Vinland Voice

This April, North Kitsap Schools are proud to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. Nearly 2 million children in military families face unique challenges, including frequent moves and family separations. These remarkable young people demonstrate incredible strength and courage while adapting to new schools, making new friends, and supporting their families' service to our nation.

Library Media Specialists connect students with books that spark imagination, fuel curiosity, and help them see themselves in new ways. They teach digital citizenship and research skills that are essential in today’s world. They guide students in becoming thoughtful, responsible users of information—and open the door to lifelong learning.

In NKSD, we acknowledge and pay tribute to the pivotal role Black and African Americans have held in shaping U.S. history, recognizing their contributions, achievements, and enduring legacy.

We’re so excited to welcome our newest kindergarten students to North Kitsap! This is the start of a 13-year journey where we’ll inspire lifelong learning, nurture creativity, and honor each child’s unique story. Your child’s story matters here, and we can’t wait to begin this partnership with your family.

Enrollment opens February 3, and everything you need is just a click away.

Check out the latest happening in your schools, including updates on capital projects, CTE programs working with community partners, Cultural Day at Suquamish Elementary and upcoming important dates.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, promoting safe, inclusive learning environments for all students and staff.

Learn tech tools, safety features, and tips to support your child's digital learning. Refreshments provided.

Stay informed with BusRight: real-time bus tracking, route info, and notifications for your child’s safety.

We are excited to announce that the state has recognized six schools in the North Kitsap School District for closing opportunity gaps and for students’ growth and academic achievement as part of the Washington School Recognition Program for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. These recognitions are a reflection of the hard work by our staff to know, value and support every student.

NKSD adjusts the 2024-2025 calendar for aligned spring break, new kindergarten start, and inclement weather days.

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! Grateful for NKSD's exceptional teachers' dedication, impact, and commitment to students. #ThankATeacher

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Honoring diversity, rich cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. #AAPIHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity

NKSD celebrates National School Library Month by spotlighting our amazing Library Media Specialists, who inspire reading, learning, and inclusivity.

NKSD and KRL staff boost community literacy and engagement through the Prime Time Families program.

NKSD honors Black History Month, celebrating African Americans' pivotal contributions to U.S. history.

Free & Reduced Meal Program ensures students from low-income families receive meals; 2022-2023 applications expire October 11th.

Updated 2023-2024 bus routes are posted. For queries, contact the Transportation Office at (360) 396-3099.

Vinland Elementary's Reading Challenge encourages 3rd-5th graders to read books from award nominee lists for rewards.

Explore award-winning books, Explorers!! Dive into exciting adventures with Caldecott, Newbery, and Washington's own Sasquatch awards.

Attendance Matters. If absences occur, excuse via email or call (360) 396-3600 option 1.

Proper bus conduct ensures safety, fosters respect, promotes inclusivity, and instills community responsibility in students.

InTouch Online Payment System simplifies paying student fees, making donations, and settling fines in real-time.

Explore the interactive websites of authors Jeff Kinney, Mo Willems, Roald Dahl, and Shel Silverstein.

NKSD provides Chromebooks for students, with policies for technical assistance, charging, loaners, maintenance, loss/theft, and appropriate use.

Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety involve responsible, respectful online behavior and precautions to protect personal information.

Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences by reviewing progress, discussing with your child, preparing questions, and setting collaborative goals.

Recognize signs of stress in your child and provide support through communication, routines, and healthy coping strategies.

Promote open conversations about mental health with your child, fostering understanding, resilience, and support.

Social-emotional learning nurtures well-being, relationships, and responsible decision-making for academic success and lifelong thriving

Stand against bullying, foster kindness, respect, and open communication. Together, we create a safe community.

Nurture healthy friendships: Teach kindness, communication, and empathy. Set boundaries, resolve conflicts, and foster inclusivity.

Support your child's academic success through routines, effective study habits, communication with teachers, and fostering a love for learning.

Nurture resilience in children through support, risk-taking, problem-solving, growth mindset, social connections, and leading by example.

Smooth middle school transition: Start early, attend tours, foster independence, build connections, establish routines.