Thank you for your interest in the Bainbridge Island School District. Located on an island in Puget Sound, a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle, Bainbridge Island is a great place to raise families and our top-notch, highly-regarded schools provide a world-class education. Learn more about BISD by downloading this flyer. 

BISD Mission Statement:

As a community, we collectively commit to honoring and nurturing the unique skills, talents and passions of every student. We provide a welcoming and respectful environment where students flourish and forge a life-long love of learning through relevant, engaging learning experiences. We empower our students to find purpose and contribute to a more just and equitable world.

We believe...

in every child;
everyone has the potential and the right to lead a meaningful and productive life;
all students can learn at high levels when provided with engaging learning opportunities that both support and challenge them;
social and emotional health is as important as academic performance;
diversity is essential to a vibrant community;
strong, supportive relationships are the foundation of all that we do;
empathy and critical thinking skills are essential for citizenship in a diverse and connected world;
in becoming an anti-racist, inclusive organization that eliminates educational disparities and challenges traditional practices and norms;
our families and community are our partners in the success of each child.

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