Join us for the Jefferson County Farm Tour, September 19th and 20th, from 10AM - 4PM! Explore working farms across the county, meet local farmers, enjoy farm-made products, and participate in hands-on workshops -- all in support of local food, fiber, and farming in our community. Cap off Saturday with live music and a raffle at the After Party at Finnriver, from 6-8 PM. Learn more at theproductionalliance.org/farmtour.
This event relies on volunteers. As a volunteer, you'll receive a free piece of Farm Tour merchandise and free raffle tickets at the Farm Tour After Party. Learn more and sign up at: https://www.theproductionalliance.org/ft-volunteer
All volunteers receive a free piece of Farm Tour merch & tickets to the Farm Tour After Party raffle!
Raffle-
Thank you to those who have already let us know what you're donating for Saturday's After Party raffle! TPA staff will collect raffle donations when we drop off Farm Tour materials on Friday, 9/18, but please let us know what you plan to donate so we can plan around it.
Port Townsend School Board pictured in front of the relocated district offices
385 Benedict Street - The Nomuro building at the Port of Port Townsend.
Newly Appointed Director Shelby Huber pictured with the rest of the school board here after the August Retreat. All are welcome to join us for the next meeting on 9/3/26 at 5:30 p.m., to be held in the PT Community Room at Salish Coast, behind the Commons, on the lower level. Click here to visit the school board webpage for more details.
Back-to-School Events Are Here! 🎒
We can't wait to welcome students back! Here are some details on your school's event:
August 26th
Blue Heron Middle School — 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Port Townsend High School — 3:30 - 6:45 PM (see school webpage for grade details)
August 27th
Salish Coast Elementary School — 5:30 - 6:30 PM
OCEAN K-12 School — 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Get more details on your school's website!
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Hello Salish Coast Families!
It is almost back to school time! We hope you can join us for our Back-to-School Night on August 27th from 5:30-6:30 pm.
School starts on September 1st. Please plan to have your students at school and in their seats by the 8:15 am bell.
TTK & Kindergarten Camp is September 1, 2, and 3: School is from 8:15 am-12:50 pm.
TTK & Kindergarten will have their first full day of school from 8:15 am -2:50 pm on September 10th.
We are looking forward to seeing all of our returning families and welcoming new ones as well!
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!
Join us for Field Day on 6/22!
Help-Us-Grow Fundraiser!
Supporting PT Schools Farm, Gardens & Orchard
📅 Friday, June 5th | 5:30 PM
📍 Salish Coast Elementary School Commons
Free to attend | Suggested donation: $20
Join us for a special evening celebrating our school gardens:
🍝 Community dinner featuring fresh garden vegetables & pesto pasta
🌿 Farm & garden tours
🔍 Scavenger hunt
🍰 Desserts & drinks from the PTHS Food Truck
All donations support the maintenance and growth of gardens and orchards across the district.
🍴 Silverware donations also welcome!
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
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
Supporting Port Townsend schools farm, gardens and orchard.
Food truck, scavenger hunt, garden tours and more. Friday, June 5th at 5:00 pm.
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.
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.
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
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/.
PT School Student Families and Staff Enjoy Spring Break April 13-17
Return to school Monday, April 20th, info @ ptschools.org
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!
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
