Innovation in Language Access: Our Commitment to Beloved Community
Tasked with the responsibility of improving two-way communication for families, BSD’s Language Access Coordinator, Marta Trilles Ramos, shared with the school board improvements in the districtwide language access process. She and Director of Multilingual Learner Programs and current Acting Principal at Newport Heights Elementary School, Dr. Ricardo Macias, demonstrated the use of new technology tools that assist with communication to families who prefer receiving information in a language other than English.Read More
Bellevue School District Recognized as 2024 Best School District in Washington
The Bellevue School District is proud to be recognized as the #1 School District in Washington for 2024 by Niche. The district earned this ranking by scoring highly in many factors that aim to capture what it’s really like to be a part of our learning community.Read More
BSD Choice School, Language Programs and Online School Profiles
BSD offers many unique opportunities for students, including choice schools and programs and an online school, to best suit their learning needs and future goals. Learn more about current offerings and apply to enroll.Read More
BSD to Offer Two New Language Programs
The Bellevue School District Multilingual Learners (MLL) department is delighted to offer two new programs for the 2024-2025 school year. We welcome a Korean Bilingual Program at Newport Heights Elementary School and a Hindi Bilingual Program at Ardmore Elementary School. Both programs will be accepting applications for incoming kindergarten students for the fall of the 2024-2025 school year.Read More
Lake Hills Welcomes Senator Wellman
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Washington State Senator Lisa Wellman visited the Dual Language program at Lake Hills Elementary.Read More
BSD Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month
During the month of April, we recognize the immeasurable contributions of Arab Americans to the United States through National Arab American Heritage Month.Read More
BSD Celebrates Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is traditionally celebrated in Mexican communities to honor and welcome the souls of deceased family members and loved ones. Read More
Language Access Notification – Interpretation and Translation Resources
BSD must provide interpretation and/or translation services, when needed, to communicate with parents/guardians who have limited English. A new Language Access webpage has been developed to include information about these resources and to ensure that BSD families can receive the support they need.Read More
Watch the Spanish Dual Language Program Informative Video
Este video explica el Programa de Lenguaje Dual en Español que el Distrito Escolar de Bellevue ofrece. | This video explains the Spanish Dual Language Program offered by Bellevue School District.Read More
Come Celebrate Día de los Muertos!
Nos complace invitarle a celebrar el Día de los Muertos | We are excited to invite to celebrate Día de los Muertos! Read More