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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, promoting safe, inclusive learning environments for all students and staff.

Learn tech tools, safety features, and tips to support your child's digital learning. Refreshments provided.

Stay informed with BusRight: real-time bus tracking, route info, and notifications for your child’s safety.

We are excited to announce that the state has recognized six schools in the North Kitsap School District for closing opportunity gaps and for students’ growth and academic achievement as part of the Washington School Recognition Program for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. These recognitions are a reflection of the hard work by our staff to know, value and support every student.

NKSD adjusts the 2024-2025 calendar for aligned spring break, new kindergarten start, and inclement weather days.

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! Grateful for NKSD's exceptional teachers' dedication, impact, and commitment to students. #ThankATeacher

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Honoring diversity, rich cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. #AAPIHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity

The 2nd Annual NAVSEA PSNS & IMF Robotics Competition took place on Saturday, April 2th, featuring over 35 teams and more than 60 students from Kingston Middle School and Hilder Pearson Elementary. This event, marked by months of preparation and collaboration, provided students with a platform to demonstrate their robotics skills and teamwork.

NKSD celebrates National School Library Month by spotlighting our amazing Library Media Specialists, who inspire reading, learning, and inclusivity.

Hilder Pearson Elementary's Anchored 4 Life Club Launches Community Pollinator Corridor Project in Poulsbo.

Summer STEM Camp: Free, hands-on science and engineering for grades 3-5. Registration begins April 24th, with limited spots!

Hilder Pearson and Suquamish Elementary celebrated Music in Our Schools Month with "Link Up: The Orchestra Moves" Program.

NKSD honors Black History Month, celebrating African Americans' pivotal contributions to U.S. history.

Free & Reduced Meal Program ensures students from low-income families receive meals; 2022-2023 applications expire October 11th.

Updated 2023-2024 bus routes are posted. For queries, contact the Transportation Office at (360) 396-3099.

2023-2024 Hilder Pearson Elementary School Supply List

Explore the interactive websites of authors Jeff Kinney, Mo Willems, Roald Dahl, and Shel Silverstein.

Explore award-winning books, Explorers!! Dive into exciting adventures with Caldecott, Newbery, and Washington's own Sasquatch awards.

Safe and timely student drop-off and pick-up at Hilder Pearson Elementary involves strategic zones, supervision, and communication.

The North Kitsap School District and Kitsap Regional Library partnership provides students with easy library access.

Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety involve responsible, respectful online behavior and precautions to protect personal information.

NKSD provides Chromebooks for students, with policies for technical assistance, charging, loaners, maintenance, loss/theft, and appropriate use.

Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences by reviewing progress, discussing with your child, preparing questions, and setting collaborative goals.

Recognize signs of stress in your child and provide support through communication, routines, and healthy coping strategies.

Promote open conversations about mental health with your child, fostering understanding, resilience, and support.

Social-emotional learning nurtures well-being, relationships, and responsible decision-making for academic success and lifelong thriving

Stand against bullying, foster kindness, respect, and open communication. Together, we create a safe community.

Nurture healthy friendships: Teach kindness, communication, and empathy. Set boundaries, resolve conflicts, and foster inclusivity.

Nurture resilience in children through support, risk-taking, problem-solving, growth mindset, social connections, and leading by example.

P.R.I.D.E. at Hilder Pearson Elementary embodies Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Engagement in students' behavior and attitudes.

InTouch Online Payment System simplifies paying student fees, making donations, and settling fines in real-time.

Attendance Matters. If absences occur, excuse via email or call (360) 396-3750 option 2.

Proper bus conduct ensures safety, fosters respect, promotes inclusivity, and instills community responsibility in students.

Smooth middle school transition: Start early, attend tours, foster independence, build connections, establish routines.