BSD Family Updates

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An educational programs and operations levy, also called an EP&O levy or an enrichment levy, is a funding measure that helps bridge the gap between educational programs and services that the state does not fund or underfunds.

Levy funding is critical to maintaining programs and services that are not fully funded by the state, such as athletics, and fine arts, school security, and staff positions that directly serve students. Our EP&O levy funds provide approximately 15% of our overall operating budget.

This is not a new tax. If approved, it would replace a previously approved local funding measure that is set to expire at the end of 2026.

Student learning: classroom teachers, basic education paraeducators, curriculum, technology staff, and instructional materials.
Student support, safety & supervision: counselors and security staff.
Daily operations and maintenance: custodial, grounds, and maintenance staff and affiliated costs.
Extracurricular programs: athletics, clubs, and other activities.

Vea el gráfico en español aquí.

January is School Board Appreciation Month. We are grateful for the dedicated volunteer leaders who guide and support our schools all year long. Our School Board Directors work tirelessly behind the scenes—shaping policy, advocating for resources, and keeping students at the heart of every decision. Their commitment ensures that our schools remain places where all students can learn, grow, and thrive.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our board members for their vision, hard work, and unwavering service to our school community. Their leadership strengthens every classroom and every school, and we are proud to recognize and celebrate the difference they make for our students, families, and staff.

Join us in thanking our school board directors

We invite you to send a note of thanks to our school board members at schoolboard@bremertonschools.org or send a note to the Board at 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.

Please take a moment to review our winter weather communication information below so you are ready should we have weather-related delays or closures! Thank you!

What families need to know

We make every effort to make the decision about school closures due to winter weather by 5:30 a.m. (or sometimes even the night before, if possible).

We will communicate information and updates about weather impacts on school via:

ParentSquare (email, text messages & app notifications - based on parent preferences)
- Community members can sign up for inclement weather notifications via ParentSquare.
District website
District social media: @BremertonSchools on Facebook and @BremertonSD on Instagram.
Flash Alert text messages (sign-up here)
District News and Information phone line at 360.473.1002 #1 (English) or #2 (Spanish)
Local media (Kitsap Sun. Kitsap Daily News, and Seattle TV and radio)

Important: We do not send out early morning "robo calls" for snow days or winter weather delays. If a decision is made to delay or cancel school the night before, we will notify families and staff via ParentSquare and robo call that evening.

bremertonschools.org/snow

We encourage you to review our winter weather information now so you know what to expect when we have weather-related school delays or closures!

The window to refer students for Bremerton School District’s Highly Capable (HiCap) services opens December 1, 2025, and closes March 15, 2026. Families, teachers, and community members are encouraged to refer students for consideration.

Learn more on the HiCap page of the Bremerton School District website or by contacting your child’s principal or school counselor.

View/download it from our website (in English & Spanish).

Visualízalo/descárgalo desde nuestra web (en inglés y español).

Monday, January 19: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (no school)
Friday, January 30: End of first semester / staff professional development day (no school)

View and/or download the 1-page academic calendar or the District's 12-month electronic calendar (in English or Spanish).

Note: The January board meeting is January 22, not January 8. The downloadable calendar on the website is corrected.

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What is Hear Me WA?

A 24/7 helpline for Washington youth, connecting them to support for mental health, bullying, anxiety, and more.
Accessible many ways, whether via phone, text, online, or the HearMeWA app.
Anonymity for those who seek it. Youth can reach out without sharing personal details, offering a safe space to open up.
Powered by the Sandy Hook Promise Crisis Center (SHPCC) which receives and responds to every report.

See what school and community events are happening at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center at www.bhs.bremertonschools.org/pac.

www.BremertonSchools.org/Bond

Get information and updates on our Bond Program!

www.BremertonSchools.org/StopFinder

With Stopfinder, you can know where your child’s bus is and when it arrives at school – in real-time!

ParentSquare: Getting Started

Download the ParentSquare Getting Started Guide for parents (English / Spanish).

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.

BSD Family Updates