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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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SUPPORT BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA'S FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN -
ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT TO DONATE!!!
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Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to our PTSA Fundraiser, Make an Impact! Through your generous donations we are getting SO closer to reaching our goal of $50,000, however, we still have a long way to go towards our goal of increased participation across our BHS Community. Currently, 7% of BHS families have made a contribution, helping to fund critical programs including over $40,000 in grants, extended tutorial, college admissions support, staff appreciation, and much more.
We have 2 weeks left to reach our goal! Please consider making a donation to support our students!
Donate today and make an impact!
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Adam Leland Homes
Brooke Andersen
Rebekah Brown
John & Julie Franck
Xiaohui Gu & Dan Ou
Krista Hughes
Xiulan Jiang
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Radha Joshi
Meghan Lewison
Brian Maeng & Joy Kim
Joe & Michelle Razore
Kyung Sam Shinn
Dan & Revon Wilson
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Alvina Won
Cony & Gilbert Wong
Steve & Susan Yin
Lulu Yu & Jianyong Xiao
Steve Zheng & Lucy Fan
Michael Zhu
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Arnold & Joan Agraviador
Laura Bede
Sandrina Branton
Yanling Chen
Elaine Chong
Erin Croman
Kristi Diederich
Rie & Francis Franze
Stephanie Gampper
Christian & Chasma Gerron
Gary & Rachel Hall
Anna Hammarwall
Piper Hanson
Juan & Carmen Hardoy
Chang Huang
Masao Ishida
Juniper Li
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Li Li
Loretta (Tao) Liu & Lijiang Fang
Minseo Jang
Jessica Kato
Yanping Lu
Julie Lynch
Oeltjen Family
Angela Palestro
Sharon Pang & Jack Castro
Beili Peng
Jennifer Rensch
Christie Ritchie
Chola Saraiya
Dian Schuler
Jaclyn Schwartz
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Heather and Bill Serres
John & Erin Shen
John Skinner
Denise Stolte-Reinisch
Bradley & Tanya Stoney
Yu Tao
Troy Tidwell
Amy Tsai
Farnaz Oskoui
Xu Yang
Jun Wu & Helen Bai
Gretchen Wingard
Belinda Wong
Hongyu Wu
Lidong Zhou and Yingjun Yu
Yun Gao & Michael Zhang
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Rachael Ashe
Julie Baker
Michael Balzer
Jennifer Burton
Ying Chen
Yue Chen
Ji yong Chung
Won Chung
Jeff Cody
The Frazer Family
Roger & Allison Frey
Bongwool Hahn
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Sarah (Xia) He and Jisong Wu
Shaharyar Hamid
Maricar Herradura
Rebecca Johnston
Brahmila Kamalakar
Jae hee Kim
FengE Li
Yuhong Li
Miaoqin Lu
Yang Lu
Jennifer Martin
Dana Min
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Kristin Neibert
Karyn & Tim O’Hara
Michelle Privat Obermeyer
Amy Pellegrini
Andrea Sirota
Jia Wei
Ann Yap
Wingman Yim
Wenqian Yu
Zhou Yu
Jing Zhang
Le Qun Zhang
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Thank you BHS Artists for inspiring us with your interpretation of this year's Reflections "Accepting Imperfection" theme. It's truly a gift to share your talents with the world.
It's always a difficult decision for the judges, and this year was no exception. The following lists the awards for the local BHS entries. Those marked with an asterisk will be moving on to the BSD 405 District level competition. Results from District judging should be available in February, so students with advancing entries will be updated then.
Each one of you who contributed your work has something important to share, and we hope that you will continue to create.
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With gratitude,
Stephanie Hsu & Lulu Yu
BHS Reflections Co-Chairs
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I-Connect to Feature "Try Harder!" & Panel Discussion
Join us on Wednesday, January 22, from 8:15-10:15 a.m. at the Bellevue High School (BHS) Performing Arts Center for a screening of the documentary "Try Harder!" followed by an insightful panel discussion about college application mania. All BHS parents and caregivers are welcome.
