Klahowya Secondary School

Klahowya Secondary School (or KSS) is a secondary school located in Silverdale, Washington and is in the 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 7-12. Originally scheduled to open in 1996, it was delayed for another year. [2] In 2016, the school expanded to include sixth graders, and in 2018 a new wing, auxilary gym, 13 classrooms, 3 labs, a fitness room, and a second music room were added as a 45,300 square foot addition. A new track and field, and stadium were also added. On March 13, 2020, Klahowya remained closed due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic along with all public and private schools in Washington state.

Klahowya Secondary School
Address
7607 NW Newberry Hill Road

Silverdale
,
Washington

United States
Information
TypeSecondary school
Established1997
School districtCentral Kitsap School District
PrincipalScott McDaniels
Teaching staff44.20 (FTE)[1]
Grades6–12
Enrollment910 (2020–21)[1]
Student to teacher ratio20.59[1]
Color(s)Green, White, Black    
MascotEagle
RivalsCentral Kitsap High School, Olympic High School
YearbookWehali
WebsiteKlahowya S.S.

Etymology

"Klahowya", also spelled as "Klahowyum", is Chinook Jargon. It is colloquially pronounced "Kluh-HOW-yuh", as in "Klahowya doin'?" However, the correct pronunciation is “Kluh-HOY-Yuh”, meaning “welcome.” [3]

References
  1. "Klahowya Secondary". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  2. Kitsap Sun. Retrieved 27 April 2022
  3. Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words, retrieved 2016-08-25


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