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Discovery Bulletin 9-14-2026

Posted Date: 09/14/26 (07:00 AM)


DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL BULLETIN

September 14, 2026

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Welcome new and returning Discovery Students! This weekly bulletin is available for students and families via Student/Parent Square, the  Discovery High School Webpage , in advisory classrooms and posted in the student lunch room. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE SIGNED UP FOR STUDENT/PARENT SQUARE NOTIFICATIONS AS THIS IS OUR PRIMARY SOURCE OF COMMUNICATION. Parent/Student Square Info Here


SKSD has provided numerous helpful links for families in their Welcome Letter. Please view the link below:

SKSD Welcome Letter Link Here

 

Discovery uses Schoolinks as our High School and Beyond Platform HSBP Info Here 
to meet state graduation requirements.

This week students will begin working on their plans in Advisory. Lessons are spread throughout the year focusing on goal-setting, career exploration, post high school planning, financial aid and resume building. Please reach out to your student's advisor, or the counselor, Susan Mosby, if you have any questions.

 

Bus…The AM bus from SKHS to Discovery is scheduled to leave SKHS at 7:20 AM from Space #4. 
If students need to know where it is located, they should ask their bus driver where the Discovery shuttle is located.
The PM bus from Discovery to SKHS is scheduled to leave Discovery at 1:48pm.
For students who attend West Sound Tech, the bus departs Discovery at 10:40 AM.

Breakfast and Lunch are Free to all Students in the Lunch Room!
  • Breakfast will be available from 7:15 AM
  • Lunch is available for West Sound Tech students from 10:20-10:35 AM
  • Lunch will be served for the rest of the student body from 10:35- 10:50 AM

  • Chromebooks See Greg in J2 to check-out a Chromebook if you need one, or if you need assistance. Please use THIS LINK to purchase a Chromebook Protection Plan. Teachers also have Chromebooks in the classroom that you are able to use.

  • SKSD, including Discovery, has a new CELL PHONE POLICY HERE that was shared with students during orientation and will be discussed in your advisory. 

  • Student parking is in the front of our building.  Please see Shiela in the office to get a pass. Bring your Driver’s License, Registration, and Proof of Insurance. For the safety of yourself and others please remember to drive very slowly when in the parking area.

REMINDER 10TH GRADERS: Project Phoenix lunch meet-up is Tuesday/Thursday in E-1 at 10:40 am. Grab your lunch and head to Rebecca’s Room!  See you there! - Stacy


Looking for a place to connect with students and build community? 
All Discovery students are invited to join Teen Talking Circle – a place to come together to talk about the good stuff and the hard stuff, to build connections, deepen your sense of self, and strengthen your coping skills. 
Meetings take place on Wednesdays (starting October 7), from 12:30 – 2:00 PM in Room E1
Register with Keely (sawyer@skschools.org or 360-535-0057)
 

Clothing Closet on Campus
Please see a staff member for assistance if you would like access to the clothing closet. These items are free for students and there are a variety of clothing items including socks, hand warmers, shoes, etc.


Students and Families, 
Please mark your calendar to "save the date" 
for Discovery's Open House/Parent Night 
on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Please join our community to help keep the Sinclair Inlet clean and beautiful!
This event is on Saturday, September 26, from 11:00-2:00 PM
All ages are welcome for this family event. 
For more information please visit Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up


YOUTH COURT is a youth-led courtroom experience
 where students take on all of the roles you would find in a courtroom- Judge, Jury, Defense, Prosecution, Clerk and Bailiff. The youth hear actual cases involving first-time offenders and misdemeanor offenses, and they help determine an appropriate outcome. YOUTH COURT is on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM.

Please come be a part of our YOUTH COURT and join our informational meeting on 9/16/2026 @ 4:00 PM at the Kitsap County Juvenile Court – 1338 SW Old Clifton Rd. Port Orchard, WA 98367. This kickoff/training will include a tour of the Juvenile Detention Center.

