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Community members attend the May 8 Bainbridge Island School Board meeting.

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BISD certifies 45 reduction-in-force notices

The Bainbridge Island School District took a massive step toward fiscal stability May 8 when board members certified…

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Lucky Beesley, left, and Will Sneath cheer on their teammates during the semifinals.

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BHS robotics team places 34th at PNW districts

Spartronics dove deep to attain its top competitive performance in eight years.

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BI parks to determine terms of Grand Forest sale

A chunk of land for sale in the Grand Forest East may change hands as soon as April.

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BISD superintendent Amii Thompson

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BISD groups praise teachers, suggest cutting them

In keeping with superintendent Amii Thompson’s commitment to transparency with families and staff, the Bainbridge Island School District…

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Students process into BHS Memorial Field for commencement at a recent graduation.
Seniors walking toward BHS Stadium for the graduation ceremony.

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BI seniors to pay for some graduation costs

As officials at the Bainbridge Island School District seek to cut costs, some fees will shift to families.

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BISD to address chronic absenteeism, lose programs

Major problems like staff and program reductions, along with absenteeism, were discussed at the Bainbridge Island School District…

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Erika Borg

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Former BI Chamber interim director appointed to school board

Leadership at the Bainbridge Island School District selected the first of two new board members during a special…

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BISD leadership affirms protections for LGBTQ students

Despite a maelstrom from D.C., Washington students’ rights will remain intact, local leaders say.

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BISD to decide staff reductions by spring

The Bainbridge Island School District announced the dates that its budget-mandated reduction in force will take effect at…

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Bigger BISD deficit means staff reductions

The Bainbridge Island School District announced Jan. 22 that it must cut its already hamstrung budget by up…

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BISD Board member Robert Cromwell, left, announced his resignation at the Jan. 9 meeting, effective Feb. 14.

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2 BISD board members announce resignations, staff reductions approved

Changes to the roster are coming from the top and bottom of the ladder at the Bainbridge Island…

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Minority students at BISD show different strengths

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BISD test scores glow, but show just part of student skills

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