Community Relations

Kari Basson
Coordinator, Community Relations and Auxiliary Services

Lisa Pickett
Administrative Assistant
(937) 499-1458

Office Location:
500 Lincoln Park Blvd.
3rd Floor

Mailing Address:
580 Lincoln Park Blvd.
Suite 105
Kettering, Ohio 45429

Community Relations

The Kettering City School District is committed to open, honest, and thorough communication between the district and the community.

Coordinating this communication is the main responsibility of the Kettering City School District's Community Relations Office. Whether it's producing the district community newsletter, "The Blue Ribbon Report," planning for community events at the different school buildings; coordinating cable television programs; working with the local news media; keeping in touch via social media; or simply answering questions; the Community Relations Office strives to keep our publics as informed as possible about the Kettering Schools.

About Kettering City Schools

The mission of the Kettering City School District, in partnership with the family and community, is to guarantee a superior educational experience for all students by providing a positive learning environment, while responsibly utilizing our resources.

The Kettering City School District is a vibrant learning community serving approximately 7,400 K-12 students, with an additional 260 children thriving in our preschool program. Our district includes the Kettering Early Childhood Education Center, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one comprehensive high school.

Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to learn more about Firebird Country and all we have to offer
to our students here in the Kettering City School District!

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Please use this QR CODE to WATCH a SHORT VIDEO that captures the essence of a school district committed to
STUDENT-CENTERED EXCELLENCE!

Calamity Day Notifications

The district makes every attempt to communicate with our families in a timely manner when we have to delay or close school because of bad weather through our district webpage and Facebook page (Kettering City Schools.)

Parents/Guardians/Students can also opt-in to receive notifications when school is delayed or closed via text messages and phone calls.

The district uses The Education Connection to call and/or text when there is a school delay or closing. Parents/guardians/students MUST OPT-IN EACH SCHOOL YEAR using this link to receive these types of notifications.

Important Info

2025-26 KCS Principals Contact List
Calamity Day Notification Opt-In Form
KCS Strategic Plan -- Cultivating Student-Centred Excellence 2025-2030
Chester A. Roush Educational Hall of Fame Info and Nomination Form
Seniors Are Special Card

Calendars

What's Happening With the Barnes Building ?

Following the signing by the Kettering Board of Education of a Memorandum of Understanding at its August 5, meeting the Kettering City School District is pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership that will see the historic Barnes Building rehabilitated and renovated at absolutely no cost to Kettering City School District taxpayers.

This innovative collaboration, brings together the Kettering City Schools, the Schiewetz Foundation, the City of Kettering, and COhatch to create a lasting benefit for the Kettering community and the broader Miami Valley region for years to come.