BSD Family Updates

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On Wednesday, May 31 we honored our 17 Renaissance High School graduates for the Class of 2023! We are so proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to watching them pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on the world. View more photos from RHS's graduation here.

We invite you to view photos from the West Sound Technical Skills Center Senior Celebration on Friday!

Bremerton School District's Restorative Program is endeavoring to create Our Beloved Community. Our Beloved Community is a learning environment where all of our scholars feel cared for. A place absent of violence, bigotry, and hate.

We believe that humans are holistic beings, and we must increase our awareness of our whole selves, in order to grow. If we are going to create a healthier, happier school climate, if we are going to close the achievement gap, if we are going to create competitive workers and forward thinking citizens, we are going to have to all work together, and strive to create our own "beloved community."

With care and compassion driving us, partnered with the use of restorative practices, we will transform our schools.

We at the Bremerton School District believe that if school officials, students, parents, and community all work together in a collaborative and inclusive manner, that we can and will accomplish this.

You are cordially invited to observe the Beloved Community Listening Circle:

Monday, June 12, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

On Zoom (Click HERE to join)

You will be observing students, parents, teachers, administration, community members and organizations sharing their hopes and expectations for Bremerton Schools and our Beloved Community. We are using the restorative circle process where every voice within the circle will be heard. Community members online will have an opportunity to post questions in the Q & A during the webinar.

Over the next year, we will be holding monthly listening circles where all will have the opportunity to participate in-person and share their voice.

Please join us on this endeavor as we work together to transform our schools using restorative practices, inclusivity, love and shared humanity.

The last day of school (grades K-11) is Friday, June 16. Students will be released early! Please note - schools are NOT operating on a regular Wednesday early release schedule! Students will be released:

• BHS: 10:50 a.m.
• MVMS: 11:35 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:35 p.m.

No need to RSVP! Meet us on 5th Street near the Norm Dicks Government Center steps at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 17 and walk in solidarity with BSD staff, students, families and volunteers to Evergreen Rotary Park! We encourage you to wear your favorite Bremerton School District / school gear!

Following the People's March, the Bremerton School District will also have a booth at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival Resource Fair at Evergreen-Rotary Park from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. We invite you to stop by to say "hello" and pick up a Juneteenth "B" sticker! Kids of all ages (or those young at heart) are invited to spin the wheel to win a prize!

As you may have seen in today's Kitsap Sun, we've broken ground on the new school and community multi-use sports complex at Mountain View Middle School today! This project is being funded by the replacement capital projects levy approved by voters in February, 2022.

• Construction will continue through summer of 2024.
• Major earthwork will be occurring this summer and neighbors may experience dust, equipment noise, and vibrations at various times.
• The contractor will utilize best management practices to limit disruption and inconvenience.
• The contractor will comply with the City of Bremerton’s noise ordinance.

This morning, School Board Directors visited the campus with to take a ceremonial groundbreaking photo to celebrate!

Thank you, voters - and thank you MVMS neighbors for your patience during the construction process!

(People in hard hats L-R): Dr. Garth Steedman, BSD Assistant Superintendent Finance, Operations, & Human Resources; School Board Director Jonee Dubos; School Board President Aly Rotter; School Board Vice President John Hurley; and BSD Interim Superintendent Donna Colosky. Thank you the MVMS 6th and 7th grade students who joined us for the photo!

Youth sports needs help from community members ages 16 and older. Earn money and be a part of giving back to the community while giving kids an opportunity to learn life lessons and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Interested in learning more? Join us for the annual official's appreciation barbecue at Bremerton High School on June 10. The event is open to all officials and anyone interested in learning more about becoming an official of any sport at the interscholastic level. We hope to see you on June 10 from 1 to 4 PM in the BHS Commons.

Visit peninsulaofficials.com for more information.

Check for updates on your student's bus routes at www.BremertonSchools.org/BusUpdates.

Students can connect with a live, highly-qualified tutor to get help when it is needed! Students have access to TutorMe at no cost through their Clever accounts. Learn more!

Register on-line or in-person at any of our elementary schools!

www.BremertonSchools.org/Calendar.

View all current job opportunities at www.BremertonSchools.org/Jobs.

View the board meeting schedule at www.BremertonSchools.org/SchoolBoard.

Background photo: Congratulations to our Renaissance High School graduates. View more photos from RHS's graduation here.

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The Bremerton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Garth Steedman at 360.473.1031 or the Section 504 Coordinator, John Welsh at 360.473.1012. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.