Throwback Thursday! In 1941, the Bruce Blevins Gym opened on the campus of Port Townsend High School.
That same year, Cheerios hit store shelves and the comic Wonder Woman debuted. Since then, the gym has been home to countless basketball games, wrestling matches, school assemblies, music concerts and moments of community pride. It’s more than a gym, it’s a place where school spirit and community come together! 🏀🤼
Learn more about the Port Townsend High School Campus & the Bond to Renovate Aging Schools and Improve Safety on our campus. The Capital Bond Ballots are due on February 10th, 2026.
The bond would fund renovation of the aging Port Townsend High School, including safety and seismic upgrades and classroom modernization. It would also fund a relocation of the growing OCEAN K-12 Alternative School to a renovated school building on the high school campus.
REMEMBER TO VOTE! Election Day is Tuesday, February 10th
Mailed ballots must be postmarked by February 10th or placed in a ballot box by 8:00 pm pm on Election Day.
🌟 Happy School Counselors Week!
This week, we recognize School Counselors and Mental Health Professionals and thank them for their dedication to students and families.
Their work reflects the PT Schools district’s commitment to ensuring students remain at the center of everything we do!
Alright! FINAL Campus Tour and Bond Presentation tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd from 10:30 am - 12 pm. Hope to see you there!
RSVP and more info here: https://forms.gle/EHGnheBDPcZftATC6
Tours start @ the Gael Stuart building, 1610 Blaine Street, across the street from the main PTHS campus. Tours are led by staff, students and members of the Facilities Advisory Committee. Come get all your questions answered!
You can learn more about the proposed bond at www.ptschools.org/page/bond2026.
Questions, please email info@ptschools.org.
Reminder, Election Day is next Tuesday, February 10th. Ballots should be postmarked before Election Day or dropped off at a ballot box by 8 pm the day of.
Join us for a fun concert with Billy B!
February 10th @ 5:15 pm - Kindergarten & 1st Grade
CONCERT At Salish Coast Elementary School
You are welcome to pick up food from Our Little Free Pantry located outside by the flagpole from 7:45 am until the end of the school day.
We are asking for another push of food donations as our stock is dwindling. Donations of nonperishable items may be dropped off at the Salish Coast Office.
We’re here to support our students and families—please stop by if you need anything.
January is School Board Appreciation Month! Join us in thanking our school board members for their dedication to our students, families, and community. Director Matt Klontz is pictured with principal Tori Kalscheuer and students.
Campus tour and bond presentation tomorrow, Jan. 20th at 9 am . Hope to see you there!
Meet @ the Gael Stuart building, 1610 Blaine St. RSVP and info here: https://forms.gle/EHGnheBDPcZftATC6
Questions, email info@ptschools.org. More info at www.ptschools.org/page/bond2026.
January is Board Recognition Month
Working to Make a Difference for our Students, Schools, & Community
Here is our Dream Team!
Matt Klontz,- District 3, Amanda Grace - District 4, Nathanael O'Hara - District 5, John Nowak - District 1, & Simon Little - District 2.
We had a great campus tour and bond presentation yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came out to ask questions and see our high school buildings and classrooms in person and learn about the proposed bond to update PTHS and OCEAN School.
We have another campus tour next week on Tuesday, Jan. 20th 9 - 10:30 am! Meet at the Gael Stuart building across from PTHS.
On Jan. 29th we’ll have a Zoom presentation for anyone interested but not able to attend a tour in person.
Details and RSVP here! https://forms.gle/EHGnheBDPcZftATC6
January is Board Recognition Month
Working to Make a Difference for our Schools and Community
Be sure to say thank you to our School Board Directors.
Did You Know? PT Schools has proposed a bond to fund improvements at our high school and alternative school. School district residents will have a chance to vote on this bond in the February 10th, 2026 election.
The bond would fund renovation of the aging Port Townsend High School including safety and seismic upgrades and classroom modernization. It would also fund a relocation of the growing OCEAN K-12 Alternative School into a renovated school building on the high school campus.
You can learn more and sign up for a campus tour by visiting the PT Schools 2026 Bond webpage: www.ptschools.org/page/bond2026
Upcoming bond presentations, please RSVP Here:
Wednesday, January 14th 3:00 - 4:30 pm @ Gael Stuart Building
Tuesday, January 20th, 9:00 - 10:30 am @ Gael Stuart Building
Thursday, January 29th, 5:00 - 6:00 pm NEW Virtual Presentation on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7733002806?omn=82936692161&jst=2
We hope you will join us! Questions, email info@ptschools.org.
Questions? Please email info@ptschools.org.
Please see the attached newsletter for February Intersession information.
Intersession will be from February 17th-20th.
February Intersession
We are accepting Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) surveys early this year!
If you have a child who will be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2026 please consider this wonderful program.
TTK supports our youngest learners by building essential skills in a safe, structured, and engaging environment where children grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
The TTK program also helps develop confidence, independence, and positive relationships while reinforcing skills that prepare students for the school day.
Please complete the survey linked below to be placed on the list of interested families for the 2026-2027 school year. Screenings will start in March.
TTK Survey
Please join the PTA on February 7th from 6-10 pm for a fun dance party!
Childcare available, food provided and 2 drinks are included with ticket purchase.
School employees get in for free. Tickets are on sale now via the link below
https://app.givebacks.gives/hiviz/Campaign/Details
6:30 PM.
This will be a fun filled event and a night of math games, Read
to Rover, raffles, the Jefferson Transit
trolley bus, pizza, and more!
Dinner provided!
Last Names A-M
eat at 5:00-5:45 PM
Last Names N-Z
eat at 5:45-6:30 PM
We hope to see you there!
Salish Coast Families,
Please see the attached newsletter with information about our February Intersession happening February 17th through February 20th, 2026.
https://app.smore.com/n/7dtvks
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/
Please see the attached flier with our Winter Spirit Week dates!
Show your best school spirit on our winter themed dress up days- December 15th-19th!
From Monday, December 22nd to January 2nd there is no school for Winter Break.
School resumes with our regular school schedule 8:15-2:50 on Monday, January 5th.
We hope you have a cozy and restful break!
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.
