Education

Tri-Cities Schools Add Preschool Programs

Saturday, July 18, 2026

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The Kennewick School District announced the addition of preschool programs at 12 elementary schools and two specialized centers on July 17, 2026.

These programs include Preschool ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), Keewaydin Discovery Center, and Tri-Tech Skills Center, serving students starting at age three. The expansion covers schools such as Amistad Elementary, Canyon View Elementary, and Kamiakin High School.

The district stated the new offerings aim to increase access to early childhood education across the Tri-Cities region, though specific enrollment numbers or funding details were not provided in the public record.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.ksd.org/District/Departments/Communications-and-Public-Relations/School-News-and-Alerts

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The programs include Preschool ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)“Preschool ECEAP Preschool Keewaydin Discovery Center Tri-Tech Skills Center Preschool Elementary School Amistad Elementary School Amon Creek Elementary School Canyon View Elementary School Cascade Elementary School Cottonwood Elementary School Eastgate Elementary School Edison Elementary School Fuerza Elementary School Hawthorne Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School Ridge View Elementary School Sage Crest Elementary School Southgate Elementary School Sunset View Elementary School Vista Elementary School Washington Elementary School Westgate Elementary School Middle School Chinook Middle School Desert Hills Middle School Highlands Middle School Horse Heaven Hills Middle School Park Middle School High School (Comprehensive) Kamiakin High School Kennewick High School Southridge High School Choice Schools & Programs Delta High School Endevour High School Legacy High School Mid-Columbia Partnership Phoenix High School Tri-Tech Skills Center”
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The programs include Keewaydin Discovery Center“Preschool ECEAP Preschool Keewaydin Discovery Center Tri-Tech Skills Center Preschool Elementary School Amistad Elementary School Amon Creek Elementary School Canyon View Elementary School Cascade Elementary School Cottonwood Elementary School Eastgate Elementary School Edison Elementary School Fuerza Elementary School Hawthorne Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School Ridge View Elementary School Sage Crest Elementary School Southgate Elementary School Sunset View Elementary School Vista Elementary School Washington Elementary School Westgate Elementary School Middle School Chinook Middle School Desert Hills Middle School Highlands Middle School Horse Heaven Hills Middle School Park Middle School High School (Comprehensive) Kamiakin High School Kennewick High School Southridge High School Choice Schools & Programs Delta High School Endevour High School Legacy High School Mid-Columbia Partnership Phoenix High School Tri-Tech Skills Center”
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The programs include Tri-Tech Skills Center“Tri-Tech Skills Center Preschool Elementary School Amistad Elementary School Amon Creek Elementary School Canyon View Elementary School Cascade Elementary School Cottonwood Elementary School Eastgate Elementary School Edison Elementary School Fuerza Elementary School Hawthorne Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School Ridge View Elementary School Sage Crest Elementary School Southgate Elementary School Sunset View Elementary School Vista Elementary School Washington Elementary School Westgate Elementary School Middle School Chinook Middle School Desert Hills Middle School Highlands Middle School Horse Heaven Hills Middle School Park Middle School High School (Comprehensive) Kamiakin High School Kennewick High School Southridge High School Choice Schools & Programs Delta High School Endevour High School Legacy High School Mid-Columbia Partnership Phoenix High School Tri-Tech Skills Center”
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The programs serve students starting at age threeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The expansion covers Amistad ElementaryNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The expansion covers Canyon View ElementaryNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The expansion covers Kamiakin High SchoolNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The district stated the new offerings aim to increase access to early childhood education across the Tri-Cities regionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Specific enrollment numbers were not provided in the public recordNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Funding details were not provided in the public recordNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.