JOIN PTSA

It's not too late to join PTSA!

Have you been meaning to get your annual Bellevue High PTSA Membership? Would you like to access the 2023-24 school directory? All new and returning parents, guardians, students, staff, and interested community members are invited - it's not too late! Questions? Email: membership@bellevuehighptsa.com. 

To sign up for membership go to: http://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/joinptsa/

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATION DUE APR 19

Sophomores and Juniors,

It’s that time of the year! The National Honor Society is now recruiting new members for the 2024-2025 school year. 

National Honor Society is a way to join a motivated group of students to engage in community service and uphold high standards of academic achievement, leadership, and service.

To apply, read and complete the application at this link https://forms.gle/aFk1fkWnE57cstrY8 and submit it before midnight Friday, 4/19.

We look forward to learning more about you! 

APRIL I-CONNECT

Join us for the next I-Connect meeting that promises to be both enlightening and relatable. Our guest speaker, Bellevue High School (BHS) Assistant Principal Eric Ferguson, will share invaluable lessons he wishes he had known when his own children were in high school. All current BHS parents and caregivers are invited.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 30, 8:15-9:45 a.m.

WHERE: BHS Library

Mr. Ferguson is a 28-year Bellevue School District veteran who has dedicated his

career to supporting students, parents, and educators. As an assistant principal, he witnesses the challenges and triumphs of high school life firsthand. At our I-Connect meeting, he will step into the role of a parent to reflect on what he learned during those formative years his daughter and son attended BHS.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Navigating Adolescence: Mr. Ferguson will delve into the complexities of teenage emotions, friendships, and academic pressures. His insights will empower you to better understand and support your own high schoolers.
• Balancing Academics and Well-Being: From exam stress to extracurricular commitments, finding the right balance is essential. Learn practical strategies to help your child thrive academically while maintaining their mental and physical health.
• Communication Matters: Discover effective communication techniques that bridge the gap between parents, students, and educators. Mr. Ferguson will share anecdotes and tips for fostering open dialogue.
• Technology and Social Media: High schoolers live in a digital age. Mr. Ferguson will discuss the impact of technology on their lives and offer guidance on responsible online behavior.
• Preparing for College and Beyond: As our teens approach graduation, the path forward can seem daunting. Gain insights into college applications, career readiness, and life skills.

We will discuss these topics and more. Bring your own questions to join the discussion.

MAY I-CONNECT

Save the Date: May I-Connect Meeting to Explore Artificial Intelligence in Education 

Mark your calendar and save the date of Thursday, May 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m., for a special I-Connect evening event when the topic will be artificial intelligence (AI) in education. What are the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the classroom? What do parents need to know? We will unmask AI's impact on student learning and find out how AI is impacting academic integrity. This meeting will take place in the Bellevue High School (BHS) Performing Arts Center. All current BHS parents and caregivers are invited to attend. More details to be announced soon.

SAVE THE DATE APR 30TH

CASE STUDY AND COLLEGE FAIR

Please save the date! Tuesday, April 30^th for a joint event hosted by BHS and MIHS! All families are welcome to attend, the class of 2025 is strongly encouraged! Ask Mrs. Hansen hansenl@bsd405.org if you have any questions

BHS BAND GOODWILL FUNDRAISER

BHS Band Fill the Truck Event 4/20/24

Spring cleaning got you clearing out clutter? We got you!

THE GOODWILL TRUCK IS COMING TO BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL ON SATURDAY April 20th.

Bellevue High School Lower Parking Lot   

Saturday, April 20th, 9am – 12pm.

Help the Bellevue High School Band Boosters raise money by cleaning out your closets and garage. Goodwill is bringing a truck to BHS on Saturday, April 20th to accept donations of used goods. Normally, Goodwill does not pay when you donate your stuff, but they have a special program for schools. The more trucks we can fill, the more money to support the Bellevue High Band (and you'll get a donation tax receipt). 

