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"Both of my sons
attended Port Townsend schools and my granddaughter does, too. Whatever we can do to make today's education relevant and inspiring—I want to make that happen!"

Janette Force,
Port Townsend
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More Information

Below are links to materials that will help better explain the direction that our schools are headed.

White paper on the maritime framework

Maritime Discovery Schools initiative FAQs

OSPI report card on Port Townsend School District

2016 End of Year Report

2014 End of Year Report

Leader editorial, November 2013: A school thinking big

Leader article, Blue Heron students work to restore Chimacum Creek

Peninsula Daily News article on Maritime Studies on Adventuress

Leader article on the maritime framework, November 2012

Peninsula Daily News article on presentation to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, November 2012

Guiding principles

There is a direct correlation between a student's education and the health of a community.

 Learning is powerful when it is relevant and applicable.

Hands-on craftsmanship is a complement to intellect.

Our natural setting  is unique, and offers incredible opportunity for learning.