BHS Community Newsletter ~ August 28, 2025

Hello Spartan Families! 

Welcome to the start of the 25/26 school year! I want to extend a warm welcome to our returning students and a special greeting to those who are joining our school community for the first time. Bainbridge High School is a phenomenal place to learn and grow and we can’t wait to kick things off next week! 

While high school is an important time for students to grow in their independence, we believe in the power of community and collaboration. Parents and guardians, your involvement is still a key part of your students' success, and we always look forward to partnering with you throughout the year. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

Go Spartans! 

Kristina Rodgers, BHS Principal 

School starts Tuesday, Sept. 2!

BHS Parents & Guardians, stop by for coffee and meet the PTSO board. Learn what we do and how you can participate. Join us in the BHS Library from 8:45-9:30 AM.

We look forward to meeting you!

The online payment site is up and running at BHS and ready to take food, yearbook and ASB Membership payments. If you tried to make a payment between August 15th and 18th and were not able to complete a transaction, please check back now.

Once logged into the online payment site, click on your student’s name and choose the “PAY HERE” button to access any of the following fees:

 

An ASB membership is required for students to participate in sports and club activities such as Marching Band, Theater, Robotics, NHS, Model UN, FBLA and all other after school, extracurricular clubs. Other membership benefits include free or reduced price entry to a variety of BHS hosted sports and events. Note: Students are encouraged to purchase their ASB membership early to gain access to their electronic sports pass and other membership benefits.

If you purchase it now, your student will be guaranteed a yearbook in the spring. Buying a yearbook is optional, however, we base our order 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 are limited and sold on a first come, first served basis.  

Cheer (Fall season only): $162.50 

Colorguard (Fall season only): $125 per season 

Marching Band: $250

Fall WIAA* Sports: $325        

* Girls Swim/Dive, Volleyball, Football, Girls Soccer, Cheer, Cross Country, Boys Tennis

Once school is underway, fees will be generated according to students' schedules for classes that require a fee : art, lab-based classes, band classes, and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Reminder: It is district policy that AP Class Exams are a required component of all AP classes.

Students will take their pictures during English classes.

Running Start students, and those without an English class, can go to Paski Gym anytime between 8AM-3PM (except between 12:45-1:15PM).

After Picture Day, look for an email from JostensPIX with instructions on how to order school photos.

Make up/Retake day is Thursday, October 16.

Spartan spirit wear is available for purchase now through September 4! Visit the online store to grab yours. Orders will be shipped directly to your homes 3-4 weeks after the site closes.

The Annual Back-to-school Check-in (ABC) process has been completed for 81% of students. This annual process lets us know that your student(s) are returning to our schools for 2025-26 and allows parents/guardians to review annual information. 

The ABCs must be completed for all students attending BISD schools in 2025-26, including both new and returning students. Access the ABCs by logging into your Family Access account. It should take about 15 minutes (or less!) to complete. 

If you need assistance with the ABC process (such as translation, accessing technology, or other questions), please contact the BHS Main Office at 206-842-2634.

NOT RETURNING? If your student is not returning to BISD schools this fall, please inform the BHS Counseling Department by calling 206-842-2913.

This is a one-stop resource for all the information you need about Bainbridge Island School District:

This information is also available in the Family Handbook section on our website, where it can be translated into the language of your choice.