Blue Heron Herald

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Website: https://blueheron.ptschools.org/
Location: 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA
Phone: 360-379-4540
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueHeronSchool/

Instagram: @blueheronmiddle

At this time of the quarter it is important to check in with your child regarding their class and homework completion. If they have missing assignments, have them make a plan of what to do to complete these. If they aren’t sure what to do, have them either email their teacher or make a plan to talk to them this week to help make their plan. If your child is struggling with larger aspects of organization, please reach out to our school counselor, Eliza Farrell (efarrell@ptschools.org) and she can support you and your child with resources. The end of the 3rd quarter is on April 8th so there is still time for every child to be successful with their school work.

On Tuesday, March 31st, East Jefferson Fire and Rescue will be undertaking live fire training by completing a destructive burn. It will occur at an abandoned home on Umatilla Road, between San Juan Avenue and Silver Street, south of BHMS & OCEAN. The department will be starting multiple fires within the identified house throughout the day, concluding with a freeburn to let the fire destroy the house. The freeburn will begin between 1:00-3:00pm. The fire department will monitor the burn until the house is destroyed.

BHMS & OCEAN campus will have caution tape along the fence line of our football and soccer fields to caution students from exiting in that direction. During the afternoon, smoke may linger over the school area, depending on the weather. If your student walks or rides a bike to school, please encourage them to avoid the house in that area of Umatilla after school that day. If you have questions about this training exercise, you may contact Robert at the East Jefferson Fire & Rescue at 360-302-1799.

On Friday, March 27th from 8:30-9:45am, BHMS is hosting the Key City Players Theater with the adapted performance of Carmelita. Any families who wish to watch the performance with their child, are asked to purchase tickets from the link within the QR code below.

This year, work will be displayed in the Cotton Building downtown so that everyone can see our kids' great art. Let's show students that Port Townsend values their creativity and wants to see their ideas reflected in our community! A big thank you to Port Townsend's Arts Commission (PTAC) and the Port Townsend PTA for sponsoring this event, and thank you to all of the wonderful teachers for helping our kids develop their creativity and skills, and for organizing and working hard to make this event happen!

Opening Night is Thursday 4/2/26 from 5-7pm, featuring OCEAN's "Trashion" Show at 5:15pm.

Saturday 4/4/26 we will participate in the First Saturday Art Walk from 5-8pm. Come downtown to enjoy food from the high school's Culinary Arts food truck (for purchase) and live music!

To sponsor this event/donate, please use the QR code above or visit: https://ptpta.givebacks.com/shop. Contributions will help support this week-long exhibition of artwork by students from PT schools and ongoing art programs in our school district.

To volunteer, please email Chiarra Klontz at klontz.chiarra@gmail.com to be added to our list. We will be preparing art before April 1st, installing the show in the Cotton Building on April 1st, and then hosting open hours each day/evening from April 2nd - 7th. Please let us know if there is a specific date/time or activity you would like to help with. Thank you so much!

Did you know that after school tutoring is happening at Blue Heron? It takes place in the BHMS library on Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm. There are only 6 open spots for students each day, so students can sign up with Donna to work with Mr. Jimmy on their school work. Only students who have signed up will be able to join the session.

BHMS is hosting Multicultural Night, Tuesday 4/28/2026, from 5:00-6:30pm. We will be celebrating the many cultures that make up our school community, and we would love for parents and guardians to join us by sharing a part of their family’s culture regarding celebrations with our students.

This could include:

• A favorite family tradition about a holiday or a cultural celebration

• Clothing or artifacts

• Music or dance

• Stories, folktales, or history

• Food or recipes

• Language or greetings

• Artwork or crafts

Whether your family’s roots are local, tribal, national, or international, your culture matters and your story is an important part of our school community.

If you would be interested in visiting, sending in items to share, or helping us highlight your family’s heritage in another way, please reach out to Johanna Semerikov jsemerikov@ptschools.org or call 360-379-4540 to sign up to participate. We would be honored to learn from you and celebrate the traditions and cultures that make our community so special.

Hi 8th Grade Blue Heron Families. The yearbook staff is looking for adorable baby pictures of our current 8th grade students. Please send photos to sestrem@ptschools.org or use the QR code to send in your picture.

Thank you,

Yearbook Staff"

March

Mar. 24 - PNW #2

Mar. 26 - Character Awards Assembly, AM

Mar. 27 - Performance of Carmelita at BHMS, 8:30am

April

Apr 2-7 - District Student Art Show at Cotton Building, downtown

Apr 2 - District Art Show Opening

Apr. 6 - First Saturday Art Walk featuring the district Art Show

Apr. 6 - Middle School Track and Field practices begin, 3:30pm

Apr. 8 - Term 3 Ends

Apr. 13-17 - Spring Break, No School

Apr. 23 - 6-8th Grade Career Day

Apr. 28 - Multicultural Night, 5:00-6:30pm

Apr. 30 - Character Awards Assembly, AM

May

May 7 - 6-8th Grade Band Concert, 6:30pm

May 14 - PNW #3

May 15 - Midterm (Term 4)

May 15 - 6th Grade Band in Kiddie Parade

May 16 - 7th & 8th Grade Band in Grand Parade

May 22 - Snow Makeup Day, No School

May 25 - No School, Holiday

May 26-29 - Spirit Week

May 27 - 6th-12th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal Field Trip, 8:30am-7:00pm

May 28 - Character Awards Assembly, AM

May 30 - Orchestra Wild Waves Theme and Water Park Field Trip, 6:00am-9:00pm

June

Jun. 1-12 (no Wednesdays) - BH Maritime Program for 7th Graders

Jun. 13-14 - BH Theatre Production

Jun. 17 - Field Day

Jun. 18 - 8th Grade Day of Celebration

Jun. 19 - No School, Holiday

Jun. 20 - 8th Grade Dinner Dance

Jun. 23 - End of Year Assembly, AM

June 23 - Last Day of School

June 24-26 - Snow Makeup Day, No School

Victoria Kalscheuer, Principal: 360-680-5666

Erin O’Leary, Assistant Principal: 360-680-5667

Elizabeth Farrell, School Counselor: 360-680-5670

Donna Benson, Secretary/Registrar: 360-680-5662

Shona Grimm, Secretary/Attendance: 360-680-5661

Port Townsend School District No. 50 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642): Carrie Ehrhardt 360.680.5756 cehrhardt@ptschools.org

Title IX Officer: Carrie Ehrhardt 360.680.5756 cehrhardt@ptschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680.5763, smacmeekin@ptschools.org

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR):https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html