Klahowya Secondary School | |
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7607 NW Newberry Hill Road , Washington United States | |
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Type | Secondary school |
Established | 1997 |
School district | Central Kitsap School District |
Principal | Scott McDaniels |
Teaching staff | 49.26 (FTE) [1] |
Grades | 6–12 |
Enrollment | 984 (2023–24) [2] |
Student to teacher ratio | 19.75 [1] |
Color(s) | Green, White, Black |
Mascot | Eagle |
Rivals | Central Kitsap High School, Olympic High School |
Yearbook | Wehali |
Website | klahowya.ckschools.org |
![]() Klahowya Secondary School, c. 2012 |
Klahowya Secondary School (or KSS) is a public secondary school located in Silverdale, Washington. It was established in 1997 as part of Central Kitsap School District. Klahowya Secondary School was constructed in 1996-1997 as a 133,715 square foot facility with 34 classrooms, 13 labs, a gym, auditorium, and library for grades 6-12.
The school was named for the Chinook Jargon word "klahowya", which means "welcome". [3] It was planned in the 1990s and opened in 1997. Originally scheduled to open in 1996, it was delayed for another year. [4] Serving grades 6-12 (after 2016), it was the third high school in Central Kitsap School District. The first senior class graduated in 1999. [5] In 2016, the school expanded to include sixth graders. Two years later, a new wing, auxiliary gymnasium, 13 classrooms, three laboratories, a fitness room and a second music room were opened as part of a 45,300 square feet (4,210 m2) addition. A new track and field stadium was also added. [6] On March 13, 2020, Klahowya remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [7]
On March 8, 2019, a bomb scare occurred when a student brought an object with the word "dynamite" labeled on it to the office causing a lockdown to happen. Deputies later confirmed the object was a remote control car battery the student found at a park and posed no danger. [8]
On February 11, 2022, a protest occurred in the commons against the mask mandate. The students remained there the whole school day.[ citation needed]
On May 18, 2022, a lockdown occurred when a student was found in the parking lot with a handgun. The student was eventually arrested a short time later and the lockdown was lifted later that morning. [9]
In June 2023, students wore shirts saying “There are only two genders” and were taken to the office by a teacher. Also, an American flag was taken down on Flag Day, but a pride flag remained. The shirts didn’t violate any rules and were deemed freedom of speech. [10]
In the 2023-2024 school year, 51.9% of the students at KSS were male, 47.4% were female, and 0.7% were Gender X. 0.6% were Native American, 1.8% were Asian, 0.2% were Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 8.9% were Hispanic/Latino, 1.1% were Black/African American, 73.8% were White, and 13.5% were Two or More Races. [11]
Sport at KSS include:
Middle School
High School
The Klahowya football team played at Lumen Field on September 17, 2022 against Tenino High School. [12]
"Klahowya” is Chinook Jargon. It is pronounced "Kluh-HOW-yuh", meaning “welcome.” [13]
Klahowya Secondary School | |
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![]() | |
Address | |
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7607 NW Newberry Hill Road , Washington United States | |
Information | |
Type | Secondary school |
Established | 1997 |
School district | Central Kitsap School District |
Principal | Scott McDaniels |
Teaching staff | 49.26 (FTE) [1] |
Grades | 6–12 |
Enrollment | 984 (2023–24) [2] |
Student to teacher ratio | 19.75 [1] |
Color(s) | Green, White, Black |
Mascot | Eagle |
Rivals | Central Kitsap High School, Olympic High School |
Yearbook | Wehali |
Website | klahowya.ckschools.org |
![]() Klahowya Secondary School, c. 2012 |
Klahowya Secondary School (or KSS) is a public secondary school located in Silverdale, Washington. It was established in 1997 as part of Central Kitsap School District. Klahowya Secondary School was constructed in 1996-1997 as a 133,715 square foot facility with 34 classrooms, 13 labs, a gym, auditorium, and library for grades 6-12.
The school was named for the Chinook Jargon word "klahowya", which means "welcome". [3] It was planned in the 1990s and opened in 1997. Originally scheduled to open in 1996, it was delayed for another year. [4] Serving grades 6-12 (after 2016), it was the third high school in Central Kitsap School District. The first senior class graduated in 1999. [5] In 2016, the school expanded to include sixth graders. Two years later, a new wing, auxiliary gymnasium, 13 classrooms, three laboratories, a fitness room and a second music room were opened as part of a 45,300 square feet (4,210 m2) addition. A new track and field stadium was also added. [6] On March 13, 2020, Klahowya remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [7]
On March 8, 2019, a bomb scare occurred when a student brought an object with the word "dynamite" labeled on it to the office causing a lockdown to happen. Deputies later confirmed the object was a remote control car battery the student found at a park and posed no danger. [8]
On February 11, 2022, a protest occurred in the commons against the mask mandate. The students remained there the whole school day.[ citation needed]
On May 18, 2022, a lockdown occurred when a student was found in the parking lot with a handgun. The student was eventually arrested a short time later and the lockdown was lifted later that morning. [9]
In June 2023, students wore shirts saying “There are only two genders” and were taken to the office by a teacher. Also, an American flag was taken down on Flag Day, but a pride flag remained. The shirts didn’t violate any rules and were deemed freedom of speech. [10]
In the 2023-2024 school year, 51.9% of the students at KSS were male, 47.4% were female, and 0.7% were Gender X. 0.6% were Native American, 1.8% were Asian, 0.2% were Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 8.9% were Hispanic/Latino, 1.1% were Black/African American, 73.8% were White, and 13.5% were Two or More Races. [11]
Sport at KSS include:
Middle School
High School
The Klahowya football team played at Lumen Field on September 17, 2022 against Tenino High School. [12]
"Klahowya” is Chinook Jargon. It is pronounced "Kluh-HOW-yuh", meaning “welcome.” [13]