Category Archives: Superintendent

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

Throughout this year I have been sharing with our learning community about our 2018–2023 Strategic Plan. The purpose of these monthly messages has been to let you know about our progress toward meeting our priorities and our vision for to support each and every student.Read More

In Bellevue School District (BSD), we put a significant focus on how people work together and build relationships to ensure our students thrive. The culture and climate of a school or department often boils down to a feeling.Read More

One year ago, we launched our strategic planning process. Throughout that process we heard the voices of thousands of stakeholders through community meetings, focus groups, and surveys. These perspectives informed our updated vision, mission, and values, and laid the foundation for our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. This plan will guide us in creating a system where all our students are affirmed, inspired, and thriving.Read More

In 2018, we completed our Strategic Plan: a five-year guide for our collaborative effort to ensure that our students continue to excel. Threaded throughout the plan are three themes representing the essence of our mission and vision: Affirm. Inspire. Thrive.Read More