Tillicum – Bellevue School District

a woman standing in front of a door she decorated like a cherry blossom tree for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Seeing the Diversity of Our Students

May 30, 2019 brownmaDistrict, District News, Tillicum15

To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Clara Saeteurn, a social worker at Tillicum, created door décor at the school. She also reflects on her impact on students as a social worker and the importance of social and emotional learning.Read More

Tillicum Concert Choir Takes First Place

May 29, 2019 brownmaDistrict News, Tillicum267

Congratulations to the Tillicum Middle Concert Choir! The combined 7th and 8th grade group took first place at both the New York Heritage Festival and at the Best in the Northwest Choral Festival in Portland, Oregon.Read More

Tillicum Grand Opening Ceremony

October 11, 2018 brownmaCommunity, Construction, District, District News, Tillicum5

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Tillicum Grand Opening ceremony this week! The event was a hit, with an ice cream social, popcorn stand, live DJ and marching band too.

Students Thrive at Tillicum Middle School

October 26, 2016 wilnercDistrict News, Tillicum8

“I am successful when I’m organized,” said Braxton Brady, a sixth grader at Tillicum Middle School, who participates in the school’s new Students Thrive program.

Indian Dance Club Performs at WABE Conference

May 4, 2016 Alex ClarkDistrict News, Odle, Stevenson, Tillicum2

On April 29 the Washington Association of Bilingual Education invited students from Stevenson Elementary, Odle Middle School and Tillicum Middle School to perform dances from the students’ home country of India.Read More

Expanding Social Emotional Learning in Middle School

December 11, 2015 Alex ClarkDistrict News, SEL, Tillicum6

SEL is being piloted this year at all middle schools in Bellevue, and more than 60 teachers are participating. Bellevue Schools Foundation is funding the pilot and focus on middle school SEL with a $75,000 grant. Read More

Designing Flexible Spaces at Tillicum

June 17, 2015 Alex ClarkDistrict News, Tillicum20

Zócalo, referring to the concept of the central plaza in Mexico, was the emerging theme in the design research process for the new facility at Tillicum, said Principal James Peterson.Read More

Tillicum Named School of the Year by ISA

June 5, 2015 Alex ClarkAwards & Recognition, District News, Tillicum2

Tillicum was awarded second place in the middle school category for “Colegio del Año” or “School of the Year.”Read More

School Resource Officer Makes an Impact on Tillicum

March 30, 2015 Alex ClarkDistrict News, Tillicum0

Building relationships with students fosters a safe environment at school. Staff at Tillicum say they appreciate the presence of Officer Raphael Park and his proactive style.Read More

AVID Students at an outdoor obstacle course

AVID in Action

October 20, 2014 Alex ClarkDistrict News, Tillicum0

AVID is a college preparatory program for students who have the potential to succeed at high levels, despite an obstacle they face that may impede them.Read More