Press Releases
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May 2012
HONORING OUR NATIVE AMERICAN GRADUATES
Central Kitsap School District invites parents and community members to its 2012
Native American Honoring Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on Monday, May 7,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Klahowya Secondary School Auditorium.
April 2012
CKSD SUPER SATURDAY 2012
On April 28, Central Kitsap School District junior high and high school students
will participate once again in the annual Super Saturday event. Beginning at
10:00 a.m., students will take part in cleanup and service projects around their
campuses and throughout the community.
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Zach Duarte, a senior at Central Kitsap High School, is one of just 1,000
students nationwide to receive a coveted Gates Millennium Scholarship Award for
2012. Zach is CKHS’s third recipient of this award in the last four years.
March 2012
CKSD TO HOST FINAL ROUND OF COMMUNITY
BUDGET FORUMS
Parents and community members are invited to attend a final round of community
budget forums. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the
2012-13 budget and to ask questions.
February 2012
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Families and community members are invited to attend the CKSD Black History
Month celebration on Wednesday, February 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the Olympic High
School Forum.
2012-13 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Central Kitsap School District will begin kindergarten registration for the
2012-13 school year on Monday, February 27. Families should check with their
neighborhood elementary school for kindergarten registration information.
CKSD MONTESSORI INFORMATION NIGHT
The Central Kitsap School District Montessori Program will host its annual
Parent Information Night on Thursday, February 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
TWO CKSD SCHOOLS WIN WASHINGTON
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Emerald Heights Elementary School and Klahowya Secondary School are CKSD’s
newest recipients of the Washington Achievement Award. The Central Kitsap School
District Montessori Program will host its annual Parent Information Night on
Thursday, February 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm
CKSD RECOGNIZES NEW NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED
TEACHERS
Thirteen educators were honored during the January 25, 2012, school board
meeting for attaining National Board Certification.
January 2012
CKSD RESCHEDULES JANUARY 18
BUDGET FORUM
Due to inclement weather, the first CKSD Community Budget Forum was canceled and
rescheduled for Monday, January 23, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Klahowya Secondary
School.
CKHS TO HOST ROTC/ACADEMY NIGHT
Kitsap area high school sophomores and juniors interested in attending a service
academy or enrolling in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) are invited
to attend the Kitsap County Regional ROTC/Academy Night on Thursday, January 26,
2012, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
CKSD ANNOUNCES WINTER COMMUNITY BUDGET
FORUMS
Central Kitsap School District invites parents and community members to
participate in the 2012-13 school year budget discussion.
November 2011
SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY CHOICE GOING TO
VOTERS
During its meeting on November 22, the CKSD Board of Directors voted to place a
Supplemental School Support Levy measure on the February 14, 2012, ballot.
PUBLIC HEARING ON
DIRECTOR DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
CKSD is redrawing its director district boundaries following the receipt of 2010
federal census data. A public hearing will be held during the School Board
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 22.
CKSD CELEBRATES BIG PAYOFF IN ENERGY SAVING
EFFORTS
Over the last ten years, CKSD has focused on reducing energy consumption and
managing its resources responsibly, and those efforts are paying off in a big
way.
October 2011
BUDGET TRAINING 101
The Business and Operations Department is hosting Budget Training 101 for staff,
parents, and community members interested in learning more about CKSD’s budget
process.
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE
NIGHT
CKSD is proud to host Native American Culture Night on Thursday, November 3,
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Klahowya Secondary School Gym.
September 2011
COLLEGE AND CAREER NIGHT 2011
Central Kitsap High School, Klahowya Secondary School and Olympic High School
will co-host a College and Career Night for students and parents on Wednesday,
October 5, beginning at 5:45 p.m. The event will be held in the Central Kitsap
High School cafeteria.
BOARD
APPROVES USE OF RESERVES
The Board of Directors approved a transfer of funds from the district’s reserves
in order to hold elementary class sizes to an increase of five students spread
over grades K-3. This reserve fund – the Committed Minimum Fund Balance – is
required by board policy to maintain an ongoing savings equal to three percent
of the district’s budgeted revenue.
CKSD ANNOUNCES FALL
COMMUNITY BUDGET MEETINGS
CKSD is seeking community feedback as a vital part of its budget development
process for 2012-13. The first opportunities to participate in this process are
during the community budget meetings scheduled for this fall.
