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 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.
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7607 NW Newberry Hill Road , Washington United States | |
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| Type | Secondary school |
| Established | 1997 |
| School district | Central Kitsap School District |
| Principal | Scott McDaniels |
| Teaching staff | 52.90 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,075 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.32[1] |
| Color(s) | Green, White, Black |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Rivals | Central Kitsap High School, Olympic High School |
| Yearbook | Wehali |
| Website | Klahowya S.S. |
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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
- "Klahowya Secondary". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- Top 20 Construction Projects of 1996, Daily Journal of Commerce, retrieved 2012-08-23
- Chinook Jargon Phrasebook - Common Phrases & Words, retrieved 2016-08-25
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