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BISD approves to put supplemental levy on Nov. ballot

A new state law could accelerate the Bainbridge Island School District’s financial recovery, but it will be up…

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BI school board considering a supplemental levy in Nov.

When legislators in Olympia approved a levy lid lift this legislative session, they authorized school districts across Washington…

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Over $1.2 million donated to BISD schools and programs

The special June 10 meeting of the Bainbridge Island School Board was a windfall for the district and…

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Sam Cameron has been named the new principal of Blakely Elementary.

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Former Blakely Elementary student named principal of school

Blakely Elementary School will have a new principal starting this fall, the Bainbridge Island School District announced June…

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Ordway Elementary students bike home from school along Dana’s Trail May 16.

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Over 700 BI students participate in Bike to School Day

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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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Non-state revenue sources highlighted at BI school event

School was out April 30, by the state’s calculation, but the Bainbridge Island School District still has just…

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BISD budget update in progress; full reductions coming May 8

Superintendent Amii Thompson provided an update on the Bainbridge Island School District budget at the board meeting April…

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A horse and rider in Grand Forest.

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Parks signs deal to buy Grand Forest parcel from BISD

Two public entities, the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District and the BI School District, shook hands…

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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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The arts are always huge on Bainbridge Island. Here, cellist Olive Leiss practices for a concert.

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Amid cuts, boosters, foundation to fund Sakai band

They’re getting the band back together — or trying to, anyway.

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About one-third of the Town Hall meeting attendees wore red to show support for public education.

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Popular BISD programs could be key to more state funding

Nontraditional education options may be the key to more state funding for school districts, but whether the state…

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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…