North Kitsap School District

NKSD Schools on two hour delay

All North Kitsap Schools started two hours late due to road conditions Friday, Jan. 17. All buses will be on snow routes on a 2-hour… Continue reading

 

Two-hour delay for NK schools Jan. 16

North Kitsap School District schools will be starting two hours late on the morning of Jan. 16. Buses will be on their regular routes.… Continue reading

 

NKSD Schools closed again Jan. 15

All North Kitsap School District schools are closed for Wednesday, Jan. 15. due to poor road conditions throughout the district after more snow fell overnight.… Continue reading

 

NKSD cancels class again for snow

All NKSD schools are closed Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. District officials stated that while main roads are clear, neighborhood roads are still icy throughout the… Continue reading

Mike Desmond was sworn in as a member of the North Kitsap School District by Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson on Dec. 12, 2019.

New NKSD board members sworn in

The newly elected members of the North Kitsap School District were sworn into their positions by Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson during the district’s Dec. 12… Continue reading

Mike Desmond was sworn in as a member of the North Kitsap School District by Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson on Dec. 12, 2019.

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

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

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.)
NORTH KITSAP

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
North Kitsap School District

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)
North Kitsap School District

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
North Kitsap School Board

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
North Kitsap School Board

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.