The family of a 6-year-old boy who was placed in a police car in February is reaching out to the public for support, saying the Bainbridge Island School District isn’t doing anything to improve such situations.
The first week held many new beginnings for Bainbridge Island School District students—the x̌alilc Elementary School gathered for a blessing of the school’s new name, 11 new educators started teaching, the city installed safety measures along Sportsman Club Road, and Bainbridge High School received national academic mention.
The Bainbridge Island School District school board approved its roughly $64.8 million budget for the 2023-24 school year Aug. 31, indicating a slight decline in student enrollment.
While students and teachers have been taking a summer break, the Bainbridge Island School District capital projects staff has been working on a field renovation project for Woodward Middle School.