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!

2 days ago, PT Schools
Supaman artist coming to PTHS on Nov. 20th 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm shows
Committee Members Sought for ‘For’ and ‘Against’ Statements
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'
4 days ago, Port Townsend School District
Colorful  people holding hands
Join us in celebrating Jennifer James-Wilson's graduation from the School Board after 16 years!

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
14 days ago, Port Townsend School District
Thank you, Jennifer James-Wilson Graduating from the School Board after 16 years
Leader Ad paid for by Port Townsend School District

Final Lincoln Building Tour this Saturday, November 8th at 2 pm! RSVP and learn more by visiting www.ptschools.org.

15 days ago, PT Schools
Flyer for final Lincoln Building Tour

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!

18 days ago, PT Schools
Ballots due tomorrow graphic with ballot drop box
🍎 Cider Pressing Fun! 🍏
Last Friday, some of our high schoolers got to roll up their sleeves and press fresh cider out in the garden! It was the perfect fall day for enjoying the fruits of their hard work. Nothing beats the taste of cider made right from our own apples! 🍂🌳❤️
25 days ago, Shannon Gray
Apple pressing
Doug making apple cider
Apple pressing
apple juice
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apple juice
We are so proud of our new art building at PT High School! Students and teachers alike are enjoying the new ADA accessible classroom with lots of natural light, an updated pottery kiln, more sinks and a more efficient heating and cooling system. The art building was completed this summer with funding from our capital levy passed by voters last February. Thank you!

https://ptleader.com/stories/pths-unveils-new-art-building,229487?
about 1 month ago, PT Schools
New art building at PTHS
New art building PTHS outside
Capital Levy Thank you stamp
PTHS Art Teacher
Student artwork of three hands
Student artwork of whale tails
The excitement on campus is contagious. Our incredible maintenance team has been hard at work this morning hanging class banners and getting everything ready for this afternoon’s Homecoming Assembly.

As the halls fill with school spirit, we’re getting ready to take the celebration beyond campus. Join us beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Park and Ride next to Safeway for a pre-Homecoming gathering. The Culinary Cruiser will be serving pulled pork sandwiches with pickles and salad from the school garden for $6.

At 5:30 p.m., the Serpentine Parade will depart for Memorial Field, leading us into an evening of community, spirit, and celebration.

Go Rivals!
about 1 month ago, Sean Moss
Members of the PT Schools all-star maintenance team hanging the colorful class banners in preparation for the afternoon Homecoming Assembly.

1950 pounds + 65 buckets = a ton of work! 🍎💪

This year’s apple marathon ran 10 hours in the Blue Heron Middle School kitchen. With lots of cross-trained hands, the day of washing, chopping, cooking, saucing, cooling, and freezing was more fun than work. The batch came out with just the right texture and flavor!

The end result will soon be served at Port Townsend, Chimacum, and Quilcene Schools—as pancake topping, muffin magic, or simply fresh. ✨

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who made this happen for the 5th year in a row: Dorothy, Rach, Mary O, Seth, Tom, Keith, Milly, Hailian, Jim, Doug, Mary H, Alex, Glenn, Suzanne, Nicole, Robin—and all the amazing pickers who brought in 3,000 pounds of apples! 🍏🙌

about 1 month ago, Shannon Gray
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So great to see our Blue Heron Middle School cross country team running on our newly resurfaced track! Resurfacing was completed this summer with funding from our capital levy passed by voters last February. Thank you!
about 2 months ago, PT Schools
Cross country meet runners up close
Cross country meet runners at starting line
Capital Levy stamp
New track complete
Track under construction with excavation equipment
Our kitchen team had an incredible day at the Atrium Kitchen in Pike Place Market! 🎉🍴
We sharpened our knife skills, learned new cooking techniques, and tried out fresh recipes—all while bonding as a team. Big thanks to Chef Tracy and farmers who shared their knowledge and passion with us. 💚

We’re excited to bring what we learned back to our school kitchens and keep creating tasty, scratch-cooked meals for our students! 🌱
about 2 months ago, Shannon Gray
Cooking Class
Prepping Veggies
Prepping Veggies
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Cooking Class
Cooking Class
Christee Robin Joanne
Catching a Fish
Christee
Cooking Class

Come Say Goodbye!

You are invited to tour the Lincoln Building to say farewell before the building is removed next year.

After the tours, participants will gather in the Alumni Room of the Port Townsend High School Gym to sign a memory book and share stories.

