2011-12 School Year
BHS Solar Demonstration Project
Bremerton High School's Career & Technical Education Department and Puget Sound Energy officially dedicated the Solar Demonstration Project on Friday, October 28, 2011, 10:00 - 10:30 am at Bremerton High School (Main Entrance). Dignitaries included Representative Larry Seaquist, Senator Derek Kilmer, Mayor Patty Lent, Bremerton School Board Members Vicki Collins, Carolynn Perkins, Scott Rahm, and Dave Rubie. This project was generously funded by Puget Sound Energy and Bremerton School District. Read More.
Crownhill Named Title I Distinguished School 2011
Crownhill Elementary has been named 2011 Washington State National Title I School of Distinction for Exceptional Student Performance in Mathematics. This award comes with $10,000 to be used to continue to support their math efforts. Crownhill Elementary will be honored at the National Title I Conference in Seattle January 23, 2012. Read More.
WSTSC Visited by Principals from Brazil
WSTSC was visited by three high school principals from Brazil and their interpreter as part of an exchange program with Principal Matthew Vandeleur from Poulsbo Middle School. The visitors learn about the culture of the American education system including options for high school students, how the funding system works, what types of programs CTE and Skills Centers offer to students, etc. The exchange program is supported by the US Department of Education and similar agencies in numerous other countries. Principal Vandeleur will make a similar visit to Brazil later next year and share his insights about their educational system after visiting numerous high schools in several states in Brazil.
Grand Re-Opening of the West Hills STEM Academy
September 6, 2011 , 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at 520 National Avenue N, Bremerton, WA 98312
2010-11 School Year
Bremerton High School Accolades
Bremerton High School is pleased to announce that we have been recommended for re-accreditation by the Northwest Accreditation Commission.Bremerton High School went through an extensive self-study process culminating in a site-visit and evaluation by outside educational professionals. The accreditation site-team reviewed Bremerton High School’s performance in regard to eight standards in three areas: Teaching and Learning, Support Services, and Culture of Continual Improvement. BHS was found to meet or exceed the requirements for all standards and has been recommended for re-accreditation for a period of six years, which is the longest time allowable. Great job Knights and keep up the great work!
BHS Receives Grant from Laura Bush Foundation
Bremerton High School has been selected to receive a $5,000 grant to be used to purchase library books. Jan Bjorke, BHS Library Media Specialist applied for this grant. Congratulations and many thanks to Jan!
Bremerton High Wins Award in Renewable Energy Education Program
Bremerton High School is being awarded a Renewable Energy Education Program grant in the amount of $16,000 dollars. Emily Wise submitted an application to the program for $13,000. Puget Sound Energy is awarding the higher amount to cover educational components for classroom curriculum and activities guide. Congratulations and many thanks to Emily!
Crownhill and Kitsap Lake Elementary Schools Receive Title I Improvement Award
These two elementary schools have been selected from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to receive the state’s 2011 Title I, Part A Improvement Award. Each will receive an award of $5,515 to be used to support continuing efforts to increase student academic success, based upon students performance data on the Washington State Assessment. This award is given to Title I schools who, over multiple years, make adequate yearly progress and show significant gains in ALL areas of the state assessment.
