Inside this Newsletter
- Field Day
- x̌alilc PTO Happenings
- Ice Cream Social
- Library Update
- Lost and Found
- Moving?
- From the Health Room
- BISD Instructional Technology Advisory Committee
- Sun Bucks
- ABC Check-In
- 2026-2027 Calendar Update
- Calendar
- Helpful Information/Links
- Community Events
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It’s almost here — the most exciting school day of the year! After months of hard work, our kids are ready to celebrate with a day full of fun, games, and laughter. Thanks to the amazing efforts of PE Teacher Noel Strand, this year’s event promises to be unforgettable. But to make it truly magical, we need your help.
We are looking for parent volunteers who will help lead a fun station activity. There will be two sessions on the morning of June 16th. The first from 8:05-9:10 (3rd, 4th and Pellegrino) and the second from 9:25-10:30 (K-2). Volunteers will receive an email from Mr. Strand on June 15th with specific details about the day.
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Come volunteer at the Halilts library!
Bring a book to read aloud and help students find a just right book. Any help shelving returned books is very appreciated!
Volunteers need to be approved by BISD. Sign up here to help!
Questions? Please email PTO Library Coordinator, Heather Tartar, at heathertartar@gmail.com.
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Volunteers are needed to keep our school garden alive and thriving over the summer!
Please sign up here for one (or more weeks) to water the school garden 4 days (or more) a week. We also need a few weekends in June, as the spring has been very dry!
It's all pretty simple, and is a fun way to visit the school playground and enjoy the garden over the summer!
Thank you to our fantastic school garden volunteers!
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Help us return all the books to the library.
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THURSDAY, MAY 28: Last day for students to check out materials
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9: All student items due
Notices of student checked out/missing items will be sent to family emails beginning Monday, May 31. Lists will also be given to classroom teachers.
If your student has a checked-out/missing item, you can:
- Return the book
- Pay the fine
- Buy the book in hardcover and bring to library
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Are you missing a coat, scarf, mitten, hat, sweatshirt, sock, water bottle, or lunch box?
Our lost and found is overflowing!
Come visit the lost and found in the front hall or remind your students to check the lost and found.
We would love to have your family reunited with your belongings!
All items will be donated at the end of the school year.
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A reminder for families that are moving over the summer!
If you are not returning to BISD schools, please contact the office at 206-780-3010 to inform us of your plans.
Thank you so much.
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MEDICATION PICK UP: Medications can be picked up at the end of the school day on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, or earlier if needed.
Health Care Plans/504's: Please remember, if you were unable to sign and return your child’s 504/Health Care Plan to me prior to June 10th, 2026, then you will need to ensure it is filled out and signed by your pediatrician over the summer. I will need to have these turned into me by August 26th, 2026, in order to process them and notify all teachers and staff, from food service to bus drivers, of your child’s health condition. Medications can either be brought at that time or on the first day of school.
Per Washington State law, if your child has a health condition that requires emergency medication, your child CAN NOT start school without a current 504/Health Care Plan and medication in place by the first day of school. Please contact me if you have questions.
Pru Zosa, RN & Tara McLean, RN
206-780-3022
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BISD is forming a Instructional Technology Advisory Council to help guide thoughtful conversations and recommendations around the intentional use of technology in our classrooms and schools.
This committee will bring together staff, families, and community members to explore how technology can best support teaching, learning, student well-being, and balanced classroom experiences.
If you are interested in helping shape future conversations and decisions around educational technology in BISD, we encourage you to apply and be part of this important work.
Applications are due on Friday, June 5th.
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Washington State’s Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, will again provide grocery benefits to eligible students during the summer months. The program is administered through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in partnership with OSPI.
Eligible students may receive $120 in summer food benefits on a SUN Bucks card to help support access to meals while school is out.
Students may qualify if they:
- Are enrolled in a school participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program during the 2025–26 school year, and
- Qualify for free or reduced-price meals through direct certification or a Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefits (CNEEB) application.
Some families may also qualify through participation in programs such as SNAP or TANF.
Benefits are expected to be distributed between June and August 2026.
Families looking for additional information can visit the DSHS SUN Bucks webpage or call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at (833) 543-3230, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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We are at 28% registration for the 2026-27 school year! If you haven't registered yet, please take a moment to complete your child's registration. Having an accurate headcount is essential for us to determine staffing, class sizes, and building capacity.
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Attending Next Year? Log in to your Family Access account, select ABC 26-27 in the left menu, and complete the process ASAP. It takes less than 15 minutes! (Note: This is required for ALL students, including those in Running Start. For students with more than one household, only the Primary Family can complete this step).
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Not Returning? Please contact your school office or email studentrecords@bisd303.org with your educational plans so we can update our records.
For more details, guidance for split households, and step-by-step instructions, please visit: bisd303.org/enrollment
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JUNE
9: All Library Books Due!
9: School Board Meeting @ 5.45 pm in Board Room (Special Tuesday Meeting!)
15: Ice Cream Social @ 6:00 pm
16: 4th Grade Clap out at 10:50 am
16: Last Day School - School out at 10:50 am
19: Juneteenth Holiday - No staff in building
25: School Board Meeting @ 5.45 pm in Board Room
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
K-4 School Hours
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Monday: 7:50-12:50
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Tuesday-Friday: 7:50-2:20
Preschool Hours:
Tuesday-Friday
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AM: 7:45-10:15
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PM: 11:45-2:20
Phone Numbers
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Main office: 206-842-4411
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Attendance: 206-780-3050 or halattend@bisd303.org
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After-school Transportation: 206-780-3002 or halbus@bisd303.org
Helpful Links
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Looking for things to do around town? Visit our Community Events page for local happenings, classes, and family activities—updated regularly. |
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Non-Discrimination Statement
Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058
Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
Maria Kuffel
206-780-1088
8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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