Klahowya Secondary School
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History
The school was named for the Chinook Jargon word "klahowya", which means "welcome".[1] It was planned in the 1990s and opened in 1997. Originally scheduled to open in 1996, it was delayed for another year.[2] Serving grades 6-12 (after 2016), it was the third high school in Central Kitsap School District. The first senior class graduated in 1999.[3] 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 Script error: No such module "convert". addition. A new track and field stadium was also added.[4] On March 13, 2020, Klahowya remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] 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.[6]
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.[7]
On February 11, 2022, a protest occurred in the commons against the mask mandate. The students remained there the whole school day.[8]
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
- 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.[12]
Etymology
"Klahowya” is Chinook Jargon. It is pronounced "Kluh-HOW-yuh", meaning “welcome.” [13]
References
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- ↑ "Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words". Retrieved August 25, 2016.
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- ↑ Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 2022
- ↑ Mask Mandate Protest at KSS Retrieved May 27, 2025
- ↑ Kitsap Sun. Retrieved June 2022
- ↑ Kitsap Sun (Subscription needed). Retrieved July 2023
- ↑ 2024-25 WA State Report Card Retrieved January 2025
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- ↑ Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words, retrieved 2016-08-25
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