BSD Staff Updates
As a reminder:
ParentSquare is the district’s adopted platform and is the mandated tool for communication with students and parents.
ParentSquare has replaced Remind*
All staff in the District are automatically set-up with an account.
If you have not activated your account, click to view this helpful “Getting Started” guide
If you need additional access in ParentSquare, please contact your principal or supervisor.
There are lots of training articles accessible by clicking on the question mark in the upper right hand corner, once you are logged-in to ParentSquare. There are links to training in every staff newsletter. Check out the archives here.
*WST staff still have access to Remind through the end of the school year.
March 20th meeting
At the March 20th meeting, the Board of Directors recognized Carolynn Perkins for her years of service on the Bremerton School District School Board (photo, right). Thank you, Director Perkins, for your dedication to our district and students!
Bremerton High School Athletics Director Amber Plummer joined the meeting to provide an update on Winter Sports and members of the state champion cheer and basketball teams were in attendance (photo, below). David McBride with OAC provided an update on the Bond Program.
POLICY NEWS:
The following procedure was adopted by the board:
For more information about these meetings and to view any of these documents, visit Community.
Grant Writing Workshop Opportunity by 21st CCLC
The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program is offering a Grant Writing Workshop in Port Angeles on April 4, from 9 am to 1 pm. This workshop will cover essential topics like developing a compelling grant proposal and understanding priority points for unique activities and serving students in need. Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed.
Click here to view the whole flyer and register if you're interested!
Protect Water, Protect Life - Drinking Water Week 2025 Coloring Contest
The City of Bremerton's Drinking Water Week 2025 Coloring Contest has been announced!
- Contest eligibility limited to Armin Jahr Elementary, Bremerton Home Link Program, Cottonwood Elementary School, Crownhill Elementary, Kitsap Lake Elementary, John D. Bud Hawk Elementary, Mountain View Middle School (grade 6 only), Naval Avenue Early Learning Center, View Ridge Elementary, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy, and Woodlands Elementary students in grades K-3 and 4-6
- Coloring sheets and art release forms will be emailed to parents through the school district
- Children will color the provided sheet with materials of their choice
- Coloring sheets and release forms are due Friday, April 18th.
- Coloring contest is FREE to enter, and the City is not soliciting.
- Parents can print these at home, and submit to the City along with a signed release form via any of the following:
- Paper entry may be dropped off in the drop box at south (delivery) side entrance to the Public Works & Utilities building at 100 Oyster Bay Ave N,
- Paper entry may be mailed to City of Bremerton Public Works &Utilities at 100 Oyster Bay Ave N, Bremerton, WA 98312 (Attn: Coloring Contest), or
- Scanned entry may be emailed to lisa.campbell@bremertonwa.gov
- Three prizes will be awarded in each age group:
- Grades K – 3
- Grades 4 – 6
- Contact Lisa Campbell if you have any questions at 360-473-5082 or lisa.campbell@bremertonwa.gov
The contest information and coloring sheet can be downloaded here!
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!
Law Day 2025 Essay Contest - Deadline approaching!
It's time for the Kitsap County Bar Association's 2025 Law Day Essay Contest! If you are a Kitsap County principal, educator, or parent, this is a fantastic opportunity for your students.
This year's theme, in conjunction with the American Bar Association, is “Out of Many, One,” or E Pluribus Unum. All essays must be received by April 11, 2025.
Six cash prizes will be awarded—three in each of the two categories:
High School (grades 9-12)
- First Place – $350
- Second Place – $250
- Third Place – $150
Middle School (grades 6-8)
- First Place – $350
- Second Place – $250
- Third Place – $150
March Reading Month Fiction Contest - Young Writers Ages 8-11
In celebration of March Reading Month, the Give My Books Network is thrilled to host a fiction short story contest for elementary school students across the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity for young storytellers to showcase their creativity and writing skills while competing for an exciting prize!
Competition Information:
* Who Can Enter: Students ages 8-11 in the United States
* Submission Period: March 10 - March 31, 2025
* Theme: Students are free to write about anything—from thrilling adventures to magical fantasies or mysterious tales!
* Word Limit: 1,500 words
What the Winner Gets:
* $500 award (awarded to the winner’s parent/guardian)
* Winning story featured on @givemybooksnetwork social media
* $500 contribution to the winner’s school to enhance literacy and reading programs
Further information about submission and questions can be found here!
Bremerton School District
Email: communications@bremertonschools.org
Website: www.BremertonSchools.org
Phone: 360-473-1000
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