Inside this Newsletter
- From the Principal
- Updated 2026-27 BISD Academic Calendar
- From the Health Room
- Lost and Found
- Important Notice Regarding Year End Absences
- ABC's for 26-27 (Action Required)
- Helpline House Pantry Bags
- Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) Information for Families
- BHS Girls Basketball Camp
- Blakely Calendar
- Helpful Information/Links
- Community Events
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Hello Bulldog Families,
As I sit down to write my final newsletter message, I find myself reflecting on the past year with a sense of pride and satisfaction when I think of all the hard work our students, staff and families engaged in throughout the year.
Every day I saw students supporting each other, making connections, learning from mistakes and pushing themselves into new endeavors. I saw every single member of our Blakely staff going above and beyond their duties to make sure students felt seen, valued and supported. The creativity, intentionality and thoughtfulness that our staff bring daily is inspiring. Finally, the support I saw throughout the year from families was remarkable. From school events to the daily routine to advocating for children, the support and genuine partnership with all of you is truly special. I want to thank each of you for a tremendous 2025-2026 school year.
Just this morning, we had an all school recess where yearbooks were handed out to students so they could sign and enjoy them with others. I was so proud of what I saw: students were patient with each other, included each other, connected over what was written, used kind words, praised each other's signatures, made sure to say thank you, and so much more. We've had an amazing year and this 20 minutes was a perfect summary of it.
I wish you all a terrific summer filled with relaxation, connection and smiles.
See you in August!
Sam Cameron, Principal
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We have made a few important updates to our 2026-2027 academic calendar this year to better support our educators and families. Please take a moment to review the changes so you can plan ahead!
What’s New:
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Full-Day PD Releases: We have added full days dedicated to comprehensive staff training. Students will not have school on these days.
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Half-Day PD Releases: We have incorporated early dismissal days to allow for regular teacher collaboration and curriculum planning. On these half-day releases our school hours will be 7:50am-10:50am.
- Adjusted Conference Schedules
If you have any questions about these specific dates, please reach out to the main office at (206) 842-4752
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MEDICATION PICK UP: Medications can be picked up at the end of the school day on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, or earlier if needed.
Health Care Plans / 504's: Please remember, if you were unable to sign and return your child’s 504/Health Care Plan to me prior to June 10th, 2026, then you will need to ensure it is filled out and signed by your pediatrician over the summer. I will need to have these turned into me by August 26th, 2026, in order to process them and notify all teachers and staff, from food service to bus drivers, of your child’s health condition. Medications can either be brought at that time or on the first day of school.
Per Washington State law, if your child has a health condition that requires emergency medication, your child CAN NOT start school without a current 504/ Health Care Plan and medication in place by the first day of school. Please contact me if you have questions.
Marci Collins, RN
206-780-2074
mcollins@bisd303.org
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Are you missing a coat, hat, sweatshirt, sock, water bottle, or lunch box?
Our lost and found is overflowing!
Come visit the lost and found in the front hall or remind your students to check the lost and found.
We would love to have your family reunited with your belongings!
All items will be donated at the end of the school year.
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Summer vacation is just around the corner! As we get ready to celebrate a fantastic year, our front office is working hard to tie up all the final loose ends. If your student will miss school during these last couple of days, please make sure to request their absence be excused before the final bell rings! Our absolute cutoff for accepting any recent absence notes is dismissal time on the last day of school. Thank you for a wonderful year, and we wish everyone a happy and safe summer! |
We are at 52% 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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As we near Summer Break, we want to ensure every student in our community stays fueled and ready for fun! Helpline House, in partnership with Bainbridge Island Rotary, is proud to offer the Kids’ Pantry program to provide supplemental groceries for local families.These bags are for any youth (ages infancy-18) in need of additional food during the summer break. Bags contain enough food for 1 youth for a week.
Pick-Up Information
If your family could benefit from extra groceries over the summer, you can stop by for a pick-up:
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Location: Helpline House | 282 Knechtel Way NE
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Dates: Monday – Friday
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Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Delivery Options
We know that work schedules and transportation can sometimes make it difficult to get to Helpline House. If you are unable to make it during pick-up hours, Rotary volunteers are available to deliver groceries directly to your home.
To Register for Delivery:
Please contact Sarah Frost, sfrost@bisd303.org, to coordinate a drop-off time that works for your family.
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Washington State’s Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, will again provide grocery benefits to eligible students during the summer months. The program is administered through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in partnership with OSPI.
Eligible students may receive $120 in summer food benefits on a SUN Bucks card to help support access to meals while school is out.
Students may qualify if they:
- Are enrolled in a school participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program during the 2025–26 school year, and
- Qualify for free or reduced-price meals through direct certification or a Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefits (CNEEB) application.
Some families may also qualify through participation in programs such as SNAP or TANF.
Benefits are expected to be distributed between June and August 2026.
Families looking for additional information can visit the DSHS SUN Bucks webpage or call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at (833) 543-3230, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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JUNE:
15: Reptile Man Assembly 9:00am
16: Moving Up Assembly 8:30am
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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