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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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BHS IN US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT TOP HIGH SCHOOL LIST |
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Hey Bellevue High….KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!
7 Washington public high schools rank among best in the U.S., report finds
Washington has 7 schools listed in top 500 high schools in the nation
U.S. News and World Report has ranked the best high schools in the nation, the state of Washington has 7 schools listed in the top 500.
There are nearly 24,000 secondary schools across the nation. The U.S. News Top 500 list represents roughly the top 2% of schools.
The top public school in Washington is Tesla STEM High School in Redmond, which secured the #12 spot in the national rankings. Their scorecard has them at a near-perfect score of 99.93, earning top marks for college readiness, enrollment and graduation rate.
According to the rankings, 100% of Tesla STEM students passed at least one AP exam, and the school has a 98% proficiency rate in math, 99% in reading, 95% in science and a graduation rate of more than 98%.
Other top Washington schools are as follows:
· Tesla STEM High School (Redmond, #12)
· Raisbeck Aviation High School (Tukwila, #213)
· Newport Senior High School (Bellevue, #253)
· Bellevue High School (Bellevue, #291)
· Interlake Senior High School (Bellevue, #457)
Of the seven schools in the top 500 for the country, four of them are in the Bellevue School District, and all of them are located in King County.
Go Bellevue!!! Be well….
John Hill
Athletic Director
Bellevue High School
hillj@bsd405.org
425-456-7038
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4TH MULTI-LANGUAGE PRINCIPAL COFFEE MEETING |
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Topic: Summer Options for Students
When: Friday, May 13, 8:15 am – 9:45 am
Where: BHS Library and MS Teams (see below for the link)
This meeting will be the last one for school year 2021- 2022. The topic for the 4th meeting is about the options for student during this summer. Dr. Anderson will talk about in details about BSD provided summer school, outside BSD learning, what is the benefit of taking the programs, and so on.
Interpreters will be available for Chinese-Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean languages.
Join on your computer or mobile app
Or call in (audio only)
Phone Conference ID: 758 563 873#
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Dear Families of AP Students and AP Students taking AP exams:
We will begin Advanced Placement Testing on Monday May 2nd. It has been two years since we have tested in person so please do read this important information below regarding in person testing for AP exams.
1. The testing schedule is listed below (attached)
2. Exam start times are no later than 7:30 for all morning exams, 12:30 for all afternoon exams. This applies to onsite and offsite exams. Note – the start times vary from what is posted on College Board website. It is essential for students to be onsite at these times to accommodate for test administration and meeting timing deadlines for the afternoon exams.
3. Late arrivals will not be allowed to take the exam – we follow College Board rules. Gym doors will be locked by 7:45 so please do plan to arrive early.
4. Students will have seating assignments; assignments will be posted on the Gym doors by 7:15am and 12:15pm the day of the exam.
5. Students will leave all backpacks, books, electronics (cell phones, smart watches, earbuds etc..) in a locked room (these are not allowed in the testing areas).
6. Students are to bring their own pencils, erasers, pens, calculators etc. No other supplies are needed. No food, drinks allowed during the exam although a water bottle and small snack in sealed baggie under table is ok to be consumed during break time.
7. Students should dress comfortably and in layers. Please no hats during the test.
8. The bells will be silenced for entire two-week testing period.
9. Pre-arranged absences for students taking exams will follow the grid below and students do not need to complete forms for this. Students testing offsite or with testing accommodations will be provided additional time as needed.
Mon/Tues/Fri AM Exams: P1-P5 M/T/F PM Exams: P5-P7
Wed AM Exams: P2-P6 Wed PM Exams: P6
Thurs AM Exams: P1-P5 Thurs PM Exams: P7
10. Students taking World Language exams or students testing with accommodations their offsite testing locations are posted in the Main Office (Lynn’s office door). Students have also been informed by email of their testing locations. Please be sure to arrange your own transportation to and from testing location.
11. If students have testing conflicts due to academic, athletic or other test conflicts contact Lynn Semler right away to make alternative arrangements. semlerl@bsd405.org
12. Masks will be optional.
Good luck on your exams!
Lynn Semler
Office Manager|AP Coordinator |Bellevue High School
10416 SE Wolverine Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
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2022 AP TEST PROCTORS NEEDED! |
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Hello BHS Parent Volunteers! It's that time of year again - your students will soon be taking AP tests and we are asking for your help to assist our Lead Proctor with test proctoring. If you have not done this before please do not miss the opportunity to support our students in this way. The time assignments on the schedule are firm for the test start time. The test end time may vary and is determined by when all students complete the exam. All tests on this schedule will be at BHS Main Gym. Please check in at Main Office before heading to the Gym.
