsible for damage to vehicles driven or parked on the Kalama High School District campus.

Students are not allowed to park in the lower parking lot by the high school or by the church. These areas are for staff only. Students should park in the lot by the gym or the stadium.

Are you college bound? KHS is hosting the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

When: October 17th beginning at 8:35 am. Students need to bring your fully charged computer.

Why: The PSAT is an inexpensive test for students to discover their college readiness and experience a ‘practice’ test for the OPTIONAL SAT college entrance exam. Taken as a junior, the PSAT is a route of entry in the National Merit Scholarship Programs, as well as other award programs.

More Information: The fee to take the PSAT is $18.00. Register and pay in the main office no later than October 5th.

As students start to create a list of colleges and universities they are interested in, please make sure to check the SAT/ACT policy for each campus. Signing up for the SAT or ACT test is done online at:

SAT https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

ACT https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register-for-the-act.html

A Senior Class Meeting was held on Wed 9/27 to hear from a Josten's representative to share information on how to order items for graduation.

Tuesday Oct 3 from 5:00-6:30pm in the MS/HS Commons, Josten's will be back to showcase their graduation products for families such as graduation announcements, cap and gowns, rings, etc. Ordering can also be done on their website.

Email: heidi.bunker@kalama.k12.wa.us
Website: https://www.kalamaschools.org/o/khs
Location: 550 china Garden Road Kalama, Wa 98625
Phone: 360-673-5212
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalamaHighSchool/

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Kalama School District #402 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. District programs shall be free from sexual harassment. This holds true for all district employment and opportunities. Compliance procedures regarding employees should be directed to Jennifer McCallum, Director of Human Resources, the School District's Title VII Officer and ADA Coordinator. People of disability may request reasonable accommodation in the hiring process by contacting, Jennifer McCallum, Director of Human Resources, 548 China Garden Rd 98625 or (360) 673-5282. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures regarding students may be directed to Jennifer McCallum, Director of Student Services, the School District’s Title IX Coordinator or Jennifer McCallum, Director of Special Programs, and the School District’s Section 504 Coordinator, 548 China Garden Rd. Kalama WA, 98625 (360) 673-5282.