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District reports enrollment of about 1,353; all 83 kindergarteners attended, prompting temporary hire

Kiona-Benton City School District Board of Directors · September 8, 2025
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Superintendent Pete Peterson reported enrollment around 1,353 students and said all 83 registered kindergarteners attended; the district will hire a non-continuing kindergarten teacher for the year and will monitor staffing needs before the official Oct. 3 count.

Superintendent Pete Peterson told the board the district—nrollment is approximately 1,353 students and that all 83 kindergarteners showed up for school. Because of the full kindergarten cohort, the district plans to hire a non-continuing kindergarten teacher for the 2025–26 school year.

Mr. Peterson said middle-school enrollment under Principal Bruce Davison is currently full, and the district may need to consider adding one or two staff members depending on levy outcomes. He noted Oct. 3 is the official enrollment count date that determines apportionment for the year.