There will be NO SCHOOL next Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Please note the following dates on your calendar.

We’re getting ready for fall conferences!

Conferences are a great time to meet with your child’s teacher to talk about how your child is doing, their progress, and any questions you may have.

Scheduling a conference is optional (not required).

If you’d like to meet with your child’s teacher, keep an eye out for a conference request form that will be sent home in your child’s backpack.

Update on SNAP Benefits and Food Support for Families

We have received questions about how the district’s free breakfast and lunch programs relate to recent changes in federal food assistance. We want to reassure you that there is no impact at this time on Kennewick School District’s free school meal program. All students will continue to receive free access to breakfast and lunch at school as planned.

The current federal government shutdown is affecting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, and SNAP benefits are expected to pause starting November 1. We know many families rely on SNAP, and more than half of SNAP participants are in households with children.

While school meals will continue without interruption, we understand families may need support at home. Washington State and local community partners are working to support families during this time.

Tri-Cities Food Bank - 424 W. Deschutes Ave., Kennewick

For Kennewick residents only. Provides up to one week of groceries every two weeks. A statement of need and proof of residency are required.

Open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Phone: (509) 586-0688

Mobile Market schedule available on the Second Harvest website.

St. Vincent De Paul - 215 S. 6th Ave., Pasco

Food box giveaway on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: (509) 783-7020

Union Gospel Mission - 221 S. 4th Ave., Pasco

Families welcome. Pre-registration required.

Hot meals 7 days a week, Dinner daily at 5 p.m.

(509) 547-2112

A free, confidential service connecting families with food assistance and other community resources. Call or text 211 or visit the Washington 211 website.

Free support through the Benton-Franklin Health District helping families access programs including SNAP and WIC.