North Kitsap School District

Leading North Kitsap candidates emerge after first tally of votes

As the first round of votes across Kitsap County were tallied Tuesday evening, some clear leaders in North Kitsap races emerged. Contested candidate races: In… Continue reading

 

Seven newcomers and one incumbent vie for seats on the North Kitsap School Board

By the end of this election cycle, the makeup of the North Kitsap School District Board of Directors will look very different. A total of… Continue reading

 

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

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 health situations that require a para that… Continue reading

 

League of Women Voters hosts candidate night for North Kitsap voters

The League of Women Voters Kitsap hosted a candidate forum at Poulsbo City Hall Monday evening, offering folks a chance to ask questions of the… Continue reading

NKSD projects need more funding despite $40M levy

NKSD has $80M worth of capital projects and $40M in levy funds to spend

NKSD narrows down legislative priorities

On the business end of the North Kitsap School District’s (NKSD) Sept. 12 meeting, the school board narrowed down legislative priorities it would like to… Continue reading

NKSD School Bus drivers are ready for the new school year (photo courtesy of NKSD Facebook page.)

NKSD heads back to school Sept. 4

Summer has come to a close for North Kitsap School District students and teachers with the first day of school starting Sept. 4. For students… Continue reading

NKSD School Bus drivers are ready for the new school year (photo courtesy of NKSD Facebook page.)
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NKSD exploring ways to boost enrollment

In 2017-2018, 505 students were released to other school districts while 145 entered NKSD

OC’s Promise: free year of college for area high school graduates

When the program is fully funded, qualifying students will receive a free year of college at OC.

Summer food program for kids looking for sponsors statewide

Federally funded program reimburses local hosts providing meals to kids through summer.

From left, North Kitsap High School seniors Donovan LeRoy and Ethan Rhodes work on their projects during a Jan. 30 after-school CTE shop session at NKHS. Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group
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CTE teachers finding ways around budgetary constraints

Difficult at times, CTE programs must deal with expensive equipment, repairs and more students

From left, North Kitsap High School seniors Donovan LeRoy and Ethan Rhodes work on their projects during a Jan. 30 after-school CTE shop session at NKHS. Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group
Sophomore Emma Higgs works on a CTE project during a Jan. 30 after-school session at North Kitsap High School. (Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group)
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North Kitsap School District’s CTE program is fueling big ambitions

Studies give students hands-on experience, not just ‘theoretical stuff’

Sophomore Emma Higgs works on a CTE project during a Jan. 30 after-school session at North Kitsap High School. (Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group)
Cindy Webster-Martinson is congratulated by her mother, Marilyn Wandrey, after she took office as a school board member in 2013. File photo
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Webster-Martinson returns to the North Kitsap School Board

Appointed to position vacated by Bill Webb, who resigned in December

Cindy Webster-Martinson is congratulated by her mother, Marilyn Wandrey, after she took office as a school board member in 2013. File photo
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North Kitsap School Board scheduled to appoint District 5 member

Webster-Martinson hopes to return to board; Mills also under consideration

Kitsap students speak with astronaut on the International Space Station | Slideshow

“There was nothing between me and Earth except my space suit,” Col. Mark Vande Hei said.

From left, Cindy Webster-Martinson is greeted at her swearing-in four years ago by her mother, Marilyn Wandrey, at the North Kitsap School District offices. (File photo)

Webster-Martinson will apply for North Kitsap School Board District 5 post

Her term ends Dec. 14; will seek position vacated by Bill Webb

From left, Cindy Webster-Martinson is greeted at her swearing-in four years ago by her mother, Marilyn Wandrey, at the North Kitsap School District offices. (File photo)
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Webb resigns from North Kitsap School Board

POULSBO — North Kitsap School Board member Bill Webb resigned effective immediately Nov. 30, the school district reported Dec. 1. Webb, a school board member… Continue reading

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North Kitsap Schools Foundation awards $53K in grants

POULSBO — The North Kitsap Schools Foundation recently awarded 29 grants worth nearly $53,000 to support enriching learning opportunities for North Kitsap students during the… Continue reading

North Kitsap and Kingston both qualified for the state tournament, but lost in the first round. (File photo: Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

North Kitsap, Kingston, end successful seasons at state tournament

LACEY — Although neither North Kitsap nor Kingston came away with any hardware at the state volleyball tournament, which took place Nov. 10-11 at St.… Continue reading

North Kitsap and Kingston both qualified for the state tournament, but lost in the first round. (File photo: Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

North Kitsap Herald endorses … | In Our Opinion

The North Kitsap Herald endorses the following candidates in the Nov. 7 general election. Mayor of Poulsbo: Becky Erickson. No question, Erickson is the better… Continue reading