Inside this Newsletter
- Message from the Principal
- Fall Sports are in the Post Season
- Panorama Student Survey Results
- BHS Fall Play Opens This Friday
- How to Contact a Teacher
- Olympic College Bound Program Application
- Pay NHS Dues by Nov. 13
- Spartan/Bay Hay Spirit Wear Sale Ends Nov. 15
- PSAT Scores May Be Available This Week
- How to Pay for AP Exams and Class Fees
- No-Miss November: Show Up and Show Out for Your Future!
- BYS Bagel & Dogs
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We have much to celebrate at BHS as all of our fall sports teams have qualified for postseason competition! We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments this season. Postseason competitions get underway this week, along with the opening of our fall play, Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood. We encourage our families and community to come out and support our Spartans on the fields, in the arena, in the pool, or in the theater. It's always a joy to watch our students showcase their talents, pursue their passions, and share their gifts with our community. Roll Sparty! |
Our Spartan fall sports teams have been dominating the competition. Here’s the latest:
- Girls Swim: Olympic League Champs; will participate in districts on 11/6 & 11/7 at PA
- Boys Cross Country: District Champs; will participate in state this weekend in Pasco
- Girls Cross Country: Olympic League and District Champs; will participate in state this weekend in Pasco
- Girls Soccer: Olympic League champs; will host NK in the second round of district playoffs tonight at 6pm at BHS.
- Volleyball: Olympic League champs; will host district games tonight at BHS; BHS will play the winner of Steilacoom and Franklin Pierce at 7pm tonight
- Boys Tennis: Olympic League and District champs; will send 5 boys to state in the spring
- Football: Travel to Woodland for a Round of 32 game on Friday at 6 pm
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We recently administered our Panorama Student Survey to gather valuable feedback about our students' experiences at BHS. We invite you to review our schoolwide results which highlight both our strengths and areas for growth. While we ranked above the 90th percentile nationally in school safety and perseverance, two areas that stood out as opportunities for improvement were students' sense of belonging and how much they value school. These findings reinforce the importance of our work this year to help every student Belong, Engage, and Thrive. Both areas are priorities in our 2026-27 BHS School Improvement Plan which we will present to the BISD School Board on November 5. We encourage you to review both presentations to learn more about what our students are telling us and how we plan to respond. |
BHS Theatre Presents:
Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood (Teen Edition)
Support BHS Theatre students in this gender-bending, patriarch-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale. Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise, and leads a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin? What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble? Come find out!
Friday, November 6 @ 7pm
Saturday, November 7 @ 3pm and 7pm
Friday, November 13 @ 7pm
Saturday, November 14 @ 3pm and 7pm
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As you may have noticed, we recently updated our school websites to replace direct staff email addresses with secure contact forms. This change was an important step to boost our cybersecurity and protect our school networks from phishing attacks.
Because this is a new process this year, we want to make sure you always know the best way to get in touch with us!
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To reach a teacher directly: Please use the secure contact forms located on our school’s staff directory page.
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If you aren't sure who to contact: You can always use the main email address listed at the very bottom of our school’s homepage. This email goes directly to our main office managers, who will make sure your message is quickly forwarded to the exact right person.
Thank you for your patience as we transition to this more secure system, and for your continued partnership!
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Are you a senior interested in attending Olympic College after graduation? Enroll in our OC Bound program that brings OC staff to BHS to assist you through all the stages of enrolling. OC staff come to BHS three times over the course of school year to assist students with applications, opening student accounts and registering for class before graduation in June.
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National Honor Society is a nationally accredited student organization that recognizes high-achieving students based on four key principles: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Qualifying Sophomores and Juniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher have received email invites to their Frog Rock Gmail account. All new members must submit the completed Membership application to the BHS Career Center Room 205 (print copies are available there or linked in the email invitation) and pay their one-time membership dues to the accounting office/online by Friday November 13, 2026. |
Support Bainbridge High School student extracurricular activities and buy your Bay Hay themed clothing. Place your orders here.
BHS Students: Orders will be delivered to you during CCS on December 16th.
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Students may start receiving their PSAT scores on November 5th, earlier than anticipated. Reminder for students to create a College Board account if they haven’t done so already. Students and families can use this document to understand their scores. |
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FEE BASED CLASSES - Fees for Science, Art, AP and Band classes can be paid online.
AP EXAM FEES AND IMPORTANT DATES - Refer to this document for important AP information.
Fees can be paid online or in person by cash or check payable to BHS. Information about financial assistance can be found here on the BHS website.
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Your goals, your credits, your future! November is a great time to check in on attendance and academic progress. Showing Up and Showing Out means being present, arriving on time, and making the most of opportunities to learn, connect, and move closer to graduation.
Make November count:
- Prioritize sleep and establish a reliable morning routine.
- Stay organized and plan ahead for assignments and assessments.
- Attend every class and arrive on time to maximize learning.
- Reach out to teachers, counselors, or school staff when challenges arise.
Consistent attendance helps students stay on track with credits, strengthen relationships, and build habits that support success beyond high school.
Attendance isn't about perfection; it's about showing up for yourself and your future.
No-Miss November: Show Up. Show Out. Make Every Day Count!
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Friday, November 6, 7:45-8:45 am - Bagel & Dogs! Grab some breakfast and hang out with some puppies before school.
Fall Fundraiser - Friday, November 13, 6-10 pm - Join us on November 13 for an evening of hors d'oeuvres, drinks and connection. Celebrate our mission, connect with our community, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of local youth. Get your tickets today! Click here for more info!
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NOVEMBER
6-7: Fall Play
9: Gymnastics Starts
11: Veterans Day (No School)
13-14: Fall Play
16: Winter Sports Start
25-27: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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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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