Klahowya Secondary School
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| Klahowya Secondary School | |
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| Location | |
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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 | Meghan Rubman |
| Teaching staff | 49.78 (2023-24) (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 (2024–25)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.63 (2023-24)[1] |
| Colors | 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.
Incidents
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 February 27, 2025, a ceremony was held to reveal a sign that belonged to the know retired MV Klahowya, a Washington State Ferry vessel that operated from 1958 to 2017. The 7-foot-long sign was gifted by WSF to the school after school officials thought of the possibility of obtaining the sign and now hangs over the main offices entryway.[8]
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.[9]
On February 11, 2022, a protest occurred in the commons against the mask mandate. The students remained there the whole school day.[10]
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.[11]
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.[12]
Demographics
In the 2024–2025 school year, 51.8% of the students at KSS were male, 47.8% were female, and 0.5% were Gender X. 0.5% were Native American, 2.4% were Asian, 0.4% were Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 8.7% were Hispanic/Latino, 1.2% were Black/African American, 74.4% were White, and 12.5% were Two or More Races.[13]
Athletics
Sport 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.[14]
