News – Bellevue School District

District Updates

School Board Highlights: May 7, 2019

May 16, 2019 Chris SumptionBoard, District, District News0

Highlights include: Board actions relating to two resolutions for the Sammamish High School Project, contract approval for photovoltaic (solar panel) additions to three schools, and more.Read More

Measles in King County: What Families Need to Know

May 15, 2019 Chris SumptionDistrict, District News, Health4

King County has updated their Measles case and exposure location listings. We currently do not have any cases of measles reported in the Bellevue School District. We are urging families to monitor their children for signs of measles.Read More

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Kindergartners Coding at Woodridge

May 14, 2019 brownmaCurriculum, District, District News, Woodridge1

Kindergartners at Woodridge have been learning computer science and coding over the last few weeks. The students have participated in computer science stations to learn concepts like algorithms, sequencing, loops, and debugging. A team from Microsoft visited the school to see what the students are learning.Read More

School Nurse Day

May 8, 2019 brownmaDistrict News, Health0

Every day school nurses in Bellevue School District take care of our students. Here are some amazing facts you might not know about this dedicated group of staff.Read More

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Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7, 2019 brownmaChinook, District, District News, Phantom Lake, Puesta del Sol, Sherwood Forest0

It’s teacher appreciation week! With 1,400 certificated employees supporting over 20,000 students, we have a lot of Exceptional Staff to be thankful for! Thank you to all of you for providing High Quality Instruction and focusing on Student Well-Being to help affirm and inspire each and every student to learn and thrive as creators of their future world.Read More

Vaping: Risks, Addiction and Talking with Your Student

May 7, 2019 Chris SumptionCommunity, District, District News1

BSD families, students and staff – you are invited to engage in discussions regarding vaping with other families, students, school and district personnel.Read More

School News

Kindergartners Coding at Woodridge

May 14, 2019 brownmaCurriculum, District, District News, Woodridge1

Students Inspired by Local News Presenter

May 13, 2019 brownmaDistrict News, Sherwood Forest7

Students at Sherwood Forest were inspired to be creators of their future world after meeting local news presenter, Jaime Mendez. He was invited to share his personal journey and experiences with a 5th grade Dual Language class in Spanish. It was a great opportunity for the students to meet a local Latino leader who they watch in the news.Read More

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7, 2019 brownmaChinook, District, District News, Phantom Lake, Puesta del Sol, Sherwood Forest0

Students Awarded for Community Service

April 23, 2019 brownmaAwards & Recognition, District, District News, Interlake, Odle0

Congratulations to Bellevue School District students Mehr Grewal and Eshika Saxena for being recognized in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards! Mehr was honored as a Washington State Honoree for her work in promoting good health and acts of service. Eshika was recognized as a Distinguished Finalist for starting a nonprofit that encourages girls to pursue STEM fields and the sickle cell app she developed. Read More

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Their Story Matters

April 19, 2019 brownmaCommunity, District, District News, International9

Students from International School had the opportunity to share their stories as part of a service project with New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL) and My Story Matters. The storybooks will show the students what they can learn from their past experiences to help them grow.Read More

Robotics Teams Qualify for Worlds

April 11, 2019 brownmaDistrict, District News, Interlake, International, Newport, Sammamish4

Last week our Sammamish, Newport, Interlake and International High School Robotics teams all competed at the PNW district championships against the top 64 FRC robotics teams.Read More

H.E.ART Gallery Bellevue

April 10, 2019 brownmaBig Picture, Community, District News4

H.E.ART Gallery Bellevue is a non-profit organization founded by four students at the Bellevue Big Picture school. H.E.ART, or High-schoolers Expressing ART, works to collect student-made art across the Bellevue School District. With the support of the Bellevue Schools Foundation, H.E.ART is able to raise funds for art programs within our district.Read More

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ClapOut Celebration at Lake Hills

March 18, 2019 brownmaDistrict News, Lake Hills, Schools6

Lake Hills honored their students at their ClapOut celebration last week. Rather than having an assembly at the end of the year, Lake Hills started ClapOuts as an active way to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of all their students.Read More

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