Very Important:
Parents are NOT allowed to proctor exams their student is taking - this is a College Board rule. Please keep this in mind when signing up.
Thank you for your help in providing this opportunity for our students.
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STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 2-6, 2022
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Dear BHS Families,
The BHS PTSA and community are excited to celebrate our fabulous BHS Staff in just a couple of weeks! This 'appreciation' week will include the following:
Monday: Starbucks coffee and Donuts;
Tuesday: Yogurt Bar & cookie buffet (Store bought or Homemade - all are welcome! Please sign up.)
Wednesday: Catered Lunch - Mexican Food
Thursday: Gift certificates/Thank you notes from students. Please sign up and sponsor GC gifts for our BHS staff.
Friday: Espresso machine & breakfast pastries.
We'll also need some volunteers to help organize for the week of May 2nd. Please find a spot that works for you. Here is the sign up link.
Thank you all for your support!
Staff Appreciation Committee
Again, here are links:
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Dear BHS Families,
Hope all is well with you and your families.
This is Qiuya(Rachel) Li. I have a junior student at Bellevue High. We have been residing in this community for 10 years; and we love Bellevue. This is my second year as a trustee for Bellevue Schools Foundation. For some of you who've never heard of BSF, here is our website: https://www.bellevueschoolsfoundation.org/ Our mission is to promote and fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in Bellevue’s public schools. On May 13th, 2022, we'll be having our annual fundraiser at Hyatt Regency @ Bellevue. I know some of you have signed up as table captain as well. In case you haven't already, please welcome to join my table. This link will take you to a page with two registration options – in person, or virtual; my name (Trustee - Qiuya Rachel Li) is on the drop-down menu. I will be there in person, and hope to have you at my table. While registration for the luncheon is free, it is my hope (and the Foundation’s) that all attendees donate to the Foundation at this time to ensure students and educators will continue to receive funding for critical initiatives. All attendees have the chance to attend the event as a Spring for Schools Leadership Donor, which defines philanthropic leadership in a brand-new way. Donate for the first time (any amount!), or any gift larger than your last (by $1.00 or more), and you are in!
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about the Bellevue Schools Foundation or Spring for Schools!
Look forward to seeing you there.
Regards,
Qiuya(Rachel) Li
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LOOKING FOR BHS PTSA VOLUNTEER |
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BHS ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB |
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TONIGHT!
Orchestra Booster Club Meeting
Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 PM
Room 1406 (Music Room)
Please join the Orchestra Booster Club for their monthly meeting. Come learn about volunteer opportunities including our upcoming Lei fundraiser and concerts. If you have any questions, please email the booster president, Amy Borberg at agaulding@hotmail.com
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JAZZ BAND WINS AT KANSAS CITY |
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We (Mr. George and Mr. Harvey) are pleased and proud to announce that our BHS Jazz and I traveled to Kansas City last week to compete against schools from across the mid-west, and they were awarded first place in the Basically Basie Jazz Festival! This is huge for our kids and the band program – a great way to top a very successful year back ‘in person’ for the band and jazz band.
They competed against some great bands from across Kansas and Missouri, and the judges selected us as the winner based on the mature playing of our students. They played 8 different songs in 2 days (which is a lot of music to prepare) and performed like professionals! They not only represented BHS well, but also exemplified the strength of jazz bands here in Western Washington.
A couple of our students received individual awards as well. Nick Olney was best Trombone soloist, and Roman Goron was named the best soloist of the entire festival on any instrument!
Back on March 19th our Jazz Bands competed at the Newport High School Festival. Our top group won the Sweepstakes trophy (given to the best band of the day) and our second Jazz Band was a runner up! Congratulations to Mr. George, Mr. Harvey and the students!
May 6th and 7th is our annual Jazz Festival here at BHS. People can hear Jazz II perform this Friday at 2:40 in the PAC, and Jazz I perform at 6:30.
Jazz Band I members listed from seniors to sophomores:
Eric He
Tim Emerson
Nick Olney
McKenna George
Edmund Justus
Max Wilson
Emre Selcuk
David Barkman
Paarth Nair
Dillon Borberg
Roman Goron
Dennis McIntyre
Paul Sawyer
Noah Kim
Hana O’Kubo
Hendrik Justus
Ajay Karunakaran
Brock Rossman
Sam Bockner
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Attention Seniors!
