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BHS Community Newsletter ~ September 11, 2025

Posted Date: 9/11/25 (3:15 PM)
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BHS News

September 11, 2025

Inside this Newsletter
  • Message from the Principal
  • PSAT Registration/Payment due Sept. 19
  • Changes to Chromebook Device Protection
  • BISD Attendance Campaign
  • Tickets for Home Games
  • Accounting Office Reminder
  • If you use an Epi Pen or Inhaler, please read
  • Important Senior Information
 

Message from the Principal

Greetings BHS Families! As we near the end of our second full week of school, students are finding their routines and it feels like we are “back” - that is a great feeling and we hope that the transition out of summer and back into the fall routines of school has felt smooth and comfortable for your student. 

We had our first pep assembly this week and our gym was on fire with school spirit! One of my favorite moments was hearing how loud our students could cheer on the pickleball game being played between grade levels. How appropriate to play pickleball at a BHS assembly, right? 

We are looking forward to welcoming many of you to our first home football game of the year on Friday evening. Football games are a wonderful community event. Please take a moment to review the stadium guidelines in this newsletter as an important reminder. 

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to us if we can support your family in any way! 

Go Spartans!

Kristina Rodgers, BHS Principal
 
PSAT Oct 22

PSAT Registration/Payment due Sept. 19

The PSAT is coming, and this year, we’re offering it during the school day. The PSAT will be offered to current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students on Wednesday October 22, 2025. More information is linked here. 
 
Chromebook Device Protection

Changes to Chromebook Device Protection

We are excited to share that all students in grades 6–12 will receive brand-new Chromebooks for take-home use this school year! These updated devices replace the older models that were first issued back in 2021–2022. With this upgrade come a few important changes we want every student and family to understand:

 
Show Up and Show Out

BISD Attendance Campaign

TOGETHER, WE STRENGTHEN OUR BAINBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY!
One day, one student, one choice at a time.

LIKE MANY SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, BHS HAS SEEN A RISE IN CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM. WE’RE TAKING ACTION.

BISD is launching a campaign that encourages students to “Show Up and Show Out” in class, take pride in learning, and build positive, healthy habits together.

Bainbridge High School had a chronic absenteeism rate of 33.9% during the 2024/2025 school year.

Our goal is 90% of Bainbridge students will attend school 90% of school days
 
Spartan head

Home Game Guidelines & Tickets

As we are set to host our first home football game tomorrow, it is important to review our stadium expectations and policies that support ensuring a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all fans. 

Football Game Day Guidelines for BHS Memorial Stadium:

  • Students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. This is especially important for grades 5-8 students who will not be admitted to the game without an adult. 
  • No re-entry once leaving the stadium. No exceptions.
  • No outside food or beverages for any spectator.
  • No student backpacks allowed in the stadium, even if they are clear. 
  • No water bottles allowed, even if they are empty. 
  • All bags are subject to search. 

DIGITAL TICKETS AND PASSES FOR HOME FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL GAMES

All BHS home football, basketball and volleyball game tickets are sold online through Hometown Ticketing. Families and students may purchase either individual tickets for each game they attend OR a pass for entry to multiple games this fall and winter. 

STUDENTS: Once an ASB Membership is purchased, students can redeem a BHS ASB Membership Pass through Hometown Ticketing. (link to instructions)

FAMILIES: All game tickets will be sold online this year. Multi-pass options are available at a discount.

Teams have started competing! Don’t forget to check the Daily Bulletin tab on the BHS website for updated event information, early dismissal and bus departure times. 
 
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Accounting Office Reminder

ASB memberships, 2025-26 BHS yearbook and fall participation fees may be purchased now through the online payment site. 

ASB MEMBERSHIP is required to participate in sports and clubs and will trigger discounts and waivers for various school events throughout the year. (Includes BHS ASB Membership Pass to sports events - see Athletics section above for more information).

YEARBOOK– Purchase deadline is October 31 to be guaranteed a yearbook in the spring. 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. 

FEE BASED CLASSES - Fees for Science, Art, AP and Band classes will be live via the online payment site starting next week. 
 
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If you use an Epi Pen or Inhaler, please read

If you are a student that self-carries an Epi Pen or an Inhaler, please bring those items to the Health room so we get you checked off as a self-carry student.

Thank you, Nurse Emily and Nurse Karin
 
Class of 2026

Deadlines for Senior Yearbook submissions

Hello Class of 2026 Students and Families,

The BHS Yearbook Staff has updated some of their deadlines, and we wanted to make sure you are in the know. 

October 31st is the deadline for all senior-related yearbook submissions.

Senior Sibling photos--submit a photo of you with your BHS or EHHS sibling

Submissions and questions can be directed to bhsyearbook@bisd303.org.

Additionally, the deadline to pre-order and pay for a yearbook is also October 31st. If you want to guarantee you will receive a yearbook at Field Day, be sure to purchase one here by the deadline. Click on the Fee Waivers & Scholarships page for more information.
 
2025-26 Calendar

BHS Calendar

SEPTEMBER
17: Club Fair at both lunches
19: Deadline to register/pay for PSAT

OCTOBER
10: Homecoming
16: BHS Open House
22: PSAT during school
30: Band Concert
 

Non-Discrimination Statement

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, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or 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 by a person with a disability. The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058

Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069

Maria Kuffel
206-780-1088

8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110