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Communications & Community Relations
Meet the Team
Janine Thorn
Chief Communication and Engagement Officer
Megan Clute
Assistant Director of Communication
Gargi Trichel
Communication Engagement Specialist
Brock Molmen
Web Content Specialist
Zoe Zarkades
Digital Social Media Marketing Specialist
Gail Nelson
Senior Secretary
For questions about district communications
[email protected]
Vision
To use communications strategies, tools, public information, and storytelling to inspire each and every student and family to learn and thrive as creators of their future world.
Mission
The mission of the Bellevue School District Communications Department is to share factual and timely messages that serve all community members with accessible information through a transparent and dynamic communications process across all BSD media channels.
We strive to communicate the lived experiences of our learning community through stories that reflect and value one another’s humanity and. provides courageous support to affirm and inspire a sense of belonging.
Values
As a values-driven Communications Department, we strive to embody our shared purpose each and every day, in every interaction, between and among our school community. To that end, we’ve identified the following values to guide our work in the way we prioritize our energies and efforts, how we make decisions, and ultimately how we serve our students and each other:
- Service – We strive to deliver communications to the platforms our community members use.
- Integrity – We aim to provide transparent and accessible communication methods with our community members. We encourage proactive and transparent communication with our community members. We strive to use inclusive practices in our communications methods and delivery.
- Excellence – We aim to produce content aligned with regional and national standards of school communication and engagement practices.
- Compassion – We are mindful of and respond to the thoughts and feelings of others and are kind, authentic, and self-aware in our interactions.
- Respect – We welcome diverse ideas and contributions, assume each other’s best intentions, and honor each other’s strengths and traditions.
- Collaboration – We seek to build regular thought partnerships related to our communications methods, messages, and technologies to sustain continuous improvement cycles.
Our Mission, Vision and Values were developed from the Bellevue School District’s Strategic Plan
Who Should I Contact?
For school information and questions to your students’ educators, contact: Elementary | Middle | High School | Choice Schools | Online School | Transitions Program | Preschool
Media Inquiries
Contact: Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, (425) 520-6965 or [email protected]
Stay Connected with us!
E-Newsletter
The BSD News & Events e-newsletter is emailed to BSD families and staff on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The newsletter is a compilation of the news and information shared on the bsd405.org homepage and on the District News webpage.
Other ways to stay connected
Stay up-to-date on news and information from across the district. Explore the stories below to learn more about school, student and staff accomplishments, district updates, resources for families, upcoming events, and more.
10 Bellevue Schools Honored With Washington Achievement Awards
Congratulations to 10 Bellevue schools that were honored by the state as Washington Achievement Award Winners this year!
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Students Succeed at Chinese Language and Talent Competition
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Eastgate Student Heading to National Championship
Congratulations to Maxx Smithlin, a third grade student at Eastgate Elementary who placed first in three events for his age division at the Trampoline and Tumbling State Championship. Read More
Somerset Teacher Named Outstanding Civic Educator
Congratulations to Somerset’s fourth grade teacher Linda Myrick, who was named a State of Washington Outstanding Civic Educator! Read More
Highland and Odle Students Win Spots at Tech Trek Camp
Congratulations to Highland Middle School student Sofia Morales and Odle Middle School students Mishti Dhawan and Manasa Lingireddy who won the opportunity to attend Tech Trek Camp!
Students Named National Geographic State Bee Semifinalists
Congratulations to Alex Ilsecu, a fifth grade student at Spiritridge, and Shivani Pradhan, a fourth grade student at Medina, who were both competed at the National Geographic State Bee on April 1! Read More
Crubaugh Honored With Art Educator Award
Congratulations to Bennett and Somerset art teacher Lisa Crubaugh who was named the Pacific Region Elementary Art Educator for 2016 by the National Art Education Association.
Tyee and Newport Orchestras Play to Success
“Music is really just my happy place,” said Newport High senior Alex Shang, who plays violin in Newport’s Chamber Orchestra. “You don’t need to talk, you don’t need to do anything. You just need to put in some work and then let the music flow through you.”
Enatai Eagles Bring Home Silver in Global Reading Challenge
Congratulations to Enatai’s Global Reading Challenge team that placed second at the Regional Championship!
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