To sign up for a tour, please complete the form: https://forms.gle/Eu9yAn7qszhseCf66

Tour Dates & Times
Tuesday, September 30th 6 pm
Friday, October 10th 4 pm
Friday, October 17th 6 pm

Location
450 Fir Street, Port Townsend, WA

Safety & Accessibility
Please note, tours of the building will include many stairs, uneven walking surfaces, poor air quality and limited lighting. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and bring a mask and flashlight. All members of the tour must remain with the tour guide at all times.

Learn more about the history of the Lincoln School
https://www.ptschools.org/page/lincoln-building

Read about the Lincoln Building project https://www.ptleader.com/stories/timeline-set-for-lincoln-building-demolition-community-welcomed-for-tours,224719

about 2 months ago, PT Schools
Lincoln Building Tours flyer
Lincoln Building PT School District letters falling off building
Historic photo from 1880s of original Lincoln School
Lincoln Building in 2025
See you at the ALL Schools PTA Ice Cream Social today! 4-6 pm @ Salish Coast Elementary

You can view the PT School District September Family Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/9ve72t
2 months ago, PT Schools
ice cream social w linda
flyer for ice cream social
Families at the ice cream social
PTA at the ice cream social
kids at the ice cream social
Walk & Roll Day
October 8, 2025
Join us!
2 months ago, Port Townsend School District
Walk & Roll Day to School October 8, 2025
PT Schools Farm-to-School program is part the 23rd Annual Jeff Co Farm Tour this weekend! Come by Salish Coast Production Farm & Teaching Garden on Sat or Sun to see our beautiful bounty and learn about our healthy meals for kids. More info at GetOnTheFarm.org.
2 months ago, Kai Wallin
Poster for the Farm Tour

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.

2 months ago, PT Schools
Welcome Back to School graphic
Students board a school bus
Students writing and using a computer
Students eat lunch on the wall at PTHS
Students walk down the hall at BHMS
Students work on laptops in OCEAN School
PT Schools staff welcome students
Students talk to their Spanish teacher at PTHS
Student outside at PTHS
Students in the garden at SCES

We Are Hiring! Come Join Our Team!
Our employees enjoy a team-oriented environment, meaningful interactions with students, health benefits, vacation time, and more. Visit porttownsend.schoolspring.com/ to learn more.

For the 2025-26 school year, we are hiring:
Paraeducators at Salish Coast Elementary & Blue Heron Middle School
K-6th Teacher at OCEAN Alternative School
Special Education Teacher at Blue Heron Middle School
Food Service Staff & Coaches
Substitutes- Teachers, Paraeducators, Bus Drivers, Custodians, Food Service

3 months ago, PT Schools
Students and paraeducators in the library with dogs for Read to Rover

We Are Hiring! Come Join Our Team!
Our employees enjoy a team-oriented environment, meaningful interactions with students, health benefits, vacation time, and more. Visit porttownsend.schoolspring.com/ to learn more.

For the 2025-26 school year, we are hiring:
Paraeducators at Salish Coast Elementary & Blue Heron Middle School
K-6th Teacher at OCEAN Alternative School
Special Education Teacher at Blue Heron Middle School
Food Service Staff & Coaches
Substitutes- Teachers, Paraeducators, Bus Drivers, Custodians, Food Service

3 months ago, PT Schools
Students and paraeducators in the library with dogs for Read to Rover

See you at the Fair! Visit our Farm-to-Cafeteria & School Garden Booth and look for our over 120 entries of veggies, fruits and flowers all grown at our school production farm and gardens!
Jefferson County Fair Aug. 8th-10th

Thank you to our hardworking crew including Farmers Neil and Bonnie, Garden Educators Rachael and Isabel, Food Bank Growers Doug and Mary and their teams, Food Service Director Shannon and her team, Superintendent Linda and the school teams, and all our hardworking volunteers, teachers and students! Growing food for our Students, the Community, Culinary Arts and Education!

Friday 10 am-8 pm
Saturday 10 am-8 pm
Sunday 10 am 6 pm

3 months ago, LaTrecia Arthur
School Garden Booth at county fair with shannon gray and linda rosenbury
Food Service Dir. Shannon Gray & Superintendent Dr. Linda Rosenbury
Hello walkers and runners! You might have noticed the action this summer at the Blue Heron Middle School track. We are removing the old, crumbling surface of the track and replacing it with a new base mat and a more durable top coat. This new track surface will be much better and safer for our student athletes. And our broader community!

We appologize for the temporary inconvenience of the closure. We are excited to get everyone back on the new track as soon as it is complete at the end of summer!

This project is funded with Capital Levy dollars.
4 months ago, Kai Wallin
Heavy machinery removes surface of track