Go Aloha for 2022
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Once again, the Bellevue High School Orchestra Booster Club will be selling Leis for the graduating class of 2022.
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!
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 after May1st:
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Leadership is hard at work planning this year’s RUMBLE, but we need your help! One of the events this year is a classic cake walk. If you are unsure of how this works, students start by standing in a circle on the floor that is numbered. We then play music, and the students walk around the circle until the music stops. There is a table full of different kinds of baked goods that have a corresponding number to the ones on the floor. Then when the music is paused, a volunteer pulls a number and the person standing on that number wins the corresponding baked good!!! Here’s where we need your help; we need volunteers willing to make or buy baked goods to use at the cake walk. Some ideas would be brownies, cakes, cookies, etc. If you are willing to help, please email s-fredmana@bsd405.org. Rumble will be on June 8th so the baked goods will be needed then. Thanks so much!
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Gary Hartness
Bellevue High School Spirit of the Wolverine
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Gary was born in Port Angeles, WA where he later attended Port Angeles High School and was an avid Roughrider fan through his sophomore
year. When he was 16 years old he moved to Bellevue, Washington where he attended Bellevue High School. Gary graduated in 1964 from BHS. As a proud alumni, he continued to hold BHS near and dear to his heart. BHS was Gary’s passion. Gary was asked to be the baseball manager and he gladly accepted. He had a love for music of all kinds. Gary loved to share with staff and students his autographs from the music personalities he met over the years. Gary would be the DJ for our Friday night sock hops. He was often seen wearing a tie and sports jacket to attend almost every play, concert, and formal dance. Gary went to all sporting events at BHS. Gary recycled paper going from room to room and eventually was honored with a King County Award for Recycling. Gary handed out towels and water to all of our BHS sports teams. He would sweep the gym floor at halftime of basketball games. He was often seen helping the custodians, lending them a helping hand. The lessons that Gary taught each and every person he touched are too many to mention. He had a way of teaching us that was unconventional, but effective. Gary will be missed, but the Spirit of the Wolverine lives on.
*A celebration of his life and the impact Gary made on those he touched will be held on Wednesday, May 4th, at 5:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Bellevue High School.
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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022/23 BHS ATHLETICS OPENS MAY 16TH, 2022 (NEW DATE) – REGISTER EARLY FOR THE UPCOMING SPORTS SEASONS!
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To Participate in a Sport at BHS:
a. A student may be on only one interscholastic sport roster per season
b. Parent/Guardian and Student questions need to be complete every year
Ic.f you attend International, Bellevue Virtual Academy or Big Picture, please contact Kelli at mayerk@bsd405.org.
1. Please attend ImPACT Testing (if required)
a. Athletes for most high school sports must have a current concussion baseline ImPACT test completed to participate (valid for 24 months) require ImPACT testing.
b. Sports that do not require ImPACT testing are: Cross Country, Badminton, Drill Team, Swim Only, Tennis, Golf, and Track & Field (except Pole Vault requires the ImPACT test)
2. Make sure a BSD sports physical is on file with the school Athletics and Activities department, email a copy to Kelli at mayerk@bsd405.org.
a. * Please Note: ASB membership is required to participate in Athletics and the Athletic Fees are applied to your students account & applied when team rosters are complete. The fees include the ASB Card fee, a school transportation fee (fee amounts vary), and a $100 program participation fee per sport (maximum $300 per individual/family per school year), $150 Club sport base fee for Water Polo, Lacrosse and Badminton.
b. Questions in regard to Fees/Fines, please contact Cathy Lanning, BHS ASB Accountant at lanningc@bsd405.org
ImPACT Test Dates for Athletes – April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, May 25th, June 1st, June 8th and June 15th
If you are participating in summer sports for BHS and need an impact test, please attend one of the dates in April or May
ImPACT testing will be at BHS in the Commons on Wednesday at 1:30 pm Students need to have their laptops, please be sure they are fully charged.
Private School or Home-Based Instruction: Students enrolled in private school or home-based instruction are eligible to participate in sports at their attendance area school and should complete the following enrollment steps:
Complete Steps 1 – 3 at:
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BSD Student Enrollment where you will find additional enrollment details.
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Print and complete the BSD form: “Request for Part-Time Attendance or Ancillary Services”. For more info, go to BSD Student Placement – Home School & Part-Time Attendance.
