Kindergarten Information Nights & Choice Program Dates

Families with a rising kindergartener for the 2026-2027 school year are invited to learn more about kindergarten options in Bainbridge Island School District. Join us for our general kindergarten information night and program-specific events to explore both neighborhood schools and choice programs. (Students must turn five years old by August 31, 2026.)

🎒 General Kindergarten Information Night

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Blakely Elementary
4704 Blakely Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Learn about kindergarten from representatives of all BISD elementary schools and get answers to your questions.

Let us know about your rising kindergarten student by completing this form.

🎓 Choice Program Information Nights

Along with traditional kindergartens at BISD neighborhood schools, BISD offers choice programs (meaning families choose to enter them through a lottery). Attend these program-specific information nights to learn more!

🏫 Odyssey Multiage and Mosaic Home Education (COS)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.

Commodore Options  | 9530 High School Road
Kindergarten Information Night

Odyssey Lottery Application

🌍 El Velero (Spanish Immersion)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.

Ordway Elementary School | 8555 Madison Ave North
Kindergarten Information Night

El Velero Lottery Application

* Lottery note: Applications for Odyssey and El Velero are due Thursday, February 12 at 9:00 a.m.

School visitations allow students and parents/guardians to visit a kindergarten class, tour the school and learn more about BISD. 

• x̌alilc Elementary: TBD
• Blakely Elementary: TBD
• Ordway Elementary: TBD