District – Bellevue School District

Bellevue Adopts Equity Policy to Ensure All Students Thrive

June 21, 2019 Chris SumptionBoard, District, District News2

The Board of Directors formally adopted the Bellevue School District’s Equity and Accountability Policy at the board’s June 11 meeting.Read More

Dr. Duran, Superintendent, speaking to a group of people

Thank You Bellevue for a Successful Year

June 20, 2019 Chris SumptionDistrict, District News, Superintendent6

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

students walking for a graduation ceremony

Class of 2019

June 19, 2019 brownmaBellevue, Big Picture, District, District News, Graduation, Interlake, International, Newport, Sammamish5

Congratulations to the class of 2019! Nearly 1,600 graduates walked across the stage this week to receive their diplomas. The ceremonies included speeches from student and staff, musical performances and plenty of joyful memories. We are proud of our students and cannot wait to see them thrive as creators of their future world.Read More

a group of retirees, the superintendent and two board members and the director of human resources smile for a photo

Celebrating 602 Years of Service

June 12, 2019 brownmaAwards & Recognition, District, District News9

Twenty-eight retirees were honored for their achievements at the annual retirement celebration. They have served in a wide variety of areas to ensure that our students thrive and become creators of their future world.Read More

Schools Recognized for High Achievement

June 11, 2019 brownmaDistrict, District News2

Congratulations to Bennett, Jing Mei, Medina and Spiritridge for being recognized by the state! They were among 216 schools across Washington that were honored for closing gaps, growth or achievement.Read More

1st Reading for Policy 3413; 3rd Reading for Policy 0130

June 10, 2019 Chris SumptionBoard, District, District News, Policies & Procedures0

The following policies require readings by the Bellevue School District School Board at the June 11, 2019 meeting.

1st Reading, Policy 3413: Student Immunization and Life-Threatening Health Conditions
3rd Reading, Policy 0130: Equity and Accountability (New Policy)

Two girls smiling in a photo with Miss Washington Latina

Students Inspired by Miss Washington Latina

June 6, 2019 brownmaDistrict, District News, Sherwood Forest5

Students at Sherwood Forest were inspired to be creators of their future world after a visit from Edith Gonzalez, the current Miss Washington Latina. Gonzalez shared her story with students in the dual language program and emphasized the importance of having goals in life.Read More

Celebrating 30 Years of Young Authors

June 4, 2019 brownmaDistrict, District News, Eastgate3

Students and staff at Eastgate Elementary celebrated their 30th Young Authors Day. Every student wrote and illustrated their own book in the spring and had the opportunity to share their stories on Young Authors Day.Read More

a woman standing in front of a door she decorated like a cherry blossom tree for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Seeing the Diversity of Our Students

May 30, 2019 brownmaDistrict, District News, Tillicum15

To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Clara Saeteurn, a social worker at Tillicum, created door décor at the school. She also reflects on her impact on students as a social worker and the importance of social and emotional learning.Read More

a person on a stretcher, holding their arm as firefighters help them

Students Learn the Risks of Distracted Driving

May 24, 2019 brownmaDistrict, District News, Newport4

**Warning – images may be graphic. All injuries portrayed are simulated**

Students at Newport learned an important lesson about distracted driving. Bellevue Fire and Police hosted a DUI drill to show students the risks they take when they drive distracted or under the influence.Read More