Several speakers will talk about what to expect and how you can be part of this year’s YOUTH COURT. This is a great way to learn about the court system, make a difference in your community, help guide teens who have made poor choices and connect with amazing adults who are guiding you through the process each month. Youth court is only a once-a-month commitment and will be a great asset to any scholarship / college applications. 

If you would like more information please speak with Erin in the office. She will be attending the meeting on September 16, 2026.

Save the Date: It’s Your Future Fair -October 1, 2026 at 5:00-7:00 PM

College Fair, Job Fair and Financial Aid Presentations at SKHS


Time to Plan for HOCO (Homecoming) on Saturday, October 3, 2026


SKHS Dance and HOCO information: Forms are available now in the office and should be returned to office staff as soon as possible. The final deadline to return forms is 9-18-26.

Purple forms: Request to Attend for all Explorer, Discovery, and in-district homeschool/private (including for guests who are enrolled). Needs to by signed by ADMIN at your school by Friday, September 18, 2026.
 
Goldenrod forms: Guest Forms, each in-district student is allowed one out of district guest, Guest must have their school admin sign and attach business card. If guest is homeschooled, parent can sign in lieu of admin, no business card needed.
 
Important dates: 
Sept. 14th - HOCO tickets go on sale (both forms must be approved by SKHS admin BEFORE tickets can be purchased).
Sept. 18th - LAST DAY to turn in both forms to respective school by 3:00pm.
Sept. 22nd - All outstanding guest forms will be approved/declined by SKHS admin by 2:00pm.
Oct. 2nd - LAST DAY to purchase tickets- by 3:00pm, no exceptions.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
2027 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship based on academics, leadership, service and financial need. Scholarship amounts start at $4,000.00. Application and more information is available HERE.
Eligibility: High School Senior and United States Citizen
Deadline: November 12, 2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH POSSIBLE PE CREDIT

Jerry, our Security Officer, is asking for volunteers to work as a crossing guard at Orchard Heights Elementary 8:30-9:00 AM. This is during the student advisory period and there is a possible opportunity to earn PE credit. Please speak with Shiela, Erin, or Suzanne in the office if you are interested.

Job Postings

  
 Creative Kids Learning Center has 2 openings for their afternoon position. Duties include cleaning, stocking supplies and stepping into classrooms as needed. The hours are 2:00 (as close to this as possible) to 5:00. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and get a tb test. To apply, call 360-769-8499 and ask to speak with Gen.


Movers/Packers/Laborers - United Moving & Storage – Bremerton 
United Moving & Storage
 
Elementary Tech (Afternoons) – Bricks 4 Kidz – Poulsbo
Bricks 4 Kidz
 
Cook – Qdoba – Gig Harbor
Qdoba
 
Team Member – Tractor Supply – Port Orchard
Tractor Supply



Upcoming Calendar Dates for September/October

  • Grades are due for Progress Reports on September 18, 2026
  • Open House/Parent Night is September 30, at 5:00 PM
  • It's Your Future Fair is October 1, 5:00-7:00 PM at SKHS
  • Teen Talking Circle starts October 2, 12:30-2:00 PM in room E1
  • 10:30 AM Early Release for students on Friday, October 9, 2026
  • Monday is Indigenous Peoples Day and no school for students


Reminders from Previous Bulletins

Any students who are interested in adding Cassidy's 6th period Psychology class to their existing schedule are invited to talk with their advisors. This class meets from 1:15 until 2:15 and students will need to arrange their own transportation after class. This is not an independent course, work is done in class. Psychology is a social studies elective class. It may also count as general elective.

Please NOTE the New Attendance Procedures:

Attendance will be taken during EACH CLASS to document your presence. Notifications will be made if you are not in attendance.
Students, if you are absent for the day, please make contact with your advisor as soon as possible in person, via telephone, email or Student Square. If you must leave campus early for exceptional circumstances, check out with your advisor and the main office before leaving. Guardian permission may be required. ATTENDANCE IS AN EMPHASIS FOR DISCOVERY AND A REQUIREMENT FOR CONTINUED ENROLLMENT.