Inside this Newsletter
- From the Principal
- PTO News
- Yearbooks
- Woodward Seminar
- SBA Results
- Community Swing Dance
- Supplemental Levy
- BISD Community Survey
- WMS Athletics
- Wildcats in Action
- The Woodward Beat
- Helpful Resources
- Calendar
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Dear Woodward Families,
We’re having a fantastic time celebrating ASB Spirit Week here at WMS! It's been such a joy to see our students and staff showing their creativity and school spirit through fun, themed outfits. Tomorrow’s theme is Winter or Summer Wear. Looking ahead to Friday—Halloween! Students are welcome to wear costumes to school, but we do ask that everyone follow these guidelines:
- No fake weapons, props, blood, or gore
- No face paint, masks, or face coverings
- No inflatables or costumes that make it difficult to sit or move through hallways
- Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone's culture, gender, heritage or religion are not allowed
Veterans Day Assembly
We are looking forward to honoring our nation’s veterans at the Woodward Veterans Day Assembly on November 10 at 9:45 a.m. We would be deeply honored to welcome parents and family members who have served in the armed forces to join us as guests for this special event. If you or a family member are able to attend, please RSVP to Kristin Gellert at (206) 780-4501 or kgellert@bisd303.org so we can reserve a seat for you. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
This year’s assembly will feature a keynote speech from Woodward’s own Veteran, Tim Harris, as well as performances by our Woodward Band and Choir and a presentation by our student Boy Scout Color Guard.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful students with us each day—they make Woodward a truly special place to learn and grow!
Warm regards,
Jeannie Donoghue
What I’m still reading: Isola, Allegra Goodman
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Woodward Families,
A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU for your incredible generosity and support for our school fundraiser!
Together, we raised just over $58,000—coming extremely close to our $60,000 goal! Because of your contributions, Woodward Middle School will receive crucial funds for a wide array of programs, including club stipends, classroom supplies, assemblies, program equipment and so much more!
Action Item: Corporate Matching
(Friendly reminder: All Bainbridge Island PTOs share a tax ID, 91-0977467. Notifying us helps ensure your match arrives at Woodward.)
Did you miss the deadline?
Although the main fundraiser is over, the donation link will remain active until the end of the month. It's never too late to make a contribution and help us cross that $60,000 finish line!
Click HERE to donate now!
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A huge shoutout to Mrs. Gray and all our amazing yearbook photographers for capturing the moments that make our school year so special! Thanks to their time and dedication, this year’s yearbook is shaping up to be one to remember.
If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, there’s still time! Order online or bring cash or check to the WMS Office.
If you're not sure if you've already purchased one, email kgellert@bisd303.org to double check.
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Seminar Lessons for the month of October
Each Monday during 4th period your student participates in Woodward Seminar, a social emotional learning (SEL) platform designed by a dedicated group of Woodward teachers. We use the WMS newsletter to highlight the Seminar lesson themes that will be taking place for the upcoming month.
At the beginning of the month, we highlighted lessons for October’s National Bullying Prevention Month.
On October 6th, the 7th grade lesson discussed the various roles in a bullying situation. The lesson included two short videos and five scenarios for students to discuss. In 8th grade, students participated in a self-awareness exercise where they reflect on the roles they have played and/or witnessed in a bullying situation.
In the October 14th lesson, students discussed email etiquette and also participated in a Youth Needs Screener.
On October 20th, 7th grade explored the power of words, focusing on the meaning of Microaggressions & Dehumanization. Our 8th grade students discussed how our small biases can grow into more extreme behaviors including dehumanization of groups of people.
On October 27th, students participated in goal setting for the school year.
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If your student was in grades 3 - 8, 10, or 11 (science only) in June of 2025, SBA results have been uploaded and are accessible in Skyward Family Access. To access results:
- Log in to Skyward: Family Access
- On the left side of the window, select: Report Cards and School Info
- Click: Spring 2025 Smarter Balanced Score Report
- This will download a PDF with both ELA and Math (and science for grades 5, 8, and 11)
- If you have any questions, please contact your student’s teacher or counselor
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The Bainbridge Band Boosters invites the community to the 11th Annual Community Swing Dance on Friday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bainbridge High School Commons. This all-ages, family-friendly event will feature three hours of swing dancing to live Big Band Jazz music performed by the award-winning Bainbridge High School Jazz Collective.
