Halilts Newsletter: March 9, 2026

The Bainbridge Island School District has been recognized by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) as one of the top-performing school districts in Washington State through the inaugural State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence.

Announced on March 5, 2026, the award honors 46 school districts statewide for their commitment to student success. Districts were recognized either among the top 25 districts in overall educational achievement during the previous school year or the top 25 districts demonstrating the greatest progress over the past three years.

This recognition reflects the collective work of our Bainbridge Island community—but most importantly, it is a testament to the dedicated educators and staff members who show up each day to support, challenge, and inspire our students. From classrooms to counseling offices, transportation to nutrition services, and every role in between, it is the commitment of our staff that makes this level of student success possible.

Thank you to the Halilts PTO for bringing the magic of the Seattle Pacific Science Center directly to our halls! It was truly an amazing day of exploration and wonder. Our students had the chance to dive deep into the awesomeness of space. 2nd -4th graders journeyed through the stars in the portable planetarium while kindergartners and 1st graders engaged in interactive classroom visits. Everyone was able to explore hands-on with the incredible exhibits.

We are so grateful to the PTO for funding this exciting day of discovery—it’s experiences like these that spark a lifelong love for science and exploration in our students. Thank you for making it possible!