Honoring Our 2025 Retirees

On the evening of May 19, South Kitsap School District hosted a heartfelt celebration to recognize and thank our 2025 retirees. This special event honored staff members from across the district who are concluding their careers after years of dedicated service to our students, schools, and community.

From the classroom to the bus garage, from school offices to student support services, these individuals have made a lasting impact in the lives of countless students and colleagues. Their contributions have helped shape the heart of South Kitsap, and we are deeply grateful for the care, passion, and professionalism they brought to their roles.

Please join us in celebrating the following retirees:

• 🏫 Burley Glenwood Elementary
  • Rebecca Nilsen
     
• 🏫 Cedar Heights Middle School
  • William Breakey
  • Tammy Helwig
  • Hillaree Larson
     
• 🏫 Discovery High School
  • Corey Millard
  • Parminder Tolpa
  • Lori Michele Wainwright
     
• 🏫 East Port Orchard Elementary
  • William Johnson
     
• 🏫 Hidden Creek Elementary
  • Susan Littleton
  • Brenda Ward
     
• 🏫 Manchester Elementary
  • Julie Gleason
  • Nancy Immel
  • Mark Sutton
     
• 🏫 Marcus Whitman Middle School
  • Debra Bidwell
  • Matthew Davis
  • Mary Anne Van Doornik
     
• 🏫 Mullenix Ridge Elementary
  • Erin Simon
     
• 🏫 Olalla Elementary
  • Patricia Bauer
     
• 🏫 Orchard Heights Elementary
  • Margaret Whitley
     
• 🏫 Sidney Glen Elementary
  • Cheryl Chatham-Spohn
  • Judi Jimenez
  • Jean Jones
     
• 🏫 South Colby Elementary
  • Joan Mott
  • Sandy Orcutt
     
• 🏫 Sunnyslope Elementary
  • Mary Jo Porter
     
• 🎓 South Kitsap High School
  • Romny Arnold
  • Joey Dame
  • Caroline Daniel
  • Dave Goodwin
  • Tammy Haney
  • Anna Keene
  • Chris Korbel
  • John Malich
  • Kelly Ogan
  • Bev Painter
  • Maude Pearson
  • Kim Smart
  • Laura Soto
     
• 🚌 Transportation Services
  • Brenda Boice
  • Sherrin Hinders
  • Richard Lamoureux
  • Patti McKee
  • Kimberly Norton
     
• 🧩 Special Services
  • Judith Wilson
     
• 🏢 District Office
  • Joanne Warren

We extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt thanks to each retiree. Your legacy will continue to inspire the South Kitsap community for years to come.