Kimball Family FAQ
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What time does school start and end?
School starts at 7:55 AM. Please do not drop off students until 7:35 AM. There is no supervision before 7:35 AM.
School ends at 2:25 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 1:10 PM on Wednesday,
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When are upcoming school closures?
Please follow this link to the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar, and see a list of important dates at the bottom of this page.
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How does my student opt in and pay for school lunch?
School lunch is free at Kimball for all students. If opting in, your student can line up in the school lunch line and they will be served.
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What school supplies will my student need to bring on their first day?
Some schools provide grade-level supply lists that families are to shop off of. At Kimball, the school orders everything in bulk, and families send in money. This saves Kimball families from having to shop, check off a list, and pack everything up to be sent to school. It also ensures every student has what they need regardless of their ability to obtain or procure supplies.
To help cover the cost of school supplies, we ask families who are able to pay between $30 to $50 per Kimball student; whatever amount is within reason for your family. If you are able to pay more to help cover the cost for Kimball families who are less able to pay, we thank you for your generosity!
All students will receive school supplies regardless of ability to pay. Please note that families are still responsible for providing a backpack, lunchbox (if bringing cold lunch), and water bottle for each Kimball student.If you would like to make a donation, please do so here.
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How do I notify the school of my child’s late start, early dismissal, or excused absence?
Please call the front office at 206-252-7280 or email kimball.attendance@seattleschools.org with your student’s full name, date, teacher, and reason.
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Do I need to re-enroll my Kimball student every year?
No, once a student has been enrolled in Kimball, they will automatically be enrolled in the next grade for the following school year.
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How do I get involved with my child’s classroom or Kimball events?
Our staff, teachers, and PTSA are always looking for volunteers. See all of the ways to get involved here.
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How do I access my child’s progress reports and test scores?
Performance reports, progress reports, and assessments are available via the source.
2025-26 School Year Dates
All schools have a 75-minute early release on Wednesdays, except the first and last day of school. The last day of school will have a 60-minute early release.
September 3 First day of school for 1st-12th grade students. Sept. 3 is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the first week of school.
September 8 First day of school for preschool and kindergarten students
October 10 State In-service Day (no school for students)
November 11 Veterans Day Observed (no school)
November 24-26 Family-Teacher conference days in elementary and K-8 schools. (no school for elementary and K-8 schools, varies by school).
Most middle schools are open (see school website for more information).
November 27-28 Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day (no school)
December 19 1-hour early dismissal
December 22-January 2, 2026 Winter break (no school)
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no school)
February 16-20 Mid-winter break, including Presidents’ Day (no school)
April 13-17 Spring break (no school)
May 25 Memorial Day (no school)
June 17 Last day of school (school will be dismissed 60 minutes early)
June 19 Juneteenth (staff holiday, no school when school is in session)
Potential emergency closure makeup days are June 18, 22, 23.