Kittitas School District

Recently on National Constitution Day, students learned about the Constitution, the preamble, and the who, when, where, what, and why of the constitution. 📜 🧐 Students then took their knowledge about the Constitution by trying to save the Constitution from a locked safe in an escape room setting. Students safely saved the Constitution with 3 seconds left on the clock. 🕰️🤔💭👏 #KittitasCoyotes

We will be hosting a CWU on the Spot Admission even on December 4th. Last year we had 4 seniors get admitted into CWU. I encourage you to check out the flyer below and register if you are interested in attending CWU.

Thanks,
Mayra Nambo,
Kittitas Secondary School
School Counselor
509-955-3120 fax 509-955-3140

Our 3rd grade class has begun their scientific journey into the world of animal habitats! 🔎🐛 Students finally got live Roly-Polys for their habitats! This partner activity is a crowd pleaser 🙌🤩 #KittitasCoyotes

Mrs. Byers’ 2nd graders are putting their heads together for some hands-on STEM team-building and illustrative math adventures! 🤔💭🙌 #KittitasCoyotes

‼️🗣️ Did you hear? Kittitas School District has an app! It’s a great tool for district information and resources—check it out! 🙌🎉#KittitasCoyotes

Young scientists in Ms. Schwab’s class worked together to create and build a tower model that would hold up a tennis ball with limited supplies. Their engineering, creativity, and team work was impressive! 🧑‍🔬💭🎾🙌 #KittitasCoyotes

Name practice made FUN! 🤩 Mrs. Slyfield’s kindergarteners used stickers, markers, snap cubes, and playdough to practice spelling their names, making learning hands-on and full of creativity! 🔠✍️ #KittitasCoyotes

Mrs. Taylor’s 2nd graders practiced teamwork skills as they tried to save Fred the gummy worm! 🤔💭🪱 Teams needed to get a life preserver (gummy Lifesaver) around Fred and flip over his boat using only 4 paper clips…no touching Fred, the life preserver, or the boat! Happy to report that ALL teams were able to save Fred! 🤩🙌 #KittitasCoyotes

District administrators served up a Back-to-School meal to staff prior to the volleyball games this week. 🤩🙌 Our new Superintendent, Tim Praino, and new Secondary School Principal, Kyle Gillis, cooked some excellent grub with Blackstone grills! 😋 Staff brought some chips, salsa, and desserts to enjoy the celebration. To top it off, JV and Varsity pulled out a pair of wins against Columbia-Burbank! 🏐👏 #KittitasCoyotes

The first day of TK was a great one! Looking forward to many more. 🤩📚🚌🍎 #KittitasCoyotes

The #KittitasCoyotes cheerleaders participated in the Kittitas County Fair parade! 📣🤩🎉

KES staff participated in state funded professional development days over the last two weeks. 📚💭🤔 We dove into our new reading curriculum, writing training, and explored the Leader in Me curriculum. Our focus this year for all of our students, staff, and families will be on setting and achieving Wildly Important Goals (WIGS) with celebrations along the way. 🙌🎉 #KittitasCoyotes

🎉 HUGE Congratulations to our very own FCCLA Adviser — Cheryl Uceny! 🐾❤️

We’re bursting with Coyote pride as we celebrate Cheryl Uceny, Kittitas Secondary FCCLA Adviser, for being named the 2024–2025 National FCCLA Adviser of the Year! 🇺🇸🏆

Before earning this national title, Mrs. Uceny:
⭐ Completed a 3-year term on the FCCLA National Board of Directors — elected as one of only two advisers nationwide to represent all advisers!
📝 Served as Board Secretary alongside Board President Brenda Osman of Indiana
🏅 Was recognized as a Top 5 Finalist for Adviser of the Year, earning a $1,000 award from the U.S. Army

Then at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference, the big moment came — Mrs. Uceny was officially named National Adviser of the Year, receiving an additional $2,000 and a commemorative plaque from the U.S. Army! 💰👏

She was proudly nominated by Trent Misak, Washington FCCLA Executive Director — a true testament to her outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact on students here in Kittitas and across the country. 🌟

Drop a 🎉 or ❤️ in the comments to help us celebrate this incredible national honor!
#CoyotePride #FCCLA #AdviserOfTheYear #KittitasCoyotes #LeadershipInAction

🎉 Welcome to the #KittitasCoyotes Team! 🎉
Hey Kittitas community! Let’s give a huge shoutout and warm welcome to our new Secondary Principal — Mr. Kyle Gilliss! 🙌🐾
✨ 2001 Kittitas High School Graduate
✨ 15 years of experience in education
✨ Former High School Spanish Teacher
✨ Former HS Assistant Principal
Mr. Gilliss shares:
"I am looking forward to rooting myself into the community again and bringing some much-needed stability. Our 25/26 student leaders have chosen the theme ‘Small Town—Big World,’ and this year, I hope to foster a school culture of curiosity about the world and a commitment to our small, but amazing community." 🌍❤️🏡
Drop a welcome message for Mr. Gilliss in the comments! 👇 Let’s show him what Coyote pride is all about! ❤️

The KSD District Office will have special hours from July 18-25, 2025:
- July 18: CLOSED
- July 21: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- July 22: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- July 23: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- July 24: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- July 25: CLOSED

If you need immediate assistance, please call the district office at 509.955.3120.

Shoutout to our competitors heading to the 2025 TSA Nationals in Nashville, TN — happening June 26 to July 1! Wishing you all the best of luck as you represent Kittitas with pride! 👏🏻👏🏻 #KittitasCoyotes

🎉 Huge congratulations to our EWAC West Players of the Year! 🎉 ⚾ Baseball – Eli Nash 🥎 Fastpitch – Elysa Nash Your talent, sportsmanship and dedication are truly inspiring– way to represent! 💪👏 #KittitasCoyotes #EWACWest

🎉 Huge congratulations to our EWAC West Coaches of the Year! 🎉 ⚾ Baseball – Coach Sorensen 🥎 Fastpitch – Coach Phillips 🏃‍♂️ Boys Track & Field – Coach Bullo Your leadership and dedication are unmatched – way to represent! 💪👏 #KittitasCoyotes #EWACWest

Our talented students in Mrs. Carollo’s Floral Design class have been busy! 🌸 After prepping beautiful blooms for graduation, they’ve moved on to their wedding project, creating stunning hand-tied bouquets. We love seeing their creativity blossom! 💕🎓💐 #KittitasCoyotes

🌟 State Track Success! 🏃‍♂️🔥 Huge congratulations to Ronan Stewart for his amazing performance at the 2025 2B State Track & Field Meet! 🏆💨 He represented Kittitas with true Coyote spirit — way to run with heart and hustle! 🙌❤️ #KittitasCoyotes