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/

NOW OPEN: SPRING 2024 BHS PTSA GRANT CYCLE

**Please note -The way to submit your grants has changed. We now

have an online Word Document that you can fill in and email directly to

us. No need to print anything out. Please reach out to us directly via

email and we will send you a copy of the new document.

The Spring 2024 BHS PTSA grants cycle is open; we are looking forward to your grant submissions. The BHS PTSA offers grants for items or opportunities that enhance the student experience.

We encourage requests from anyone within the BHS community, including student clubs, student activities, athletic organizations, and educational / administrative departments. 

** Grant submissions are due Friday, April 5th, 2024 at 4:00 PM 

Grants Committee Advisory Meeting: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (4:00

PM – 6:00 PM) 

Grants Committee Allocation Meeting: Thursday April 25th, 2024

(8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) 

For additional Grants program information contact

Dana Gribble danagribble@gmail.com PTSA Grants Chair or

Jenna Rensch jennar@sunriseid.com / co-chair

I-CONNECT – RACE AND STUDENT BELONGING

We will examine the issue of “Race and Student Belonging at BHS” at the next PTSA I-Connect meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 8:15-9:45 a.m. in the library. Our guest speaker will be Shomari Jones, Director of Equity and Strategic Engagement for the Bellevue School District (BSD). All current Bellevue High School parents and caregivers are invited.

Feeling a sense of belonging is essential for physical, mental, and emotional health. What are the barriers students face to feeling accepted, and how does race play a part? What does data from a recent BSD student survey tell us? What role and responsibility should parents share in fostering a sense of belonging for all students? We will ask Mr. Jones these questions and more. Also participating in the discussion will be Lorenzo McKinney, Graduation Success Coach at BHS.



I-Connect is a parent engagement program sponsored by PTSA.

THANK YOU TO THE BHS PTSA

AND TO OUR FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS

A HUGE Thank you to the Bellevue PTSA and to our Bellevue Football Club supporters for the funding of a new utility vehicle for our campus. The most recent one was nearly 30 years old, and now has been replaced with a much healthier vehicle. The purpose the vehicle serves is to ensure that all Athletics are supported with the ability for our Athletic Trainer to set up and support needs at all practices and competitions. It is vital to the custodial support of our school on a daily basis to move deliveries easily around our school. It can also be utilized by all programs and school needs should those situations arise.

Thank you so much to both these amazing groups and their thoughtful support!!!

John Hill, CAA

Athletic Director

Bellevue High School

hillj@bsd405.org

425-456-7038

APPLY TO THE BARQUE

The Barque is recruiting new staffers for 2024-2025!



Want to be a part of the student newspaper? Interested in learning more about journalism? Apply today!

The Barque is seeking dedicated students with strong writing, editing, communication, and collaboration skills to join the team. We welcome individuals with creative minds who are passionate about contributing to our publication, informing our community and school.

• Check your student emails for the application form from Ms. Richardson
• All current freshmen, sophomore, and juniors are eligible to apply!
• Please contact any Barque staffer for questions

All applications are due APRIL 5TH at 11:59 P.M. Any late applications will NOT be accepted! Email your applications to

s-tams@bsd405.org.

GRAD NIGHT 2024

GRAD NIGHT 2024

The Grand Finale…Grad Night 2024 is an all-night, action-packed party for our Seniors! This celebration has been a long-standing tradition of a safe, chaperoned, drug/alcohol-free event held on the night of graduation - Wednesday, June 12th.  

After the Graduation ceremony, an all-night affair awaits when graduates will depart from Bellevue High School via bus and return the following morning at ~5 am. Together, the new graduates will visit two different surprise venues where they can safely gather and celebrate together. There will be plenty of entertainment, food, snacks, drinks, and planned activities to make the night a key high school memory for all!

Tickets

• Early Bird tickets are $199 through March 31st
• Ticket price increases to $239 on April 1st
• Scholarships are available, please contact your student’s BHS guidance counselor. All information will be kept confidential. Scholarship requests must be received by the counseling office by May 1st

For more information and to purchase tickets -

https://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/seniors-class-of-2024/senior-graduation/ 

Please direct any questions to Grad Night Chairs Heather Serres and Laura Bede by email:  BellevueGradNight2024@gmail.com

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.

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 March. 11, April. 1, April. 29, June. 10.

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

SPORTS

GIRLS WATER POLO

Tuesday, March 13th - Girls Water Polo 1st Home Game of the season!

BHS vs. Shorewood

4:00 PM @ Edgebrook Club

13454 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006

The entire game schedule can be found here.

