Summer Resources
The 2022-2023 school year is finished and it’s time for some sun, fun and play!
Here are some summer resources to support our learning community.
Health and Wellness
Need Health Services This Summer?
The Highland Health Center will be available during the summer months to serve students on an appointment-only basis. The clinic’s hours of operation for the summer are:
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (medical and behavioral health services)
- Select Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (medical services only)
The clinic does not take walk-ins, so be sure to register and make an appointment. Families can call the health center Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 425-373-3135 or send an email to highlandsbhc@ichs.com. Another way to register and schedule an appointment is fill out a referral form.
Want your student to start school on time next year? Make plan now to complete:
- Vaccinations – Sign up for MyIR (My Immunization Record) to see if your student needs any school required immunizations.
- Individual Health Plans (IHP) for asthma, diabetes, life-threatening allergies, seizures and other life-threatening conditions (complete yearly)
- Medication authorization paperwork for medicine taken at school (complete yearly)
- Sports physicals if your student will play high school sports (complete every two years). See more information about sports physicals by logging in to Final Forms.
Mental Health Resources
The BSD website includes a Mental Health Services section, which shares mental health resources for students and families. Students and families can familiarize themselves with the content to better understand mental health topics including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse and suicide prevention. Learn about mental health topics and access support resources.
Food Resources
Free Summer Meals at BSD Schools
The summer meal program provides free, nutritious meals to help students get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow. Download the Summer Meals flyer: English (PDF) / Spanish (PDF).
Meals are served during the summer in the cafeteria at Lake Hills Elementary and Sammamish High School. Children 18 years and younger must arrive during the meal service times to receive a free meal. Meals must be consumed onsite. Grab and go style meals are no longer available.
Adults may purchase meals (breakfast $3.25; lunch $5.00). For more information, contact Nutrition Services at 425-456-4507.
Lake Hills Elementary – 14310 SE 12th St., Bellevue, WA 98007 | Google Maps
July 6 – July 28, 2023 | Download Menu
Monday – Friday
Breakfast 8:40 – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Sammamish High School – 100 140th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98005 | Google Maps
July 6 – July 28, 2023 | Download Menu
Monday – Friday
Lunch 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Free Summer Meals in the Region
Locate additional Free Summer Meal Programs across the region.
- Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) Monday-Friday
- For Spanish, families can call 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273)
- Text Food or Comida to 304-304
- Visit any of these websites for additional information on meal sites near you
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Benefits
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits will be available in Summer 2023. This will be a one-time, lump sum benefit of $120 per eligible child. New recipients will receive a letter and benefit card. Existing recipients will receive a letter. If you received P-EBT benefits previously, the funds for Summer 2023 will be loaded onto your existing card.
How do you use P-EBT benefits?
Pandemic-EBT benefits can be used like a debit card to buy food in most grocery stores and farmers markets, or to buy food online at Amazon, Walmart and Safeway/Albertsons.
Who is eligible for P-EBT Summer 2023 benefits?
Families whose child (including graduating seniors) qualified for free or reduced priced school meals by June 21, 2023. Eligible children must have attended a school that offered a lunch program.
Can you decline the benefit?
Yes. Information will be provided with the card on how to decline benefits.
Who can I contact with questions about P-EBT?
Call the P-EBT Contact Center at 1-833-518-0282 or visit www.dshs.wa.gov/pebt. You can sign up for text message alerts about the status of your child’s P-EBT benefit at textpebt.dshs.wa.gov. (Please note: the school district does not send P-EBT cards; the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services mails the cards).
The Bellevue Family Hub resource center
The Bellevue Family Hub resource center is open all summer long for Bellevue students and families!
Visit the Hub at Highland Middle School (15027 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98007) to receive assistance with resources like food and rent support, educational workshops, and more! The Hub is open to all Bellevue School District students and families.
Open for appointments and walk-ups:
- Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Email Help@BellevueLifeSpring.org to schedule an appointment.
Planning for Fall
New or Leaving BSD?
New students enrolling in the Bellevue School District in grades kindergarten through 12, should enroll in the designated school in their attendance area. To find your attendance area school for the 2023-2024 school year, use the online school finder. Need to enroll in preschool? Please visit our Preschool page.
Make sure to notify StudentPlacement@bsd405.org if you will need to withdraw your student. Please provide student name and ID or birth date.
Class Assignments for 2023-2024 School Year
District administrators want to remind families of about the DRAFT nature of student schedules and/or homeroom placements they may view over the summer. Scheduling occurs continuously as families move away or join our school communities. This means an individual student’s classroom assignment continues to shift over the summer.
In mid-August, the district rolls over systems to prepare for the new academic year. This sometimes reveals a DRAFT of student schedules or homeroom placements. Families should be reminded that anything they may see should be considered a draft until their schools communicate that placements are finalized. This will take place just prior to the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Because sharing inaccurate information may create unnecessary confusion as placements continue to be adjusted, families are discouraged to share draft placements or schedules with students or other families prior to finalized schedules being announced near August 31.
Clothes-4-Kids™ with Bellevue LifeSpring
Need support with back-to-clothing for the upcoming school year? Registration is now open for Bellevue LifeSpring’s Clothes-4-Kids program. Eligible families can shop the Back-to-School Shop from Amazon or receive a gift card to shop at Old Navy.
Eligibility requirements:
- Your family’s income is in the 50% Median/Low-Income range or below.
- The students receiving support must be elementary school-aged or older.
The form must be filled out by July 28. Assistance is first come, first serve. Limited spots are available.
https://www.bellevuelifespring.org/clothing/
Summer Enrichment Learning
Keep the learning going all summer long with fun enrichment activities that engage students and families. Suggested enrichment learning provided by BSD’s curriculum developers are available for learners from preschool through high school. See below for ideas to develop skills in literacy, math, social-emotional learning, art, computer science and more!
Summer Time Tech Support
Families and students can obtain in-person tech support at Sammamish High School Library July 5 – July 28 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
No appointment necessary.
Mark Your Calendars!
- August 2023 – Plan to attend the BSD Health Fair in late August. This free opportunity will bring together BSD staff and community partners to provide immunizations and well-being supports as we prepare for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Move information will be shared over the summer.
- August 2023 – Come join BSD at Movies in the Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays this August! Come say hello to BSD educators and staff alongside our community partners as we celebrate the start of next school year!
- August 26, 2023 – Jubilee Service Day. Jubilee Service Day is an annual event that brings together the eastside community to serve at local public schools and homes. This day involves over 2000 volunteers, 22 schools, and at least 60 homes! Register to volunteer!
- September 5, 2023 – The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year for students in grades 1-12 is Tuesday, September 5!
- September 8, 2023 – The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year for students in kindergarten is Friday, September 8.
- September 11, 2023 – The first day of preschool for the 2023-2024 school year for preschool students is Monday, September 11.