BSD Staff Updates

The staff newsletter is now monthly, distributed around the middle of every month.

Download attendance month graphics here!

Welcome to BSD! We'd like to give you a shout-out on District social media during the month of September! Please take a moment to complete our voluntary new staff member survey! Don't forget to upload a photo!

Check out the new staff shout-outs on:

• Facebook
• Instagram

We would like to highlight students and staff in District social media and community e-newsletter for Hispanic Heritage Month. If you would like to be featured, please complete this brief survey. Be sure to submit a photo! Feel free to share this with students who might be interested in being highlighted! Thank you!

Every day in the Bremerton School District, amazing moments unfold across our classrooms and buildings. You don’t need record-breaking achievements or headline news to submit a spotlight—we simply want to give our community a genuine glimpse inside our schools and celebrate the great work happening every day!

Whether it's a creative classroom lesson, a quiet win, a fun student or alumni milestone, or a staff member going above and beyond, we want to highlight both the big and the little moments.

Our theme this year is "Let's celebrate our students, staff, and schools every day!"—and we need your help to do it.

Got a moment, story, or photo to share? Fill out the quick District Spotlight Form so we can celebrate your school and share our BSD story!

1. www.BremertonSchools.org/Spotlight
2. In your Google Chrome staff shortcut menu >>>
3. In the Communications Hub (www.BremertonSchools.org/commshub
4. In every monthly staff newsletter

Please join us in congratulating Anna on this new opportunity! You can check out the announcement here. We are excited to have her experience, knowledge, and commitment to Bremerton supporting our schools in a new way.

Congratulations, Anna!

Our own Physical Therapist Steve Davison had a few words to add to the announcement of Anna's new role:

I applaud BSD for creating this role and selecting Anna to serve as "Lead Nurse".

Our nurses are a critical element in the operation of our schools.

Remember COVID? Who got us through that...our Nurses.

Got a student with ongoing health needs requiring administration of medications?

Who coordinates with the Physician to get the necessary orders and parameters for safely and effectively administering those meds...our Nurses.

Got a student with a seizure disorder?

Who develops the care plan, obtains and maintains medications, and educates staff on signs to watch for and how to respond...our Nurses.

Who triages the stomach aches, headaches, fevers, on campus injuries, lack of sleep, and emotional presentations...our Nurses.

Who keeps kids attending and in the classroom which translates to revenue for our schools...our nurses

Who is the lifeboat for our students and staff that gives us comfort in knowing they are there if ever needed...our Nurses.

In my role as our District's Physical Therapist I work in all the schools and see first hand how fortunate we are to have a great team of nurses who take ownership of their students health at school but also keep vigilant to their health at home should interventions be warranted.

Unofficially, Nurse Anna has always been a Lead Nurse serving as a resource and an example for her peers.

In seeking to build an effective and resillient Nurse Corp, I feel BSD has taken a huge step in establishing the Lead Nurse position and selecting Nurse Anna for that role.

We are in good hands.

- Steve Davison, PT

There are two more classes in September with openings! Click the links below to sign-up!

09/16/2026 2:15PM

09/30/2026 2:15PM

Check out our class offerings or check if your position is required to be certified on our website here: https://www.bremertonschools.org/staffcpr.

Questions about getting signed up can be directed to Erin Leighton: Erin.Leighton@BremertonSchools.org

• Click here to log in to SkywardQ
• Instructions for logging-in were sent out via email from Nik Gautam on Tuesday, August 11. Click the "Sign In with ENTRA" button to get started.
• Staff resources are linked from the for staff page of the website! Need help? Please check these resources FIRST.
• Still need help? Submit a help desk ticket!

Are you getting unwanted text messages from ParentSquare? Some things have changed with the transition to SkywardQ. Here is what you need to know:

• ParentSquare is set up to "sync" with the #1 phone number in SkywardQ.
• If that number is a mobile device that can accept texts, ParentSquare will send you text notifications.
• You can CHANGE your notifications by logging-in to ParentSquare and selecting notifications. This does not mean you have to download the app on your phone - you can do it from a desktop computer..
• Log-in using the Google sign-in option with your BSD email.

We do not track student mobile numbers in ParentSquare. However, students using StudentSquare can add their mobile number to their account and opt-in for text messaging.

Staff, students, and parents can send and receive direct messages via regular text message (SMS)—no app required—while keeping all personal phone numbers 100% private (even if you choose not to receive text notifications from ParentSquare)

Check out this one page fact sheet for more information.

• Staff can log-in to the ParentSquare app on any mobile device or access their account using a desktop computer (www.ParentSquare.com). Please use your BSD staff email to activate your account.
• Use the QR codes below to download the app on your mobile device.
• If you are having an issue or need additional access/permissions in ParentSquare, please submit a request HERE (rather than sending an email). THANK YOU!

At the September 3rd board meeting, Mayor Wheeler administered the Oath of Office to the new Sophomore and Junior School Board Representatives to the Board, Isabelle Roe and Ruth Shoup. Welcome Isabelle and Ruth!

POLICY NEWS:

The following policies were presented for a first read and approved by the board

• Policy 2161- Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students

• Policy 2410- High School Graduation Requirements

• Policy 3120- Enrollment

• Policy 3115 Students Experiencing Homelessness- Enrollment Rights and Services

The following procedure was adopted by the board:

• Procedure: 1400P(2)- Meeting Conduct and Order of Business — Community Input and Communications

Join us in-person or online!

Questions about board highlights or the board website "Community"? Please contact marlaina.simmons@bremertonschools.org.

Click here to view/download the PDF.

Our local VFW Post 239 is looking for nominations of teachers for their teacher of the year! They are looking for nominations for all grade levels so if you know someone deserving, get it in! They have a brochure with info and directions, and a nomination form here.

The final deadline is October 31, but the sooner the better! They are hoping to pass long nominations to other posts unable to nominate a class group for maximum recognition.

When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Where: Westport Maritime Museum
2201 Westhaven Dr, Westport, WA 98595

• Free | Lunch provided
• 6 Washington State STEM Clock Hours for formal educators

Join Pacific Education Institute and regional partners for a hands-on day investigating European green crabs and their impacts in Grays Harbor. We'll get out into the field, explore how scientists and natural resource professionals are responding to this invasive species, and consider how a real, place-based environmental issue can become an engaging learning experience for students.

During the workshop, you'll have opportunities to:

• Participate in a green crab molt search
• See firsthand how green crabs are trapped, identified, and monitored
• Explore connections between ecosystems, communities, and green crab management
• Hear from Tribal natural resource professionals, scientists, and regional partners
• Explore Green Crab Alert: Invasion in Washington's Waters and other classroom resources
• Take home an Aquatic WILD curriculum guide and ideas for bringing local phenomena into your classroom

Most importantly, you'll leave with practical resources, new connections, and ideas for helping students investigate the science happening in their own communities.

Space is limited to 30 participants, so we encourage you to register soon. This workshop is made possible through funding from the Grays Harbor Community Foundation.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE: https://www.tfaforms.com/5231282

Our 15-month master’s program has a comprehensive focus on children’s social and emotional well-being, combining a broad foundation in child psychology with an emphasis on evidence-based treatment and prevention of mental health disorders. Also, for those seeking to become a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington, our program is designed to equip graduates with the foundational competencies to meet licensing requirements.

Check out their flyer here!

Nominations can be made here and they will remain open until December 1. Download the flyer here.

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!

Background photo: First day of kindergarten at Kitsap Lake Elementary.

Email: communications@bremertonschools.org

Website: www.BremertonSchools.org
Phone: 360-473-1000
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