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If you haven't already, please take a moment to review this guide and share pertinent information with your student(s)! Thank you!
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What's new in this guide
The following updates have been made since this guide was first distributed on 8/21/25.
- Added information about opportunities to meet our new Superintendent (8/25)
- Updated StopFinder app information (8/28)
- Consent to Share Program Eligibility Information (9/2/25)
- A bold new look for Bremerton School District - check out our new logo! (9/2/25)
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First day of kindergarten is Monday, September 8!
Why don't kindergarten students attend the first week of school? Our elementary schools participate in the Kindergarten Family Connections - also known as Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) transition process.
During the first week of school for the District, kindergarten students and their guardians will be invited to the school to have an individual meeting with their kindergarten teacher. During this meeting, the teachers get to know more about your child. There will also be some time for your child to see and learn specific routines of their classroom.
Kindergarten parents should have heard from their from their child's teacher by now. If a family has not, they should contact their child's school!
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We want to invite our families and community to celebrate with us and help us welcome students back on the first day of school which is:
- Wednesday, September 3 (grades 1-12)
- Monday, September 8 (kindergarten)
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The details
- Parents, family members and community members are invited to help us welcome students outside our schools before school starts on the first day of school.
- Please carpool if you can as parking is a challenge on the first few days of school.
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Welcome Crew members will line up outside of the main entrances of our schools to greet students as they arrive (principals will provide guidance on where to stand!).
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Welcome Crew members do not need to be an approved District volunteer for this one-time event.
- Welcome back signs, pom poms and noise makers are welcome and encouraged!
- Please - no pets (thank you!).
- Please arrive at school 15 minutes before the start of school (see start times below).
- Once school starts, you will be on your way to get on with the rest of your day!
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District calendar
View/download/print the one-page District academic calendar here.
We are not producing a printed wall calendar this year as a cost-saving measure. We know that many parents appreciate having a monthly calendar showing school holidays/breaks and big events, so we have produced a 12-month electronic calendar available for families, staff and students.
View/download it here!
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School hours
Bremerton High School
7:30 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. (12:15 release on Wednesdays)
Mountain View Middle School
8:10 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. (12:55 release on Wednesdays)
Elementary schools
9:05 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. (1:40 release on Wednesdays)
Renaissance High School
West Sound Technical Skills Center
See websites for school hours
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A bold new look for Bremerton School District
As you may have noticed, we have a new logo!
Bremerton School District is excited to share our refreshed brand identity, highlighted by a new logo that reflects both our history and our future. Over the past 18 months, staff, students, families, and community members collaborated through surveys, focus groups, and classroom design projects to shape this new look.
The logo incorporates key elements of our identity: a bold “B” with a swirling crest of a wave, a star symbolizing excellence and our military connection, a torch representing knowledge, and the district’s founding date. Our longstanding district colors remain at the heart of the brand, while an expanded secondary palette allows for more versatility and inclusive storytelling across communications.
Ultimately, this refreshed brand is a tribute to our shared identity and a visual representation of the pride, unity, and community that define Bremerton School District. It honors our history while looking boldly toward the future, and, perhaps most importantly, it was built together, with and for our community.
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A safe, secure, and modern approach to communication between school and home
Last year we launched ParentSquare - a tool that allows parents to get all district and school notifications in one place and view only what’s relevant to their student(s)!
As a registered parent/guardian, you can:
- Choose how you want to receive messages from the school and district (phone, email, text, and/ or app notification). We will still do occasional 'robo calls' too!
- Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6 p.m.
- Communicate in your preferred language
- Comment on school postings to engage with your school community
- Direct message teachers, coaches, staff, and other parents
- Participate in group messages from schools and teachers
- and more... all from your desktop or mobile device!
ParentSquare is used for all District and school communication, and is the primary tool for teacher/coach/club adviser communication with families and students/athletes at both BHS and MVMS. Many of our teachers are also starting to use it for communication with families.
Next week, parents in the District who have not activated their account will receive an invitation via email or text to activate their ParentSquare account. We hope you'll take a moment and set up your account. The video below provides a quick overview of ParentSquare, and we've got additional information, training links and resources on our website to help you get started!
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Click the button above to access ParentSquare and log-in using the email we have for you in Skyward.
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All families are asked to complete our Annual Back-to-school Check-in process or ABCs. We have made substantial revisions to this process which should now only take about 5 minutes (or less!) to complete for each child in your household. The most important part of this process is reviewing and updating your information, and your emergency contact information.
The ABC process must be completed for all students in the district - including both previously enrolled as well as newly registered students.
Please log-in to Skyward and take a few moments to complete this important process for your student(s) ASAP. Thank you!
Questions about this process? Need help with your Skyward log-in? Please contact your student's school or click here.
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If you qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size or income or, if you receive Basic Food, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Distribution on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or have been directly certified as eligible for free or reduced-price meals, you may be eligible for decreased fees to participate in other school programs such as ASB cards, field trips and other program fees.
Note:
- This is not an application for free or reduced-price meals.
- Submitting/not submitting this form will not affect your child’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meals or Summer-EBT benefits.