Guest Speakers:
- Lisa Hansen, BHS College and Career Advisor
- Mary Beth Smith, BHS School Counselor (Des-Ki)
- Sarah Manesh Berger, BHS School Counselor (N-Sta)
Missed the original showing of “Try Harder!” last February? It drew the largest I-Connect audience of the year! Now's your chance to see the abridged 60-minute version. This event is perfect for parents of students who will apply to college, or who have recently navigated the process.
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Synopsis of “Try Harder!”:
At Lowell High School, the top public high school in San Francisco, the seniors are stressed out. As they prepare for the emotionally draining college application process, students are keenly aware of the intense competition for the few open spots in their dream colleges. At Lowell — where cool kids are nerds, nearly everyone has an amazing talent, and most of the student body is Asian American — the things that usually make a person stand out can feel commonplace. With humor and heart, director Debbie Lum captures the reality of the American college application process, and the intersection of class, race, and educational opportunity, as young adults navigate an ever-demanding rite of passage.
Variety called "Try Harder!" "endearing and alarming." The New York Times said it has "all the energy of a high-stakes poker game and a reality competition show combined."
I-Connect is a community engagement program made possible by your donations to PTSA.
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Thank you to everyone who made our Hot Chocolate Event a success! It was a joy to welcome you all back to school with a warm treat and to see the excitement for the new semester.
A special thank you to the volunteers and BHS families who generously contributed their time and resources to make this event possible. Your support played a key role in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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The BHS Class of 2025 along with Princeton Review is offering: | |
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For $30 you can choose up to 10 AP practice tests to help your student(s) prepare for their AP exams! Practice tests can be taken between Jan 18th and Feb 2nd and between March 29th to April 12th. All proceeds support the Class of 2025!
To register, please use the following link:
https://bellevuehighptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1149929
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Saturday, March 29th
The Ten (10) AP subjects include:
AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature, AP European
History, AP Physics 1, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP US Government, AP World History
For questions or more information, email: BHSclass2025mocktest@gmail.com
Note: These practice tests are open to students from any school or school district. Students can also take each subject practice test multiple times, but the tests will be the same.
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Class of 2025 Families!
Graduation year is finally here, and it's time to make some unforgettable memories! We've got some exciting events lined up, including senior prom, senior breakfast, baccalaureate, and the Grad Night Party. A huge thank you to every family that has already contributed $125 or more - we truly appreciate your support. We kindly continue to request $125 per family to make these events a success.
Don’t forget to take advantage of matching gifts, Tax ID 91-1459440, and to note your contributions to the Class of 2025. More information is available on our 2025 site: Class of 2025 - Donation Link
Don't miss out on Grad Night Party Early Bird Pricing—ends 2/28! Check out the givebacks link: BHS Grad Night Party 2025 | Givebacks
More information on all events is available on our Class of 2025 site: Senior (Class of 2025) – Bellevue High PTSA
For Questions Contact:
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🎓JOIN US FOR A CLASS OF 2026 PARENT SOCIAL! 🎓 | |
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Class of 2026 Parents,
You are invited to a casual and fun social event to kick off planning
and fundraising for the graduation events for the Class of 2026,
including prom, baccalaureate, and the all-night grad party! Join us
for snacks and drinks, connect with fellow parents, and share ideas to
make this milestone unforgettable.
📅 Date: Thursday, January 23rd
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Bellden Cafe
We can’t wait to see you there and start collaborating for a memorable
celebration! If you would like to volunteer to help with planning but
are unable to attend, please reach out to rebekah.brown63@gmail.com.
Cheers!
Rebekah Brown and Susan Yin
Class of 2026 Class Parent Leads
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Wolverine Guard (WG) is a Bellevue High PTSA sponsored award that recognizes students who perform 100+ hours of community service in the 12-month period from May 1st to April 30th of each school year. Each student who reports 100 or more approved hours will earn the Wolverine Guard Community Service Award. Last year 116 Bellevue High students earned Wolverine Guard, with Wolverine Guard recipients completing over 14,000 combined hours of service in our community.
