Congratulations to our PT STEM robotics team the Otter Bots!
We are so proud to announce that members of our PT STEM Club won the Rising All-Star Award at the First Lego League robotics competition in Oak Harbor last weekend!
OCEAN, Salish Coast and Blue Heron students all competed on teams this year. The Otter Bots took home the Rising All-Star Award which recognizes a team showing exceptional potential, growth, and promise, along with strong teamwork, creativity and emerging skills in robotics and problem-solving.
PT STEM coach Everest Ashford also won the Best Coach/Mentor award, nominated by the students. Everest is an alumni of the Lego League robotics programs and has helped out for the past seven years. This was his last year coaching as he is headed off to college.
Thank you to PT STEM non-profit director Gabi Ashford and all the teachers, staff and parents who helped out this season plus our local sponsors!
You can learn more at https://ptstemclub.org/.
Port Townsend School District’s food program is ahead of the curve - Food Service made the paper!!!
In the coming weeks, a Salish Coast Elementary School-located greenhouse complete with heated concrete floors, a swamp-water cooling system and aquaponic tables, likely will cross the permitting finish line, said Shannon Gray, the district’s food service director.
https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/port-townsend-schools-food-program-thriving/
High school students can attend a session during the school day at 10:30am or 1:00pm in Room 803
All seniors will have a senior photo in the OCEAN yearbook at no cost. Deadline for uploading senior photos 1/29. We will use your school photo or you can ask yearbook staff to take one if you do not have a senior photo to upload.
Upload here: https://photos.jostens.com/AQQ8E9
or email 27m.berets@ptschools.org
Optional tributes can be purchased, 1/4 page $60, 1/8 page $30.
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads
The newly elected School Board took the oath of office during last night’s board meeting, marking the official start of their new terms. Director Amanda Grace and re-elected Director John Nowak are pictured with Superintendent Linda Rosenbury.
Come learn about the proposed future of Port Townsend High School and OCEAN K-12 Alternative School - Take a campus tour!
-Thursday, December 4th from 9:00 - 10:30 am
-Tuesday, January 20th, from 9:00 - 10:30 am
RSVP: https://forms.gle/tAxMyq8e4aArGQy3A
Tours are led by students and staff and are a chance to explore buildings and see classrooms, ask questions and learn about the proposed bond to fund improvements.
Tours start with a presentation in the Gael Stuart Building where the District offices are (across the street from the main HS campus on Benton St.)
We hope you will join us! Questions, please email info@ptschools.org. To learn more, please visit www.ptschools.org/page/pths-and-ocean-facilities-upgrades.
Thank you for your interest in your local schools!
Amazing opportunity!! Come see Supaman this Thursday 11/20! PT Schools is hosting an indigenous Fancy Dancer and hip hop artist and ambassador for the Crow Nation (Apsáalooke). There will be two performances at Port Townsend High School auditorium on November 20th at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
Don't miss it! Tickets are $10 per person, with an option to pay $20 to sponsor someone else and a $0 option so no one is turned away for lack of funds. Tickets are available at the door or ahead of time at https://gofan.co/event/5323548?schoolId=WA23304.
Ticket sales help support our students getting to see Supaman perform at their school!
Port Townsend School District is seeking applications from residents of the school district interested in being appointed to committees to write the “For” and “Against” statements for the Jefferson County Local Voters’ Pamphlet related to the District’s Bond to Renovate Aging Schools and Improve Safety measure to be considered at the February 10, 2026 election.
Interested volunteers should send their name, address, email address, phone number and committee name (or which position they represent) to:
Amy Khile, Executive Director of Business, Finance & Operations, Port Townsend School District, 1610 Blaine Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, or via email to akhile@ptschools.org by November 19, 2025.
The Port Townsend School Board will take action on the appointments at its December 4, 2025, meeting. Contact information for individuals appointed by the Board may be listed in the local voters’ pamphlet.
For more information, please reference the Jefferson County “Guide for Jurisdictions” available at: https://co.jefferson.wa.us/1275/Jr-District-Information.
Link to Document Committee Members Sought for 'For' and 'Against Statements'
OCEAN is hosting Supaman for an all school assembly Nov 20, 12-12:45pm. All students and families are invited to attend for free.
Supaman’s one of a kind presentation combines Native culture, comedy and urban hip hop culture which dazzles audiences and captivates listeners.
There will also be two all ages evening performances for students, families, and the community at the PTHS auditorium 5:30PM-6:30PM AND 7:00PM-8:00PM. Reserve your seats for the evening show: https://gofan.co/event/5323548?schoolId=WA23304
Sun 11/16 (2 PM)
Fri 11/21 (7 PM)
Sat 11/22 (2 PM)
Sun 11/23 (2 PM)
Tickets by donation at the door.
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
(Erickson Building)
4907 Landes St., Port Townsend
Thanks to Port Townsend Youth Theater for the amazing partnership.
Thank you, Jennifer James-Wilson. Graduation from the School Board after 16 years
Join us in celebrating Jennifer on Monday, Nov 10th, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
PT Winery 2640 W. Sims Way
Donate to Our Student Voice Scholarship Fund. Information by clicking the QR Code or https://gofan.co/event/5016114.
Contact for questions: larthur@ptschools.org
Tomorrow is Election Day! Don't forget to vote for your local school board candidates! Ballots can be dropped off at the official ballot drop box behind the Jefferson County Courthouse at 1820 Jefferson Street. The drop box will be open until 8 pm on Tuesday, November 4th. Every vote counts!
Buy in the OCEAN office with cash or check (made out to PTSD #50). $27.35
Buy online with a credit card (includes a $2.99 service fee) https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02700811
You can view the PT School District September Family Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/9ve72t
Welcome back to school! We are so happy to see the big smiles of students returning for another great year. We look forward to seeing families at school events throughout the year. If you'd like get more involved, please consider volunteering! You can contact your student's school to learn more.
Auditions September 10 & 11
Get info and sign-up here!
https://ptyouththeater.org/pooh-info/
At back to school night you can:
meet your teachers
pick up a schedule
sign up for your first conference
connect with community organizations
family partnership students can pick up the first week of assignments
online students and open door students can pick up a chromebook
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 5:30pm at OCEAN
For more information contact:
Sarah Rubenstein, Principal
360-680-5754
srubenstein@ptschools.org
