BSD Staff Updates
What's going on in your school or classroom this month?
BUT - Please don't send an email! Please submit your response via our new District Spotlight Google Form in the Communications Portal!
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We would like to honor our staff people who are Native American or Alaska Natives during Native American Indian / Alaska Native Heritage Month. If you are interested in being highlighted in District communication, please complete this quick survey!
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October 16th Meeting
Mountain View Middle School Students joined the meeting to share about the impact of AVID on their school career and self-advocacy. Principal Powell, Principal Wisner and Principal Potis also joined the meeting for Superintendent McSheehy's recognition of West Hills STEM Academy and Mountain View Middle School receiving the "Schools on the Rise" award.
POLICY NEWS:
The following policies were adopted by the board:
Policy 1400- Meeting Conduct, Order of Business and Quorum
Policy 3424 - Opioid Related Overdose Reversal
Policy 3420 - Anaphylaxis Prevention and Response
Policy 3143 - District Notification of Juvenile Offenders
The following policies were presented for a first read and approved:
3144 - Release of Information Concerning Student Sexual and Kidnapping Offenders
2020 -Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials
4314 - Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm
The following procedure updates were approved by the board:
2320P- Procedure/Form: Field Trips, Excursions and Outdoor Education
2161P- Procedure: Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students
OTHER NEWS:
The board approved
Resolution 2025/2026-09- Proclamation of October as Disability History and Awareness Month.
Questions about board highlights or the board website "Community?" Please contact marlaina.simmons@bremertonschools.org.
Looking for the new District logo?
The new District logo, brand guide and other resources (ie: electronic letterhead and Google Slide templates) are in a shared folder that all staff can access (if logged-in to their BSD staff email). Please do not use the new logo without first reviewing the Brand Guide.
Click here for instructions on adding the new District font to Google and Word! Thank you!
Kitsap Salmon Tours - November 1, 2025
Bring family and friends to celebrate the return of salmon to Kitsap streams at these free events! Visit Washington State University’s KitsapSalmonTours.org for more information. The City of Bremerton and Kitsap Poggie Club are hosting the event at Jarstad Park in Gorst. Stop by and check out the salmon returning to Gorst Creek and learn about our local salmon runs.
Severe Weather Shelter - Volunteers Needed!
Severe Weather Shelters provide safe, warm beds overnight during severe weather events. Volunteers are needed to help with tasks like: setting up, checking in guests, and closing the shelter in the morning.
Multiple sites in the county through the winter season: November 1 - March 31.
Check out the flyer here, or find more information and applications at their website: http://kcowa.us/kcsws
Master of Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology: Prevention and Treatment
The UW’s Master of Arts in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology Degree is tailor-made for those driven to make a difference in the lives of youth. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to positively influence child development, ensuring brighter futures for the next generation.
Applications are open through December 1st, 2025! Take a look at the program flyer here.
National Civics Bee
The Greater Kitsap Chamber is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula for the 2025-2026 program year. This annual initiative – now expanding to all 50 states in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – invites middle school students to showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, and build trust in others and institutions through a nonpartisan, multi-round competition.
The essay application portal opened on September 8, 2025 and closes on February 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST). All students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit https://civics.uschamberfoundation.org/ncb-how-it-works/.
America's FIeld Trip
America’s Field Trip is a nationwide contest that invites students across the country in grades 3–12 to be part of our nation’s 250th anniversary by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them — with the chance to earn an unforgettable field trip experience at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks. Students are asked to submit writing or original artwork in response to the contest’s prompt: “What does America mean to you?”
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, America’s Field Trip is expanding with more exciting field trips, and more opportunities for students to win. A total of 250 students will be awarded a special behind-the-scenes field trip experience this summer or a cash prize.
Deadline to apply is March 30, 2026!
Bremerton School District
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Phone: 360-473-1000
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