2024-25 Back-to-School Toolkit

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  • All Gr. K-4 Families Will Use Seesaw:
     
    Seesaw will be our primary family engagement platform for all K-4 students and their families starting in September. Teachers will use Seesaw to share classroom announcements and updates on what your child is learning throughout the school year. Families will receive an email from Seesaw with an invite link. Please follow the prompts to create an account, or sign in if you have already used Seesaw. Be on the lookout for a message from your child’s teacher! For more information on Seesaw, please check out these resources: Family Resources
     
     
    Get Up-to-Date Estimated Bus Arrival Times:
     
    You can now get an up-to-date estimated time of arrival for your child’s bus with the new My Ride K-12 service. This tool shows up-to-date bus arrival times in the morning and afternoon and allows the Transportation Department to send personalized updates directly to you. Click here for more information. (Bus information will be posted to Parent Portal and mailed home the week of August 26th).

     
    New Screening Procedures:
     
    Last year, Ken-Ton Schools began deploying new Weapons of Mass Casualty detectors at large events and during random screenings at schools. During the 2024-25 school year, schools will be expanding their use of this sophisticated equipment to create an added layer of safety in our buildings. All those visiting schools during the day as well as late arrivals will be required to pass through the detectors. All bags are subject to search. You can find more information regarding visitation at www.ktufsd.org/visitors.
     
     
    Don't Forget Your Children's Chromebooks:
     
    Make sure your child brings his/her fully charged device to school every day, including the first day of school. Returning Gr. 9 students will be issued new Chromebooks and chargers shortly after the start of the school year. These students must have both their Chromebook and charger in order to receive their new device. Click here for information on how to obtain a replacement item.
     
     
    Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students:
     
    We are extremely excited to announce that all Ken-Ton School District students in Gr. K-12 will once again receive free breakfast and lunch meals. No action is needed on the part of families. We need our families to complete the CEP Income Verification Form which is sent home at the beginning of the school year, which assists districts in qualifying for millions of dollars in funding each year.

  • Frequently Asked Questions:
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  • Where are crossing guards located?

  • What are the 2024-25 start/end times and early release times?

  • How do I find my child's Student ID Number, and what do I need it for?

  • How do I sign up for free/reduced-price breakfast and lunch?

  • When and how will I receive bus pick-up/drop-off information?

  • How do I sign up for My Ride K-12 (bus tracking)?

  • What are the mileage eligibility limits?

  • How can I register my child for school?

  • How can I create a Parent Portal Account?

  • How can I sign up for voice, email and text notifications?

  • How can I find out about arrival/dismissal procedures, schedules, etc.?

  • What should I do if I don't have my child's Chromebook or charger?

  • Where can I find the school/district calendar?

  • Where can I find menus and nutrition information?

  • When will I receive Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) information?

  • I have a question that is not answered on this page. Who can I contact?