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The first day of school for grades 1-12 is Monday, August 31. It is is an early release day (Wednesday schedule). Wednesday September 2 is also an early release day. 

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be regular school days. See school hours below. 

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Watch ParentSquare for details on upcoming back-to-school events! We've also got event details and other back-to-school information on our Back-to-School Hub.

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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 will be hearing from their child's teacher the week of August 24. If a family has not heard from their teacher by August 28th, they should contact their child's school!

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 families with young children 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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• Please carpool if you can as parking is a challenge on the first few days of school.
• 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!).
• 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!

• English
• Spanish

We invite you to view/download the District's 12-month family calendar showing school holidays/breaks and big events.

• English
• Spanish

There is a "quick link" to the District calendars & school hours webpage on the District and all school homepages.

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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. Those that arrive late to school due to Kitsap Transit can pick-up a "grab and go" breakfast at the SRC on their way to first period.

Meals for all students will again be offered at no charge for the 2026-27 school year!

• Our schools are participating in a federal program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This program allows all children to eat breakfast and lunch at no charge.
• Families do not need to qualify based on income to receive meals at no charge
• Meal applications are not required.
• Students can receive up to 1 breakfast and 1 lunch per day

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. While we no longer collect free and reduced-price applications every year, we must collect Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application (CNEEB) forms from every family annually. 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 benefit all students.

Coming soon: Orange CNEEB forms!

All families will have an opportunity to fill out a CNEEB; schools will be sending home printed CNEEB forms in early September. You can download/print the form from 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.

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, your student may be eligible for a free ASB card or decreased fees to participate in other school programs, 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.

• 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

For questions or to request a printed copy of this form, contact cns@bremertonschools.org or call 360-473-4717.

School supply lists are posted on the District website, and www.TeacherLists.com.

Schools will notify families when classroom assignments are available in SkywardQ.

Schedules will be available in SkywardQ on August 26. Class schedules & locker information will also be available:

• At the Back-to-School Open House (for all students and families!) on Thursday August 27 from 4-6pm.
• On the first day of school.

Please visit the RHS website for information on RHS orientation and adviser meetings. For any questions you may have regarding RHS or Online Options, please contact the RHS Front Office at: 360-473-4700.

Before logging into Skyward to view your student's class schedule, assignment, please see the important Skyward update below!

In Skyward Q, each parent can have multiple phone numbers listed in their account.

• ParentSquare only imports the #1 phone number. 
• Parents will automatically receive text messages from ParentSquare if the #1 phone number is a mobile number.
• Parents can opt-in (or out) of text messaging by setting their notification preferences in ParentSquare, or updating their phone numbers in Q so that their #1 phone number is a mobile number. 

We encourage all parents to log-in to SkywardQ and check their contact information, and update their phone numbers accordingly.

The Bremerton School District utilizes a communication platform called ParentSquare to help us keep families better informed and more connected with our school community.

With ParentSquare, families receive all school and classroom messages in one place and translated into their preferred language—whether by email, text, app, or web. Parents can also send and receive messages with teachers and staff without having to look up an email address! 

ParentSquare can be used on any mobile device or computer. To get the most out of ParentSquare, we encourage you to download the free mobile app, available for iOS and Android. You can also access ParentSquare from your web browser at www.parentsquare.com. 

Even if you don’t plan to use the mobile app, we encourage you to to activate your account via a desktop computer so you can select your preferences on when and how you receive communication. Activating your account takes less than a minute!

ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using the email and phone number in SkywardQ. All parents in the District who have not previously activated their ParentSquare account will receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare the week of August 24. If you do not receive an invitation or would like to get started with ParentSquare sooner, you can log-in at the ParentSquare website using the email address that is on-file in Skyward with the District.

If you don't receive an invitation and would like one, please email Communications@BremertonSchools.org and include your name, student name(s) and schools with which you are affiliated.

• Getting Started Guide
• Getting Started Guide (Spanish)

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your student’s success.

• 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.

 Check out our before- and after-school childcare options for each elementary school and Mountain View Middle School.

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 mid-day August 28, please contact the transportation office at 360-473-0507.

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).

View/download the StopFinder app in English and Spanish. 

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.

• Stay in your designated area
• Stay seated
• Keep your hands to yourself

• Respect personal space
• Respect school property
• Respect other people’s property

• Be at stop 5 minutes before scheduled time
• Stay seated
• Keep jokes & conversations appropriate

• Talk nicely to each other
• Wait your turn to board
• Be kind & helpful

View more school bus safety tips here!

We are in need of substitute bus drivers. Please visit our website to learn more and apply!

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.

As your child returns to school, it is important to make sure they are up to date on all their required vaccinations! 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).

For more information about immunization requirements, visit the Washington State Department of Health website or contact your child’s physician.

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.

• 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.

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.

Learn more:

• BHS clinic
• MMVMS clinic

Call 360-473- 360-377-3776 to schedule an appointment at either location.

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.

Email: communications@bremertonschools.org
Website: www.BremertonSchools.org
Phone: 360-473-1000
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