2023 South Kitsap Community Guide

South Kitsap School District is the public school
system serving Port Orchard, Olalla, Burley,
Manchester, South Colby and McCormick
Woods areas. We believe in valuing and
developing the gifts, talents, and abilities of all
students and staff through caring and devoted
partnerships with families and the community.
South Kitsap School District produces
graduates who are highly skilled and motivated
citizens, ready to thrive and contribute to
the world community. The students, staff,
families, and community of South Kitsap all
play a vital role in our district’s success as a
center of learning. In order to nurture growth,
inspire achievement and build community we
will: value and develop the gifts, talents and
abilities of all our students through a caring and
devoted partnership with our community; foster
a dynamic, responsive and nurturing learning
environment that empowers our students to
achieve their full potential through academic
success, productive citizenship and personal
responsibility; focus on student learning by
embracing diversity, encouraging creativity and
real-world experience, and ensuring mutual
respect and equal opportunities; graduate
highly skilled, motivated students who will thrive
and contribute to the world community; and
hold ourselves accountable to our community to
establish and maintain a tradition of excellence
that is evident in the success of our students.
Education
South Kitsap School District provides innovative
options for today’s learners and tomorrow’s
leaders including free all-day kindergarten,
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math) focused curriculum, Special Education
Services, Fine and Performing Arts, and
Championship Level Athletics.
South Kitsap School District is committed
to the success of each child. Staff members
firmly believe all children are capable of
great success without exception! The district
remains unwaveringly committed to nurturing
growth, inspiring achievement, and building
community. With the support of staff, families,
and community partners, students learn and
grow into confident, well-prepared, motivated
young adults who’ll make a positive difference
in this world.
SKSD is the largest employer in Port Orchard
and has been voted the best place to work
by local residents. With an enrollment of
approximately 9,000 students, the district
operates 16 learning centers: ten elementary
schools, three middle schools, one
comprehensive high school, one alternative
high school, and an online learning center.
SKSD employs 1,300 staff overall including
more than 788 classroom teachers with an
average of 14 years of experience (51%
hold a master’s degree or higher and 6% are
National Board Certified).
About South Kitsap District
• Student enrollment approximately 9,000
• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget: $173 million
More than 1 million meals served each year
• School buses drive more than 1 million
miles each year
• Largest employer in Port Orchard,
Washington
Academic Opportunities
Fine and Performing Arts
It is our mission to provide every student an
opportunity to create, perform, and respond
through dance, music, theatre, and the visual
arts. We offer numerous programs including
String Orchestra, Elementary Band, and
Advanced Placement Music Theory.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
CTE focuses on rigorous career connect
course work, linking students to postsecondary
opportunities for all K-12
classrooms. STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics) integration
for all K-12 classrooms. West Sound STEM
Network – South Kitsap School District is the
backbone for the Northwest Earth and Space
Science Pipeline (NESSP): partnering with
NASA mission science.
All Day Kindergarten
All day kindergarten is offered at all our
elementary schools. Research says
kindergarten contributes to increased school
readiness, higher academic achievement,
supports literacy and language development,
and provides social and emotional benefits.
Championship Level Athletics
Students can choose to compete in elite level
athletics or get involved in a huge variety of
extracurricular clubs and activities.
South Kitsap School District
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