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This form is in addition to the CNEEB form all families are asked to complete so the District can continue to receive state funding for educational programs (see CNEEB information below).
If you believe you qualify you may:
Download this form and:
- Email it to cns@bremertonschools.org
- Print it and return it to your child's school
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Schools invited families via ParentSquare and their websites to their back-to-school events. Some of our schools have had their back-to-school events already - some are happening tonight!
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Elementary Schools
Elementary class assignments went "live" in Skyward on Friday, August 29. Click here for instructions on accessing Skyward!
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Mountain View Middle School
We had anticipated making schedules available in Skyward on Monday, August 25 but there has been an unexpected delay. Class schedules will be available Skyward sometime during the week of August 25. An update will be sent when they are available.
Class schedules will be available during 6th grade orientation Tuesday, September 2nd from 9:00-1:30pm, and at the Back-to-School Open House (for all students and families!) on Tuesday, September 2nd from 4-6:00pm. Printed schedules will also be available for students on the first day of school.
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Bremerton High School
Schedules will be available in Skyward and in Career Planner on Monday, August 25. Students can pick up their schedules during Summer Knight Days Orientation August 25th and 27th.
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Renaissance High School
In-Person:
Orientation for RHS in-person new/returning students is mandatory and will be Tuesday, September 2nd from 10:00am-11:30am on the RHS Campus. Academic Advisors to schedule appointments with individual students after Orientation is completed. Students will not be able to get an appointment for a schedule without completing Orientation. Student schedules will be set when students meet with their Academic Advisor throughout the following week.
Online Options:
Orientation for RHS Online Options new/returning students is mandatory and will be Tuesday, September 2nd from 1:30pm-2:30pm in the Boardroom at the BSD District Office. The Academic Advisor will schedule in-person appointments with students once Orientation is completed. Students will not be able to get an appointment for a schedule without completing Orientation. Student schedules will be set when students meet with their Academic Advisor throughout the following week.
New students interested in joining RHS in-person or Online Options need to contact Renaissance High School to fill out a registration packet for the 25-26 school year and have packets turned in no later than August 27th to be considered for Term 1 Orientation.
For any questions you may have regarding RHS or Online Options, please contact the RHS Front Office at: 360-473-4700.
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Elementary schools: The doors open for students at 8:55 a.m. Breakfast will be offered in every classroom at the beginning of the school day at no charge. Breakfast will not be offered prior to the start of the school day.
Mountain View Middle School: Doors open for students at 7:50 a.m. Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria to all students at no charge. Students who arrive after breakfast can pick-up a “grab-and-go” breakfast to eat during first period.
Bremerton High School: The doors to BHS open for all students at 6:50 a.m. Breakfast will be available in the commons/cafeteria to all students beginning at 7 a.m. Students who arrive after breakfast can pick-up a “grab-and-go” breakfast to eat during first period.
Renaissance High School: The RHS Campus opens for students at 7:40 a.m. Breakfast will be available for all students at no charge.
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Check out our before- and after-school childcare options for each elementary school and Mountain View Middle School.
Note: Right At School is moving from Armin Jahr to View Ridge for 2025-26!
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More information, including breakfast and lunch menus, is available on our website. There is a "quick link" to this page on all District websites.
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Our schools are participating in a federal program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This program allows all children in the District to eat breakfast and lunch at no charge.
However, some education programs we provide are funded with state dollars and require us to submit aggregate financial data to the state. We will no longer be collecting free and reduced-price applications every year. Instead, we will be collecting Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application (CNEEB) forms. This form helps us collect household information for all students attending CEP schools. Without this information, the Bremerton School District could lose important state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to.
All families will have an opportunity to fill out a CNEEB; you can get a paper copy from your child's school, or print and fill out the form on the District website.
Families that are interested in receiving the Summer EBT (S-EBT) must have an approved current year CNEEB on file.
We’re excited to offer no-cost meals to all students and appreciate your help. If you have any questions, please contact Alexis Esquivel-Sawyer at 360-473-4717 or Ashley Guerrero at 360-473-4716.
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Do you know someone with a student who is entering kindergarten this fall? Please encourage them to register their student ASAP so we can get our students assigned to a classroom and scheduled for a Kindergarten Family Connections visit with their teacher!
Families can register online, at their neighborhood school, or at the District office (134 Marion Ave. N., Bremerton 98312).
We invite you to visit our website for information on our Jump Start to Kindergarten program for young learners who will be enrolled in the Bremerton School District next fall.
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We will be running the same bus routes (with a few minor adjustments) that we ran last year! Some routes are still combined. We've added an additional route for Armin Jahr to pick up students who are in the "walk zone" and get them safely to the new interim campus on Wheaton Way.
All bus routes are updated and posted on the District website.
Please check your bus route before the first day of school as some bus stop times may have changed slightly. Please have your student arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes ahead of their scheduled stop time.
Please keep in mind that buses may be late or early the first couple of weeks of school as students continue to be added and routes are adjusted.
Questions about bus routes? Call the transportation office at 360-473-0507.