- ALL BHS students from 9-12 grades are eligible for WG should they meet the requirements.
- Students who earn WG in a given school year will receive a certificate to recognize their community service. Students who earn WG in at least two of their four years at BHS will qualify for a WG Blue/Gold Honor Cord at graduation; students with 4 years of service at BHS will also be awarded the WG Distinction Community Service Award.
- Application must include volunteer time logs. Log forms should be detailed and with signed (non-digital) signatures from volunteer coordinators.
- Volunteering is done through a non-profit organization (usually a 501c3 organization).
- The PTSA WG program is separate from the Bellevue School District volunteer hours requirement for graduation. We DO NOT coordinate with Naviance and will only accept Wolverine Guard time logs.
Applications are due midnight on April 30th, 2025. No late applications will be accepted!
Review guidelines and WG application and time logs at PTSA Wolverine Guard page: https://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/wolverine-guard/.
Any questions, please reach out to Michelle Pflaum and Sherry Fang at wolverineguard@bellevuehighptsa.com.
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BHS ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB MEETING:
JANUARY 14TH @ 6:45PM - IN PERSON!
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BHS Orchestra Booster Club welcomes all orchestra families to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:45pm in Room 1405. Note earlier start time to allow for socializing!
Come meet other orchestra families and learn more about the upcoming Hawaii trip, budget, fundraising projects, and upcoming events.
Please email bellevueorchestra@gmail.com with questions.
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Black Box Shows - NEW DATES - January 22nd and 23rd at 7 PM in the PAC
Join us for the next Black Box shows - student written, directed, and acted! Admission is FREE!
Spring Musical Auditions
Spring musical auditions will be held January 21, 22, and 23rd. More information to be posted soon. See Mr. Kline for more details.
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All parents of BHS Band students…please join us on the first non-holiday Monday of every month, for a chance to learn more about the Bellevue Band Boosters.
Mr. George and Mr. Harvey share all the ins and outs of BHS Band happenings and news about upcoming performances, special events, fundraising efforts, and how you can support your student and the band program. We have a lot of fun!
We have a tremendous year with some big fun events to come… Leavenworth parade, Friday football games, jazz band, seasonal concerts, Disneyland Parade/Disney composer experience…want to know more?
Join us at the BHS Band Booster meetings: Feb. 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 12th, June 9th.
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Happy New Year! I hope you all had a restful, relaxing, and recharging winter break and have eased into the first week back to school. Here's the Library News for the upcoming week. If you have any questions, want to find a book, have suggestions, or just want to talk about what you're reading, come see me in the library or send me an email or Teams Chat!
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New books! The January shipment of my book subscription has dropped, come in and see what's new!
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You may have received an overdue notice from the library -- don't panic! These notices are automatically generated after a three-week loan period and are meant as a reminder to return your library books when you have finished with them. If you need more time with the book, please feel free to come see me or reply to the email asking to renew the loan and I'll gladly do that. These automatic overdue reminders will now be sent every Monday morning.
- It's 2025 and I've got reading resolutions!
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Super easy: I've decided to admit to myself that I may never feel like reading some of the titles I have on hold at the library, so I'm cancelling the holds to make room on my TBR for more. Life is too short! Onward!
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Slightly more challenging: I had a hard time adjusting to reading with my eyes in 2024 when my audiobook time was lessened / commute time was made more manageable, so I'm resolving to make myself sit down and read for 25 minutes a day in 2025.
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A stretch but totally doable: I read 42 books in 2024, but I read 48 books in 2023, so I think it's an achievable goal to try to read 50 books in 2025.
- What are your reading resolutions? Stop by and tell me!
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How do I know how many books I read last year? Because I log my reading using this handy spreadsheet! (Follow this link to the description and then scroll down for the link to the template and directions on how to make it your own.) If you'd like to track your reading in the new year but don't want all the bells and whistles, you can print out this illustrative book tracker and write in / color your titles instead. Or just keep a list on a sheet of regular old paper, whatever works for you!
