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
January is Americans of Chinese Descent Month in Washington
January 2024 marks the first annual celebration of Americans of Chinese Descent Month in Washington State. Many students and families from the Bellevue School District helped to bring forth this month’s acknowledgement.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
Community Engagement Opportunity for Big Picture and Jing Mei Communities: Options for Moving Buildings
The district is currently working on plans to move both Big Picture and Jing Mei to newer, existing buildings and invites both communities to participate in the decision-making process. Community engagement opportunities will be offered in the month of April.Read More
Newport Rocketry Claims Second Place Title at International Competition
The student rocketry team from Newport High School recently placed second at the International Rocketry Challenge held at the Farnborough International Airshow outside of London.Read More
BSD Celebrates the Year of the Tiger
The start of February marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year, a significant celebration among many East and Southeast Asian cultures. BSD students and schools marked this tradition with food, games and community. Read More
Mascot Change Evokes Mixed Emotions for Sammamish Staff, Students and Alumni
Sammamish High School administration embraced the April 26, 2021 state law, HB 1356, “prohibiting the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols, or images as school mascots” and moved quickly to include the students and community in the deciding on a new mascot. Student leaders along with the student body overcame mixed emotions about the change, and the student body voted for the “Red Hawks” to start this school year after 62 years as the “Totems.” Read More
Bellevue High School Football Team Wins 3A State Championship
Congratulations to the Bellevue High School football team and coaching staff for an exciting win in the 3A state championship on Saturday, December 4. Read More
Sammamish High School EnAct Club Partners with Community in Tree-Planting Project
The Sammamish High School EnAct club recently completed a multi-year project with community partners and over 100 volunteers to plant 300 trees on campus to increase canopy coverage. Read More
Innovating a Remote Library Experience for Students
Elizabeth Roberts wears her pink “I just want you to read a book” t-shirt with pride. This Teacher-Librarian and K-5 Information Literacy Curriculum Developer is passionate about getting books into the hands of kids who need them during the ongoing pandemic.Read More