Meet the Director of Equity and Strategic Engagement, Shomari Jones
The Equity and Family Engagement department, led by Shomari Jones, works with other departments throughout the BSD to ensure that the district is serving all families and helping them feel a sense of belonging.Read More
BSD Welcomes Director of Student Life to Support BSD Students
Meet Drew O’Connell, BSD’s new Director of Student Life. The Director of Student Life is a new position, created to support BSD students by working with staff, families and the community to center and amplify our students’ voices, concerns, needs and strengths. Read More
BOOM Presents: Juneteenth: The Evolution of the Nation’s Newest Federal Holiday
Please join us for another in our speaker series “Black History Beyond February” as Dr. Quintard Taylor, Ph.D. presents and engages in discussion on the history and importance of Juneteenth.Read More
BOOM Presents: A Virtual Tour of Montgomery, Alabama, from Enslavement to Modern Day: Expanding Upon the Narrative
Dr. Terry Anne Scott will take participants on a virtual tour of Montgomery, Alabama to explore the history of African Americans in the city.Read More
BOOM & SHOUT for the 2021-22 School Year
Students are the future leaders of our world. The BOOM experience allows students to come together to celebrate what makes them who they are and inspires them to continue to Break Out Of the Margins. Join us for the first monthly gathering for BOOM on January 19, 2022, at 3 p.m.Read More
Student-Led Superintendent’s Town Hall: Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity
A student-led town hall with Eva Collins is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Read More
Staff Recognized for Leadership
Check out Shomari Jones, BSD’s Director of Equity and Strategic Engagement, featured in Education Week as one of their 2019 Leaders to Learn From! Jones was recognized as one of nine exceptional K-12 leaders from across the country for his leadership in closing opportunity gaps in the district.
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The BOOM Mentorship Experience
Students from different schools across the district recently came together to experience the first ever BOOM Mentorship Experience session. Throughout the day, students shared experiences regarding feeling recognized and heard in their communities.Read More
Leading and Learning from One Another at BOOM
On Dec. 11 more than 300 students gathered at Bellevue College for Bellevue School District’s fourth annual BOOM (Breaking Out Of the Margins) event.Read More
What Does Racial Equity Mean to You?
We are creating an equity policy and need your help. What does an equitable school district look like to you and how would it impact you and your student? Let us know! Childcare and interpreters are available.