Please note that items CANNOT be any bigger than an end table. Additional exclusions at http://www.seattlegoodwill.org/donate/donate-items/donation-guidelines 



            *This is a fundraiser for the Bellevue High Band Boosters 

ATTENTION SENIORS! - GO ALOHA FOR 2024

Once again, the Bellevue High School Orchestra Booster Club will be selling Leis for the graduating class of 2024.

Looking for a unique and meaningful way to celebrate your upcoming graduation? Look no further than Hawaiian leis! Wearing a beautiful Hawaiian Orchid Lei, a custom that originated in Polynesia, for graduation is…

• a long-standing BHS tradition
• the must-have accessory for our graduating students’ big day
• a way to give back to the Bellevue High School Orchestra!

Congratulate yourself on your hard work and celebrate your accomplishments in style with Hawaiian leis.

The Orchid Lei will be available in three colors: Purple, White, and Yellow at $35.00 per Lei.  

Information regarding how to purchase will be shared via the Blast and can be found by visiting our website: https://www.bellevueorchestra.org/product-page/graduation-lei 

All orders must be submitted by May 20th.

PURPLE

WHITE

YELLOW

CLASS OF 2025 PARENTS

Dear Class Of 2025 Parents,

We almost have all of our volunteer lead positions except for one. Thank you to all of you who volunteered to take on these roles. The last one is for Treasurer and would love someone as soon as possible. Please contact us if you are interested and we can fill you in on the role of this position.  

Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets to help support the Class of 2025 and if you are interested in selling raffle tickets, please contact Laura Weingartner at lweingaertner@hotmail.com

Thank you,

The Class of 2025 Advisors

Stephanie Dash,  colbyd2001@aol.com

Kerrie Rose,  kerrie.rose@icloud.com

Cindy Moss  cindylmoss@me.com

BACCALAUREATE AUDITION INFO

Sign up for Baccalaureate Auditions 4/22

Calling all Senior performers!

Sign up to Audition for a spot to perform at Baccalaureate!

Date: Monday, April 22^nd

Time: 3:30pm

Location: Room 2112 (English Hallway)

Any senior student who can sing, play an instrument, rap, tell jokes, read a poem, etc. – come audition to perform at your Baccalaureate celebration! We are looking for individual performers or groups to lend their talents as we gather to celebrate and share a message of inspiration to the senior class and their guests (held on Monday, June 12^th at 7pm). 

Sign up today! 

WOLVERINE GUARD

The 2023-24 Wolverine Guard Program deadline is fast approaching!



Here are some important reminders:

Application is due midnight on April 30th, 2024. No late application will be accepted!

Time log forms should be detailed and with signed signatures from volunteer coordinators.

Volunteering is usually done through a non-profit organization (which has a 501C3 tax status).

The PTSA Wolverine Guard program is separate from the Bellevue School District’s volunteer hours requirement for graduation. We do not coordinate with Naviance and will only accept Wolverine Guard time logs.

Students should plan to submit early in order to avoid last-minute complications!



Please contact Lucille Tam or Michelle Pflaum (Your WG Co-Chairs) at wolverineguard@bellevuehighptsa.com with any questions that you have.

The Addams Family Musical - Tickets on Sale Now!

The cast and crew of the Addams Family Musical are ready to present an amazing spring musical. Come out and support this hard working group and be entertained by the talent right here at Bellevue High School. Buy your tickets today for April 25th at 7 PM, April 26th at 7 PM, and April 27th at 2 PM and 7 PM. Tickets are available through Hometown Ticketing. 

In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. When Gomez and Morticia's beloved daughter, Wednesday, falls in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet boy from a normal family, the Addams family realizes that their family is growing up. Join the Addams family in a fateful, hilarious night, when the two families come together and secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they've managed to avoid for generations: change. 

BHS BAND BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7:00PM

Room 1405

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 needs, and share how you can help volunteer and support your student and the band program! We have a lot of fun!

Meeting dates are April. 29, June. 10.

If you have questions, please email bellevueband@gmail.com

SPORTS

CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS

BELLEVUE CHEER

2024 FALL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

IMPACT TEST DATES

ImPACT Test Dates for the BHS Sports:

No registration needed, just show up – the impact test takes approximately 30 – 45 minutes.

Students will need their BSD laptops for ImPACT testing.

