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Bellevue In The News
Teacher wins national recognition

Robinswood High School science teacher, Laura Baumgartner was one of 30 teachers in the nation selected to receive the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence.  This program designed by Applied Molecular Genetics recognizes K-12 teachers who have demonstrated creativity in the classroom and have had a significant impact on the learning and interest of the future generation of scientists.  The award includes a check for $10,000.

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District to receive solar grant


Bellevue is one of five Puget Sound area school districts to receive solar power installation grants from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).

The solar array being installed at Interlake High School is part of a new school stadium concession stand. Science teacher Phil Allen, the school’s project champion, is part of a team aiming for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification – an advanced certification for new construction.

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National certification for safe pest management practices


Bellevue School District has become the 27th in the nation and fourth in Washington to earn Integrated Pest Management (IPM) STAR Certification. "IPM STAR certification is the nation's most exclusive honor for excellence in managing pests in educational facilities."

Learn About IPM STAR Certification >

State Superintendent's Art Show


Jesse Chen and Matt Ruddel, Sammamish High School students, are two of the nine state winners of the Annual Superintendent's Art Show.  This is the first time in the 35-year history of the show that two of the winners are from the same school.  In addition to the award recognition, each student will receive a monetary stipend.

Access information on the 'Art of Everything Show' >

Superintendent Search

Parents and community members have started to ask about the School Board's progress in the process of finding a new superintendent.  In addition to responding to individual questions, the board decided to prepare a Q&A on the superintendent search to address some of the most frequently asked questions.

Access an interactive Q & A >

Summer 2008 Programs

 

2008-09 School Calendar


The Bellevue Education Association and Bellevue School District have reached a tentative agreement on the 2008-09 school calendar. The calendar is "tentative" because it will be subject to ratification by both the BEA membership and the School Board.  

   First Day of School: September 2, 2008
   Winter Break: December 22, 2008 - January 2, 2009
   Mid-Winter Break: February 16 - 20, 2009
   Spring Break: April 6 - 10, 2009
   Last Day of School: June 18, 2009

Access the complete 2008-09 Tentative Calendar >
Bellevue School District 2008 Report to the Community


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Read students’ personal stories about their experiences in Bellevue schools, people who have influenced their decisions, and the confidence they feel having achieved their academic goals.  Learn about the generosity of volunteers and the talents they bring to the schoolhouse. And check out the accomplishments of the Bellevue School District in student achievement, school construction and innovations in curriculum development.  

Access our 2008 Report to the Community >  
   

Elementary Math Curriculum Adopted

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Elementary school children will be learning mathematics from a new curriculum starting in the fall of 2008.  The school board adopted this new program at its March 18 meeting.  The decision was made after piloting two math programs during the first trimester of the current school year, soliciting teachers’ opinions on each, and comparing student assessment results on selected items. The new curriculum is called Math Expressions.  In both areasstudent performance on assessments and teacher opinions   Math Expressions ranked the highest.

Access the Elementary Math Pilot Report >

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