From the Superintendent

While many changes are on the horizon, quality teaching and learning remain at the heart of our commitment to all students in the Port Townsend School District. I plan to focus on the following areas in the 2008-2009 school year:

• Continue planning for a new elementary school, which will provide a single campus with updated, energy efficient facilities designed to compliment and enhance the learning environment.
• Curriculum coordination, including linking classroom instruction to state standards.
• Continue to explore opportunities to enhance partnerships with local agencies, such as the Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden Boat Foundation, YMCA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Centrum and the Marine Science Center. These partnerships help the district offer unique educational programs, and keep students connected to the community.
• Implementing new tools for communication with families and community members, including a revised, user-friendly website, and an enhanced emergency notification system.

I am proud to be part of the Port Townsend educational community, and look forward to continuing our work with staff, students, parents and community members to provide outstanding learning opportunities for all students.

OSPI - Report Card (select the Port Townsend School District from the dropdown menu) Visit our school report card site at OSPI.  This site provides a link to information about our district demographics, test scores and Adequately Yearly Progress (AYP) as outlined in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Legislation. Goals for 2007-2008 School Year   WASA Administrative Review (.pdf file)   OSPI Legislative Update (Information, handouts and links to helpful sites)

Thomas A. Opstad, Superintendent kdkdkdkd

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