Welcome Back, South Kitsap!

ParentSquare is the tool South Kitsap School District uses for routine and emergency communication. Users are able to set preferences for how and when they receive information. All families automatically receive messages in ParentSquare and the contact information is pulled directly from Skyward.

We encourage all families and staff to download the free ParentSquare app which makes it easy to keep track of messages from your mobile device. Messages may be sent via text, email, phone, and app notification. Please ensure your contact information is up to date!

• Learn more
• Find the app in the Apple Store or Google Play Store

School supply lists for 2026-2027 have been posted and are also available at local retailers. Due to changes in federal funding, school supplies are not provided at any sites this year.

View the school supply lists

If you have additional questions or would like to donate supplies, please reach out directly to the schools.

All families are asked to complete a School Benefit Application regardless of income level to guarantee they receive their maximum level of support through federal programs like the Free & Reduced Meal program. South Kitsap School District also receives funding for critical programs based on returned applications.

Use LINQ Connect to complete the School Benefit Application

1. Register - Create an account at https://linqconnect.com and select Register.
2. Verify your Account - Clicking on the email verification link sent to your email address.
3. Now you can sign in at https://linqconnect.com using your email and password.

Meal prices for JSMS, SKHS without FREE and Reduced Application:

• Secondary Paid Lunch: $4.25
• Elementary Paid Lunch: $3.95
• Secondary Paid Breakfast: $2.75
• Elementary Paid Breakfast $ 2.40
• Ala carte Milk: $0.65

No Cost School Meals will be available at all South Kitsap Elementary Schools and at Cedar Heights Middle School, Marcus Whitman Middle School, and Discovery High School for 2026-27.

Please contact Food & Nutrition Services with questions 360-443-3664.

Middle school and high school students should use FinalForms to sign up fall athletics. The purchase of an ASB card is required but additional participation fees for athletics are waived again for the 2026-2027 school year. Please note a current sports physical is also required.

Visit FinalForms site to register a student athlete

The South Kitsap Transportation Department is hard at work preparing bus routes for the coming school year. Please note the routes and times may be adjusted in the first few weeks of school so it is a good idea to keep checking back. Thank you for your patience.

Click here to view bus stop look up

Big News! SK Transportation has a technology tool with a host of safety and efficiency features:

• GPS bus monitoring so families know exactly where their student's bus is on the route
• Video and audio access for administrators to monitor behavior and safety
• Scan system for students as they board and depart the bus
• Turn by turn directions for drivers and substitutes
• Stop paddle cameras to identify vehicles who fail to obey lawful stops
• Onboard WIFI for students to access district approved sites

Please note: the Bus Compass App route information will be in flux during the first few weeks of school.

We appreciate the partnership and support of community volunteers. If you would like to offer the gift of your time, please ensure you have a current volunteer background check. Volunteer clearances are valid for two years and are processed through the Washington State Patrol Criminal History System and National Sex Offender Database. Applications are available at the district office or school office and photo ID is required. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing and contact Emily Fowler at the District Office with questions 360-874-7010.

Learn more about volunteering

Each year, families are asked to complete Annual Verification documents in Skyward Qmlativ.

Link to Skyward Qmlativ

Link to Skyward Qmlativ Tip Sheet

South Kitsap School District is proud to partner with the Right at School Before & After School Program to help families with child care and keeping students engaged in a safe learning environment outside of school. To learn more about registration, please see the following page:

• Right At School Before & After School Program

2026

August 31 First Day of School Grade 1-12

September 4 No School

September 7 Labor Day

September 8-11 Kindergarten Transition Week

September 8 First Day of Developmental Preschool

September 16 First Late Start Wednesday

October 9 ½ Day Early Release K-12

October 12 Indigenous Peoples Day, No School

October 26-30 Fall Conferences (Schools will communicate)

October 26-30 Elementary ½ Day Early Release

October 27-30 Middle School ½ Day Early Release

October 28-30 High School ½ Day Early Release

November 11 Veterans Day Observed – No School

November 25 ½ Day Early Release K-12

November 26-27 Thanksgiving Break – No School

December 18 ½ Day Early Release K-12

Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 Winter Break – No School

2027

January 18 MLK Jr Holiday, No School

January 27 Non-Student Day

February 15-19 Mid-Winter Break, No School

March 5 1/2 Day Early Release K-12

April 5-9 Spring Conferences (Schools will communicate)

April 5-9 Elementary ½ Day Early Release

April 6-9 Middle School ½ Day Early Release

April 8-9 High School ½ Day Early Release

April 12-16 Spring Break – No School

May 31 Memorial Day - No School

June 17* Last Day of School, Early Release

Emergency make up days may be added after the last day.

June 18 Juneteenth observance - No School

Link to Nondiscrimination Statement