PTHS MOCK Trial placed 13th at State, but more importantly, worked through a key members' absence. Their ability to problem solve, regroup, and work as a team gives me so much hope for democracy, despite the daily news! Well Done!

about 2 months ago, Port Townsend School District
Mock Trial Students
Mock Trial Students
Mock Trial Students

Happy Rhody Week! 🌸🐾

It’s the best time of year in Port Townsend! As we celebrate the 91st Annual Rhody Fest, we wanted to share a little extra joy from the district office.
Superintendent Rosenbury’s favorite sidekick, Walter, is ready for our community's vibrant traditions and festivities, and we hope you are too!
Whether you’re heading to the Grand Parade, participating in the Rhody Run, or just soaking in the blooms, we hope you have a safe and wonderful Rhody Week.

#RhodyFest #PTSchools

5 days ago, Port Townsend School District
Dog sitting in front of pink and white rhododendron flowers at Chetzemoka Park

Happy Rhody from PT Schools

We hope that students get some time this week to take part in the community festivities that Rhody has to offer!

Be sure to keep an eye out for our students and staff throughout the festival week

7 days ago, Port Townsend School District
students smiling in colorful shirts - happy rhody from port townsend school district

Thank you, PT Schools to our Amazing Teachers & Staff! https://www.ptschools.org/

14 days ago, Port Townsend School District
PT Schools - Thank you to Teachers Increased Engagement and Rise in Enrollment Placed us top 20 in the state. we couldn't do it without you.
Teacher appreciation earth with flowers port townsend school district

Thank you to PT Schools Teachers!
We appreciate your commitment to personalized learning and empowering students to achieve their full potential.
PT Promise: Every student will be known, supported, and engaged and graduate with the skills to thrive in the world and change it for the better.

15 days ago, Port Townsend School District
teacher showing students how to cut this wood to create a bench
OCEAN school teacher teaching a cooking class for CTE with veggies out on a counter
kindergarten teacher with arms up high showing students how high a sunflower grows a few student s backs can be seen
earth PT Schools teacher appreciation week with flowers

PT Schools deeply appreciates our teachers for the care, dedication, and passion they bring to their work each day.

Increased Engagement & Rise in Enrollment - Placed us in the Top 20 in the State. We couldn't do it without you! Their commitment shapes not only student learning, but the strength and future of our entire community.

16 days ago, Port Townsend School District
earth with dark blue background and flowers around the earth

Happy Secretaries & Administrative Professionals Week!

Port Townsend Schools is incredibly grateful for our amazing office staff who keep all four of our schools running strong through a sense of community! From the front office to our district team, your professionalism, dedication and care make a difference every single day, supporting our students, staff and families in ways that often go unseen but never unappreciated. Thank you for everything you do! ptschools.org

#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #Gratitude #PortTownsendSchools


29 days ago, Port Townsend School District
decorative flower image Happy secretary and  administrative professionals week
Join us for the PTA Spring Membership Meeting today! Monday, April 20th at 6 pm at Salish Coast Elementary. If you and your kids enjoy events like the Student Art Exhibit, the Ice Cream Social, school dances and other fun activities, please consider joining the PTA so we can help keep them going!

Let's talk about the future of the PTA -- who, what, where, when, how! This is a call to all families, teachers, and school community members who want to see the PTA continue to support our schools and students into the future, and recognize the collective effort it takes to make PT a great place for our children.

Unstructured play-style childcare will be provided in the gym. Meeting in the Commons. See you there! Learn more about the Port Townsend PTA at https://ptpta.givebacks.com/.
about 1 month ago, PT Schools
Photo of smiling woman standing at PTA table at Middle School
PTA members scoop ice cream at the annual Welcome Back to School Ice Cream Social
PTA members helping students at the Ice Cream Social
Superintendent Linda and parent at PTA table event
PTA logo of a blue anchor

PT School Student Families and Staff Enjoy Spring Break April 13-17
Return to school Monday, April 20th, info @ ptschools.org

about 1 month ago, Port Townsend School District
beach picture spring break no school april 13-17

The PT Schools Student Art Exhibit was a big success! Thank you to the PTA and PT Arts Commission as well as our wonderful art teachers, art students, culinary students, student musicians and all the volunteers and parents who helped make this event possible!

about 1 month ago, PT Schools
Art teachers pose at student art exhibit
Oil paitings on the wall
Picasso style oil pastel drawing
People walk thru the exhibit looking at the art
Students in Wearable Arts "Trashion" Show
Student Art Show Here sign in front of Cotton Building
Student Art Exhibit flyer
Oil paintings by kindergarteners of their homes
Student walking in the Wearable Art "Trashion" Show
Student artwork with profile of student and their likes and dislikes

ABS Student Leadership recognized for their work at the School Board Meeting

Congratulations!

