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Sunnyslope’s Fundane’t selected as top regional principal

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Sunnyslope’s Fundane’t selected as top regional principal

Lisa Fundane’t named Peninsula Region Principal of the Year.

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SK students in high, middle schools participate in walkout

Students across the nation walked away from their classrooms in unity at 10 a.m. for 17 minutes.

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SKSD board of directors meeting set for March 7

Board of directors to meet at the district offices

We’re proud of our South Kitsap wrestlers

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We’re proud of our South Kitsap wrestlers

Those who attended the state wrestling meet at the Tacoma Dome Feb. 16-17 witnessed grit and determination rivaling…

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Potential threat for harm at Cedar Heights

Threat coincides with date of national school walkout, March 14

These students qualified for the state DECA competition. (Photo courtesy Betsi Feider)

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SK students qualify for national DECA competition

DECA students are headed for internationals and state competitions.

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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.

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Summer food program for kids looking for sponsors statewide

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

Government in action: Students find out how it works from mayor

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Government in action: Students find out how it works from mayor

Marcus Whitman students take part in a mock City Council session during an assembly.

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Backpack pushback: School administrators say there are valid reasons for rule

South Kitsap School District officials added rule for safety reasons — and to teach new skills.

Students hard at work. (Port Orchard Independent file photo)

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Sixth-graders banned from using backpacks at Cedar Heights

Parents and students say the rule is making students late to class, among other problems

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

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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.

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Safety concerns force SKSD to close pool

PORT ORCHARD — The popular community pool at South Kitsap High School has been temporarily closed by the…

School staff, police are keeping students safe | In Our Opinion

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School staff, police are keeping students safe | In Our Opinion

Those impacted by recent lockdowns at South Kitsap High have voiced opinions (ironically over social media) ranging from…

SKSD boundary review committee proposes moving 391 students to different elementary schools

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SKSD boundary review committee proposes moving 391 students to different elementary schools

PORT ORCHARD — To combat overcrowding in its elementary schools, the South Kitsap School District is working to…

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South Kitsap High School ends lockdown | Update

PORT ORCHARD — South Kitsap High School was the victim of another online threat, the second requiring a…

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SKHS school boundary change meetings set for Nov. 29, 30

PORT ORCHARD — Recommendations about potential school boundary shifts by a committee of parents and administrators from each…

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Veteran Lemke loses SKSD board seat to challenger Sebren

PORT ORCHARD — Chris Lemke, a longtime South Kitsap School District member of the board of directors, lost…

Felicidades! SKSD Spanish Immersion instructor named ‘Evening Magazine’ Best Teacher

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Felicidades! SKSD Spanish Immersion instructor named ‘Evening Magazine’ Best Teacher

PORT ORCHARD — Michael Anderson’s fourth-grade Spanish Immersion class at Burley Glenwood Elementary in Port Orchard did something…

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Sebren offers district problem-solving skills

Sebren offers district problem-solving skills