Inside this Newsletter
- From the Principal
- Deep Dive Recap
- 8th Grade Banquet - Ticket Sales & Volunteer Sign-ups
- Student Art Show
- Music For All Generations Concert - May 13
- Bike to School Day - May 15
- May - Attendance Matters
- BHS Summer Sports for Incoming 9th Graders
- ABC's for 26-27 - ACTION REQUIRED
- Wildcats in Action
- PTO News
- Mark Your Calendar - Key Dates Ahead
- Helpful Resources
- Community Events
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Values in Action Deep Dive
Below you will find some wonderful photos from our schoolwide Values in Action Deep Dive, focused on refugees. As part of this meaningful learning experience, students participated in an all-school read-aloud of Alone: The Journeys of Three Young Refugees by Paul Tom, heard from guest speakers who are refugees living in our community, collected hundreds of socks to support refugee families, and welcomed a Cuban refugee who is also an author and illustrator. He spoke at our school assembly and visited classrooms to share how art inspired his life journey and career.
A huge thank you goes out to our staff and PTO for helping make these experiences possible. Bringing real-world stories and perspectives into our school helps students build compassion, broaden their understanding of others, and see the world beyond themselves.
It’s Still Cool to Ride Your Bike to School!!
(Yes, even in middle school!)
Please remember that next Friday, May 15, is Bike to School Day at Woodward and throughout the district. We’ll have prizes for students who ride their bikes, and it’s a fun and healthy way to encourage alternative transportation to school.
State Testing Underway
We have successfully completed two days of state testing, with four more days to go. Thank you for supporting your students by ensuring they come to school well-rested and with fully charged Chromebooks. We truly appreciate all you do to help make these testing days run smoothly. The next testing days are Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12-13.
Have a wonderful rest of your week, and thank you, as always, for sharing your amazing students with us!
Warmly,
Jeannie Donoghue
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Students were introduced to the art and experiences of Edel Rodriguez, enjoyed an all-school assembly to learn about his career, and heard from refugees within our community. |
A sincere Thank You to Woodward students, families and staff. We collected 1,039 pairs of socks to benefit Ukrainian refugees in Seattle through the Ukrainian Association of Washington. Thank you all for your generosity and putting your values of compassion and connection into a tangible gift for those in need. |
As part of the Woodward Deep Dive, we collect perception data from our students that helps us determine if we reached our goal of a deeper understanding and strengthening of our school values of Integrity, Connection and Compassion by learning about Refugees in our community, nation and world. The following results from our student post-test with our families, and based on the perception data collected, we believe we reached our goal! |
Ready to be a part of the magic?!
Only registered volunteers can be on campus during the Eighth Grade Banquet—and spots are limited. Grab yours now using the link below. Prefer to pitch in behind the scenes? Sign up for setup, cleanup, or one of the many roles listed on the form and be part of what makes this night unforgettable.
All volunteers must be cleared (it’s quick—link below). Even if you’ve helped on a zone team, you’ll still need to sign up for a specific role (chaperone, zone lead, food service, etc.) to be on campus during the event. Zone teams will handle setup and cleanup, but we’d love extra hands from across the community.
Haven’t had a chance to help yet? Now’s the time! Not available? You can still support by donating at the ticket link—amounts are flexible.
And don’t forget—this is your final chance to purchase a ticket!
Volunteer Signup Link: here
Stay in the know on all 8th Grade happenings:
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On Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. the Woodward Jazz Band, Woodward Choir and Bainbridge Island Senior/ Community Center’s Evergreen Singers will be performing in the 4th annual Music For All Generations Concert.
This is a free event that will take place at Woodward Middle School. Woodward students, families and community members are invited to attend.
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It’s time to swap four wheels for two, feel the fresh air, and kick off your day with some serious energy. Whether you’re cruising with friends, racing the clock, or just enjoying the ride, this is your chance to start the morning strong.
Grab your helmet, hop on your bike, and join the movement because there’s no better way to arrive at school than powered by you. Let’s make this the best commute of the year!
May 9 - Free bicycle safety checks by Bainbridge Bike Company from 9-10:30.
May 15 - Bike to school and be greeted with morning snacks/treats and a chance to enter a raffle for prizes
Guidelines/ Reminders:
- We STRONGLY encourage students to ride with a parent, friend, neighbor, or group.
- Wear bright/ reflective clothing
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As we enter the final weeks of the school year, many middle school students feel the end-of-year slump—tired, less motivated, and very ready for summer. This is a normal part of the school year, but daily attendance still matters. Being in class helps students stay connected to learning, keep up with assignments, and finish the year feeling proud of their effort.
A few ways families can help support strong attendance in May:
- Keep consistent sleep and wake-up routines
- Encourage students to pack up and plan for the next day the night before
- Help students set short-term goals (e.g., “Let’s focus on getting through this week”)
- Check in about what they’re looking forward to at school and what feels challenging
- Recognize effort—showing up counts, even on tough mornings
Thank you for partnering with us to support students in pushing through the final stretch and finishing the school year strong.
