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/
The newly elected school board took the oath of office during last night’s board meeting, marking the official start of their new terms.
Come learn about the proposed future of Port Townsend High School and OCEAN K-12 Alternative School - Take a campus tour!
-Thursday, December 4th from 9:00 - 10:30 am
-Tuesday, January 20th, from 9:00 - 10:30 am
RSVP: https://forms.gle/tAxMyq8e4aArGQy3A
Tours are led by students and staff and are a chance to explore buildings and see classrooms, ask questions and learn about the proposed bond to fund improvements.
Tours start with a presentation in the Gael Stuart Building where the District offices are (across the street from the main HS campus on Benton St.)
We hope you will join us! Questions, please email info@ptschools.org. To learn more, please visit www.ptschools.org/page/pths-and-ocean-facilities-upgrades.
Thank you for your interest in your local schools!
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!
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'
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
Final Lincoln Building Tour this Saturday, November 8th at 2 pm! RSVP and learn more by visiting www.ptschools.org.
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!
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! 🍂🌳❤️
https://ptleader.com/stories/pths-unveils-new-art-building,229487?
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!
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! 🍏🙌
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! 🌱
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
You can view the PT School District September Family Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/9ve72t
October 8, 2025
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