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Prior to participation/tryouts, please bring all completed paperwork to the school’s main office and they will direct you to the Registrar for verification. Once you are a registered and have been assigned a student ID number and district e-mail account, you can register for sports and activities in FinalForms. FinalForms is managed at BHS, if you have questions, please contact Kelli Mayer mayerk@bsd405.org
The Bellevue High School Athletics Department will be closed for the month of July.
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BELLEVUE ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
MAY 2ND TO MAY 7TH
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Monday May 2nd
Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Juanita High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Boys JVC Soccer vs. Juanita High School @ Bellevue High School 7:30pm
Girls Varsity Softball at Mercer Island High School @ South Mercer Playfield 4:30pm
Tuesday May 3rd
Girls Varsity tennis vs. Liberty High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Boys JVC Baseball at Mount Si High School 6:30pm
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse at N.I.S. Lacrosse @ Interlake High School JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm
Bellevue Varsity Lacrosse vs. Juanita High School @ Kirkland Lacrosse Center 7:00pm
May 4th
Girls Varsity Golf vs. Interlake High School @ Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 2:30pm
Boys and Girls Track & Field at Bellevue School District Track & Field Meet, @ Newport High School 4:00pm
Boys Junior Varsity Lacrosse at Mercer Island High School @ MIHS 7:00pm
Girls Varsity Softball vs. Interlake High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Boys JVC Soccer vs. Lake Washington High School @ Bellevue High School 7:00pm
May 5th
Boys and Girls Track & Field at Bellevue School District Track and Field meet, @ Newport High School 4:00pm
Girls Water Polo at Curtis High School 6:00pm
Boys Junior Varsity Baseball vs. Highline High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
May 6th
Girls Varsity Softball at Liberty High School 4:30pm
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Curtis High School @ Bellevue High School Varsity 8:00pm
May 7th
Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse vs. Mount Si @ Bellevue High School JV 3:00pm, Varsity 5:00pm
Go Bellevue!!! Be well….
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THIS WEEK IN BHS SOFTBALL |
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Our Wolverine Softball team continues to roll and now has an overall record of 13 wins and 5 losses. This week, the team looks to finish strong as they prepare for the Kingco Playoffs next week.
Here is the remaining regular season game schedule:
Wednesday, May 4th (Senior Night)
Home: Interlake @ Bellevue High School Softball Field, 4:30pm
Friday, May 6th
Away: Liberty High @ Liberty High School Softball Field, 4:00 pm
Senior Night: We will be celebrating our 6 incredible BHS seniors this Wednesday, May 4th at BHS Softball Field. The seniors will be recognized at 4:15 PM and the game will follow at 4:30 PM.
Our Seniors are:
- Cam Durrell
- Brooklyn Jones
- Luisa Molina
- Rachel Treves
- Emi Williams
- Gracie Snyder - Team Manager
Come out and cheer on the team at any of the remaining games!
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Bellevue Drill Team is having tryouts for the 2022-23 season!
Tryouts are open to BHS and all affiliated schools that can participate with BHS
(includes upcoming freshmen from Chinook Middle School and Odle Middle School).
Please make sure to complete the FinalForms by 5/8 and email the BSD physicals (completed by physicians) to Kelli Mayer mayerk@bsd405.org
For inquiries regarding FinalForms and physicals, please contact
No prior experience is needed!
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
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SENIOR EVENTS TIMELINE – BHS CLASS OF 2022 |
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Class of 2022 All-Night Grad Party
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 (Night of Graduation)
8:00PM (June 16) – 5:30AM (June 17)
Reminder to get those tickets before May 31st
209 seniors have registered, don’t miss out!
WHAT IS THE ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY?
A tradition at Bellevue High School (and many high schools in the West), the 2022 All-Night Grad Party — a senior year highlight — is held on the evening of graduation and provides the Seniors with an opportunity for a safe, drug and alcohol-free FUN celebration with non-stop entertainment all night long.
It is one of the last opportunities to be together as a class.
The 2022 All-Night Grad Party begins with organized bus transportation from school, that takes the graduates to surprise destinations with incredible entertainment, food and music, and returns them to the school early the following morning.
Students who have attended past All-Night Grad Parties say, “You do not want to miss this!”
The 2022 All-Night Grad Party is funded through ticket sales and monies that the Class of 2022 Parent Booster Committee has been raising since freshman year.
