In addition to all the other challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has experienced an alarming increase in racist anti-Asian hate incidents. Horrific events have taken place across our nation and even close to home in the Puget Sound area.Read More
As your superintendent, it has always been my hope that our students would return to school this fall at one of our 29 school campuses.Read More
Thank you for all your patience, kindness, and collaboration during this unprecedented time for our district.Read More
Each year, in support of the Strategic Plan, we create annual targets to move us toward our 2023 Strategic Plan goals. The goals of the 2019-2020 Annual Plan include ensuring students feel safe, affirmed and inspired to achieve high levels of social-emotional well-being and academic success.Read More
The Bellevue School District Leadership Team puts students, families, and staff safety at the forefront when we make a decision related to delays or closure of our schools.Read More
While our school year doesn’t end until June, the end of a calendar year provides a fitting time for reflection and resolution. For many of us, the December holidays also mark a time to gather and celebrate with family and friends.Read More
At the Bellevue School District, our leadership philosophy centers on key practices that effective leaders demonstrate. One of those key practices is to “encourage the heart” through leadership. To encourage the heart, our leaders recognize and honor the contributions that individuals make to our collective success.Read More
It is important to recognize that in order to be successful, students need support beyond academics. That is why one of our district’s six priorities is Student Well-Being. We must remain mindful of the emotional and physical needs of all our students and continue to affirm each student’s sense of identity and belonging if we hope to create learning environments where each and every one of our students can thrive.Read More
Welcome to a new school year! We are excited and honored to serve our diverse group of students—from an entry class of preschoolers who will graduate in 2034 to our seasoned seniors who will be graduating as the Class of 2020.Read More
If I told you about students learning computer science and adding words like algorithm, sequencing, loops, and debugging to their everyday vocabulary, it probably would not surprise you. It might surprise you, however, that the Bellevue School District (BSD) students I am talking about are in kindergarten.Read More