  • Salish Coast ES ASB

  • Blue Heron MS ASB

  • PTHS ASB

  • OCEAN K-12 School ASB

about 1 month ago, Port Townsend School District
students with certificates

Classified Appreciation Month
The board honored Classified Staff at last night's meeting.
Classified Employee Appreciation Month was recognized by having the district administrators nominate classified staff to honor. 

2 months ago, Port Townsend School District
Classified Staff
Classified Staff, School Board  and their family and guests
Classified staff honored - Listed for the Recognition from March 19th

Boys Basketball
Made it to playoffs!
Girls Basketball
Made it to playoffs!
2 seniors have verbally agreed to continue their basketball careers in college: Penina Vailolo (basketball and volleyball) - Highline College, WA; Dylin Shockley - Buena Vista University, IA

2 months ago, Port Townsend School District
Rivals Logos

Girls Wrestling
Won the Nisqually League Dual Championship!
6 girls qualified for State! Whoooopp!!!

2 months ago, Port Townsend School District
Rivals Logo

Boys Wrestling - Final Results: 6 boys qualified for State!
Manaseh Lanphear Ramirez - 2nd place! Also, reached over 100 wins for his career!
Grady White - 5th place! Congrats!!!

2 months ago, Port Townsend School District
Rivals Logo
Congratulations to our PT High School and Blue Heron Middle School students who participated in this month's regional solo and ensemble contest in Port Angeles!

All PTHS students who performed earned Superior ratings and three students won 1st place in their categories! This means they will progress to the state solo and ensemble competition this spring. Eight PTHS individuals and ensembles received 2nd and 3rd places or Honorable Mentions. Eight BHMS students performed and judges commented on how delightful and well-prepared they were.

We are so proud of our student musicians!
3 months ago, PT Schools
PTHS orchestra students perform at regionals
PTHS orchestra students perform at regionals
PTHS orchestra students perform at regionals
Congratulations to our Mock Trial Team winning 3 out of 4 trials and qualifying for state!

We had seven students win Best Witness in at least one of their trials, and six win Best Attorney in at least one trial at the Kitsap District Championships this month.

We also had three students receive Best in Trial Nominations as witnesses and/or attorneys and two students receive the highest honors, Overall Best Witness and Overall Best Attorney for the entire two-day competition.

Go Mock Trial!
3 months ago, PT Schools
Photo of Mock Trial participants

Mid-Winter Break February 16-20, 2026

Return to School February 23rd!

3 months ago, Port Townsend School District
blue background with orange blue and green circles for mid winter break dates
THANK YOU, VOTERS! Preliminary election results are in and the PT Schools capital bond is passing with 70% support!

With the passage of this bond, we can now bring our historic Port Townsend High School up to modern standards and create a permanent home for our OCEAN K-12 Alternative School.

Students will have a safer and more accessible place to learn, teachers will have modern classrooms to elevate their instruction and we will ALL have a vibrant gathering space to come together in the heart of our community!

We look forward to bringing this dream to life. Stay tuned for ways to get involved in the design process. Updates will be shared at www.ptschools.org/page/bond2026.

3 months ago, PT Schools
Thank you! PT Schools Bond Passed!
OCEAN Students in Rhody Parade
PTHS Studens on campus
PTHS Main Building

Let's show students that Port Townsend values their creativity and wants to see their ideas reflected in our community!

This year, work will be displayed in the Cotton Building downtown so that everyone can see our kids' great art.

To sponsor this event/donate, please visit: https://ptpta.givebacks.com/shop. Contributions will help support this week-long exhibition of artwork by students from PT schools installed April 2-7, 2026, and ongoing art programs in our school district.

To volunteer, please email Chiarra Klontz at klontz.chiarra@gmail.com to be added to our list. We will be preparing art before April 1st, installing the show in the Cotton Building on April 1st, and then hosting open hours each day/evening from April 2nd - 7th.

Please let us know if there is a specific date/time or activity you would like to help with. Thank you so much!

3 months ago, Port Townsend School District
Student Art image