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We Are Bremerton! BSD's monthly community e-newsletter
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Hello hello Bremerton School Community,
November is a great time to pause and think about the people who make our community stronger. At Bremerton School District, we have so many community partners who show up for our kids, families, and staff in ways both big and small. During this month of gratitude, I’d like to spotlight just a few.
The BHS Class of 1979 recently donated $1,200 each to Naval Avenue, Armin Jahr, and View Ridge, supporting students and schools in our community. These funds go to support activities like field trips and purchasing recess equipment. The Bremerton Backpack Brigade at Naval Avenue Elementary, led by community volunteers, is packing 750 backpacks of food each week to help support 312 families in our District. And the Bremerton Schools and Alumni Foundation has awarded $19,000 in school-based grants to educators, helping bring their ideas to life in classrooms across our district.
These are just three examples of the generosity and commitment that make Bremerton such a special place to learn and live. Whether it’s an alum giving back to their school, a volunteer making sure families have food on the table, or a community partner investing in an educator’s idea, these efforts make a real difference for our students. I am so grateful for the many people and organizations who believe in our kids and continue to invest in their futures. We’ll keep sharing more of these stories throughout the year, because there are plenty of them worth celebrating. To everyone who gives their time, resources, and energy to support our students and families, thank you. We appreciate you more than you know.
With gratitude,
Dr. Slade McSheehy
Superintendent
Photo: Class of '79 members Tony and Vince (photographed with Superintendent McSheehy and View Ridge principal Carol Mendoza) stopped by recently to drop off their class's donation.
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Armin Jahr (AJ) Elementary was selected as a 2026 Washington Schools on the Rise Award recipient by the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) and the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP)!
This honor recognizes schools where students, staff, and families lead together to build an outstanding school culture, elevate student voice, and foster meaningful leadership. From AJ's Student Leaders program and Dual Language learning to inclusive practices and a revitalized PTO, this recognition reflects the heart and dedication of our entire school community.
A huge shoutout to our students, staff, and families whose hard work made this possible—leading to higher attendance, stronger family engagement, and a true sense of belonging for every child!
Armin Jahr joins Mountain View Middle School and West Hills STEM Academy, who were both honored with this prestigious award last year! Bremerton School District is on the rise!
The photos below are from the presentation of the award banner at a recent Armin Jahr weekly assembly.
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Construction on the new Armin Jahr (AJ) Elementary is moving right along!
🏗️ Exterior: Crews are hard at work finishing up site work before the wet weather sets in. The bus loop and playground were recently paved, and the playground equipment and covered play area are officially installed!
⚡ Interior: Inside, teams are focused on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Several areas have already moved on to drywall, paint, and custom casework!
👀 Staff favorite: Staff loved seeing their future instructional spaces and admiring the spectacular view from their brand-new staff lounge!
We invite you to view a few photos from the staff tour earlier this month. Be sure to keep an eye out for a shot of the awesome playground Orca! 🐋
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Sneak peek: construction progress continues at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
View Ridge school staff recently took a walkthrough tour to check out the progress on the beautiful new View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy building!
🏗️ Exterior: Teams are working hard on exterior site prep ahead of the wet weather. The north parking lot is officially paved! This will serve as a dedicated parent drop-off and visitor parking area—completely separate from the bus loop on the south side for smoother morning drop-offs.
⚡ Interior: Inside, work is humming along on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with several areas already advancing to drywall, paint, and custom casework!
🎭 Staff Favorite: Staff loved getting a look at the future instructional spaces and stepping inside the massive gym and multipurpose room—complete with a built-in stage for our talented student performers!
We can’t wait to see our young artists, performers, and scholars shine in this incredible new space! Stay tuned for more construction updates! And - THANK YOU, Bremerton for your support of our February 2024 Bond that is funding this new building!
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Bremerton High School AP Environmental Science teacher Briana Faxon has received the Keta Legacy Foundation’s 2026 Chico Champion Award!
The annual award recognizes Ms. Faxon’s outstanding dedication to hands-on, project-based environmental education. For several years, she has utilized the nearby Rhododendron Preserve as an outdoor classroom, giving students real-world experience in land- and water-based sciences. Her students have taken on impactful stewardship projects—ranging from constructing bat boxes to drafting formal Environmental Impact Statements for preserve infrastructure.
"Briana's use of the Preserve as an outdoor classroom and living laboratory is truly impressive," said KLF President Katha Miller-Winder. "The work her students have done to enhance the habitat embodies our foundation’s mission to protect and preserve the Salish Sea region."
Mrs. Faxon, who has taught in the Bremerton School District for 19 years, designed the program to give students accessible, local access to field research without relying on heavy transportation budgets. By connecting students directly with environmental professionals on the Preserve, her classes help spark curiosity about future careers in natural resources.
Congratulations to Mrs. Faxon on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for inspiring the next generation of conservationists in B-Town!
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On October 1st, Mr. David McBride, OAC Services, presented the purchase order request from Rice Fergus Miller for Renaissance High School Relocation Feasibility Assessment Project. The request was approved by the board.
The district and board also recognized and passed resolutions for Disability Awareness Month and School Principals Month.
On October 15th, Kelsey McCreary and Carly Takata, Co-Directors of Special Education, presented the State of the Department for Special Education (photo, right).
POLICY NEWS:
The following policies were adopted by the board:
The following policies were presented for a first read and approved by the board:
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
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The next regular Board meeting will be November 12th!
Join us in-person or online!
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Throughout the month of October, we shined a spotlight on our fabulous school leaders on District social media for National Principals Month!
We invite you to visit and follow the District's Facebook or Instagram pages to view all of our principal shout-outs and learn about the many great things happening across our schools!
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BHS, RHS, West High and East High reunion information
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Bremerton School District
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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: Carol Bailie at 360.473.1026, or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mark Mayfield at 360.473.4702. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.
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