In Washington State, students in grades 3-8 now take the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) tests in May; and high school students take the High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) in March and April. The two tests replace the statewide Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) test.

State tests are intended to assess whether students have sufficiently mastered a set of grade-level standards for a particular subject. Scores for the MSP or HSPE are reported in four levels: “Exceeds Standard,” “Meets Standard,” “Below Standard,” and “Well Below Standard.”

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has posted the MSP and HSPE test results statewide, for each district and each school. The two new tests are very different from the WASL, so comparisons can be challenging. View the Bellevue School District results. To see the results for individual schools, click on the drop down arrow on the Summary field, select a school and click the green Go button.

Is your child ready to start Preschool this fall?  Are you looking for an afterschool program that is located at your neighborhood school?  Our programs offer quality learning opportunities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. Programs are located at select school campuses throughout the district.  Visit our Early Learning Program page to register and learn more about:  

·         School-day Preschool with extended care options ·         Spanish Dual Language Preschool ·         Infant/Toddler Programs ·         Half-Day Preschool ·         Enhanced After School and Break Programs  Access Early Learning Program information and register >

The district has received three applications to fill the School Board position of retiring Director Peter Bentley.  Applicants have been invited to present a brief presentation, on the topic of why they are interested in serving on the School Board, at the September 7th regular board meeting.  The applications are now posted for the public to view, as well as an outline of the timeline.  The Board expects to interview candidates in early September with the goal of seating a new Board member in October. 

For additional information and to view the applications, visit the board webpage. 

Sammamish High School has been named as one of the 49 highest rated finalists out of nearly 1700 applicants nationwide to receive a $4.1 million federal grant under the Investment in Innovation (i3) program. The purpose of the i3 program is to provide competitive grants to applicants with a record of improving student achievement, as well as to invest in innovative practices.    The proposal uses the theme of “Engineering Global Solutions” to encourage growth and interest in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).  To receive a share of the $650 million in i3 grants, a 20 percent private sector match must be secured by September 8.  Read more…

On June 13, 2010, Newsweek  released its annual report of top U.S. high schools and we are excited to announce that five of our high schools ranked in the best 100 high schools in America.  Go to Newsweek article > 

A little known district committee has been busy researching the concept of “equity” as it pertains to the education system.  The committee brings together representatives from the district, PTA, Bellevue Schools Foundation, and two parent advisory groups -- the Parent Action and Advisory Council and Impulso Esolar Latino de Bellevue.  It calls itself the Equity Leaders Committee.  The work of the committee is being reported on the district blog.  Members have completed Phase 1 of their charge, namely, creating a definition of “equity” and would like staff and community to comment after each blog posting. Visit the district blog >    

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