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2024-25 Issue #16: Thursday, June 12 2024-25 Issue #16: Thursday, June 12

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth! Join us in celebrating Juneteenth!

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Juneteenth Block Party

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

Farewell to Armin Jahr! Farewell to Armin Jahr!

There was a great turnout of friends, family, and community to say farewell to the current Armin Jahr building last week!

We celebrated the history and accomplishments there and look forward to the future of Armin Jahr in a beautiful new building! More photos of the celebration here!


There is also a lot of activity at the interim campus across Wheaton Way on the old East High property. If you haven't driven by recently, you should check it out!

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Community offers goodbyes to Bremerton's aging Armin Jahr Elementary

The East Bremerton school will move to a temporary home for 18 months while a permanent campus is rebuilt on-site. See the full Kitsap Sun article here!

Graduations! Graduations!

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There are graduations left and right - Congratulations to all our graduates!

West Sound Technical Skills Center celebrated their graduates on Friday, May 30th at their facility on National Ave.


Renaissance High School held their graduation last week at the BHS PAC on Friday, June 6th. There are photos here!


Bremerton High School Seniors are graduating this Friday, June 13th at 7pm at the BHS Memorial Stadium. The event will be livestreamed here. Visit BHS.bremertonschools.org/graduation for more information.


The 8th grade moving up ceremony is today, June 12th at BHS at 9:55am.


Kindergarten and 5th grade graduations are happening at all our elementary schools this week and next week!

BSD in the News BSD in the News

Alex G. Bennett Obituary - Kitsap Sun

Alex G. Bennett Obituary - Kitsap Sun

Alex G. Bennett III, passed away peacefully in Bedford TX. He was born Aug.1.1941 in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii to Robert Alexander Bennett and...

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Senior baseball players are honored at annual All-Star game

Senior baseball players are honored at annual All-Star game

Photos from the Kitsap Athletic Roundtable's 57th Senior All-Star Baseball game at Gene Lobe Field on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

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West Sound's baseball all-stars close out season with walk-off win

The American All-Stars defeated the National All-Stars 6-5 in nine innings at Lobe Field at the Fairgrounds.

See the article here!

Bremerton's Cadengo grabs four state medals, including 400-meter title

The Knights also captured the Class 2A boys 4x400 relay title while finishing fourth in the team standings.

See the article here!

Bremerton's Wheaton answers state challenge with shot put title

The senior capped her record-setting season at Bremerton with the Class 2A girls title.

See the article here!

Ground clearing along Wheaton Way in Bremerton one step in future school planning

Ground clearing along Wheaton Way in Bremerton one step in future school planning

A temporary Armin Jahr campus is being built near the View Ridge Elementary site in East Bremerton.

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Vote for High School Athlete of the Year for 2024-25 in the West Sound Vote for High School Athlete of the Year for 2024-25 in the West Sound

Vote for Reader's Choice 2024-25 high school Athletes of the Year in West Sound

Vote for Reader's Choice 2024-25 high school Athletes of the Year in West Sound

Cast your votes for the top performers from the 2024-25 sports year in West Sound.

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Do you know families with a student starting kindergarten in the fall? Do you know families with a student starting kindergarten in the fall?

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The Kindergarten Countdown is on!

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.


Thanks for helping us get the word out!

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Thank you and Congratulations to all our 2025 Retirees! Thank you and Congratulations to all our 2025 Retirees!

At the May 15th Board meeting, we were able to celebrate our wonderful retirees and thank them for their years of service with the district!


Check out the Retiree Spotlight Newsletter here!

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Bremerton School Board Meeting Highlights Bremerton School Board Meeting Highlights

June 5th Board Meeting

Bremerton High School Athletics Director Amber Plummer joined the meeting and provided highlights from the Spring Sports season.


POLICY NEWS:

The following Policies were adopted by the board:

  • Policy 1820- Board Self-Assessment
  • Policy 1822- Training and Development for Board Members
  • Policy 1825- Addressing School Director Violations

The following Policies were presented to the board for a first read:

  • Policy 1815- Ethical Conduct for School Directors

  • Policy 4218 - Language Access Plan


The following Procedure was approved by the board:

  • 3241P - Student Discipline



OTHER NEWS:
  • Annual ALE Superintendent & School Board Report

  • Monthly Enrollment Report

The next Regular Board Meeting will be June 18th

PLEASE NOTE: this meeting is being held on a Wednesday due to the Juneteenth holiday. Join us in-person or online!

www.BremertonSchools.org/SchoolBoard

Is your Refrigerator Running? Is your Refrigerator Running?

Maybe the BHS PTA could use it!

The Bremerton Secondary PTA is looking to replace a refrigerator in the concessions stand this summer. If you or someone you know is looking to sell a gently used, still working refrigerator please reach out to Julee Warner at julee.warner@gmail.com.

Give your feedback to WSF! Give your feedback to WSF!

Intracounty Passenger-Only Ferry Project

Intracounty Passenger-Only Ferry Project

Kitsap Transit currently operates five passenger-only ferry (POF) routes : Two intracounty routes connecting Bremerton to Port Orchard and Annapolis, as well as three intercounty ones from Bremerton, Kingston, and Southworth to downtown Seattle. Kitsap Transit's Intracounty Passenger-Only Ferry (POF) Project seeks to explore alternatives for adding new POF ferry routes within Kitsap County.

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Follow the District on Facebook! Follow the District on Facebook!

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https://www.facebook.com/BremertonSchools

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https://www.instagram.com/bremertonsd/

District Quick Links District Quick Links

Teachers: Want to learn more about ParentSquare?
District Grant Guidelines
2024-25 District Leadership Directory
2024-25 District Leadership Organizational Chart
www.BremertonSchools.org/Jobs
What's happening at the PAC
District Forms
If you have questions or a form is missing, please contact Lucinda.Probst@BremertonSchools.org.
www.BremertonKnights.org
See what sports events are scheduled for the week and get sports scores and updates at BremertonKnights.org!
Submit website feedback/suggestions/edits here
Please do not email Karen Bevers or the communications email as your request might get lost or overlooked. Thank you!

Community Information & Resources Community Information & Resources

Quincy Square Grand Opening Festival: Honoring a Legacy, Uniting a Community

Quincy Square Grand Opening Festival: Honoring a Legacy, Uniting a Community

The City of Bremerton and the Downtown Bremerton Association are proud to present the Grand Opening Festival of Quincy Square, taking place July 12-13, 2025 in the heart of Downtown Bremerton.Located on 4th Street and Pacific Avenue, Quincy Square honors the legacy of Quincy Jones-music icon, film producer, and civil rights advocate-who first discovered his passion for music in Bremerton as a young boy.

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Creative Climate Action Art Contest

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!


Deadline to apply is June 25th!

View the flyer here for more information and entry details.

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Renaissance Graduates celebrating after the ceremony on Friday, June 6th! Congratulations Grads!

See more photos here!

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Bremerton School District

Email: communications@bremertonschools.org

Website: www.BremertonSchools.org
Phone: 360-473-1000
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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: 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.
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