Blakely Elementary News Today

Bainbridge Islanders are known for their love and appreciation of the natural environment. But what inspires that passion, and how does it spread?

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This years public school enrollment count shows that many districts are starting to gain back students for the first time since the pandemic. Overall, public school enrollment across Washington …

The Bainbridge Island School District is seeking the public’s help in trying to decide if it needs to close or consolidate any schools to reduce costs up to $4.5 million for the 2024-25 school year.

A number of children turned zucchinis into racing vehicles at the Kids Discovery Museum on Bainbridge Island Oct. 6.

The first week held many new beginnings for Bainbridge Island School District students—the x̌alilc Elementary School gathered for a blessing of the school’s new name, 11 new educators started teaching, the city installed safety measures along Sportsman Club Road, and Bainbridge High School received national academic mention.

Blakely Elementary School staff and parent volunteers hosted a festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness June 16 to celebrate the Maker movement and create new things from used materials.

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The Bainbridge Island School District is looking at reducing hours for some employees to help deal with a $3 million budget shortage.

Bainbridge Island School District received seven applications for the 4th District director position previously held by Christina Hulet who stepped down March 9.