Bremerton School District

An update from the Bremerton School Board

Introducing the new Bremerton School District Superintendent Dr. Slade McSheehy

Following a nationwide search and rigorous selection process, the Bremerton School Board is pleased to introduce Dr. Slade McSheehy as the new Superintendent of the Bremerton School District.

"The Board was impressed with all three of the highly qualified finalists, making this a very difficult decision, said John Hurley, Board President. "Dr. McSheehy's proven budget and strategic plan implementation experience positioned him as the most prepared to take our District to the next level."

Dr. McSheehy is currently the superintendent for the Vashon Island School District. Before joining the Vashon Island School District in 2018, he served as the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning and middle school principal in the Hockinson School District. He also served as high school assistant principal at Prairie High School.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies/French and his Master's degree in school counseling from California State University in Long Beach. He earned his Doctorate in educational leadership from Washington State University.

The Board will begin contract negotiations, with an intended start date of July 1, 2025.

The Board would like to thank all of the students, staff, family and community members for their participation in this important selection process.

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: Carol Bailie at 360.473.1026, or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mark Mayfield at 360.473.4702. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.