DIRECTIONS Google Map
Kent Center School is located just southwest of the town center (the intersection
of Routes 7 and 341). Arriving at the center of Kent, proceed west on
Route 341 to Elizabeth Street. Morning Star Rest Home is on the corner.
Turn onto Elizabeth Street and go .2 mile to the end of the street.
Turn right onto Judd Avenue and Kent Center School is on the left.
KCS DEMOGRAPHICS
Located in the northwestern corner of Connecticut, Kent Center School,
the only public school in the town of Kent, is a district of one school.
The town of Kent has approximately 3000 residents. Located directly on
the Housatonic River, Kent Center School is a Pre-K through 8 school with
approximately 282 students and twenty-seven teachers. Kent is part of the six-town Region
One School district. Upon graduation from Kent Center School, students
may continue their education at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, which is 20 miles north of Kent. Directly across the
Housatonic River from Kent Center School is the Kent School, an independent
private co-educational college preparatory school, one of three independent
private high schools located in Kent. Graduates of Kent Center School
have also attended these and other private schools in the region.
CONTACT THE SCHOOL / STAFF
SCHOOL HOURS
Students should be in their homerooms no later than 8:45am. Students arriving after that time will be considered tardy. The school day ends at 3:05pm.
OFFICE HOURS
The Kent Center office is open from 8:00am to 4:00 pm. Monday through
Thursday, and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Fridays.
LUNCH
The cafeteria is open each morning Monday - Friday at 8:25am. Students
may purchase lunch tickets on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
The price of lunch is $2 (Kdg - 3rd), $2.25 (4th - 8th) and $2.50 (Adult). À la carte items such as salad, soup, yogurt, and sandwiches are also available
depending upon the time of year.
Reduced price and free lunches are available to families who fall within
the guidelines. Forms will be sent home with students and they should
be returned to the office.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Regional school closing announcements and late openings will be made by
WTIC (1080 AM), WINE (95.1 AM), WRKI I-95 FM (95.1 FM) and WKZE (1020
AM or 98.1 FM), WZBG, WQQQ (103.3 FM), WSBS, WDAQ/WLAD (98.3 FM), WTNH-TV (Chl 8),
WFSB-TV (Chl 3), WVIT-NBC30 (Chl 6). The announcement is usually listed as "Regional School District #1."
If Kent Center School opens late, there will be a
90 minute delay. Students are to be in their homerooms no later than 10:15am. Students arriving after that time will be considered tardy.
Early dismissal will be at 1:00pm, except in an emergency
situation.
IMMUNIZATION and PHYSICAL Requiremenets for Entry
Link to HEALTH FORMS Page
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