FURLOUGH DAYS HELP CKSD COMPENSATE FOR STATE
BUDGET CUTS
The 2011-12 Central Kitsap School District calendar includes seven half days for
furloughs due to state budget cuts.
August 2011
PRELIMINARY MSP AND HSPE SCORES
RELEASED
Preliminary results from the spring High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) and
Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) were released by the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction. The tests measure students' knowledge in
reading, writing, mathematics and science.
CKJH CHEER SQUAD TAKES TOP HONORS
The Central Kitsap Junior High Cheer Squad made a strong showing at the 2011
National Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp.
CKSD RECEIVES $2.5 MILLION
GRANT
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Educational Partnership
has awarded a $2.5 million grant to Central Kitsap School District.
2011-12 BUDGET HEARING
Central Kitsap School District invites community members to learn about the
2011-12 budget during a budget hearing on August 24. This hearing will provide
participants with the opportunity to comment on the budget.
CKSD TO HOST "CLOSING THE
GAP"
Join Dr. Sharroky Hollie, executive director of the Center for Culturally
Responsive Teaching and Learning, as he describes how culturally responsive
teaching and learning can help close the opportunity gap.
May 2011
TWO SCHOOLS NAMED TO
LIST OF "AMERICA'S BEST HIGH SCHOOLS"
Central Kitsap High School (CKHS) has earned a spot on the annual list of the nation's top-rated public high schools for the ninth time, and Klahowya Secondary School (KSS) was listed for the second time in the school's history.
CKSD ANNOUNCES
EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
Cathy Stensen, administrative secretary was named 2010-11 Classified Employee of
the Year and Mindy Eisele was named 2010-11 Teacher of the Year.
April 2011
FOUR
STUDENTS NAMED WASHINGTON SCHOLARS
The Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board has named four Central Kitsap School District students as Washington Scholars for 2011.
ALL-DISTRICT
ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Central Kitsap School District will present its annual All-District Orchestra
Concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at Klahowya Secondary School.
March 2011
NOVEMBER BALLOT WILL INCLUDE THREE CKSD
SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR POSITIONS
This fall, school boards across the state will ask citizens to vote on school
board director positions. The Central Kitsap School District will have three
seats up for election. All seats are four-year terms.
KSS STUDENTS ARE FIRST-EVER STATE HISTORY BOWL
CHAMPIONS
The varsity History Bowl team from Klahowya Secondary School completed its inaugural season undefeated (8-0). Now these students hope to stay that way as they advance to their final competition.
CKSD MONTESSORI
PROGRAM: PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
The CKSD Montessori program will host its annual Parent Information Night on
Tuesday, March 8, in the Jackson Park Elementary library from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00
p.m.
February 2011
SOPHOMORE
INFORMATION NIGHT AT OHS
Olympic High School (OHS) will host an information night for current ninth-grade
students who will be enrolling at OHS for the 2011-12 school year. Parents and
students are invited to have dinner, attend the Olympic Fair, and learn more
about academic opportunities at OHS.
CKHS
EARNS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Central Kitsap High School is one of only two high schools in the state to
receive a 2011 Washington Achievement Award for Closing Achievement Gaps.
The school was selected because its minority students (based on race and
ethnicity) have performed as well or better than its majority groups over the
last two years.
ANNUAL BUDGET
UPDATE & FEEDBACK MEETINGS
CKSD will host two community meetings regarding the budget for the 2011-12
school year. Parents and community members are invited to attend to learn more
more about the budget process and to provide feedback addressing next year's
budget shortfall.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration for the 2011-12 school year will begin on Tuesday,
February 22. Families should check with their neighborhood elementary school for
kindergarten registration information.
January 2011
NEW NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED
TEACHERS RECOGNIZED
Fourteen educators were honored by the CKSD Board of Directors for attaining
National Board Certification--a new record for the District.
HONORING
BLACK HISTORY
MONTH
In recognition of Black History Month (February), Central Kitsap School District
invites families and community members to attend "The Right to Dream," a journey
through history presented by the Seattle theater company Living Voices. The
presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at Olympic High School. Admission is free.
NEW NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED
TEACHERS RECOGNIZED
Fourteen educators were honored by the CKSD Board of Directors for attaining
National Board Certification--a new record for the District.
