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The Backpacks for Kids Food Program helps feed children from financially struggling homes. Each week a team of volunteers at First Christian Church fill more than 300 backpacks with food. The packs are then delivered to the schools and The Boys and Girls Club to be sent home on Fridays with the children who need them most. The children return the empty packs on Mondays, and Backpacks for Kids volunteers pick them up and refill them. Backpack food programs have been shown to increase attendance, decrease behavior problems, improve concentration abilities and improve academic achievement.

* Donations & Questions: Call Teri Goodwin at 360-340-5692

Please contact our School Office Coordinator Assistant: 
Daisy Nguyen at nguyenc@skschools.org or (360) 443.3615 or
Visit: skschools.org/live-sk/backpacks-for-kids for more information about the program. 

If you want to donate to Backpacks for Kids , you can do it through the  South Kitsap Rotary here

 

Community Resources (pdf)

Free Meals in Kitsap County (pdf)

Kitsap Community Homeless & Low-Income Resource Guide Autumn/Winter 2021-2022 (pdf)

 

InvestED has been a trusted partner to school districts across Washington State for 60 years, committed to empowering educators to make the best decisions for their students. Since its founding in 1963, the organization has remained steadfast in its core philosophy of supporting educators and prioritizing student needs.

Through its program, InvestED provides immediate financial support to nearly 700 partner schools, ensuring that every dollar directly benefits students in need. The organization's mission focuses on helping students Get to School, Engage in School, and Graduate.

The funding provided by InvestED covers a wide range of needs, including ASB cards, supplemental workbooks, warm clothing, test fees, health expenses, band equipment, college applications, sports gear, graduation fees, remote learning support, and much more.

InvestED’s work is making a direct and lasting impact on students across Washington State, but we can’t do it alone. Join us in our mission to empower educators, support students, and change lives for the better.

DONATE HERE

 

Monetary Gifts   

Monetary Donation Form

Individuals or groups may desire to make cash donations to a school, either to be used at the discretion of the school or for a special purpose. Funding of the instructional program is a responsibility of the School Board, and outside contributions serve to enhance and extend the program of the school rather than provide basic resources.

1. Individuals or organizations desiring to make a monetary grant will meet with school officials regarding the intended use of the grant in advance of making the contribution.
2. All contributions shall be recorded on forms designated by the Superintendent or designee and shall state the amount and intended purpose. Monetary grants equal to or less than $1,000 may be accepted by the Superintendent. Monetary grants in excess of $1,000 shall be presented to the Superintendent' Office for Board consideration and approval.
3. All monetary grants shall be deposited as district revenue and spent using established purchasing procedures.

Please download and complete the Monetary Gifts Form 385 linked above and return it to the school where you wish to make your donation.

Monetary Donations for Technology
It is preferable that monetary donations are given to support technology purchases. This helps schools order equipment that is compatible with other supporting systems. In the case of Apple iOS devices, if the units are not purchased by the district directly, classroom management functionality is limited.

Equipment & Supply Donations

Supply Donation Form

For donations such as computers, books, musical instruments, school supplies, and other used items in good condition, download and complete the Donation Form 386 and return it to the school that should receive the donation.

In accordance with district policy 4610, donations of computer equipment are accepted if the equipment is:

• three (3) years old or newer, and
• is approved by the ITS department

After consulting with the IT Support Specialist assigned to the school, the tech liaison or office staff can complete a Form 386 (Equipment and Materials Donation Agreement) and submit to their school or department administrator for approval.

ALL donations must be approved by the Board of Directors before taking possession of the equipment.

Please remember schools/departments are responsible for any additional costs, such as operating system licenses, application software, and any additional hardware.

We are thankful to welcome volunteers back on campus for the 2024-2025 school year. 

• Volunteers with background check clearance should coordinate service time with the Volunteer Coordinator at the school. You can find the Volunteer Application form here.
• When volunteers arrive on campus, they must have a current application on file and photo ID.
• Volunteers must complete the sign in sheet with specific note about where they will be serving. This information will be used for contact tracing in the event of a potential exposure.

We collect the Parental Declaration of Intent for Home-based Instruction forms and report them to the state in October every year. However, we do not offer services for homeschooling families. If your student requires any services from the school district or needs to take HBI testing, please contact the school in your boundary area. To find out which school that is, please check here.

Information regarding Home-Based Instruction in the State of Washington can be found at the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction website. 

Information regarding private homeschooling organizations and state laws pertaining to Home-based instruction. 

Forms are due by September 15 to Explorer Academy. You can either drop off the form at our office or mail it to:

Explorer Academy 
1723 Wolves Rd 
Port Orchard, WA 98366

• Parental Declaration of Intent for Home-based Instruction Form
• Washington State's Laws Regulating Home-Based Instruction