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Special Education Bus Routes
Families with students assigned to Special Education routes will be contacted by the transportation team with information on your student's route. If you do not hear from us by August 29, please contact the transportation office at 360-473-0507.
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Kindergarten students riding the bus
For safety reasons, a parent/guardian must be present when a kindergarten student is dropped off at a bus stop. In the event that there is not a parent/guardian to meet the kindergarten student, the bus driver will communicate to the transportation dispatcher and continue on the route with the student on board. The dispatcher will contact the parent/guardian who will need to make arrangements with the transportation dispatcher regarding where they can meet the bus along the route to retrieve the student from the bus.
Kindergarten parents are encouraged to download the StopFinder app (see below).
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During the first weeks of school and throughout the school year your students will be taught what it means to be SAFE, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and KIND as it relates to waiting for the bus, riding the bus, and entering/exiting the bus. Please take a moment to talk to your student about these qualities. We consider these to be life skills that will benefit all students.
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Safe
- Stay in your designated area
- Stay seated
- Keep your hands to yourself
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Respectful
- Respect personal space
- Respect school property
- Respect other people’s property
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Responsible
- Be at stop 5 minutes before scheduled time
- Stay seated
- Keep jokes & conversations appropriate
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Kind
- Talk nicely to each other
- Wait your turn to board
- Be kind & helpful
View more school bus safety tips here!
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Bus drivers needed!
We are in need of substitute bus drivers. Please visit our website to learn more and apply!
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Parents/guardians are required to complete a Network/Internet Acceptable Use Agreement form for students to use District technology. This form is a part of the Annual Back-to-school Check-in (or ABC) process in Skyward. K-8 students will have access to Chromebooks during class time. Bremerton High School and Renaissance High School students are assigned a Chromebook to carry back and forth.
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A link to our 2025-26 Student & Family Rights & Responsibilities Handbook is included in the ABC process on Skyward.
You can view or download a copy at anytime on our website in the "learning" section, or at BremertonSchools.org/Handbook.
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Our campuses, including our athletic facilities, are closed to the public during school hours. For student, staff and visitor safety, the gates surrounding our buildings are locked during the school day and access to the school is through the main entrance only. The gates are unlocked after school hours.
For information on facility rentals, please visit our website at BremertonSchools.org/rentals.
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Before entering the school, visitors must have their ID scanned by the Bremerton School District's visitor management system "Raptor." Learn more here. If a visitor is experiencing any symptoms of illness, they should not enter the school facility.
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Drinking fountains / water bottles
Students are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles from home. If your student does not have access to a reusable water bottle, please contact your child's school.
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Hand hygiene
Teachers, staff and students should consistently use proper handwashing and respiratory etiquette while at school and on school buses. To help reduce the spread of illnesses, staff and students should:
Frequently wash hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
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As your child returns to school, it is important to make sure they are up to date on all their required vaccinations for the 2025-26 school year. Students who do not meet the immunization requirements for school entry could be excluded from school, per Revised Code of Washington (RCW 28A.210.120).
COVID vaccinations are recommended and encouraged but not required for students.
For more information about immunization requirements, visit the Washington State Department of Health website or contact your child’s physician.
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Download the 2025-2026 required immunizations list
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If your child is sick - even with mild symptoms - please keep your child home from school and notify your child’s school that your student is ill.
Chronic illnesses
If your student’s symptoms are related to a chronic condition, contact the school and follow school policies for chronic condition management.
Other serious illnesses
Please contact your health care provider immediately about serious illness, including any fever of 100.4°F or higher.
To help protect all students, please notify the school if your child is diagnosed with any of these diseases:
- Chickenpox
- COVID-19
- Diphtheria
- E. coli diarrhea
- Hepatitis
- Measles
- Mumps
- Pertussis
- Rubella
- Salmonella
- Scabies
- Shigellosis
- Tuberculosis
- another disease as requested
The school will protect your private information as required by law. RCW 70.02, Washington’s Health Care Information Access and Disclosure Act.
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Notify school staff if your student requires medication during school hours. Follow school protocols for medication at school. Unless otherwise instructed, if your student’s illness requires antibiotics, the student must have been on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school. Antibiotics are not effective for viral illnesses such as COVID-19.
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If a student is already in the building and has a fever of 100.4°F or begins to show symptoms of COVID-19, the child’s parent/guardian or emergency contact(s) will be notified immediately. The child will wait in a room away from other students/staff until the student can be picked up and taken home.
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If your child is out for an extended illness, please contact your child’s teacher or principal for support and answers to your questions
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The Peninsula Community Health Services clinics at Mountain View Middle School and Bremerton High School provide services to Bremerton School District students (Preschool - 12th grade) and staff. PCHS can bill most insurance companies.
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The Bremerton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Garth Steedman at 360.473.1031 or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mark Mayfield at 360.473.4702. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.
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Bremerton School District
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2025-26 Back-to-School Guide v 1.0. Updated 8/20/25.
Photo: Armin Jahr Elementary first day of school 2024.
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2025-26 Back-to-School Guide V 2.0
