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BHS Community Newsletter ~ January 8, 2026

Posted Date: 01/08/26 (01:43 PM)


BHS News

January 8, 2026

Inside this Newsletter
  • First Semester Finals Schedule
  • BHS Winter Formal ~ January 31
  • Save the Dates: 2026–27 School Year Information Nights & Events
  • BHS Health Room Needs Clothing
  • Cap & Gown Deadline Extended
  • Career Center Upcoming Events
 

First Semester Finals Schedule

Finals will be held January 21-23. Check out the schedule for the week, including information about Food Service and Transportation.

If your student is unsure of what the plan is for exam day, they (the student) should check in with their teacher to find out. (Use those self-advocacy skills!) Here is a Finals Specific Planner Template for January 2026 to help your student keep track of what their final looks like and a template for getting their work in on time!
 

BHS Winter Formal ~ January 31

Be sure to mark your calendars for the BHS Winter Formal at Islandwood! Tickets sales will open on Monday, January 12. Guest forms will also be available starting Monday.

All students and their guests should be familiar with the BISD Dance Guidelines.
 
2026-2027 School Year Info Nights & Events

Save the Dates: 2026–27 School Year Information Nights & Events

The 2026–27 school year will be here before we know it! We look forward to welcoming families to a series of information nights and transition events this winter and spring. Please see the Community Newsletter for district wide information nights and events.

Future Freshman Night (BHS & EHHS)
Wednesday, February 11
Bainbridge High School

New-to-BISD (Grades 9–12)
Monday, February 23
Bainbridge High School
Sign-up information will be shared in January
 

BHS Health Room Needs Clothing

Our health room would love to collect donations of clothing to be stored for students who need a change of clothing during school hours.

Please consider donating any pants, sized for ages 14-adult, and/or new underwear and socks. Thank you so much, we appreciate your support! 
 

Cap & Gown Deadline Extended

A message from Jostens to Senior families:

Greetings and good news for the class of 2026. We have extended your cap and gown ordering deadline to 1/31/26 without a price increase. Don’t delay and place your order at  www.jostens.com. Placing your order prior to this date you will potentially receive your order during the first delivery date. March 13. If you have any further questions, email us at mortonroffice@jostens.com or text us at 253-437-1755.
 
Future Focused Upcoming Events

CTE Career Center

Check out the upcoming opportunities in this Career Center link.
 
2025-26 Calendar

BHS Calendar

JANUARY
19: MLK Day (No School)
21-23: Finals at BHS & EHHS (Half Days)
26: Second Semester Starts
30-31: Winter One Acts
31: BHS Winter Formal @ Islandwood
 

Non-Discrimination Statement

Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058

Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069

Maria Kuffel
206-780-1088

8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110