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Observed from September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic contributions. NKSD honors this heritage.
Free & Reduced Meal Program ensures students from low-income families receive meals; 2022-2023 applications expire October 11th.
Updated 2023-2024 bus routes are posted. For queries, contact the Transportation Office at (360) 396-3099.
The North Kitsap School District and Kitsap Regional Library partnership provides students with easy library access.
Stand against bullying, foster kindness, respect, and open communication. Together, we create a safe community.
Richard Gordon Elementary embodies the spirit of its namesake astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr.'s exploration and knowledge pursuit.
2023-2024 Richard Gordon Elementary School Supply List
Safe and timely student drop-off and pick-up at Richard Gordon Elementary involves strategic zones, supervision, and communication.
InTouch Online Payment System simplifies paying student fees, making donations, and settling fines in real-time.
Proper bus conduct ensures safety, fosters respect, promotes inclusivity, and instills community responsibility in students.
Attendance Matters. If absences occur, excuse via email or call (360) 396-3805..
Explore the interactive websites of authors Jeff Kinney, Mo Willems, Roald Dahl, and Shel Silverstein.
Explore award-winning books, Explorers!! Dive into exciting adventures with Caldecott, Newbery, and Washington's own Sasquatch awards.
NKSD provides Chromebooks for students, with policies for technical assistance, charging, loaners, maintenance, loss/theft, and appropriate use.
Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety involve responsible, respectful online behavior and precautions to protect personal information.
Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences by reviewing progress, discussing with your child, preparing questions, and setting collaborative goals.
Recognize signs of stress in your child and provide support through communication, routines, and healthy coping strategies.
Promote open conversations about mental health with your child, fostering understanding, resilience, and support.
Social-emotional learning nurtures well-being, relationships, and responsible decision-making for academic success and lifelong thriving
Nurture healthy friendships: Teach kindness, communication, and empathy. Set boundaries, resolve conflicts, and foster inclusivity.
Support your child's academic success through routines, effective study habits, communication with teachers, and fostering a love for learning.
Nurture resilience in children through support, risk-taking, problem-solving, growth mindset, social connections, and leading by example.
Smooth middle school transition: Start early, attend tours, foster independence, build connections, establish routines.