History of Kendall Elementary

In the Spring of 1997, the voters in the Mount Baker School District approved a bond issue that has resulted in the construction of a new elementary school in the rapidly growing community of Kendall. The school is now open for business for 572 students.  The students previously served by Deming and Maple Falls Elementary Schools attend Kendall.

Deming and Maple Falls Elementary Schools have been closed.  The Maple Falls building is serving as headquarters for the District's "Head Start" program.  The Deming building will serve two purposes.  It has eased crowded classrooms at the High School/Junior High campus - and the Deming Annex is now the District Office building.

Dedicated in August, 1999 Kendall Elementary is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Mt. Baker National Forest. It provides educational services for over 500 pre-school through 6th grade students, including Special Education. It is staffed by more than 70 supportive adults.

The diverse ethnic population is both multicultural and multiracial, including Caucasian, Native American, Hispanic, and Asian. ESL services are provided for close to 20% of the student body, with a major emphasis on Russian to English.

Truly a rural community facility within the Mt. Baker School District, Kendall Elementary provides a computer lab, library, gymnasium, Music and Art rooms, stage, lunchroom, and extensive outdoor playing fields.