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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Rosenbury poses in front of the sunflowers at Salish Coast Elementary School’s teaching garden, an integral setting for her place-based learning program.
New Port Townsend superintendent prepares for ‘The Year of Re-engagement’
Linda Rosenbury, Port Townsend School District’s new superintendent, moved from the hustle and bustle of New York City to a vastly different setting in Port Townsend. She said she was … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee announces a statewide requirement for public school employees to get vaccinations against COVID-19 at a press conference Wednesday.
Gov. Inslee announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all public school employees
Gov. Jay Inslee ordered school employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Oct. 18. Inslee announced the requirement at a press conference Wednesday. Those who do not get vaccinations can be … more
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Port Townsend schools host Back to School events
The Port Townsend School District will host a meet-and-greet event for the public to meet Superintendent Linda Rosenbury and other new staff. Rosenbury started as district superintendent July 1 … more
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Peninsula College will require students, staff to be vaccinated on campuses starting in fall
Peninsula College will require all employees and students coming back to campuses for the fall quarter to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Waivers will be granted for specific exemptions, college … more
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PT student graduates at Gonzaga University
Milo Rolland of Port Townsend has earned a bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University. Rolland was awarded a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. The university’s … more
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New principal chosen for Blue Heron Middle School
The Port Townsend School Board has chosen Victoria Kalscheuer as the new principal for Blue Heron Middle School. Officials said Kalscheuer will bring a diverse set of skills in school … more
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Chimacum School Board OKs contract for bus drivers
Bus drivers in the Chimacum School District have a new employment contract. The Chimacum School Board unanimously approved a two-year contract with Chimacum Unified Drivers and Specialists (CUDS) … more
PT school district to launch pilot program
For the upcoming school year, the Port Townsend School District is piloting an online program for first grade through 12th-grade students. The Port Townsend Online Program will be the only fully … more
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Plachta awarded master’s degree at Tampere University
Stephen Z. D. Plachta, a 2003 graduate of Port Townsend High School, recently completed his master’s degree in science and engineering at Tampere University, Finland.  His thesis … more
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PT School District sees wave of departures at end of school year
The Port Townsend School District is seeing an exodus of top staff at the end of the school year. The Port Townsend School Board signed off on multiple resignations at its last meeting, as well as … more
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PT school district seeks principal for Blue Heron, OCEAN
The Port Townsend School District will introduce candidates for a new principal for Blue Heron Middle School next week. Current Blue Heron and OCEAN Principal Theresa Campbell announced her … more
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Public input sought on new reading materials
The Port Townsend School District’s kindergarten through fifth grade English Language Arts Adoption Team is recommending the adoption of the Wilson Reading curricula, “Wit and … more
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Jan Boutilier takes selfies with those who came to celebrate her retirement at Vintage by Port Townsend Vineyards.
Beloved PTHS secretary is refiring, not retiring
The crisp ring of toasting glasses was barely audible over the sounds of stories and uproars of laughter. Amidst lavender decor, against a violet sky heavy will approaching rain, guests with … more
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Quilcene graduates gather on a stairway outside the school for one last group photo before commencement.
Class of 2021 | Quilcene High graduation ceremony ends with circle of friends, memories
Up, up and away. Quilcene High’s Class of 2021 came together one last time Saturday. They gathered in a tight circle on the school’s athletic field as a thick crowd of family and … more
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Quilcene Class of 2021 graduate Olivia Benson will study music and psychology at Washington State University.
Class of 2021 | Benson has a passion for performing, making music
A brilliant sun slipping over purple-crested mountains, chasing dark green shadows to the shoreline of Quilcene Bay. That’s how Olivia Benson has seen her world. It’s one … more
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Zachary Budnek will attend Pacific Lutheran University and play football.
Class of 2021 | Budnek welcomes a set of moving goalposts
Quilcene High School is losing its big brother. Zachary Budnek said the most essential part of learning has been learning what not to do. That’s important as a leader, said Budnek, … more
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Graduates toss their caps into the setting sun and watch them fall back to earth like red and white raindrops.
Class of 2021 | A year like no other prepared PTHS graduates for the world
From balloons and paper lanterns to handmade signs and homemade T-shirts, Port Townsend High School’s graduation ceremony Friday was a kaleidoscope of red, white, and black. more
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After graduation, Devin Harris is headed out of state for the College of Idaho to study health science and human performance.
Class of 2021 | PT athlete and grad says ‘Be coachable’
Throughout his time at Port Townsend High School, graduating senior Devin Harris has stuck by the motto: “Be coachable at everything you do.” “My parents gave me that mindset of … more
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Finn O’Donnell is headed to the American University to study government.
Class of 2021 | Port Townsend grad off to D.C. with political aspirations
Port Townsend High School graduating senior Finn O’Donnell spent his high school career getting a head start. He began early paving his path to further education, balancing both Advanced … more
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Port Townsend student named to spring dean’s list
Berkley Hill of Port Townsend has earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2021 semester. Hill is a senior majoring in computer science. Traditional … more
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