ImPACT Testing will begin at 2:00pm at Bellevue High School - Lower Aux/North Gym - Room 0302



April 17, 24, and June 12

Impact testing is required for Football, Soccer, Divers, Volleyball, Water Polo, Cheer, Wrestling, Basketball, Gymnastics, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse and Pole Vaulting prior to participating.

Any question please contact Kelli Mayer, BHS Athletics & Activities at mayerk@bsd405.org

BELLEVUE ATHLETICS SCHEDULE APR 15^TH- APR 20^TH

Monday April 15^th

Boys Varsity Baseball v. Interlake High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm

Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball v. Interlake High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm

Tuesday April 16^th

Girls Varsity Water Polo v. Ingraham High School @ Helene Madison Pool 8:15pm

Girls Badminton at Newport High School 4:00pm

Girls Varsity Tennis at Juanita High School 4:00pm

Boys JVC Baseball v. Newport High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm

Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer v. Liberty High School @ Bellevue High School JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm

Supervisor John Hill

Stadium Manager and Scoreboard Minh Nguyen

Tickets Debra Andrews and Cathy Lanning

Girls Varsity Lacrosse v. Garfield High School @ Genesee Park, Seattle 7:30pm

Wednesday April 17^th

Girls Varsity Golf v. Juanita High School @ Bellevue Golf Club 2:30pm

Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball at Lake Washington High School 4:30pm

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball v. Lake Washington High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm

Boys Varsity Baseball v. lake Washington High School @ Peter Kirk – Lee Johnson Field, Kirkland 7:00pm

Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse v. Mount Si High School @ Bellevue High School JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm

Thursday April 18^th

Girls Varsity Tennis v. Interlake High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm

Girls Junior Varsity Tennis at Interlake High School 4:00pm

Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Water Polo v. Bainbridge High School @ Edgebrook Swim Club 6:00pm

Girls Badminton v. Foster High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm

Boys JVC Baseball v. Mercer Island High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm

Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse v. Bellarmine Prep High School @ Bellevue High School JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm

Friday April 19^th

Boys Varsity Baseball v. Mercer Island High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball v. Mercer Island High School @ Island Crest Park 4:30pm

Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball v. Mercer Island High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm

Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer v. Juanita High School @ Bellevue High School JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm

Supervisor John Hill

Stadium Manager and Scoreboard Minh Nguyen

Tickets Debra Andrews and Cathy Lanning

Saturday April 20^th

Boys JVC Baseball Double-Header v. O’Dea High School @ Bellevue High School 10:00am and 12:00pm

Girls Junior Varsity Water Polo at JV League Games @ Edgebrook Swim Pool 8:00am and 11:00am

COMMUNITY CORNER

TASTE OF ENATAI HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are excited to be hosting the next International Taste of Enatai on Friday, April 19th. This has always been such an incredible event in the past, and we have come to rely on the help of high school and middle school students.

The event runs from 6-8pm, with volunteer opportunities ranging from 5:30-8:30pm.

Jobs include:

- Food Hall Support & Control

- Tech support 

- Fashion show support

- Green TEAM support!

Please let us know if you have any questions and direct all interested students to the Sign-up Genuis at  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A4AB2FA5FACF8-48590483-highmiddle

Of course, we are open for questions, just let us know!

Our best to you,

Marilyn Gupta & Jessica Birney

International Taste of Enatai Co-Chairs

TEENS MINDFULNESS DAY

Be mindful. Be free.

Spend a half-day learning mindfulness, a practice of being aware of what you're doing in the present moment, free from the burden of self-consciousness and troubling emotions.

Enjoy the simple yet wonderful things we do every day: standing, sitting, walking, eating, talking, and being silent, to name a few. Be mindful; be free.

Date: April 27, Saturday

Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Age: 13-18 

Lunch will be provided. 

Online Registration is required: https://forms.gle/Bw5iupc84SgAxmmz7

BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE

The deadlines for submitting Bellevue Blast articles are as follows:

•   School news and PTSA articles – Friday 6 pm deadline
•   Athletics and Activities articles – Sunday 6 pm deadline