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I attended a library professional development conference in December and the presenting librarian had a cool idea: First Sentence Fridays to get you excited about checking out something new. Since I send these emails on Fridays, what better way to start this tradition? Here's the first First Sentence Friday:
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"The cool breath of evening slips off the wooded hills, displacing the heat of the day, and with it come the birds, as eager for the cool as I am." — from The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, by Robin Wall Kimmerer — new book in this week!
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I had a visit from a student before the break who told me they are working on their zine to enter into the 10th Annual All-Ages Washington State Zine Contest! A great reminder to remind you to consider making a zine yourself to enter! Submissions are due at the end of March, so there's plenty of time to learn how to make a zine. (Watch this other video to find out, what even IS a zine?)
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TJ Klune, author of The House in the Cerulean Sea and its recently published sequel, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, will be talking about his books at a free virtual author event hosted by Sno-Isle Libraries on Wednesday 15 January at 4pm. Read more about the event and register HERE. You can also browse recordings of past Sno-Isle Library author events HERE.
SARAH BRYAN, MLIS
Library Specialist
Regular Library Hours:
MTThF 7:30am - 3:30pm, W 7:30am - 1pm
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2024-2025 FIRST SEMESTER FINALS SCHEDULE | |
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BHS GIRLS SWIM & DIVE TEAM NAMED WIAA TEAM OF THE MONTH!
The Bellevue High School girls swim team left Federal Way in need of a new set of ballpoint pens after the work they did at the King County Aquatic Center at the State Meet this past November. The Wolverines practically rewrote the record book, setting three new State records. They took first in the 400 Free Relay, with Kamryn Meskill, Sophie Segerson, Cecilia Howard, and Heather White touching base in a time of 3:18.78 for a new 3A record. The same squad set a new mark in the 200 Medley Relay, taking first in a time of 1:39.82. Heather White set her own individual record in the 100 Free, finishing in 48.90 seconds. Cecilia Howard, meanwhile, wrapped up her season as the 3A State Swimmer of the Year.
Source: https://www.wiaa.com/totm/
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BHS WOLVERINE WRESTLING SCUFFLE | |
📅 Saturday, January 18
🕠 8:00am - 8:00pm
📍 BHS Gym
We are hosting Wolverine Scuffle and need high school students and parent volunteers with various tasks. You can sign up 4hr, or full day:
- Table Workers (2-3 per table, 6 tables)
- Score Keeper / Towel Person / Concession Help / Food Runners /
- Tournament Set up / Tournament Clean up /Coaches Lounge Worker / Ticket Sales
- Medal + Trophy Coordinator
Volunteer sign up:
https://forms.gle/5ijh7YHBd5nEcakXA
BHS Parents, please sign up to bring food for our coaches and referees:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA4A82BA6FC1-54306980-1182025/125630582#/
Thank you for your help to make this a great event for our athletes and community!
on Behalf of Coach Nick Simeti
simetin@bsd405.org
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🏊♀️💦Girls Water Polo is Starting Soon!
Ready to make a splash this season? The Bellevue Girls Water Polo team is looking for athletes who are ready to dive into action! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, we want YOU on the team!
📅 KICK OFF MEETING February 4th at 7pm - BHS library. Athletes and parents are invited to the season kick off meeting. You'll meet the coaches, and captains and run through season information including practice/game schedules, athlete expectations, and booster club support.
✏️ Don't miss out on the chance to be part of an amazing team - Sign Up Today! https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/
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Hello soccer players! Soccer season is just around the corner. Get ready for it!! | |
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BHS BOYS SOCCER KICK-OFF MEETING
📅 Thursday, January 30, 2025
🕠 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
📍 BHS Commons
Come join us to:
🍕 Enjoy pizza!
⚽ Meet the coaches!
🏅 Hear player testimonials!
🚀 Get fired up for the upcoming season!
💪Weight room training 💪
📅 Tuesday & Thursday – Jan. 9 – March. 30
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 BHS Weight Room
Get stronger, faster, and ready for the season with your teammates!
