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Commodore Options School (K-12)

Commodore Connections: Welcome Back 2026-27

Posted Date: 08/19/26 (03:00 PM)
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Commodore Connections

Community Updates (Odyssey, Mosaic, and EHHS)

August 20, 2026
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Welcome to the 2026-27 school year!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable, relaxing, or adventurous summer...whatever was needed for a break from the weekly school routines. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I am excited to work with our team and all of our students as we continue to learn and grow together. Each year I look forward to seeing how our students get a little taller, discover new skills, and want to share their passions with their peers. I also love meeting our new Kindergarteners each year, because they bring an abundance of joy, energy, and awe to our K-12 community!

At the beginning of every school year I am filled with hope, joy, some butterflies in my tummy, and the excitement of what is to come....just like many of our students. I know students miss their peers or close buddies, and look forward to meeting new classmates. School is a place for all of us to find community, develop friendships, celebrate growth through learning, and get needed support along the way. Our goal is that all of our students make connections and know that they BELONG. As educators and staff members, we are here for all of you...parents, guardians, and students. I look forward to partnering with you this year, meeting new goals, and finding more reasons to celebrate! We can do anything together!

Thank you all for your support and commitment to COS K-12! If you have any questions, please reach out to me. Each program will be sending out "nuts and bolts" updates soon!

Warmly,
Tricia Corsetti, Principal
tcorsetti@bisd303.org

New COS Staff Members

We are excited to welcome new team members to our Commodore Options programs this year:
  1. Kylee Wells: Odyssey 7/8 teacher
  2. Tim Furnanz: EHHS Special Ed Teacher
  3. Janet Duxbury: Odyssey 3/4 leave replacement for Serena first semester
  4. Laura Nelson: HC teacher
  5. Jeff Hale: EHHS math teacher
  6. Katie Drovdahl: Library para support
  7. Robyn Stahl: Interventionist K-6
  8. Pontea Smithson: EHHS para
  9. Helen Pitts: Math para support 7-12
  10. Brenda Pohl: paraeducator
It takes a collaborative team to support all of our K-12 students and one another! Please join me in welcoming our new team members, and some will be shared with other buildings too!
 
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Commodore Options K-12 Essentials

  1. Skyward Updates: Please update parent/guardian contact information. This is how we communicate with you all through correct emails and phone numbers.
  2. Parent Volunteer Process with BISD: Please go to the BISD Parent Volunteer link to complete the process. Complete this process early so you can begin volunteering on campus right away!
  3. We have three active and supportive PTOs in our building. Thank you for your support. PLEASE DONATE AT THIS LINK!
Thank you all for supporting our efforts!
 
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Family Resources


Please review the BISD Family Handbook for all information regarding policies, procedures, schedules, and community resources.

Character Strong Parent Resources and information:

Bainbridge Youth Services: Offers free and confidential youth counseling, parenting support classes and counseling services, in addition to free tutoring. Please check out the wonderful services of BYS.
https://www.askbys.org/parent-resources/

Helpline House Resources: Please explore all of the essential ways Helpline House can support family needs in our community.
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SEPTEMBER DATES and EVENTS

Please follow the BISD website for upcoming events, school schedules, and additional calendar items.


9/1 First Day of School 1st-12th grade (see adjusted 9-12 schedules)
9/3 Mosaic Orientation 10:30-11:30
9/4 First Day for BISD Kindergarteners
9/4 Odyssey Ice Cream Social K-8
9/7 Labor Day: NO SCHOOL
9/17 Odyssey Curriculum Night 6:30
9/18 Commodore Options K-12 Picture Day
9/23 EHHS/BHS Open House 6:30
9/28 NO SCHOOL: BISD Full Day PD

Each program will share specific updates and additional events through Parent Square emails. Thank you!
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to a wonderful 2026-27 academic year! We communicate to each program through Parent Square, so please keep emails updated and you can choose your school preferences.

Bainbridge Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The BISD provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator:
Kristen Haizlip, Associate Superintendent
206-780-1058
khaizlip@bisd303.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinators:
Maria Kuffel
206-780-1088
mkuffel@bisd303.org
Darren Spencer
dspencer@bisd303.org
BISD #303
8489 Madison Avenue North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110