EducationSouth Kitsap School District provides innovativeoptions for today’s learners and tomorrow’sleaders including free all-day kindergarten,STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMath) focused curriculum, Spanish Immersion,World Languages, Special Education Services,Fine and Performing Arts, and ChampionshipLevel Athletics.South Kitsap School District is committedto the success of each child. Staff membersfirmly believe all children are capable ofgreat success without exception! The districtremains unwaveringly committed to nurturinggrowth, inspiring achievement, and buildingcommunity. With the support of staff, families,and community partners, students learn andgrow into confident, well-prepared, motivatedyoung adults who’ll make a positive differencein this world.SKSD is the largest employer in Port Orchardand has been voted the best place to workby local residents. With an enrollment ofapproximately 9,800 students, the districtoperates 16 learning centers: ten elementaryschools, three middle schools, onecomprehensive high school, one alternativehigh school, and an online learning center.SKSD employs 1,353 staff overall includingmore than 700 certificated staff - 460 withmaster’s degrees and 60 National BoardCertified, 58 administrators, 534 classified staff,and 246 substitutes.About South Kitsap District• Student enrollment approximately 9,800• Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget: $151 million• 6,000 meals prepared daily• School buses drive 7,557 miles each day• Largest employer in Port Orchard,WashingtonScholastic AchievementsSpanish Immersion and Pacific RimLanguagesSpanish Immersion is available at theelementary level and Pacific Rim Languagesare available at the secondary level.Fine and Performing ArtsIt is our mission to provide every student anopportunity to create, perform, and respondthrough dance, music, theatre, and the visualarts. We offer numerous programs includingString Orchestra, Elementary Band, andAdvanced Placement Music Theory.Career and Technical Education (CTE)CTE focuses on rigorous career connectcourse work, linking students to postsecondaryopportunities for all K-12classrooms.STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics) integration for all K-12classrooms.West Sound STEM Network – South KitsapSchool District is the backbone for theNorthwest Earth and Space Science Pipeline(NESSP): partnering with NASA missionscience.All Day KindergartenAll day kindergarten is offered at all ourelementary schools. Research sayskindergarten contributes to increased schoolreadiness, higher academic achievement,supports literacy and language development,and provides social and emotional benefits.Championship Level AthleticsStudents can choose to compete in elite levelathletics including traditional sports as wellas water polo, crew, lacrosse, and equestrianactivites.Elementary SchoolsBurley Glenwood Elementary100 SW Lakeway BLVDPort Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3110East Port Orchard Elementary2649 Hoover AVE SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3170Hidden Creek Elementary5455 Converse RD SEPort Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3050South Kitsap School DistrictContinued on page 25Silverdale: 360-692-2233 * Port Orchard: 360-876-0450Providing Title and Escrow Services since 1968 - right in your backyard!www.landtitleco.net242020 South Kitsap Community Guidewww.portorchard.com
South Kitsap School DistrictContinue from page 24Manchester Elementary1901 California AVE EPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3230Mullenix Ridge Elementary3900 SE Mullenix RDPort Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3290Olalla Elementary6100 SE Denny Bond BLVDOlalla, WA 98359360-443-3350Orchard Heights Elementary2288 Fircrest DR SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3530Sidney Glen Elementary500 SW Birch RDPort Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3400South Colby Elementary3281 Banner RD SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3000Sunnyslope Elementary4183 Sunnyslope RD SWPort Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3470Middle SchoolsCedar Heights Middle School2220 Pottery AVEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-6020John Sedgwick Middle School8995 Sedgwick RD SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-6090Marcus Whitman Middle School1887 Madrona DR SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-6160High SchoolSouth Kitsap High School425 Mitchell AVEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-5600Madrona Heights Preschool2150 Fircrest DR SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3625District Offices2689 Hoover Ave SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-7000Discovery Alternative High School2150 Fircrest DR SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3680Other Learning CentersExplorer Academy1723 Wolves DRPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3605Nurturing GrowthInspiring AchievementBuilding Community360.874.7000 www.skschools.orgwww.portorchard.com 2020 South Kitsap Community GuideGuide 25
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