Department: Administration
Principal
Dear Sakai Intermediate Families,
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! My name is Alison Hook, and I am honored to introduce myself as the new principal of Sakai Intermediate School!
My family and I are new to Bainbridge Island, and like so many of you, we were drawn here by the outstanding schools, natural beauty, and vibrant community. My husband, Steve, and I have two children, Theo (who starts kindergarten this year!) and Dot (who is 2), additionally we have a golden doodle named Barry. As a family, we love swimming and playing in natural waters, cheering on the Mariners and the Kraken, walking Barry, and hosting visiting family. When I get a moment to myself, you can usually find me running. I have been a distance runner since I was a teenager and I grew up outside of Corvallis, Oregon.
I feel incredibly fortunate to lead at Sakai, a school with an outstanding, thoughtful, caring, and supportive staff. At Sakai, our collective goal is to provide each and every student a safe, collaborative, and nurturing environment where they can thrive. We take the responsibility of educating your child with great care and intention. Schooling is most effective when educators and families serve as partners in students' learning. We strive to work in tandem with you as active partners in supporting your child’s unique needs. I look forward to working closely with you to ensure your child experiences a year full of high-level learning and growth.
To stay up to date on school news, updates, and all the great events at our school, I ask that you please be sure to read our weekly school newsletter. The newsletter is sent out via the ParentSquare App and posted on our school’s website.
Please know that my door is always open. I encourage you to reach out with any questions, concerns, or simply to say hello. I am thrilled to get to know the students and become an active part of this community! It is sure to be a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Alison Hook
Principal, Sakai Intermediate School