ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, and
PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
CENTRAL KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Welcome to the Central Kitsap School District Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month Website
The "tiles" below represent each day in May and share a unique perspective from the AA and NHPI community. Click on the day's image or link to learn about the person or group highlighted. The stories are told through video and text.
CKSD student art in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month 2022
Highlighting
CKSD Staff
CKSD Staff
May 5
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
Remembering the Japanese exclusion during WWII
May 15
May 17
25th APCC Annual Polynesian Luau
A live Luau with special performances, island foods, and local vendors
May 28
Social, economic, and cultural hub of the Vietnamese community in the Puget Sound region
"Our community is made more vibrant through the diversity of cultures, languages, and religions and I am grateful for the presence of the AANHPI community in this area.
Erin Prince - Superintendent of the Central Kitsap School District
Click on the links below to access additional information and resources for AANHPI Heritage Month
White House Proclamation
Official Proclamation on Asian America, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Voices of Community Island Nations
May 28th Community Event
Google Arts and Culture
Asian Pacific American Cultures
Asian Language Greetings
Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
FCHSW’s annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of Philippine Independence.
Bainbridge Island Mochi Festival
Learn about and enjoy an age old Japanese Tradition of Mochi.
One of only two bonsai museums in the United States.