HONORING
BLACK HISTORY
MONTH
In recognition of Black History Month (February), Central Kitsap School District
invites families and community members to attend "The Right to Dream," a journey
through history presented by the Seattle theater company Living Voices. The
presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at Olympic High School. Admission is free.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COMMITTEE SCHEDULE
CHANGE
The CKSD Instructional Materials Committee meeting scheduled for January 21 was rescheduled for
February 8. The meeting scheduled for April 11 was changed to April 25.
ROTC/ACADEMY NIGHT
Central Kitsap High School will host ROTC/Academy Night on January 26 (6:30-9:00
p.m.) for all interested Kitsap county high school sophomores and juniors.
CKSD EDUCATOR HONORED
Jennifer Threadgold, a kindergarten teacher at Jackson Park Elementary, recently received an
"Innovation in Education" award.
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION
MONTH
Governor Chris Gregoire has proclaimed January as School Board Recognition
Month. Members of the CKSD Board of Directors were recognized by Superintendent
Greg Lynch during the Board meeting on January 12.
December 2010
CKSD STUDENTS NAMED AP SCHOLARS
The National College Board has recognized 213 Central Kitsap School District
students for excellence on Advanced Placement exams.
CKHS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAM
Twelve Central Kitsap High School students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship program.
November 2010
OHS' ANDREWS NAMED AD OF THE YEAR
Olympic High School Athletic Director Nate Andrews has been chosen by his peers
as Olympic League Outstanding Athletic Director of the year for the 2009-10
school year.
CKSD TO HOST
STRATEGIC PLANNING FORUMS
The Central Kitsap School District invites community members to learn about the
update of our District's strategic planning process and to give input and
feedback.
October 2010
IMPACT AID FORMS WILL BE
BROUGHT HOME BY CKSD STUDENTS
On Monday, November 1, CKSD students will bring home gold-colored cards that
must be filled out and returned the next day.
CKSD TRANSPORTATION FUNDING LEVELS
ESTABLISHED THIS MONTH
The Central Kitsap School District will conduct its five-day count period for
state transportation from Monday, October 18, through Friday, October 22.
CKSD OFFERS BUDGET TRAINING 101 AND
201
Central Kitsap School District's Business and Operations Department is hosting
Budget Training 101 and 201 for staff, parents and community members interested
in learning more about CKSD's budget process.
CKSD COLLEGE AND CAREER NIGHT
Central Kitsap High School, Olympic High School and
Klahowya Secondary School will co-host a College and Career Night for students
and parents on Wednesday, October 6.
CKSD ANNOUNCES INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
The CKSD Instructional Materials Committee is responsible for reviewing
materials in support of curriculum.
September 2010
CKSD CELEBRATES THE ANNIVERSARY OF IMPACT AID
Sept. 30 marked the 60th anniversary of Federal Impact Aid, legislation
originally signed into law by President Harry Truman to help school districts
impacted by federally annexed land and large populations of federally connected
students.
CKSD STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM
WASHINGTON AEROSPACE PROGRAM
Central Kitsap School District is pleased to announce that Klahowya Secondary
School students Oliver Dahl and Tabitha Gilger graduated this summer from the
2010 Washington Aerospace Scholars Summer Residency Program.
CKSD STUDENTS
EXCEL ON AP EXAMS, ACT AND SAT
Central Kitsap School District students continue to achieve success on
nationally recognized exams that measure knowledge and reasoning.
August 2010
PRELIMINARY ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS
(AYP) RESULTS RELEASED
Preliminary 2010 AYP data has been released by the Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction, with another rise in the number of
Washington state schools and districts now on the federal improvement list.
2010 PRELIMINARY MSP AND HSPE
SCORES RELEASED FOR CKSD
Preliminary results from the spring High School Proficiency Exam and Measure
of Student Progress have been released by the Office of the Superintendent of
Public Instruction.
CKSD CHEERLEADERS RECOGNIZED FOR
EXCELLENCE
Four teams of cheerleaders from CKSD were recognized for excellence at the
National Cheerleading Association 2010 camp held Aug. 2 through 5.
CKSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES
CAPITAL PROJECTS LEVY
Voters in CKSD will have the opportunity to vote in February 2011 on a
capital projects levy to improve aging facilities and upgrade computer
technology throughout the district.
CENTRAL KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT
2010-11 BUDGET HEARING
CKSD held a final public budget hearing on Aug. 11.
July 2010
LONGTIME CKSD EDUCATOR HONORED
Robin Campbell, coordinator of Eastside Alternative High School, was honored by the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce with an "Excellence in
Education" award.
June 2010
2010-11 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PRESENTATION
CKSD will share a presentation on the preliminary 2010-11 budget during the
School Board meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on June 30. The meeting will be
held at the Jenne-Wright Administration Center (9210 Silverdale Way NW) and is
open to the public.
GRADUATES RECEIVE MILLIONS IN
SCHOLARSHIPS
The CKSD Class of 2010 was offered nearly $8 million in scholarships, many from
local businesses, community members and service groups.
TWO CKSD SECONDARY SCHOOLS HONORED BY NEWSWEEK
MAGAZINE
Central Kitsap High School and Klahowya Secondary School both earned a spot on
Newsweek magazine's annual list of top-rated public high schools.
WOODLANDS ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES ITS
ALUMNI
Two Olympic High School graduates receive first-ever Micki Towell Memorial
Scholarships.
CKSD ANNOUNCES SERVICE ACADEMY
APPOINTEES
CKSD is honored to announce eight U.S. Service Academy appointments from its
Class of 2010.
THREE CKSD STUDENTS NAMED WASHINGTON
SCHOLARS
The Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board has named three CKSD students
as Washington Scholars for 2010.
CKSD SUMMER YOUTH TRACK & FIELD CAMP
The 2010 CKSD Summer Youth Track and Field Camp will be held June 21 through
June 25 at Olympic High School.
May 2010
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Central Kitsap School District is currently seeking a volunteer to fill a
community member vacancy on its Community Finance Committee.
STUDENTS EARN GOLD, NOW HEADED TO
NATIONALS
After placing first in its category ("Food Innovations") during a recent state
competition, a Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) team from
Klahowya Secondary School is now qualified to compete nationally. The students
will present their entry--a new type of healthy, high fiber granola bar--during
the FCCLA's National Leadership Conference in July.
LIVING VOICES: "NATIVE VISION"
The Seattle theater company Living Voices will present "Native Vision," a
journey through history on May 24 in the KSS Auditorium. Admission is free. The
CK Indian Education Program will host the fourth annual Honoring Ceremony for
CKSD Native American graduates immediately following the "Native Vision"
presentation.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Twelve students were honored by the Kiwanis of Central Kitsap as Career &
Technical Education (CTE) students of the month for March and April.
CKSD STUDENTS MEDAL AT STATE SKILLS
USA COMPETITION
CKSD students competed at the Washington State SkillsUSA Skills and Leadership
Conference April 15-17. Several students earned gold medals and are invited to
attend and compete in the National Leadership and Skills Conference June 20-25.
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AND
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
CKSD announced this year's Classified Employee of the Year, Rick Long, and
Teacher of the Year, Karen Jensen, on May 10.
April 2010
CKSD TO IMPLEMENT REDUCTION IN FORCE
During its meeting on April 28, the CKSD Board of Directors approved Resolution
15-09-10, authorizing a reduction in programs and services and a subsequent
reduction in force.
BOOK FLOAT PARADE AT WOODLANDS ELEMENTARY
The students and staff of Woodlands Elementary School hosted the school's 25th
annual Book Float Parade May 5.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COMMITTEE SCHEDULE
CHANGE
The CKSD Instructional Materials Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April
19, was rescheduled for Monday, May 3.
March 2010
NEW ADMINISTRATOR AT KSS
Zakariya "Zak" Palsha was selected as the new assistant principal at Klahowya
Secondary School.
CKJH EDUCATOR HONORED
Bruce Larson, a teacher and basketball coach at Central Kitsap Junior High
School, was honored by the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce with an "Excellence in
Education" award.
COMMUNITY BUDGET MEETINGS
CKSD will host four budget meetings in March regarding development of its
operating budget for next school year. Parents and community members are invited
to attend to learn more about the budget process and to provide feedback. Please
see press release for dates, times and locations.
