Explorer News

In NKSD, we acknowledge and pay tribute to the pivotal role Black and African Americans have held in shaping U.S. history, recognizing their contributions, achievements, and enduring legacy.

Check out the latest happening in your schools, including updates on capital projects, CTE programs working with community partners, Cultural Day at Suquamish Elementary and upcoming important dates.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, promoting safe, inclusive learning environments for all students and staff.

Learn tech tools, safety features, and tips to support your child's digital learning. Refreshments provided.

Stay informed with BusRight: real-time bus tracking, route info, and notifications for your child’s safety.

NKSD adjusts the 2024-2025 calendar for aligned spring break, new kindergarten start, and inclement weather days.

Governor Inslee visited Richard Gordon Elementary to celebrate its energy efficiency improvements.

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! Grateful for NKSD's exceptional teachers' dedication, impact, and commitment to students. #ThankATeacher

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Honoring diversity, rich cultures, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. #AAPIHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity

NKSD celebrates National School Library Month by spotlighting our amazing Library Media Specialists, who inspire reading, learning, and inclusivity.

NKSD honors Black History Month, celebrating African Americans' pivotal contributions to U.S. history.

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.

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.

The North Kitsap School District and Kitsap Regional Library partnership provides students with easy library access.

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

Stand against bullying, foster kindness, respect, and open communication. Together, we create a safe community.

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.

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) 396-3800 option 2..