Inside this Newsletter
- From the Principal
- PTO News
- Family Math Night
- Library Update
- PTO Family Game Night
- BHS Math Club Opportunity
- BISD Instructional Technology Advisory Council
- ABC's for 26-27 (Action Required)
- Next Year's Calendar
- Blakely Calendar
- Helpful Information/Links
- Community Events
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Hi Bulldogs,
We are in the final week of May and my goodness how time is flying by. The last few weeks of the year can be a blur, filled with different events, culminations and celebrations as we recognize all the hard work our students and staff put in this year. I have a few quick pieces to share with you this week, thank you for reading.
PTO Math Night:
This is happening tomorrow night, from 6-7:30! Please join us for an evening of fun filled math grames! The intent is for parents and students to engage in the games together. Students attending must be accompanied by family members- we will not have staff supervision present. If you are interested in volunteering, please let the PTO know asap!
Technology in Classrooms:
I'd like to share with you that I am aware of conversations happening across BISD (and our greater community) regarding technology use in our schools. The questions being posed are valuable and necessary. Staying curious and seeking information helps us come together, to share our different perspectives and advocate for our children.
We all benefit from technology in meaningful ways, both as adults and young learners. At the same time, emerging research about brain development and how technology affects growing minds deserves our careful attention and consideration. As parents, community members, educators and students, we have a collective responsibility to consider the variables and ensure we are using technology in developmentally appropriate ways.
I believe there is a place for technology in our classrooms, but this isn't a simple issue with easy answers. If you are curious like me, I urge you to embrace that curiosity and engage in dialogue with your child's teacher or with me so we can all continue to support our students and the Bainbridge Island community.
Thank you, Blakely!
Sam Cameron
Principal
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Help us return all the books to the library.
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THURSDAY, MAY 28: Last day for students to check out materials
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9: All student items due
Notices of student checked out/missing items will be sent to family emails beginning Monday, May 31. Lists will also be given to classroom teachers.
If your student has a checked-out/missing item, you can:
- Return the book
- Pay the fine
- Buy the book in hardcover and bring to library
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Blakely Family Math Night!
Blakely Family Math Night will be held Wednesday May 27 from 6-7:30 in the Blakely Commons. Help us make it extra fun - no experience (or PhDs) needed! We're looking for helpers to set up and break down, hand out treats, and facilitate games. Bring the entire family! (Children must attend with an adult)
Kickball Picnic!
Our first ever Blakely Family Kickball & Picnic Event will be held on Friday June 5 at 5:30pm on the playground/field. PTO will provide pizza and a treat, please bring your own drinks and picnic blankets or chairs, and anything else you'd like to eat. The game will start around 6:30pm. We're looking for volunteers to help set up and break down, hand out pizza and treats, and for the game: referees, an emcee, base monitors, pitching coordinators, and coaches! Come be part of the fun!
Next PTO Meeting - Friday June 5
Our last PTO meeting of the year will be held on Friday June 5 at 9am in the Blakely Conference Room. All are welcome to attend - we have open positions for next school year, if you're interested in getting involved with PTO, joining a meeting is a great way to start!
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The BHS Math Club brings to you a FREE workshop for kids age 8-12 for exploring math!
12-3pm - May 31st in the Bainbridge High School 100 Building Commons
We'll be providing some light snacks but no lunch. Parents are welcome! We have the capacity for around 30 students so we're looking for participation.
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BISD is forming a Instructional Technology Advisory Council to help guide thoughtful conversations and recommendations around the intentional use of technology in our classrooms and schools.
This committee will bring together staff, families, and community members to explore how technology can best support teaching, learning, student well-being, and balanced classroom experiences.
If you are interested in helping shape future conversations and decisions around educational technology in BISD, we encourage you to apply and be part of this important work.
Applications are due on Friday, June 5th.
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We are at 28% registration for the 2026-27 school year! If you haven't registered yet, please take a moment to complete your child's registration. Having an accurate headcount is essential for us to determine staffing, class sizes, and building capacity.
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Attending Next Year? Log in to your Family Access account, select ABC 26-27 in the left menu, and complete the process ASAP. It takes less than 15 minutes! (Note: This is required for ALL students, including those in Running Start. For students with more than one household, only the Primary Family can complete this step).
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Not Returning? Please contact your school office or email studentrecords@bisd303.org with your educational plans so we can update our records.
For more details, guidance for split households, and step-by-step instructions, please visit: bisd303.org/enrollment
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BIEA (Bainbridge Island Education Association) and BISD Bargaining Teams met last evening and reached a tentative agreement to adjust the day of the week for release days in the upcoming school year.
Taking to heart the perspectives shared by our staff, students, and families, we have moved all full and half-day releases to Mondays instead of the previous mix of Mondays and Wednesdays. We heard clearly that having a consistent day of the week makes it much easier for families to manage childcare, work schedules, and family time, and we are glad to make this shift to support that.
Please save the following finalized release dates for the 2026–27 school year:
Full-Day Release Dates (No School for Students)
September 28
October 26
January 25
March 22
May 17
Half-Day Release Dates
November 30
April 26
June 7
Please note that we will be continuing with the half-day conference schedule for the upcoming year.
We appreciate the patience and partnership of our staff, students, and families as we worked through this process to best support our school community.
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MAY:
27: Family Math Night 6-7:30pm
JUNE:
5: PTO Meeting 9:00am
5: Popcorn Day
9: All Library Books due back to Blakely Library
12: Field Day/Tug of War 12:30pm -2:20pm
15: Reptile Man Assembly 9:00am
16: Moving Up Assembly 8:05am
16: Last Day of School 10:50am Dismissal
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
K-4 School Hours
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Monday: 7:50-12:50
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Tuesday-Friday: 7:50-2:20
Preschool Hours:
Tuesday-Friday
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AM: 7:45-10:15
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PM: 11:45-2:20
Phone Numbers
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Main office: 206-842-4752
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Attendance: 206-780-2046 or blaattend@bisd303.org
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After-school Transportation: blabus@bisd303.org
Helpful Links
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Looking for things to do around town? Visit our Community Events page for local happenings, classes, and family activities—updated regularly. |
Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058
Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
Maria Kuffel
206-780-1088
8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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