Dr. McSheehy attended last week's board meeting during which the board approved his contract (signed just prior to the meeting (see photo).

Read the full announcement!

Kindergarten registration is OPEN and we've got a number of events planned this spring and summer for our incoming kindergarten students and their families. Get more information and/or download the flyers in English and Spanish at www.bremertonschools.org/kindergarten.

Our next events are school tours at all of our elementary schools on Friday, May 9th. Those flyers will be finalized later today!

Thanks for helping us get the word out!

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be Bremerton: A Day of Service is a districtwide service event to show the Bremerton Community and the City of Bremerton our thanks for their tremendous support of the Bremerton School District and our students.

We are looking forward to be Bremerton 2025 on Saturday, May 3, 2025! As in the past, groups will meet at Evergreen Rotary Park before heading downtown to beautify our city before the annual Armed Forces Day Parade.

Check out the website for more info and to sign up! Participants and team leaders can both sign up through the site here: https://www.bremertonschools.org/bebremerton

We are excited to see you there!

Several BHS athletes made the Sun's photo gallery from Dave Snyder’s Lil’ Norway invitational meet at NKHS last week. Twenty teams from the region competed in this annual event.

Congratulations Bremerton softball player Yzanah Smith!

The 23rd annual Kitsap Juneteenth Freedom Festival is approaching. This year's event will be held on Saturday, June 14, and will include a freedom march followed by a resource fair at Evergreen Rotary Park. Everyone is welcome to join the march and the fair. We encourage you to wear your favorite Bremerton School District or school gear!

See the flyer here!

Doc luv the kids (non profit) , Emerald City outdoor movies and The Brother Tree Services would like to invite you to the Juneteenth Bremerton Block Party. Together with community partners, this a wonderful free event for the community of Kitsap to learn about this special day and provide education on the history of this moment.

The Block Party will be Thursday, June 19, at the Perry Avenue Mall, from 1pm-5pm.

See the flyer here!

We will be looking for a few volunteers to help staff a Bremerton School District table at both Juneteenth events.

If you are interested, please contact: Laine Bowie, laine.bowie@bremertonschools.org

Check out the latest updates about our two new elementary school projects - Armin Jahr Elementary and View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy! There are new design schematics hot off the press and some information about the interim campus for Armin Jahr!

Armin Jahr Elementary Update

View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy Update

Nor has he ever turned down a request for help or to pick up extra duties.

Lon is always a bright light in what can sometimes be a difficult or stressful environment and is ALWAYS ready to make someone smile with a joke. We appreciate his dependability, his work ethic and his sense of humor over here in the transportation building!

The deadline to submit retiree paperwork to be included in the Retiree Celebration in May is Friday, May 2!

Classified staff still have time to qualify for a bonus - submit your retirement paperwork by June 1!

Click here to RSVP and join us in celebrating our wonderful retirees!

At the April 17th meeting, Bremerton High School Choir teacher Wendy McPhetres provided highlights from choir throughout the school year. Choir students Lucy Cleveland, Claudia Kibbe, and Lilia Stodden (L-R) opened the meeting with the National Anthem and then sang "Warrior," a song that they'll be singing at the state solo & ensemble competition on April 25 in Ellensburg.

President Hurley recognized April as Month of the Military Child and Volunteer Appreciation Month. Resolutions were approved later in the meeting.

Incoming Superintendent Dr. Slade McSheehy also joined a portion of the meeting where his contract was approved. Welcome Dr. McSheehy!

POLICY NEWS:

The following policies were presented to the board for a first read and approved:

• Policy 1112: Director Orientation

• Policy 1310: Policy Adoption, Manuals, and Administrative Procedures

• Policy 1810: Annual Governance Goals and Objectives

The following procedures were adopted by the board:

• 1114P- Board Member Resignation and Vacancy

• 3211P- Gender-Inclusive Schools

• Student Attendance Report
• Schematic Designs for Armin Jahr and View Ridge were approved by the board.

Join us in-person or online!

Help us combine art and science to foster greater understanding and engagement for climate in the Puget Sound region!

Share your passion for art and the environment using any visual medium to create original artwork in one of three climate action categories:

• Time to Act
• World Worth Saving
• Solutions in Action

All residents of King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties are eligible to enter. All skill levels and visual art forms are welcome!

View the flyer here for more information and entry details.

The Greater Kitsap Chamber present this Rotary Sponsored scholarship opportunity!

This is not just an opportunity to represent your community but also a chance to become part of the prestigious 2025 Armed Forces Parade as a Community Ambassador. The Ambassadors Scholarship program is not just about the five scholarships it awards to future your education. It’s about the life-changing experiences it offers. All finalists are provided opportunities to gain self-confidence, improve public speaking and social skills, meet civic, business, and political leaders, and develop the skills necessary for success in future endeavors.

Entry Deadline is Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 4:00PM

See the full application here for more details!

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