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Guidelines for Visiting a School

Guidelines for visiting our schools

We're thrilled you're interested in visiting our schools! To ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all, we ask that you follow our guidelines for visiting one of our schools or the District Office. 

The Bremerton School District prioritizes the safety and well-being of all students and staff above all else. We are committed to creating a secure learning environment where everyone feels protected and empowered to thrive.

While we strive for a welcoming atmosphere, security measures are essential for safeguarding our school community.

We appreciate your cooperation in following our visitor procedures. By working together, we can ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all.

Questions? Need help?

For questions about our school safety guidelines, please contact our School Safety Supervisor by email or call 360-473-1003.

Playgrounds and fields

Our playgrounds and fields are open for community groups outside of school hours.

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Don’t forget your ID!

Every visitor must check-in at the Welcome Center and have their government-issued ID scanned!

Welcome Center

All of our schools are secured during the school day and visitors must enter through single point-of-entry which leads to the school’s Welcome Cente

Elementary school entrance

Security Fencing and Single Point of Entry

Our school campuses are secured by fencing and access to our schools is limited to a single point of entry during the school day.

When you enter a school, you will be greeted at the school’s Welcome Centers where you will be checked-in using our visitor management system, and given a badge for you to wear during your visit. 

Visitor Management System

An important part of keeping students and staff safe is knowing who is in our buildings at all times. The Bremerton School District utilizes the Raptor Visitor Management System in our schools to strengthen our campus safety for students and staff.

Visitors are required to sign in, present a valid ID, and state their purpose for being on campus. This system provides us with a record of all visitors and allows us to track their movement within the building.

Please wear your badge in a visible location while you are visiting our schools.

About Raptor

This system scans the visitor's name, date of birth, partial license/ID number and photo for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. The registered sex offender database is the only official database checked by the Raptor system. Once the entry is approved, Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of his/her visit.

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