📸 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @bellevue.soccer
Stay updated on Captains Practices: Monday & Wednesday at BHS field starting February 3, 2025
TRYOUT!!!!
📅 Start Monday, March 3, 2025
Register in FinalForms
Students & Parents must complete registration in Final Forms, upload a current physical, and have a current ImPACT test on file to be eligible to Tryout!
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Registration is open for Spring sports at BHS FinalForms (https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/)
Athletes must have physical, impact test (teams that require impact testing: cheer, football, soccer, volleyball, divers, water polo, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, lacrosse, baseball, softball and pole vaulters). FinalForms forms also need to be complete to tryout or participate.
Questions about impact testing, physicals, FinalForms or registration for the BHS athletics teams please contact Kelli Mayer mayerk@bsd.org.
Questions about BHS Booster Club, please contact the coach for the contact information.
Regular Season Sports 2024/25:
Spring Sports- Girls Badminton, Baseball, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Track & Field and Girls Water Polo, Boys and Girls Lacrosse
Spring Sports begin March 3rd, Lacrosse TBD
Spring sports registration closes February 28th
**please check out BHS athletics website for all cut sports
Practices are mandatory beginning starting the first day of the WIAA sports season. If a team has a tryout, it will be scheduled for the first days of practice.
BHS Athletic website: https://bsd405.org/bhs/wolverines/athletics/
BHS Game schedules: https://arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=1495
FinalForms, athletic and activities site: https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/
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BHS GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL | |
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Spring Sports begin March 3rd – register now in FinalForms https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/
ImPACT testing is required for Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Pole Vaulting and Water Polo.
Fall 2025 athletes (Cheer, Divers, Football, Soccer, Volleyball and Water Polo) get your ImPACT testing done early.
Test dates: 1/22, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/19, 3/26, 4/23, 4/30, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4/2025
Wednesday – 2pm – Lower Aux (North) Gym in classroom 0302. Testing begins at 2pm
No registration, just show up and bring your BSD laptop fully charged.
Any questions please contact me at mayerk@bsd405.org
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ALL Bellevue High School Athletes committing to sports in college.
Sign together one place, one time.
BHS Senior Signing Day, BHS Main Gym, coming May of 2025
Please email Kelli Mayer, mayerk@bsd405.org include student name, college that our BHS Senior is committing too and what sports.
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Tuesday January 14th
Boys C Team, Junior Varsity, Varsity Basketball at Issaquah High School C Team 4:00pm, JV 5:40pm, Varsity 7:15
Supervisor John Hill
Wednesday January 15th
Girls Varsity Flag Football v. Eastlake High School and Redmond High School @ Bellevue High School
v. Eastlake 5:00pm
v. Redmond 6:00pm
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball at Hazen High School JV 5:40pm, Varsity 7:15pm
Supervisor Matt Stokes
Thursday January 16th
Boys Swim and Dive v. Mercer Island High School @ Mary Wayte Pool, Mercer Island 3:30pm
Wrestling at Cedarcrest High School also with Foster High School v. Cedarcrest 6:00pm, Foster 7:00pm
Gymnastics at Juanita High School also with Hazen High School & Sammamish High School 7:00pm
Friday January 17th
Boys Junior Varsity, Varsity Basketball and Girls Varsity Basketball at Mount Si High School JV 5:00pm, Girls Varsity 6:30pm, Boys Varsity 8:00pm
Supervisor John Hill
Saturday January 18th
Competitive Cheerleading at WSCCA Championship Qualifying
Wrestling hosting “The Bellevue Wolverine Scuffle Wrestling Tournament” @ Bellevue High School ALL DAY
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BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE | |
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The deadlines for submitting Bellevue Blast articles are as follows:
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School news and PTSA articles – Friday 6 pm deadline
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Athletics and Activities articles – Sunday 6 pm deadline
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We are so excited to announce that Bellevue High PTSA is on Instagram! Follow us @bellevueptsa to be the first to know about our upcoming events and updates!
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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS | | |
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Our Address:
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, Washington
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