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Ordway Weekly Newsletter - June 16, 2026

Posted Date: 06/15/26 (03:00 PM)
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Ordway News
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Monday June 16, 2026

Inside this Newsletter
  • Happy Summer
  • Absences
  • Negative Lunch Balances
  • ABC Time
  • BHS Basketball
  • Lost and Found
  • Ordway Calendar Events
 

Principal's Note

Dear Ordway Families and Staff,

As another school year draws to a close, I want to pause and say, simply: thank you.

To our faculty and staff-your dedication this year has been extraordinary. You brought energy and care to your work every single day, and the impact you have had on our children is immeasurable. Please enjoy a well-deserved summer. You have given so much.

To our families-thank you for your trust and your partnership. You are the backbone of this community. Every encouraging word to a teacher, every child sent to school ready and loved, every moment of grace during a difficult stretch-it all matters more than you know.

And to our children-you made every bit of this worthwhile. Watching you learn, grow, stumble, and rise again has been the privilege of a lifetime. Sending warmest wishes to our fourth graders going to Sakai and especially staff and families leaving Ordway-please promise to come back and visit!

The Ordway community is very special and it doesn't happen by accident-it is built by all of you, one day and one act of kindness at a time.

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer with family and friends.

Best,

Debra
 
checklists

Important Notice Regarding Year-End Absences


Summer vacation is nearly here. Our absolute cutoff for accepting any recent absence notes is dismissal time TOMORROW 10:50. Thank you for a wonderful year, and we wish everyone a happy and safe summer! 
 
calendar

Calendar Update: Changes to the 2026-27 School Year

We know many families and staff are beginning to make plans for the 2026–27 school year. Please note that the district calendar is currently in the final stages of review and approval.

We appreciate everyone's patience as we complete the remaining steps in the process and look forward to sharing the finalized calendar as soon as it is officially approved.

PROPOSED DATES FOR 2026-27 School Year

Full-Day Release Dates (No School for Students): September 28, October 26, January 25, March 22, May 17

Half-Day Release Dates: November 30, April 26, June 7

Conferences (Half Days)
Grades K-6: Oct. 27-30, Feb 8-12
Grades 7-8: Jan 19-22
 
lunch

Negative School Lunch Account Balances

It’s time to clear the negative balances on your child’s school lunch account so that you can start the new school year with a clean slate. The last day cash/check will be accepted in the office is June 16th. Online payments are accepted at any time. 

All balances, negative or positive, are carried over to the new year. If you have money left on your child’s account you can leave it for them to use next year.
If you would like to know the balance on your child’s account please look on Skyward (Instructions HERE) or give the Ordway Office a call: 206-842-7637.

Remember, to pay for your child’s breakfast & lunch you can always:
  • Send in a check (Ordway Elementary) or cash to be applied to your child’s account. 
  • Log into InTouch and make a credit card payment or call or visit the office to process a credit card. The Ordway Office can now take Food Service payments by credit card OVER the phone or IN person with our new card reader!
  • Pre-charge their accounts by using any of these methods.
Lastly, here is information about the Free and Reduced Lunch program. 
If you qualify, be sure to renew your status EACH YEAR in September for seamless enrollment in the program.
 
ABC's

Please complete your ABC's

Ordway's ABC's are 47% complete, just above the district average. Help boost our completion percentage! Get it done!

Our Annual Back to school Check-in process (ABC) is now open and is available by logging in to your Family Access account. Look in the left menu and choose: ABC 26-27 to move through the steps to complete this process ASAP.
It should take about 15 minutes (or less!) to complete the process for each child in your household.

If you know your student will not attend BISD in the fall, please let us know by contacting the Ordway office, sdunstan@bisd303.org or by sending an email to: studentrecords@bisd303.org with your educational plan so that we may adjust our records accordingly.
 
BHS basketball
 

Summer Pantry Bags Available Through Helpline House


As we near Summer Break, we want to ensure every student in our community stays fueled and ready for fun! Helpline House, in partnership with Bainbridge Island Rotary, is proud to offer the Kids’ Pantry program to provide supplemental groceries for local families. These bags are for any youth (ages infancy-18) in need of additional food during the summer break. Bags contain enough food for 1 youth for a week.
Pick-Up Information
If your family could benefit from extra groceries over the summer, you can stop by for a pick-up:
  • Location: Helpline House | 282 Knechtel Way NE
  • Dates: Monday – Friday
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Delivery Options:
We know that work schedules and transportation can sometimes make it difficult to get to Helpline House. If you are unable to make it during pick-up hours, Rotary volunteers are available to deliver groceries directly to your home.

To Register for Delivery:
Please contact Sarah Frost, sfrost@bisd303.org, to coordinate a drop-off time that works for your family.
 
lost and found

Lost and Found

PTO has photographed our Lost and Found. Are you missing anything? Take a look! All unclaimed items will be donated on June 16th

 
Calendars

Ordway Calendar

Did you know that these dates are on Ordway Parent Square and the Ordway Website? And you can subscribe to the Ordway Calendar?

JUNE
16: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - FIELD DAY
16: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 10:50 DISMISSAL
16: 4TH GRADE CLAP OUT - 10:30

AUGUST
28: MEET AND GREET 9-10 AM
 
local events

Community Events

This page on the BISD Website publicizes information about community events as a service to non-profit community organizations. These events are perceived as appropriate for students, parents, and families. Interested in submitting news and events? Learn how to do so by visiting our webpage, Distributing News & Events.

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058
khaizlip@bisd303.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Annalisa Sanchez, Director of Student Services
206-780-1069
asanchez@bisd303.org

Maria Kuffel, Director of Student Services
206-780-1088
mkuffel@bisd303.org

8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110