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To participate in BHS Summer Sports, athletes/parents must register in Final Forms and have a current physical on file.
When registering in Final Forms, click the large blue button at the top of the screen labeled “Click to Switch to 2026–27 Registration” to sign up for summer sports. At that time, you can also register your student for specific sports by selecting the box for each season and sport they plan to participate in.
If your summer sport requires a fee, your coach will provide that information.
Programs planning to hold summer practices and/ or Open Gyms/ Fields are listed below. Please contact the appropriate coach with any questions about locations and times.
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It’s ABC time! Please help us plan for next year!
If you know your student will not attend BISD in the fall, please let us know by contacting the school office, or by sending an email to: studentrecords@bisd303.org with your educational plan so that we may adjust our records accordingly.
Our Annual Back to school Check-in process (ABC) is now open and is available by logging in to your Family Access account. Look in the left menu and choose: ABC 26-27 to move through the steps to complete this process ASAP. It should take about 15 minutes (or less!) to complete the process for each child in your household.
This data collection allows BISD to gather information regarding your students’ plans for the upcoming year. Having an accurate understanding of the number of expected students helps us determine staffing needs, class size and building capacity to better serve our students. In addition to this valuable information, it allows BISD to fulfill its annual notification requirements for public schools in Washington state.
The ABC 26-27 process must be completed for ALL students in the district whether they are brand new to the district or returning. If your student will be enrolled in Running Start, the process must be completed for them as well.
*NOTE: For students with more than one family, ONLY the Primary Family will have access to complete the ABC’s. Guardians of Non-Primary Families will have “read-only” access. If this is a hardship for your family, please contact the school office for guidance, or send an email to studentrecords@bisd303.org. All families have the ability to make changes to their specific demographic information at any time via Family Access>Student Info>Change Requests link (in the top right corner).
TIPS:
- Use a desktop or laptop computer (if trying to use a mobile device, open up a browser and login to Family Access directly. Or, depending on your device you may be able to choose the “Desktop” version of the mobile app for this purpose).
- Use the “View Full Screen” buttons when available.
- Each step has a “Complete Step and Move to….” button. You must click that on each step to mark it as complete.
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Optional steps: PTSO and Bainbridge Schools Foundation steps are there as informational only. Donations are appreciated, but NOT required!
- IF you make a change request that needs to be approved by the district you can still Complete the Step and move on to the next step.
- If you think you have completed the process, but it is not showing as complete, look in the right column menu and look for the step(s) that do not have a check mark next to them. Click the link and you’ll either need to sign and date and/or merely click the “complete step” button….then Submit.
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The LAST step – takes 2 clicks. “Complete ABC 26-27” followed by “Submit ABC 26-27”. As soon as you “Submit” you will get a notice and email that the process has been completed.
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WMS Volleyball is off to a great start. 8th grade and 7th grade teams both won their first matches against Hawkins (8th 3-0, 7th 3-0) and Curtis (8th 3-0, 7th 3-0).
Players of the game for 8th grade: Cece Wilson, Niika Heiskanen, Annabelle Page, Margaret Taylor & Liv Bochetti.
7th Grade Players of the Game have been: Lucy McRitchie, Ellie Rohrbacher, Amelia Ryan & Abi Graebner.
We will have an exciting matchup this at home on Thursday vs. Cedar.
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The Woodward PTO is looking for volunteers to serve on the 2026-2027 board. PTO volunteers help support classroom needs, teacher grants, school events, fundraising, communications, and community-building throughout the year.
Open roles include 7th Grade Co-President, Secretary, Grants Coordinator, Fundraising, Volunteer Coordinator, Communications, 8th Grade Banquet, and Sustainability.
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The next PTO meeting is:
May 20, 2026 - 6:00 pm, Conference Room
Phone access: 1 262-682-3694 PIN: 337 801 443#
Be sure to follow the PTO Instagram for fun images and friendly reminders.
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If you are looking to contribute to the school year, check out the WMS Wishlist!
From caffeine for staff to Health Room supplies, we'd love your help to restock some shelves with commonly used items.
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MAY
4-8: Staff Appreciation Week
5-6: SBA Testing - Language Arts
7: Home Volleyball Game 4:30
12: Home Volleyball Game 4:30
12-13: SBA Testing - Math
13: Music For All Generations Concert
13: Home Cross Country Meet 4:30 @ Battle Point
19: Home Volleyball Game 4:30
19-20: SBA Testing - Science (8th Grade Only)
20: PTO Meeting 6:00
25: No School - Memorial Day
26: Home Volleyball Game 4:30
28: School Board Meeting 5:45
30: 8th Grade Banquet
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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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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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