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Military Families

Military Families

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Welcome families of the USS Ronald Reagan!


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Welcome to Central Kitsap, proud neighbor of Naval Base Kitsap!

Nearly half our students have family members who are in the military or who work at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF. We have a strong relationship with our Navy partners to offer programs and services that support students in transition and enrich our schools.

We invite you to learn more about us:

About CK Schools

Our support programs

Child care options

Registering online

Washington State Purple Star Award logo with a purple star.

Central Kitsap Schools is the recipient of a Purple Star Award! This designation from the state recognizes our ongoing commitment to supporting the unique needs of our military-connected student population—almost half of our students!

FAQs

  • Residents of Naval Base Kitsap Bangor can choose our district (Central Kitsap School District) or North Kitsap School District. Residents of Jackson Park may choose our district or Bremerton School District.

    If you’ve chosen our district, thank you! We assign most families to the school in their neighborhood. However, you can request to transfer to another school. We grant transfers on a space-available basis. For more on these options, visit:

    • Check out this transfer checklist (pdf) from your School Liaison.
    • You’ll also find a list on our registration page. You’ll find a list of documents you’ll need to register. You can submit or update any documentation with your school when you arrive. We can request transcripts and other academic records from your child’s school.
  • You can register if you have orders to move to the area. Many of our students’ families start in temporary housing, and we even have a bus stop near the Navy Lodge on Bangor. You will be assigned to a school near your first residence, even if it’s temporary. You can transfer to your neighborhood school once you’ve found housing that is more permanent.

  • Our schools staff are welcoming and used to helping students transitioning into our area. We also have counselors available at all our schools.

    Our schools with the highest number of students from Naval Base Kitsap families have additional counseling services and programs thanks to our Navy partners.

    • Eligible students at any school can access counselors from the Military and Family Life Counseling Program (MFLC). Visit our Military Family Support page to learn more. 
    • We value the strong relationships we develop with families. We offer a  variety of programs from preschool to young adult students.

    We look forward to partnering with you in the education of your child. Please call our Special Services department at 360-662-1040 if you'd like more information.