Wednesday, March 20th - Bellevue H.S. Girls Water Polo MOD Pizza Fundraiser

Grab your friends and family for lunch or dinner at MOD Pizza in Bellevue! 20% of the proceeds go towards supporting the BHS girls water polo team. Please see attached flyer for online ordering code. Must show the flyer when ordering in person.

For any questions, please feel free to contact bellevuehsgirlswaterpolo@gmail.com.

At the water polo jamboree over the weekend, our team showcased remarkable skill and determination. They kicked off the tournament with a victory against the #2 ranked team in the state, setting a high tone for the games that followed. Despite facing tough competition and enduring losses to the defending state champions and another strong team, our athletes displayed incredible resilience, particularly in the final game, where they scored three unanswered goals in the last two minutes, ending with a close 7-5 score. Their spirit and tenacity are commendable and a proud moment for all the parents and supporters.

2024 FALL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

IMPACT TEST DATES

ImPACT Test Dates for the BHS 2023/24 Sports Seasons:

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

March 13, 20, 27. April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and June 5, 12, 19, 2024

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

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



The Wolverine Way. It’s Worth the Climb…. We hold high standards.

We embrace the challenge together and support one another along the way.

BELLEVUE ATHLETICS SCHEDULE

Monday March 11^th

Girls Varsity Golf v. Mount Si High School @ Mount Si Golf Course 3:30pm

Girls Badminton at Eastlake High School 4:00pm

Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer at Eastlake High School JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm

Tuesday March 12^th

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball at Peninsula High School 4:00pm

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

Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse at Eastlake High School JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm

Wednesday March 13^th

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

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

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

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

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

Boys and Girls Track & Field at Newport High School Field Event Jamboree with Interlake High School 4:00pm

Boys JVC Soccer at Interlake High School 7:00pm

Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Water Polo v. Shorewood High School @ Edgebrook Swim Club 4:00pm

Thursday March 14^th

Girls Varsity Golf v. Newport High School @ Overlake Golf Club 3:00pm

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

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball at Eastside Catholic High School 7:00pm

Boys JVC Baseball at Mount Si High School 6:30pm

Girls Varsity fastpitch Softball v. Auburn Mountainview High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm

Boys Junior Varsity Soccer at Hazen High School 5:30pm

Boys Varsity Soccer v. Hazen High school @ Renton Memorial Stadium 7:30pm

Girls Varsity Water Polo at Curtis High School 7:30pm

Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse at Enumclaw High School @ Petes Pool Stadium JV 5:00pm, Varsity 7:00pm

Friday March 15^th

Girls Badminton at Interlake High School 4:00pm

Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball at Lynnwood High School 4:00pm

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

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

Saturday March 16^th

Girls Varsity Water Polo v. Peninsula High School @ Curtis High School Pool 9:15am

Girls Junior Varsity Water Polo at JV Water Polo League @ Edgebrook Swim Club TIME TBD

Boys JVC, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Soccer v. Bainbridge High School @ Bellevue High School JVC 10:00am, JV 12:00pm, Varsity 2:00pm

Supervisor John Hill

Stadium Manager and Scoreboard Minh Nguyen

Tickets Debra Andrews and Cathy Lanning (Open JV Gate at 11:15am)

GO Bellevue!!!

COMMUNITY CORNER

BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

VARIETY SHOW - HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH

Cherry Crest Elementary is hosting a Variety Show  on March 15th from 5:30-8:30pm and we need your help!

We are looking for high school volunteers who are interested in helping with setup/cleanup, backstage management, helping performers get ready, photography/videography, concession stand management, being ushers, and more.

What: Cherry Crest Elementary Variety Show

When:  Friday, March 15th from 5:30-8:30pm

Where:  Cherry Crest Elementary

12400 NE 32nd St, Bellevue, WA 98005

Please help us make the evening a success! No experience required, volunteer hours available.

Marapod Volunteer Signup Link

More instructions will come as we get closer to the event. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact: varietyshow@cherrycrest-ptsa.org



Thank you!

SUMMER ENRICHMENT AT THE UW

Summer ‘24 High School Enrichment Opportunities (Online & In Person Formats)

Thank you for sharing these summer enrichment opportunities with your school community! Flyer attached.     

• Algorithmic Thinking: Programming Logic Fundamentals
• Coding in Java I & Java II
• Coding in Python I & Python II
• Digital Photography
• Esports, Gaming & Broadcasting
• Introduction to Astronomy
• Sharpen Your Writing Skills
• Writers Workshop
• Writing Arguments That Matter
• Writing for College Readiness

To learn more visit us online at UW Youth & Teen Programs.

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