Back to School News for 2026-2027
August 2026
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.
The South Kitsap Transportation Department is hard at work preparing bus routes for the coming school year. The routes should be posted by August 13. 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.
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. The free app 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
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.
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