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What's Happening In Kennewick Schools
Here's your hub for the latest district news and in-depth stories about our students, staff, programs and schools.
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Building Great Schools & Community
We strive to build high-performance schools and provide facilities that create an optimal learning environment.
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The new two-story Kennewick High School will replace the Lions' old home, which opened in downtown Kennewick in 1951.
![Photograph of the Kamiakin High School expansion under construction in November 2020.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1609869432/ksdorg/s9e104muz8vuofupfi8v/KaHS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1609869432/ksdorg/s9e104muz8vuofupfi8v/KaHS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1609869432/ksdorg/s9e104muz8vuofupfi8v/KaHS.jpg","width":600}])
The Kamiakin High School expansion will add 12 classrooms, create more parking and include athletic facility improvements.
![Photograph of the Southridge High School expansion under construction in November 2020.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1609869619/ksdorg/czv1rspxqumt2ffyngwl/SHS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1609869619/ksdorg/czv1rspxqumt2ffyngwl/SHS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1609869619/ksdorg/czv1rspxqumt2ffyngwl/SHS.jpg","width":600}])
The expansion of Southridge High School includes 12 new classrooms, a new weight training facility and other improvements.
“our schools are the heart of our community and we are committed to the success of all students.”superintendent dr. traci pierce