The evening also includes free swing dance lessons and a silent auction to benefit BISD Bands at Bainbridge High School, Woodward Middle School, and Sakai Intermediate School.
Tickets are $50 for adults and $20 for students with a school ID. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.BainbridgeJazz.org
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Want to understand what BISD’s Supplemental Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy means for our schools and community? Visit our Levy Information Webpage to get all the details.
Every day in BISD, students are supported by strong academics, creative opportunities, and staff who care for their whole well-being. This levy helps bridge the gap between what the state funds and what it actually costs to provide the education our community values.
The proposed rate is $0.08 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2026, $0.11 in 2027, and $0.13 in 2028—and even with this addition, overall school taxes will decrease as older bond taxes expire.
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Your input matters! BISD is planning for the future, and we invite families to share their perspectives in our short Community Survey. The feedback we gather will help guide district priorities and goals for the next five years.
Survey closes Friday, October 31 at 5 p.m.
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Tryouts are NEXT WEEK - November 3-5 from 3:45-5:15. All students must have their registration and medical eligibility paperwork completed in Final Forms before the first day of tryouts to participate.
For questions regarding registration, contact Kristin Gellert - kgellert@bisd303.org
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Big thanks to our wonderful PTO for putting together such a fun-filled event! And an extra shoutout to all the volunteers who helped at stations, grilled hot dogs, spun cotton candy, and kept the good vibes going with karaoke! |
After studying photographer Inge Morath and illustrator Saul Steinberg and their collaborative work Masquerade, students brought the concept to life by creating and photographing their own imaginative “bag heads.” Through this playful project, students explored identity, creativity, and self-expression — capturing portraits that are both whimsical and thought-provoking. |
With new lenses in our photography department, the 2D Art students used their creativity to capture the unseen in this hauntingly imaginative project. |
Builders' Club is hosting a food fundraiser for Helpline house from November 3 to November 19.
Around the holidays, Helpline House helps more people than they usually do, so they need more food. Helpline House needs food like boxed macaroni and cheese, sugar, pasta, spices, boxed milk (that can be unrefrigerated), flour, any canned items (ex: canned soups, canned corn, canned broth, canned meats, and more), aluminum foil, plastic wrap, paper plates, paper napkins, and more.
To help them out, we are hosting a competition! Students will need to drop these items off at their fourth period classroom, and the top three classrooms with the most food raised win donuts. If you could help out, it would be greatly appreciated– after all, a little help from everyone is a lot of help for a person in need.
Thanks,
Builder’s Club — Ananya, 8th Grade
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On October 24th, students stayed after school to hang out and enjoy this year’s Fallpalooza, a fun and chill way to wrap up the week. The event brought everyone together for an evening full of games and snacks. There was a limbo competition that got everyone cheering, and karaoke for those brave enough to take the mic and show off their singing skills.
Snacks were a big hit—tables were lined with candy, cookies, and plenty of other treats to keep everyone full throughout the couple of hours. Outside, there were also Cotton candy hot dogs and snow cones! In the gym, friends raced through bouncy castles, played basketball, and joined in on a variety of games. In the commons, students got face tattoos and spent time chatting, listening to music, and just hanging around
Overall, Fallpalooza provided a great opportunity for students to have fun, snacks, and spend time with friends before returning to the school week on Monday. It was the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation to celebrate October. — Ariana, 8th Grade
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School Hours
Monday: Early Release/ Seminar Schedule - 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Tuesday-Friday: Regular Schedule - 9:00AM - 3:30PM
Phone Numbers
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Attendance Message Line: 206-780-4579
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Attendance Direct Line: 206-780-4504
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Main Office: 206-842-4787
Helpful Links:
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OCTOBER
27-31: Spirit Week
School Board Meeting Canceled (10/30)
NOVEMBER
3: WMS Boys' Basketball Tryouts Begins
3-20: Builders Club Food Drive
4: Election Day
6: WMS Band Concert - 7pm
8: Community Swing Dance - 6:30-9:30 @ BHS
10: Veterans' Day Assembly
11: Veterans' Day - No School
13: School Board Meeting
19: PTO Meeting
26-28: Thanksgiving Break - No School
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Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058
khaizlip@bisd303.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
asanchez@bisd303.org
Maria Kuffel, Director of Student Services
206-780-1088
mkuffel@bisd303.org
8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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