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New construction projects at the Henley Complex are providing opportunities for hands-on projects and career-connected learning for junior high and high school students.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Schools across the Klamath County School District opened their doors today (Sept. 5), greeting more than 7,100 students for their first day of the 2023-24 school year.
Read MoreKCSD Superintendent, Gley Szymoniak writes a letter to families following a tragic incident involving a Henley High School senior student.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Four high schools in the Klamath County School District boasted graduation rates above 93 percent in 2022 and two of those – Lost River Junior/Senior High School and Chiloquin Junior/Senior High School – had perfect graduation rates of 100 percent.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Violet Wyatt had never heard of pickleball before she showed up Monday for the first day of a week-long camp featuring the game.
Read MoreA custodian, a kindergarten teacher, a bus driver trainer, a special education resource specialist, a paraprofessional, a band director, and two high school teachers are receiving the Klamath County School District’s top honor this year – a Crystal Apple Award.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Saturday night, over 500 guests enjoyed a fun night in a very large private airplane hangar celebrating the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce’s 100th Anniversary and 100th Annual Awards Gala. The event was a celebration of the accomplishments of the Chamber over the past century and a celebration of businesses and individuals who help make the Klamath Basin a wonderful community today.
Read MoreThe Klamath County School District Board of Directors sent a third resolution to Gov. Kate Brown this week, urging the state to change COVID-19 requirements to recommendations and allow the district to work directly with Klamath County Public Health to determine appropriate mitigation strategies for its schools.
Read MoreIf there is an emergency or a natural disaster, Charles Gonsowski knows how to help – and the teenager is qualified to do so. Gonsowski was among 48 Henley High School students who earned the FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification Jan. 20, qualifying them to volunteer to help during emergencies and natural disasters.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Four high schools in the Klamath County School District boasted graduation rates above 90 percent in 2021 and one of those – Lost River Junior/Senior High School – had a perfect graduation of 100 percent for the third year in a row.
Read MoreAs the state vaccination deadline for educators arrived today (Oct. 18), 98% of Klamath County School District employees were in compliance – either by being fully vaccinated or submitting a valid exception.
Read MoreThe Klamath County School District Board of Directors will send a second resolution to Gov. Kate Brown urging the state to change COVID-19 requirements to recommendations and allow the district to work directly with Klamath County Public Health to determine the appropriate mitigation strategies for its schools.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - More than 70 parents and community members joined Klamath County School District Superintendent Glen Szymoniak tonight (Sept. 2) on the lawn of Mazama High School for a discussion about schools and state mandates. The forum was followed by a question and answer session.
Read MoreFor the seventh year in a row, the Klamath County School District has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County School District leaders and community officials listened to parents and answered questions for nearly two hours Wednesday night at the first of two town halls being hosted this week by Superintendent Glen Szymoniak.
Read MoreThe Klamath County School District will host two town halls next week to provide a chance for families to get their questions answered as schools prepare to open to full-time, in-person learning.
Read MoreThis year, school supplies will be provided to all elementary students in the Klamath County School District. Supplies will be purchased by the district and distributed to students by their teachers at the beginning of the school year. Schools will let families know if there are any additional personal items students might need.
Read MoreTonight, Klamath County School District sent out an update to parents announcing that all KCSD schools will be moving to a 4-day school week Effective immediately, students will not be attending school on Fridays.
Read MoreKlamath County School District’s request to adjust physical distancing requirements in classrooms was not part of new state guidance released Monday. Without this change, students will continue attending school under their current hybrid and in-person schedules and models.
Read MoreThe Klamath County School District Board of Directors is asking the state to adjust reopening metrics to allow all county students the option of returning to full-time, in-person instruction on April 5.
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