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!
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!
Mid-Winter Break February 16-20, 2026
Return to School February 23rd!
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.
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!
A heartfelt thank you to our school counselors and school mental health professionals who support our students every day. Pictured here for their board recognition.
Your compassion and guidance help meet students’ social and emotional needs, empowering them to thrive in and out of the classroom. We are grateful for the safe spaces you create and the positive difference you make for our students and families. Thank you for all you do!
Throwback Thursday! In 1941, the Bruce Blevins Gym opened on the campus of Port Townsend High School.
That same year, Cheerios hit store shelves and the comic Wonder Woman debuted. Since then, the gym has been home to countless basketball games, wrestling matches, school assemblies, music concerts and moments of community pride. It’s more than a gym, it’s a place where school spirit and community come together! 🏀🤼
Learn more about the Port Townsend High School Campus & the Bond to Renovate Aging Schools and Improve Safety on our campus. The Capital Bond Ballots are due on February 10th, 2026.
The bond would fund renovation of the aging Port Townsend High School, including safety and seismic upgrades and classroom modernization. It would also fund a relocation of the growing OCEAN K-12 Alternative School to a renovated school building on the high school campus.
REMEMBER TO VOTE! Election Day is Tuesday, February 10th
Mailed ballots must be postmarked by February 10th or placed in a ballot box by 8:00 pm pm on Election Day.
🌟 Happy School Counselors Week!
This week, we recognize School Counselors and Mental Health Professionals and thank them for their dedication to students and families.
Their work reflects the PT Schools district’s commitment to ensuring students remain at the center of everything we do!
Alright! FINAL Campus Tour and Bond Presentation tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd from 10:30 am - 12 pm. Hope to see you there!
RSVP and more info here: https://forms.gle/EHGnheBDPcZftATC6
Tours start @ the Gael Stuart building, 1610 Blaine Street, across the street from the main PTHS campus. Tours are led by staff, students and members of the Facilities Advisory Committee. Come get all your questions answered!
You can learn more about the proposed bond at www.ptschools.org/page/bond2026.
Questions, please email info@ptschools.org.
Reminder, Election Day is next Tuesday, February 10th. Ballots should be postmarked before Election Day or dropped off at a ballot box by 8 pm the day of.
January is School Board Appreciation Month! Join us in thanking our school board members for their dedication to our students, families, and community. Director Matt Klontz is pictured with principal Tori Kalscheuer and students.
Congratulations, Mr. Stegner! Port Townsend High School’s Mr. Logan Stegner has been named the 2025 Southwest Region High School Advisor of the Year by the Association of Washington Student Leaders. Through his leadership and his role in helping develop our House Model, He has strengthened student voice, belonging, and connection across our school community. This recognition is well deserved, and we’re proud to have him at PTHS.
Campus tour and bond presentation tomorrow, Jan. 20th at 9 am . Hope to see you there!
Meet @ the Gael Stuart building, 1610 Blaine St. RSVP and info here: https://forms.gle/EHGnheBDPcZftATC6
Questions, email info@ptschools.org. More info at www.ptschools.org/page/bond2026.
Celebrating Justin Gray for 25 years of dedicated service to the Port Townsend School District! Pictured with our School Board, Superintendent Dr. Linda Rosenbury, District Leaders, and Staff celebrating this milestone. 🎉👏
Throughout his career, Justin has demonstrated exceptional dedication, a strong sense of teamwork, and a commitment to excellence that extends well beyond the workday.
January is Board Recognition Month
Working to Make a Difference for our Students, Schools, & Community
Here is our Dream Team!
Matt Klontz,- District 3, Amanda Grace - District 4, Nathanael O'Hara - District 5, John Nowak - District 1, & Simon Little - District 2.
We had a great campus tour and bond presentation yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came out to ask questions and see our high school buildings and classrooms in person and learn about the proposed bond to update PTHS and OCEAN School.
We have another campus tour next week on Tuesday, Jan. 20th 9 - 10:30 am! Meet at the Gael Stuart building across from PTHS.
On Jan. 29th we’ll have a Zoom presentation for anyone interested but not able to attend a tour in person.
Details and RSVP here! https://forms.gle/EHGnheBDPcZftATC6
January is Board Recognition Month
Working to Make a Difference for our Schools and Community
Be sure to say thank you to our School Board Directors.
Did You Know? PT Schools has proposed a bond to fund improvements at our high school and alternative school. School district residents will have a chance to vote on this bond in the February 10th, 2026 election.
The bond would fund renovation of the aging Port Townsend High School including safety and seismic upgrades and classroom modernization. It would also fund a relocation of the growing OCEAN K-12 Alternative School into a renovated school building on the high school campus.
You can learn more and sign up for a campus tour by visiting the PT Schools 2026 Bond webpage: www.ptschools.org/page/bond2026
Upcoming bond presentations, please RSVP Here:
Wednesday, January 14th 3:00 - 4:30 pm @ Gael Stuart Building
Tuesday, January 20th, 9:00 - 10:30 am @ Gael Stuart Building
Thursday, January 29th, 5:00 - 6:00 pm NEW Virtual Presentation on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7733002806?omn=82936692161&jst=2
We hope you will join us! Questions, email info@ptschools.org.
Questions? Please email info@ptschools.org.
January is Board Appreciation Month
Through strong collaboration as a team, alongside the superintendent, dedicated staff, and engaged community members, our governance is actively shaping the future of education in our schools.
Pictured left to right: Matt Klontz, Amanda Grace, Nathanael O'Hara, John Nowak, & Simon Little
Port Townsend School District’s food program is ahead of the curve - Food Service made the paper!!!
In the coming weeks, a Salish Coast Elementary School-located greenhouse complete with heated concrete floors, a swamp-water cooling system and aquaponic tables, likely will cross the permitting finish line, said Shannon Gray, the district’s food service director.
https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/port-townsend-schools-food-program-thriving/
