Inside this Newsletter
- Homecoming Activities ~ Oct 9
- Sign Up for the AMC by Oct 13
- School Picture Makeup Day ~ Oct 15
- BHS PTSO Spartan Spirit Fundraiser
- Important PSAT Update
- Senior Information & Deadlines
- Career Center Events & Activities
- Build Habits & Routines to Show Up and Show Out!
- Paying for Classes, Sports & Other Fees
- BISD Tech Update
- BYS Upcoming Events
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Homecoming Spirit Week is in full swing! The celebration culminates tomorrow, October 9 with our Homecoming Pep Assembly followed by an after-school carnival, Homecoming football game, and finally our “Block Party” Homecoming Dance in the Commons.
Friday After School Schedule:
3:30-6:30PM: Carnival in the wagon wheel, courtyard and BHS Commons
7:00PM: Football Game vs Kingston including a National Anthem performance by Zachariah Smith, a top 5 American Idol Finalist and rising country star, as well as half-time performances by the BHS Marching Band and BHS Cheer.
9:00-11:00PM: Block Party dance in the BHS Commons, with activities, a DJ and PTSO-sponsored dessert table
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The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is a challenging, nationally standardized math competition emphasizing problem solving and thinking outside of the box. It is a 75 minute test, and there are 25 questions. Problems will be unlike those you have seen in your math class, and it is a great opportunity to get practice thinking outside of the box!
This test will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, November 13th. Students will be excused from first and second period classes.
Sign up here by Tuesday, October 13. The cost is $10, and payment is due October 20.
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JostensPIX will return to BHS on Thursday, October 15 for those who either missed the original photo day or would like to retake their picture.
Parents and guardians of students who took a school photo in September should have received an email from JostensPIX. If your child took a photo, but you didn't receive an email to view it, you may do the following:
Then enter the event code FE75326.
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Our annual class competition has just one week left: The seniors are holding onto the lead with $2,075, while the freshmen have moved into second place with $1,650, just ahead of the sophomores at $1,625. The juniors are rounding things out with a generous $1,344, bringing our schoolwide total to $6,694! Last year’s winning class received limited-edition stickers featuring their graduation year. Who will take the prize this year?
Last Call for Homecoming Dance Chaperones
We’re looking for a few more parents to help chaperone the Homecoming Dance on Friday, October 9, from 8:00–11:00 PM. Volunteers will monitor doors and nearby outdoor areas. Please check the sign-up for details.
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Students who are registered for the PSAT on October 20 will receive a Parentsquare confirmation by the end of day today. This confirmation will include your student’s assigned session and room, as well as a link to important information about preparing for the test. If you do not receive a confirmation and you were expecting one, please reach out to agonzalezkahn@bisd303.org.
Students will also receive their unique “Test Day Ticket” during CCS next week. It is imperative that students complete their digital readiness check using their test day ticket before the exam on October 20th.
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Seniors Only: Grad Night Out 2027
Planning is already underway for this year’s Grad Night Out. GNO is a non-BISD sponsored activity. BHS, EHHS, and Running Start seniors will celebrate together one last time at an all-night, all-inclusive, alcohol- and drug-free adventure immediately following graduation on June 12.
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The BHS Career Center is excited to offer the following activities to help you explore your future interests and career goals. Space is limited and registration deadlines are coming soon, so register ASAP if you would like to participate.
BISD students in grades 9-12 are eligible for Try-a-Trade, and the Creative Economy Career Day field trip and the ASVAB are available for 10-12th graders.
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By October, the excitement of the new school year may be wearing off, schedules are getting busier, and academic expectations are increasing. This is a great time for high school students and families to check in on the routines that support getting to school every day, on time, and ready to learn.
Continue reading for suggestions on how to stay on track.
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ASB MEMBERSHIP is required to participate in sports and clubs and will trigger discounts and waivers for various school events like the upcoming Homecoming dance/block party. Students will use their BHS ASB Membership Pass for entry (link to instructions)
Don’t have an ASB membership and want to attend the homecoming dance/block party? Individual dance tickets can be purchased on the Hometown Ticketing site.
YEARBOOK– Buying a yearbook is optional, however, we order based on the number of students who buy one at the start of the school year. Once the order is placed, the number of additional yearbooks available is limited and are sold on a first come, first served basis at the end of the school year. The deadline to pre-order is October 30th.
FEE BASED CLASSES - Fees for Science, Art, AP and Band classes can now be seen and paid online.
AP EXAM FEES AND IMPORTANT DATES - Refer to this document for important AP information.
NOTE: Fees can also be paid in person by cash or check payable to BHS.
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With recent news about neighboring districts adjusting early-grade screen time, we want to reassure our community that Bainbridge Island School District is taking a thoughtful, district-wide approach to digital learning. In our K–2 classrooms, we actively limit screen time—typically 0 to 15 minutes daily for Kindergarten and 1st grade, and 0 to 30 minutes for 2nd grade—ensuring devices are used strictly for targeted, teacher-led activities or assessments while hands-on learning, physical reading, and play remain the foundation.
Looking across all grade levels, our goal is for BISD students to graduate with the digital skills and fluency needed to navigate an increasingly connected world. However, technology should never replace hands-on learning, critical thinking, active discussion, and direct personal connection.
To guide this balance, our newly established Technology Advisory Council—composed of parents, staff, students, and community members—is actively engaging in K–12 discussions to evaluate digital tools and set clear, evidence-based guidelines for technology use in our schools.
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Halloween Movies - Friday, October 9 - This Friday we're watching Ghostbusters at BYS! Join us! Ages 13-21.
Self-Harm Education with Dr. Janis Whitlock - Thursday, October 15 3:20 pm – It's not too late to sign up for the special teen workshop with a nationally recognized expert focused on understanding self-harm, healthy coping strategies, and how to support yourself or a friend (ages 15-18). ( Sign up Link)
Free counseling - BYS continues to provide free, confidential counseling for youth who would like additional mental health support. BYS also offers 30-45 minute Open Support sessions for youth who could use a little extra support, guidance, or simply a place to talk. Ages 13-21. Sign up here: https://www.askbys.org/free-and-confidential-therapy/
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OCTOBER
9: Homecoming Carnival, Game and Block Party Dance
13: Deadline to Sign Up for the AMC
15: School Picture Retakes/Makeup
20: PSAT
30: Deadline to purchase a yearbook and/or grad ad
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Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups.
The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Maria Kuffel
Darren Spencer
8489 Madison Ave North, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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