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Superintendent

Superintendent

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About Superintendent Lance Hansen

Mr. Lance Hansen began serving as Kennewick School District’s Superintendent on July 1, 2025.

Mr. Hansen actively fosters strong relationships with students, families, staff, and the broader community. He champions a positive, student-centered culture where all learners are supported and challenged to succeed. He brings excitement and commitment to partnering with the Kennewick community to strengthen the district’s schools and programs.

Before coming to Kennewick, Mr. Hansen served as superintendent of the Lewiston Independent School District in Lewiston, Idaho. Across 18 years in Lewiston, he also served as assistant superintendent, high school principal, assistant principal, and middle school assistant principal.

He began his career in education as a math teacher at Moscow High School in Moscow, Idaho, and as a Spanish and math teacher at Emmett High School in Emmett, Idaho.

Mr. Hansen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Idaho, where he majored in Spanish and minored in math. He also earned a master’s degree and educational specialist degree in educational leadership.

In 2025, the Idaho Association of School Administrators named him Idaho’s Superintendent of the Year.

Mr. Hansen and his wife, Dawn, have five grown children and five grandchildren. 

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Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council includes student representatives from all Kennewick School District high schools. The group meets monthly with the superintendent and other district leaders, providing the opportunity for district leaders to hear directly from the students they serve. Both district leaders and student members bring topics for discussion. Student members provide input and feedback, share ideas and perspectives and ask questions.

Department Contacts

Main phone number: (509) 222-5020
 

Lance Hansen
Superintendent
(509) 222-6550
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Patty Lord
Secretary
(509) 222-5020
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