As we close out September and lean into fall weather, pumpkin spice and the changing of the leaves, we have an opportunity to look at how our school culture is also changing in positive ways.  There is a lot to be proud of here at South Kitsap High School!

Our changing culture is showing up in our data.  When we compare discipline data from September over the past three school years, we can see progress worth celebrating!

Over the past two years, discipline offences have decreased by 46%, violent offenses by 69%, and drug and alcohol offenses by 35%.

Those numbers are worth celebrating, but the story and the people behind them matter even more.

Over the past year, we have worked together to create a culture that includes clearer expectations, a school environment centered on relationships and belonging, intentional systems, and stronger accountability. It is the collective work together that has made this work possible. 

Our staff have embraced this work together. Our students are responding to higher expectations. Our families continue to partner with us. Together, we are creating a school culture where more students can spend their time where they belong: in classrooms, learning. It is the people of SKHS that create this culture.

There is still work to do. Every incident represented in these numbers matters, and our goal is continued improvement in our culture, not just better statistics. But it is important to stop, recognize and celebrate progress, too.

This celebration belongs to our whole Pack. That includes you!  These results are what happens when a community shares expectations, follows through consistently, builds relationships, and believes that every student deserves a safe, welcoming place to learn.

We are building something together and the data is beginning to show it.  Thank you for your partnership, voice and commitment to the pack.  Go Wolves!

 

 

Principal – South Kitsap High School

Class of 2027

On-the-Spot Admissions are scheduled for WSU, EWU, and CWU! If these schools are on your list, this is a fun way to apply and get an INSTANT decision! Pre-registration for each event is highly encouraged to get an immediate decision. Applications will be submitted directly through each school's website and not the Common App. Common App submissions cannot receive a same day decision. 

Qualifications for these events include a minimum GPA of 3.0 (2.5 for CWU) and completion of your CADRs by graduation. If you have a GPA under the minimum, you can still apply separately from the event. Your application may need further review before a decision can be made. 

Applying at these events does not mean you have to commit to attending. Receiving an acceptance means each university can send you a financial aid offer and you can begin applying to their scholarships. This will help you make an informed financial decision by the May 1st acceptance deadline. 

 

Seniors applying to 4-year colleges, applications are open!  Check the Common Application for a one stop place to apply to your colleges or go to your individual college websites to apply.  See your counselor if you have questions.  https://www.commonapp.org/

University of Washington application deadline is Nov.15!  

FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) for 4-year, 2-year colleges and trade schools, application opens Oct. 1

On October 22 SKHS will host a Joint Filing Night for SKHS and Explorer Academy.

Students and parents are welcome to attend.

Date: Tuesday, October 22nd 

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Location: SKHS Career Center

The PSAT is open to sophomores and juniors, and the SAT is open to seniors. To sign up, you need to pay your exam fee at ASB. The PSAT is $18, and the SAT is $68. There are reduced fees for those who qualify. 

PSAT will be on October 22nd, and the SAT will be on October 23rd.  Students will miss the first two blocks of the day.

Please see Mrs. Wood in the library if you have any questions.

Running Start Winter Quarter class advising starts October 5 with OC advisors so Running Start students make your appointments now to see your SK counselors.

Seniors – if you need a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, please ask at least 2 weeks prior to needing the letter for college applications or scholarships.  They may give you a brag sheet to fill out to help write an outstanding letter for you.  

Starting on October 26th Counselors will be reaching our via Email regarding graduation status to families for any student who is not on track to graduate.  If you are receive a notice, please reach out to your counselor during October conferences.   

Thank you to everyone who helped make the DECA Hero 5K a success!

This year’s student project was organized by Quincy Willson and Sophia Spears. All proceeds from the DECA Hero 5K will benefit Breakthrough T1D and Type 1 diabetes research.

This event truly takes a community. Thank you to NJROTC, Athletic Medicine, Cross Country, DECA, Sara Hatfield, Chad Nass, Susie Nass, Hailey Nass, Kerri Mueller, Jen Hansen, LaRae Madison, Freda Evans, Janna Viergutz, Jeff Spaulding, the Spears family, the Willson family, our amazing student volunteers, staff that participated in the race, and all our community sponsors. 

Thank you, South Kitsap, for showing up year after year and making this event so meaningful. 

Families need to complete the School Benefits application annually by October 8th to avoid any disruption to services. Unlike most schools in our district, the high school does NOT automatically qualify for reduced meals.

Families who qualify through the Benefits Application & who complete the complete the 2026–27 Eligibility Sharing Authorization in Skyward Qmlativ are eligible for other valuable assistance—such as discounted school fees, supplies, or access to academic and extracurricular resources—helping families manage school-related costs more effectively.

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