Watch this video to get a sneak peek of what you can expect!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$179.00 (last day to purchase tickets is May 31st)
This includes an all-inclusive night: transportation to multiple fun-filled, activity-packed SECRET venues, entertainment, activities, games, prizes, dinner, breakfast, and FUN, FUN, FUN all night long!
Most importantly, this is a safe and supervised event with NO alcohol or drugs.
More details and ticket sales here!
Should you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help in any way, please reach out to bellevuehs2022@gmail.com.
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Class of 2022 parents!
We need a team of parent volunteers to help take down decorations at Newcastle after the prom (Saturday May 21st). Teardown starts at 9:00 PM and goes until done, 11/11:30 PM . If you would like to participate, please sign up using the following signup genius link:
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Dear Bellevue Community,
Every year the students of Bellevue High School participate in Soup 4 Simpson in honor of BHS alum, Hunter Simpson. This event consists of a soup line where students donate their lunch money for the day and receive a cup of soup in return. All proceeds go directly to New Horizons Teen Homeless Shelter in Hunter’s honor. We will be hosting the event on Wednesday May 18, in addition to collecting donations from May 16th to June 3rd on Touchbase.
In January 2005, in his senior year at Bellevue High, Hunter Simpson was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. He died on December 31 at 18 years old after enduring six months of intense radiation and chemotherapy. Although Hunter lived a short life, he packed it with more generosity than many twice his age. In his first and only semester of college, he spent as little money as possible on his meal plan by eating a cup of soup for lunch and dinner every day. At the end of the semester, he used the remaining $998 on his meal plan to purchase nonperishable food from the college cafeteria, which he donated to the teens at New Horizons homeless shelter in Seattle. In honor of Hunter, Bellevue High School has held Soup 4 Simpson for the last 16 years, giving the students at BHS the opportunity to make a little sacrifice to help those in need.
Hunter was an amazing person who led quietly, practiced what he preached, and always thought of others before himself. Soup 4 Simpson is our opportunity to celebrate his life by coming together as a community and giving to others less fortunate than ourselves. Last year, our event made $12,461. Overall, we have raised $127,199 for New Horizons in the 16 years we have held this event. With your support, we hope to continue honoring Hunter this year. Soup 4 Simpson gives us the chance to follow his example and make the world a better place. Please consider donating between May 16th and June 3rd to support this wonderful cause.
Thank you for honoring Hunter Simpson.
The Soup 4 Simpson Committee
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Hello Sophomore parents,
The Sophomore Touchbase fundraiser is now open from 4/25 – 5/13!
If possible, we welcome you to donate any amount to https://wa-bellevue-lite.intouchrecepting.com to support the Class of 2024.
Touchbase fundraisers are very important in funding senior prom, and all the future class events that make Bellevue a great place!
Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated!
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Registration is now open for remote and in-person summer enrichment classes at the University of Washington. This is a great opportunity for high school students looking for unique summer learning with classes in creative writing, Engineering Design, Coding in Java and Python, Esports, Algorithmic Thinking and more!
Visit www.youth-teen.uw.edu for registration information and to see a complete list of summer 2022 courses.
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BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION |
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Help us launch the 2021-2022 school year by participating in bellevue School Foundation's annual fundraising drive. The Foundation's initiatives support 20,000 students, enrolled in 20 schools, and allow all students to achieve higher levels of academic success and social-emotional well-being, regardless of language, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and special needs.
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SUMMER JCAMP 2022 STAFFING OPPORTUNITIES |
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We are looking for staff of any age above 16 to come work as counselors, specialists, and coordinators (leadership). I have attached our official recruitment flyer for the summer and would love the opportunity for your school to pass along this information to faculty and students alike, looking for a fun summer job working with kids and doing all sorts of amazing activities like boating, archery, swimming and dance!
The link to our camp page on the website for those looking for more information and our application to become a part of our JCamp team. Our application can also be found on our website under Join + Support à Employment at the J. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out, we have already started our hiring process, but will be accepting applications through May.
Contact:
Liam Geisser (he/him)
JCamp Assistant Director | Stroum Jewish Community Center | 206-388-0830
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BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE |
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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
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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS |
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PTSA Presidents
PTSA Vice President Fundraising
PTSA Board
Committee Chairs
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PTSA Vice Presidents Communications
Ellen Wang
PTSA Secretary
PTSA Treasurers
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BHS Administration
Principal:
Asst. Prin: Thomas Gangle
BHS Athletics/ Activities
BHS Main Office
425-456-7000
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Our Address:
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, Washington
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