Port Townsend School District

09/02/2026

Celebrating 25 years of impact at PT Schools! 💙

Please join us in honoring Tom Gambill for a remarkable quarter-century of dedication as a teacher and coach in our district. Whether he taught you in the classroom, coached you on the field, or supported your family over the years, we want to bring our community together to show him our appreciation.

📅 When: Thursday, September 3rd at 5:30 PM
📍 Where: PT Schools Community Room at Salish Coast Elementary School
👥 Who: All current & former students, families, colleagues, and community members are welcome!

Drop your favorite memory or message of thanks for Mr. Gambill in the comments below, and come celebrate with us in person! 🎉

08/28/2026

Welcome to the board, Shelly Huber!

We're so excited to announce that Shelly Huber has been appointed as our newest At-Large School Board Director — and she's already hit the ground running.

A licensed architect, Salish Coast parent, and two-year Facilities Advisory Committee volunteer, she brings a unique perspective to the board at an exciting time for our schools.

"I'm looking forward to listening to the community and keeping students' needs at the center of every decision." — Shelly Huber

Welcome, Shelly! We're so glad you're here. 💙

Click this link for the full story: https://www.ptschools.org/article/3100120

08/28/2026

Do you know someone who’d be great at working with kids after school? 🌟

Our friends at the Y are hiring a Site Coordinator in Port Townsend to lead their school-age after-school program — and staff receive a great childcare benefit, too!

The role:

Manage day-to-day program operations
Lead and support program staff
Plan and oversee daily youth activities
Create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for kids

The details:

Part-time, after-school hours, with occasional evenings/weekends
On-site at the YMCA of Jefferson County in Port Townsend

A perk worth knowing about: After-school staff receive free childcare for their first enrolled child and 50% off for a second. For staff with school-age kids of their own, that can make a real difference.

👉 Learn more or apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/35FB1B1AC0B0D65C8939127583598302/jobs/250580

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share! 💙

🚨 JOB ALERT: After School Site Coordinator🚨
We are hiring a passionate and organized Site Coordinator to lead our school-age after-school program at the YMCA of Jefferson County in Port Townsend, WA!

If you love working with youth and want to make a positive impact in our community, we want to hear from you.

The coordinator will manage day-to-day program operations, lead a dedicated team, lead daily youth activities, and create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that aligns with YMCA core values.

📍 Position DetailsType: Part-time
Schedule: After-school hours (with occasional evenings/weekends)
Location: On-site at the YMCA of Jefferson County in Port Townsend, WA

Want to learn more or ready to apply? Visit; https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/35FB1B1AC0B0D65C8939127583598302/jobs/250580

After-school staff can receive a childcare benefit: the first child enrolled receives free childcare, and a second child receives a 50% discount.
*Per space available

08/14/2026

🎪 Come say hi this weekend!

We're setting up shop at the Jefferson County Fair and Farmers Market — swing by our booth to say hello and connect with our team!

🌱 Learn about our Farm to School garden program
🏗️ Get the latest on our bond-funded projects
🤝 Find out how to get involved through our committees!

We love these chances to connect with our community outside the classroom. See you there! 🍎

07/09/2026

Honoring the Past, Building What's Next

This week, demolition of the Lincoln Building begins - a moment years in the making for Port Townsend.

Over the past year, more than 500 community members and alumni walked through Lincoln's halls one final time, sharing stories and memories from its 132 years as part of our community. Most recently, alumni returning for Alumni Weekend gathered on June 14th for one last memorial visit before this summer's demolition.

Thank you to everyone who came out to say goodbye: your stories are part of what makes this building's legacy worth preserving, even as its walls come down.

What's ahead: a renovated PTHS and a new home for OCEAN K-12 School, built for the next generation of Port Townsend students. With the building gone, the newly built terrace will take its place, offering unobstructed views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca.

📍 Read the full story, see photos through the years, and follow demolition updates: https://www.ptschools.org/page/lincoln-building

06/29/2026

A Big Thank You to Jefferson County Realtors for coming a volunteering at the Salish Coast Production Garden.

06/18/2026

Celebrate the Class of 2026 at the Graduation Serpentine Parade!

Today, June 18th at 5:30 PM

The Class of 2026 will make its way through Port Townsend during the annual Graduation Serpentine Parade

Community members are invited to line the route, wave, cheer, and help celebrate our graduating seniors as they travel with their families to the commencement ceremony.

It's a wonderful Port Townsend tradition and one more chance for the community to show our seniors how proud we are of them!

06/11/2026

Congratulations to our incredible students who were awarded the Seal of Biliteracy at last week's Board Meeting!

This year, we are proud to celebrate 12 recipients in Spanish and one in Ilocano, a language of the Philippines. This prestigious honor recognizes the hard work, dedication, and commitment it takes to achieve proficiency in more than one language. For many of these students, this achievement is deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic assets of their families.

As Dr. Linda shared: “We commend the students for their talent, pride, and hard work in developing bicultural, bilingual leadership. Those students who have earned the honor in a second language are to be commended for their dedication to participation and leadership in a multicultural society. They are an example to follow for our community. ”

These scholars are an absolute inspiration to their peers, and a reflection of the rich, multi-talented community we are so lucky to be a part of here in Port Townsend.

We see you, we celebrate you, and we can't wait to see where your bilingual leadership takes you! 🌟

06/10/2026

Calling all rising Juniors & Seniors! Did you know Port Townsend Maritime Academy offers a one-of-a-kind high school experience right in our own backyard?

Whether your student is dreaming of a maritime career or simply looking for a hands-on, unique alternative to a traditional high school path, PTMA might be the perfect fit! ⛵️

Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is now open! Head to PTMA's page for more details and to apply.

📲 Click this link to learn more!

https://nwmaritime.org/.../port-townsend-maritime-academy/

06/05/2026

Salish Coast ES June 6th Festival

4th Annual Salish Coast Elementary Festival Click here for the flyer