Site Logo

Latest Education

Kids in Concert courtesy photos

Daily Update Newsletter

Free music education program for youth seeks new home in NK

Kids in Concert, the only free youth music education program in Kitsap County, must find a new home…

OSPI courtesy photo

News

BISD leadership affirms protections for LGBTQ students

Despite a maelstrom from D.C., Washington students’ rights will remain intact, local leaders say.

Brandyn Boyd, Magnolia Forest Preschool courtesy photos
Two preschool students play in the water during a school day.

News

Legacy of outdoor ed on BI brings nature to kids

Bainbridge Islanders are known for their love and appreciation of the natural environment. But what inspires that passion,…

A still shot from one of the videos showing a person with a sign.

News

NKSD superintendent lead suspect in political sign thefts

Scott Henden hid on the side of the road and waited.

.

News

Report: Safety measures paramount to reopening schools

Confirmed COVID-19 cases are being uncovered in higher numbers in Washington and schools in Kitsap County have backed…

News

Teachers take on challenge of online instruction this year

Whether it’s their first or 30th year teaching, educators in the Bainbridge Island School District were embarking on…

News

BISD Board adopts reopening plan

The Bainbridge Island School District Board of Directors affirmed at their regular meeting on July 30 its commitment…

Study: schools may be able to safely reopen with measures in place

News

Study: schools may be able to safely reopen with measures in place

Schools are not islands — that’s the conclusion scientists at the Bellevue-based Institute for Modeling Disease came to…

Chris Reykdal, state superintendent of public instruction, laid out the state’s guidelines for grading in the final term of this school year.

News

Students cannot fail, says state superintendent in laying out grading policy

While local school districts will receive plenty of latitude in deciding how to properly evaluate students in the…

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee pauses at the end of a news conference Monday at the Capitol in Olympia. He announced that schools will remain physically closed for the remainder of the school year due to the coronavirus outbreak, and that public and private school students will continue distance learning through June. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

News

1.2 million students won’t return to classrooms anytime soon

The governor has extended a statewide closure through June 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lynn Heimsoth

News

Husband suspected of murdering former Kitsap County educator

Former Kitsap County teacher Lynn Heimsoth, 58, was allegedly shot and killed by her husband, Kevin Heimsoth, last…

Salmon Tours return to Poulsbo

News

Salmon Tours return to Poulsbo

Salmon tours kick off this Saturday at Poulsbo’s Fish Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NKHS Astronomy Club invites the public to view astronomical event Nov. 11

News

NKHS Astronomy Club invites the public to view astronomical event Nov. 11

Transit of Mercury observation set for Nov. 11 at 7:30 a.m.

Shipyard welcomes educators and counselors for tour

News

Shipyard welcomes educators and counselors for tour

Tour consisted of hands-on demonstrations and Q&A panels

NKSD Paraeducators dressed in blue to show they’re a team while speaking to the district board. (photo courtesy of Dawn Navarette)

News

Paraeducators ask NKSD board to restore cut hours

Editor’s Note - a previous version of this story included an erroneous quote: “Some of these kids have…

WSU extension to bring Poultry Education class to Bremerton

News

WSU extension to bring Poultry Education class to Bremerton

Class will be held October 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center

CKSD teacher named American Legion Educator of the Year

News

CKSD teacher named American Legion Educator of the Year

Kim Witte, a second-grade teacher at Esquire Hills Elementary School, was surprised Sept. 17 at a school assembly…

News

Community Pride scholarship applications sought

Applicants must demonstrate a vision for the future of South Kitsap.

In danger? Run away from the scene, expert says

News

In danger? Run away from the scene, expert says

This article is part of our Learning to Survive series.

A community conversation: SK 360 forum concludes May 14

News

A community conversation: SK 360 forum concludes May 14

South Kitsap School District community to provide feedback on the future of district facilities.