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
Class of 2019
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
H.E.ART Gallery Bellevue
H.E.ART Gallery Bellevue is a non-profit organization founded by four students at the Bellevue Big Picture school. H.E.ART, or High-schoolers Expressing ART, works to collect student-made art across the Bellevue School District. With the support of the Bellevue Schools Foundation, H.E.ART is able to raise funds for art programs within our district.Read More
Personalized Learning at Big Picture
Bellevue’s Big Picture School turns the traditional middle and high school experience into one catered to each individual student. Whether that’s fostering internship time for students to teach at a martial arts studio, or developing a project based learning experience about different types of cells, students at Big Picture are able to explore their interests and passions in-depth, for the ultimate personalized learning experience.Read More
PTSA Recognizes Students and Leaders at Awards Ceremony
The Council recognized district students for their outstanding community service and academic excellence, and presented each winner with a scholarship.Read More
Big Picture Student Named Distinguished Finalist
Congratulations to Big Picture junior Kai Pacifico Eng who was named a distinguished finalist for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Eng will receive an engraved bronze medallion in the spring to commemorate the prestigious award. Read More
Big Picture Internships Reap Big Rewards
Each semester high school students at Big Picture get a head start on exploring potential careers through the school’s internship program, designed for students to intern at a company that is in their desired career field.
Bellevue Bellebots Advance to World Championship
On Saturday Jan. 30, the Bellevue Bellebots won the Washington First Lego League State Championship, held at the Showare Center in Kent, WA. Read More
Big Picture Teacher Named Symetra Hero in the Classroom
Big Picture teacher and advisor Kaarina Aufranc was named a Symetra Hero in the Classroom by Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks last week. Read More
Young Entrepreneur at Big Picture Creates Sweet Idea
YEA provides students a model to brainstorm an idea, refine the idea to make it better, and then create a business plan to pitch your idea to investors.Read More