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Klahowya Secondary School

Coordinates: 47°37′43″N 122°45′15″W / 47.62861°N 122.75417°W / 47.62861; -122.75417
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School
Address
Map
7607 NW Newberry Hill Road

,
Washington

United States
Information
TypeSecondary school
Established1997
School districtCentral Kitsap School District
PrincipalScott McDaniels
Teaching staff52.90 (FTE)[1]
Grades6–12
Enrollment1,075 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio20.32[1]
Color(s)Green, White, Black    
MascotEagle
RivalsCentral Kitsap High School, Olympic High School
YearbookWehali
WebsiteKlahowya S.S.

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 132,000 square foot facility with 20 classrooms for grades 7-12. In 2015, the school expanded to include sixth graders, and in 2018 a new wing was added.[2] 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.

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. ^ a b c "Klahowya Secondary". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. ^ Top 20 Construction Projects of 1996, Daily Journal of Commerce, retrieved 2012-08-23
  3. ^ Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words, retrieved 2016-08-25

47°37′43″N 122°45′15″W / 47.62861°N 122.75417°W / 47.62861; -122.75417