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.

History

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]

Incidents

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.[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.[10]

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.[11]

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.[12]

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.[13]

Etymology

"Klahowya” is Chinook Jargon. It is pronounced "Kluh-HOW-yuh", meaning “welcome.” [14]

References

  1. ^ a b "Klahowya Secondary School". Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  2. ^ "Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction". Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  3. ^ "Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words". Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  4. ^ "Picturesque ground broken for Klahowya Secondary". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  5. ^ "CLASS OF '99: First Klahowya class starts a tradition". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  6. ^ "Klahowya Addition". Central Kitsap School District. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  7. ^ "Coronavirus update: List of closures, cancellations in Kitsap County for precautions". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Former Washington State Ferry vessel sign finds new home at Klahowya". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  9. ^ Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 2022
  10. ^ Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 2022
  11. ^ Kitsap Sun (Subscription needed). Retrieved July 2023
  12. ^ 2024-25 WA State Report Card Retrieved January 2025
  13. ^ "KSS vs Teninno". Nisqually Valley News. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  14. ^ Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words, retrieved 2016-08-25

Notes

47°37′43″N 122°45′15″W / 47.62861°N 122.75417°W / 47.62861; -122.75417

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