District – Bellevue School District

Interlake Horticulture Sale May 3-4 and May 17-18

April 16, 2018 Katherine SmithDistrict0

The Interlake Horticulture Program has been gearing up for the Spring Horticulture Sale which is extending their sale dates this year! Read More

State Testing Update: Spring 2018

April 9, 2018 Alex ClarkTesting2

Each spring, the state requires that we assess students in core subject areas. Along with students in 12 other states, Washington students in grades 3-8 (plus high school) will participate in the online Smarter Balanced assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Students in grades 5, 8 and 11 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) test. Read More

Listen & Learn: Dr. Duran’s Entry Plan Report

April 5, 2018 Alex ClarkSuperintendent3

This report contains key learnings including highlights and opportunities for growth. The information herein will help guide the development of our strategic plan for the next five years.Read More

Marilyn Henselman Named 2018 CTE Administrator of the Year

March 29, 2018 arnoneaAwards & Recognition, CTE33

Congratulations to Marilyn Henselman, the district’s supervisor of Career & Technical Education (CTE), for being named the 2018 King County Career & Technical Education Administrator of the Year!

Math Acceleration Options During the Summer

March 26, 2018 Alex ClarkCurriculum, Summer4

We recognize that some students want to accelerate within the Bellevue School District math pathway. This option for math acceleration, beyond a student’s current middle school grade level, is available in a summer math course or through an outside learning experience with prior approval.Read More

Bellevue Community Engages Together at School Board Community Forum

March 21, 2018 Alex ClarkBoard4

Following the March 20 school board meeting, Bellevue community members, students, parents and staff joined together to address important topics such as racial equity, mental health, student voice, start times, and the length of lunch periods. The group of more than 50 people, converged at the school board’s third community forum.

School Board Meeting: March 20, 2018

March 21, 2018 Alex ClarkBoard1

Reports to the Board: ESSA Plan; Woodridge School Review; PE & HealthRead More

Board Resolution on Student Safety

March 9, 2018 wilnercBoard6

At the March 6, 2018 Board Meeting, our Board Directors passed a resolution on school safety. The resolution calls for lawmakers to pass legislation that will protect our students, schools, and community from future gun violence. It also calls upon the District to review our policies, plans, and funding for school safety to identify clear steps we can take to improve student safety.

School Board Meeting: March 6, 2018

March 7, 2018 Alex ClarkBoard0

Reports to the Board: PTSA Report; Gifted Program ReportRead More

A Message About School Safety from Superintendent Duran

March 2, 2018 Alex ClarkSuperintendent4

The recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, has been deeply unsettling for everyone in our community. At the Bellevue Schools, we are committed to keeping our schools safe. This letter will address two important issues.