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.
| 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 | Meghan Rubman |
| 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 | |
History
editThe 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]
Incidents
editOn 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]
Demographics
editIn 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]
Athletics
editSport at KSS include:
Middle School
- Fall: Track, Fastpitch softball
- Winter: Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball, Wrestling
- Spring: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country
High School
- Fall: Cross Country, Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming, Boys Tennis, Volleyball
- Winter: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Bowling, Boys Swimming, Wrestling
- Spring: Baseball, Fastpitch softball, Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Track & Field, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse
The Klahowya football team played at Lumen Field on September 17, 2022 against Tenino High School. [12]
Etymology
edit"Klahowya” is Chinook Jargon. It is pronounced "Kluh-HOW-yuh", meaning “welcome.” [13]
References
edit- ^ a b "Klahowya Secondary School". Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction". Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words". Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Picturesque ground broken for Klahowya Secondary". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ "CLASS OF '99: First Klahowya class starts a tradition". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ "Klahowya Addition". Central Kitsap School District. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "Coronavirus update: List of closures, cancellations in Kitsap County for precautions". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 2022
- ^ Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 2022
- ^ Kitsap Sun (Subscription needed). Retrieved July 2023
- ^ 2023-24 WA State Report Card Retrieved June 2024
- ^ "KSS vs Teninno". Nisqually Valley News. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words, retrieved 2016-08-25