DESTINATION IMAGINATION TEAMS
HEADED TO STATE
After a successful regional competition, ten teams from CKSD are on their way to
the Destination ImagiNation state competition.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Eight students were honored by the Kiwanis of Central Kitsap as Career &
Technical Education (CTE) students of the month for January and February.
OLY TOWN HALL MEETING
Olympic High School will host its second in a series of "Oly Town Hall" meetings
on Monday, March 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the school library.
February 2010
TEACHER HONORED FOR
OUTSTANDING MUSIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Jeremy Faxon, a music educator at Fairview Junior High and Woodlands Elementary
School, is the 2010 Washington Music Educator Association (WMEA) Outstanding
Music Educator of the Year for the Olympic Region.
SOPHOMORE INFORMATION
NIGHT AT OHS
Olympic High School will host an Information Night on Tuesday, March 2, for
students who will be enrolling for the 2010-11 school year and their families.
"FANG" GOES TO WASHINGTON, DC
When Pat Nicholson, head custodian at Brownsville Elementary School, became the
inaugural recipient of the national C.L.E.A.N. award last spring, it was his
friend "Fang" who claimed the spotlight.
FRIENDLY COMPETITION FOR A
GOOD CAUSE
Students in the National Junior Honor Society at Klahowya Secondary School found
a way to help those in need in their own community and increase school spirit in
the process.
NATIONAL
MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
Three CKSD students have achieved finalist status in the 2010 National Merit
Scholarship Program. Winners will be announced beginning in April.
LOCAL ROTARIES
HONORED FOR DONATION
In a combined effort, the Rotary Clubs of East Bremerton, Silverdale and
Silverdale Sunrise donated 799 dictionaries to CKSD third-grade students.
THANK YOU, CK COMMUNITY!
CKSD is pleased to thank the community for its continued support. Preliminary
results show voters in the February 9 special election passed the School Support
Replacement Levy with an approval rate of 61.61%.
6-12 NEW MATH
CURRICULUM REVIEW
Parents and community members are invited to review and provide input on a new
math curriculum for grades 6 through 12.
MONTESSORI PROGRAM: PARENT
INFORMATION NIGHTS
The CKSD Montessori program will host Parent Information Nights on February 18
and March 9 (6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) at Jackson Park Elementary School.
LANGUAGE FAIR COMING TO CKSD
The CKSD World Language Department will sponsor a "Language Fair" on Friday,
February 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Olympic High School.
CKHS ATHLETE NAMED RUNNER
OF THE YEAR
Shane Moskowitz, a senior at Central Kitsap High School, was named 2009-10
Gatorade Washington Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year.
KSS STUDENT WINS STATE
AWARD, NOW HEADED TO DC
Anthony Zendejas, a senior at Klahowya Secondary School, is the first-place
winner of the state VFW Voice of Democracy audio/essay contest. He was
awarded $1,700 in scholarships and two trips to Washington, D.C.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
CKSD will begin kindergarten registration for the 2010-11 school year on Monday,
February 22.
January 2010
CKJH CHEER SQUAD
TAKES FIRST!
The Central Kitsap Junior High School cheer squad placed first at the Harbor
Fest competition, held January 9 at Peninsula High School.
HONORING BLACK
HISTORY MONTH
The national touring exhibit Frederick Douglass from Slavery to Freedom: the
Journey to New York City will be on display in the Klahowya Secondary School
Library during February. It will be open to the public on February 5, February
18 and February 22 (see press release for times).
NEW NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED
TEACHERS RECOGNIZED
Twelve educators were honored by the CKSD Board of Directors for attaining
National Board Certification--a record number for the District.
CKSD RECEIVES STATE ENERGY
GRANT
CKSD was awarded an Energy Efficiency grant worth
$500,000 (the top amount) through the Office of Superintendent of Public
Instruction.
OHS SEE SUCCESS WITH
"SENIOR BOARDS"
When Olympic High School put out a call for volunteers to serve on the school's
Culminating Project Boards, they hoped to involve at least 30 community
members--and far exceeded their expectations.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES AMONG BEST IN
STATE
Central Kitsap School District is ranked third among the 50 largest school
districts in the state for on-time graduation and first for extended graduation.
