- Message from Superintendent Thompson
- October 26th: No School - Professional Development
- Oct. 27-30th: Half Days for K-6 & Odyssey Families
- Grab & Go Lunches for Half Day Conference Week
- Meet Our Five New Student Board Members
- Celebrating National Principals Month
- Spring 2026 SBA Scores Now Available in Skyward
- Remember to Vote
- Mark Your Calendars: Key Dates Ahead
- Local Community Events
- Stay Connected: Follow Us on Social Media
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Here we are—square in the middle of October, where the weather turns cooler, and daylight shrinks away bit-by-bit until the Winter Solstice. While I like all things cozy and fall, this can also be a time that is hard for all of us—staff, families and students. I find looking for and recognizing glimmers of gratitude help me when things feel a bit overwhelming, or the general weight and anxiety of the world seem just too great.
Here are a few of my glimmers at the moment:
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Our Homecoming game last Friday! Our 9-12 students were thoughtful, respectful, and cheered non-stop from kick-off until the final whistle. A group of seniors, our band, and our BHS cheerleaders led chants in a welcoming and inclusive way. My heart was full watching them support former ERR (Extended Resource Room) and ALP (Adult Living Program) students from the spirit squad during half-time. Our students are amazing! It was a true community celebration, with many former BISD students returning to campus—whether they graduated 5, 15, or 25 years ago, there was a wonderful sense of nostalgic school spirit felt throughout the evening.
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A meaningful and community-centered Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on Monday. Listening to elders from our Suquamish and Filipino communities was inspiring and powerful. I am continually humbled and learn so much every time I attend an event and listen to the stories being shared.
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Our five inaugural Student School Board members seamlessly joining our School Board meetings and asking important questions. We cannot be a truly student-centered district without hearing from our students on a regular basis about the matters that impact them most.
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The ALP (Adult Living Program) students presenting at the School Board meeting last week. Matthew, Emmet, and Marcus did a phenomenal job sharing what makes the ALP such a special place to be!
I hope you can take a few minutes to reflect on your own glimmers—they are what light up our lives during these darker fall days.
Take care,
Amii Thompson
BISD Superintendent
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There will be no school for all students on Monday, October 26, as our teachers and staff engage in a district-wide Professional Learning Day. School will resume on its normal schedule on Tuesday, October 27.
Thank you for supporting our staff's ongoing professional development!
Note: Next Professional Development Day is a half day on Monday, November 30th
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Please mark your calendars! The last week of October will look very different for our K-6 and Odyssey students due to Staff Professional Development and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Week at a Glance
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Monday, Oct. 26: NO SCHOOL FOR ALL BISD STUDENTS (Staff Professional Development)
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Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Friday, Oct. 30: HALF DAYS for K-6 and ODYSSEY STUDENTS (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Key Reminders for Half Days (Oct. 27–30)
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Dismissal Times: Dismissal schedules vary by school on half days. Please check your specific school newsletter for exact release times, and ensure pickup or transportation arrangements are in place.
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Conferences: Your student’s teacher will share details on how to schedule your conference time if they haven't already.
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Lunches can be pre-ordered—read more below!
NOTE: Woodward, BHS, EHHS students have normal schedules for October 27-30th.
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BISD Food Services is offering pre-ordered Grab & Go lunches for students during upcoming half days!
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How to Order: Families must submit a pre-order using the Google Form link included in your school’s newsletter by October 22nd at 5:00 PM.
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What’s Included: Each meal features a sandwich, fruit, vegetable, snack, and a beverage. Meals will be charged directly to your student’s lunch account.
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Delivery: Lunch items will be delivered directly to classrooms before dismissal so students can easily take them home.
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We are excited to welcome Ian Norris, Syah Suri, Elliot Myrick, Camille Carey, and Taima Elias as student representatives to the Bainbridge Island School District Board of Directors!
Recognizing that student input is essential to our district’s mission, our new student members will bring direct perspective to board discussions, act as liaisons for the associated student body, and cast advisory votes on board agenda items. They will also keep their peers informed about board initiatives and district activities throughout the school year.
We look forward to working alongside Ian, Syah, Elliot, Camille, and Taima as they bring valuable student leadership to our twice-monthly board meetings. Welcome aboard!
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October is National Principals Month, and Bainbridge Island School District is celebrating the extraordinary leaders at the helm of our schools!
Our Principals and Associate Principals are mentors, advocates, and community builders. Every day, they work tirelessly to support our teachers, foster safe and inclusive learning environments, and ensure every student feels valued and inspired to thrive.
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Spring 2026 Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) score reports are now available in Skyward Family Access under Report Cards & School Info for students who were in grades 3–8 or 10th grade in BISD last school year.
If you have questions about your child's results, please contact an administrator at your child's school.
If you have any questions regarding accessing your child's results, please contact studentrecords@bisd303.org or call 206-780-1097.
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Remember to cast your vote and return your ballot for the upcoming election. You can check your voter registration status, locate official drop box locations, and verify voting deadlines directly through the Kitsap County Auditor Elections Division or by visiting the state's portal on VoteWA.
Make sure your voice is heard!
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OCTOBER
26: PD Full Day Release (No School)
27-30: K-6 Conferences (Half Days)
NOVEMBER
11: Veterans Day (No School)
25-27: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
30: PD Release Day (Half Day)
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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, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender 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 and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups.
The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Maria Kuffel
Darren Spencer
8489 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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