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Thanks for a great year!

Posted Date: 06/13/25 (06:00 PM)


CK 💚 Connected

District Family Newsletter

In This Edition: June 12, 2025

With the last day of school just around the corner, our final newsletter of the year offers a few important updates and reminders to help you finish the year strong and start summer off right!

Superintendent's Section

Photo of Dr. Erin Prince, Superintendent

A Note from Dr. Erin Prince

We're SO CLOSE to the last day of school! As we send off the Class of 2025 at graduations across our district this week, I want to take a moment to thank you for your partnership. These celebrations are a powerful reminder of all that’s possible when students are supported, encouraged, and given the opportunity to thrive.

One of the key messages we’ve shared this school year is the importance of attendance—and graduation is the ultimate goal. Helping students show up every day builds habits that lead to long-term success, both in school and beyond. Thank you for all you do to support that effort at home.

I hope you and your family enjoy a fun, safe, restful summer. We look forward to welcoming you back this fall!
 

District News

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS - The 2025 Jellicle Awards - Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber - Based on 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' by T.S. Eliot

Here Come the Jellicles! “CATS” Takes the Stage This August

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and The Central Kitsap Performing Arts Center present... Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS! The show involves age-appropriate actors from our community and features students from 2nd through 12th grade. Thanks to our school support levy, there are NO fees for these students to participate!

If you liked Willy Wonka, The Music Man, or the Wizard of Oz...you will never forget CATS! Shows will be held August 7-17. Buy your tickets now for a 10% discount on tickets: use promo code CATS10 now through June 30!
Illustration of school supplies including a notebook, four colored pencils, and a yellow ruler, representing Summer Academy.

Online Summer Academy

Summer Academy (initial or credit recovery) begins later this month for students currently in grades 8-12. Courses include math, science, English, history, and more. Students may take one course to earn 0.5 initial or recovery credit for FREE. Learn more and register. Questions? Email us at summeracademy@ckschools.org.
"Pride Month 2025" text over a background of flowing rainbow-colored fabric.

Pride Month 2025

June is Pride Month, a recognition of the history and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals. At CK Schools, we’re committed to creating safe, welcoming environments where every student feels a sense of belonging—not just this month, but all year long.
Two smiling teens eating together with text that reads "No-cost meals for kids this summer – Sun Meals."

FREE Summer Meals

Through SUN Meals, kids of all ages can eat meals and snacks during the summer at no cost at schools, parks, and other neighborhood locations. In our area, this USDA program is run through Bremerton School District. Find details at Sun Meals: BSD's Summer Meals Program.
SunBucks Washington logo with a sun icon containing a knife and fork.

Washington SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program

SUN Bucks are back! SUN Bucks is a summer EBT card with $120 for each qualifying child that can be spent at grocery stores for food & beverage items!

Children eligible for SUN Bucks include those who meet the requirements to receive free or reduced-price meals. If you haven’t submitted a Free or Reduced application for this year yet, you can still apply online today! Apply by tomorrow, Friday, June 13, as long as your child is enrolled at a Central Kitsap School. We have already emailed families who qualify or may qualify with further instructions. 
 

Important Dates

  • 📅 Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 18 (view half-day release times)
  • 📌 School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at our Teaching & Learning Center. Find details and the agenda on BoardDocs 24 hours before the meeting.
  • 📅 Juneteenth Holiday - Thursday, June 19 (all sites closed)
  • 📌 School Board Meeting - 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at our Teaching & Learning Center. Find details and the agenda on BoardDocs 24 hours before the meeting.
  • First Day of School (grades 1-12) - Wednesday, September 3