CULINARY
RIVALRIES HEAT UP AT RIJH
Students at Ridgetop Junior High do more than just watch cooking
competitions--they host their own! Three food science classes will compete on
Wednesday, January 27, judged by a panel of distinguished guests.
CKSD RECEIVES TOP SCORES
Results of a statistically valid, random-sample telephone survey place CKSD
among the highest rated districts in the state.
ROTC/ACADEMY NIGHT
Central Kitsap High School will host ROTC/Academy Night on January 27 (6:30-9:00
p.m.) for all interested Kitsap-area high school sophomores and juniors.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Twelve students were honored by the Kiwanis of Central Kitsap as Career &
Technical Education (CTE) students of the month for November and December.
CKSD EDUCATOR HONORED
Debbie Allensworth, of Esquire Hills Elementary, recently received an
"Excellence in Education" award.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AT
CKJH
Central Kitsap Junior High marked its 50-year anniversary with a community
celebration on Tuesday, January 19.
CKSD CONTINUES ENERGY COST
SAVINGS
District-wide efforts to save money and maximize energy efficiency are paying
off once again, this time in the amount of $76,091.
CKSD SCHOOL BOARD:
NEW LEADERSHIP, NEW MEETING FORMAT
The CKSD Board of Directors is under new leadership and will be making some
changes to its meeting times and format.
SCHOOL BOARD
RECOGNITION MONTH
CKSD will recognize the contributions of its Board of Directors during the
School Board meeting on Wednesday, January 13.
December 2009
OHS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Olympic High School is seeking community members to volunteer for the school's
Culminating Project Boards, scheduled for January 11-13.
"CARING DRIVE" A SUCCESS
Clear Creek Elementary students coordinated holiday coin and food drives in
support of their community.
USING E.R.A. TO
INCREASE G.P.A.
Students at Ridgetop Junior High welcomed a special visitor as part of a
school-wide program to acknowledge and reward students who are improving their
performance in the classroom.
CTE STUDENTS OF THE
MONTH
Eight students were honored by the Kiwanis of Central Kitsap as Career &
Technical Education (CTE) students of the month for September and October.
PIZZA, POP AND POWER
TOOLS
Fairview Junior High is helping its female students rethinking their
ideas about shop class--and possibly their futures.
November 2009
NEW CKSD BOARD MEMBER
Director Mark Gaines was sworn into office on November 24, 2009.
STUDENTS PLOT COURSE FOR
THE FUTURE
Olympic High School finds success with "Navigation 101," a life skills and
academic planning program.
SOAR TRAINING
Student Online Achievement Resources (SOAR) helps parents play an active role in
their children's education.
PORT OF
BROWNSVILLE DONATION
Brownsville Appreciation Day resulted in a donation to four local schools
totaling $4,580.
AUTHORS VISIT ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS
Students at PineCrest and Silverdale elementary schools were visited by
children's novelists.
FINDING PEACE ON
PLAYGROUNDS
"Peaceful Playgrounds" is an effort to increase elementary children's physical
activity levels and decrease playground incidents.
October 2009
KSS MINI CHEER CLINIC
Klahowya cheerleaders hosted a cheer clinic for K-7 grades.
BUDGET TRAINING 101 & 102
Sessions for staff, parents & community members interested in learning more
about CKSD's budget process.
IMPACT AID FORMS
On Monday, November 2, CKSD students brought home a survey form used to
determine Federal Impact Aid funding.
CKHS ROBOTICS GRANT
Central Kitsap High School received a grant to participate in a national
robotics program.
IMC
MEETING SCHEDULE
The Instructional Materials Committee reviews selected areas of curriculum and
recommends changes to the School Board.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS
Over 200 CKSD students earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards.
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
CKDS conducted its count for state transportation funding from October 5 through
October 9.
COLLEGE AND CAREER
NIGHT
Central Kitsap High School, Olympic High School, and Klahowya Secondary School co-hosted a College and Career Night on October 7.
September 2009
CKSD SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTED TO NATIONAL COMMISSION
Supt. Greg Lynch will oversee implementation of the Interstate Compact on Education Opportunity for Military Children
KSS TEACHER HONORED
Klahowya teacher chosen for Regional Teacher of the Year
OHS STUDENTS COMPLETE AEROSPACE PROGRAM
Three Olympic High School students participated in the Washington Aerospace Scholars Program.
