Klahowya Secondary School

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Klahowya Secondary School
Address
Klahowya Secondary School
7607 NW Newberry Hill Road

Silverdale
,
Washington

United States
Information
TypeSecondary school
Established1997
School district Central Kitsap School District
PrincipalMeghan Rubman
Teaching staff49.78 (2023-24) (FTE) [1]
Grades6–12
Enrollment1,028 (2024–25) [2]
Student to teacher ratio19.63 (2023-24) [1]
Color(s)Green, White, Black    
MascotEagle
RivalsCentral Kitsap High School, Olympic High School
YearbookWehali
Website klahowya.ckschools.org
Klahowya SS-01.jpeg
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.

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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]

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. [8]

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. [9]

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. [10]

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. [11]

Athletics

Sport at KSS include:

Middle School

High School

The Klahowya football team played at Lumen Field on September 17, 2022 against Tenino High School. [12]

Etymology

"Klahowya” is Chinook Jargon. It is pronounced "Kluh-HOW-yuh", meaning “welcome.” [13]

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References

  1. 1 2 "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. ↑ Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 2022
  9. ↑ Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 2022
  10. ↑ Kitsap Sun(Subscription needed). Retrieved July 2023
  11. ↑ 2024-25 WA State Report Card Retrieved January 2025
  12. ↑ "KSS vs Teninno". Nisqually Valley News. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  13. ↑ Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words, retrieved 2016-08-25

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