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Back to School Hub

We are so excited to welcome our students back into our buildings and classrooms!  Below is information and links to resources you will need as we ramp up for our 26-27 school year. If you have any questions – please don’t hesitate to reach out to our wonderful Office Managers at each school.  They are ready to answer any questions you might have!  Their names, emails and phone numbers are in the school resources section.

 

First Day of School

Grades 1-12: Tuesday, September 1st

Kindergarten: Friday, September 4th

Preschool: Tuesday, September 8th

ALP: Tuesday, September 1st

 

ABC Registration

Please complete your ABC's ASAP!  Families will not be able to view their student's class schedule until they have completed their ABC's.  In order to complete the ABC process for your student, log in to Skyward Family Access and click on the ABC 26-27 tab.

 

Bus Route Information

Head to our transportation page to learn how to download the BusRight app.  This app will tell you what route you are on and what your pickup and dropoff times are for your family.

 

Calendar

We have a different schedule this year!  Our students will go to school for full days Monday-Friday.  Each month there will be one full or half day release.  Here are important calendar links:

 

Resource by School

Bainbridge High School

  • Spartan Startup for 9th graders and new students: Sept 1st at 8:45
  • Supply List Information: Students should bring a bag with pencils, a folder, paper and anything that has worked for them in previous years.  Teachers will provide class specifc supply information in their syllabus or during the first week of school.  
  • Class Placement goes live in Skyward on August 27 at 3pm
  • Daily Bell Schedule
  • Lunch Assignments by Teacher
  • First Day Bell Schedule
  • Welcome Back Letter – Fee information, athletics, & more
  • Parent & Guardian Night: Sept. 23rd, 6:30-8:30 Note: There will be a special session for Freshman and Senior students that starts at 6. 
  • Office Manager: Jill Colley – 206-780-1252 – Email Jill Colley

Eagle Harbor High School

Odyssey

Woodward

Sakai Intermediate

Blakely Elementary

  • Meet & Greet: August 28th 9-10am
  • Supply List Information: Students will need a backpack, water bottle, lunch box (if they bring their lunch from home).  Please label all items.
  • Class Placement goes live in Skyward on August 25 at 3pm
  • Daily Bell Schedule
  • Parent & Guardian Night:  Sept. 17th 2nd & 3rd at 5:15pm; 1st & 4th at 6:30pm (Kinder families will meet with their teachers before school starts.)
  • Office Manager: Kyanne Hawkins – 206-780-2060 – Email Kyanne Hawkins

Ordway Elementary

x̌alilc (Halilts) Elementary

  • Meet & Greet: August 28th 9-10am
  • Supply List Information: Students will need a backpack, water bottle, lunch box (if they bring their lunch from home).  Please label all items.
  • Class Placement goes live in Skyward on August 25 at 3pm
  • Daily Bell Schedule
  • Parent & Guardian Night:  Sept. 17th – 1st & 4th at 5:15pm; 2nd & 3rd at 6:30pm
  • Office Manager: Sheila Jakubik – 206-780-3010 – Email Sheila Jakubik

 

Communication

The Bainbridge Island School District uses uses the ParentSquare communication platform for district, school and teacher communications. ParentSquare provides a secure way for the district, school principal, teachers, staff and families to send and receive district, school and class information.  Learn more about ParentSquare!

 

First Day of School Pictures

Print this Back to School Sign and capture your BISD kiddo on their first day!  Email it to blockett@bisd303.org – we will highlight our students on our website and social media!  

 

Family Handbook

The 2026-27 Family Handbook outlines some important district policies and serves as a resource for essential details. 

 

Food & Menu

Nutrition influences a child's development, health status, well-being and potential for learning. Learn more about menus, prices, etc!

 

Medication at School

A medication at school form must be on file for ANY medication taken at school, even if it is over the counter.  Medication orders at school need to be renewed each school year.  The form must be completed by a physician and parent before the student may take medication at school.

 

Volunteer

Become a BISD Volunteer and help out in your child’s school or classroom.  It takes about two weeks to go through the approval process and lasts for two years!  Learn more about our volunteer application process.