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/

MULTI CULTURAL NIGHT

3/29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

At library 

We invite families, student-led clubs, and community groups to bring posters, games or other items that can create a station/booth to celebrate their heritage at Bellevue HS! We will also host a series of performances celebrating different heritages. There will be a form sent out to students and families for them to fill out regarding having a station/booth.

 If you would like to take part in a performance, or aware of a local group or individual who would be good to include, you can share that in the same form. Even if you do not have a station/booth, you are still welcome, this is a community event meant for all students and their families to celebrate the diversity we have at Bellevue High School! 

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

PARENT EDUCATION INTEREST SURVEY

Parent Education Interest Survey: Mental Health & Wellbeing 

Hello Bellevue Families: The Bellevue PTSA Council, representing all PTAs in our vibrant community, is partnering with the BSD Mental Health Assistance Team to better understand your mental health & wellness needs. We invite you to share your valuable insights by filling out our brief survey to help tailor an upcoming Parent Education Series. Please complete the survey by Friday, March 22nd. Your input makes a difference! Thank you for being a crucial part of this important conversation. Click here for the Survey link.

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.

COLLEGE/ CAREER BULLETIN

Hello Bellevue!

Below are some updates from the College and Career Center, if you have questions, want to meet, or need more information just send me an email, Teams Chat, or use the link in my signature to book a meeting .

• Opportunities: 
• Overlake Medical Center Teen Summer Volunteer Program: Application opens April 1
• Seattle ACAP (the Accounting Career Awareness Program) is pleased to invite applicants from WA state high school students of color to its Summer 2024 Residency Week program at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. 

• In the Community:
• Bellevue Schools Foundation Spring for Schools, volunteers need Saturday, March 30th, sign up here

• Phantom Lake Elementary School Science Fair, volunteer Friday April 19^th 6:00 - 8:00 pm

• Jubilee Reach, several volunteer opportunities at Bellevue elementary and middle schools

 Have a great weekend!

Lisa Hansen | College and Career Advisor

Bellevue High School | 10416 SE Wolverine Way, Bellevue, WA 98004 | 425.456.7028

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.

THE SOUP 4 SIMPSON

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

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.

NOWRUZ CELEBRATION EVENT AT BHS

Celebrate Nowruz (Persian New Year) this Friday, March 22nd from 5-7pm at Bellevue High School commons. We have food, games, celebration activities, and more, all for FREE entry. Anyone can come to our wonderful event, and we would love to have you there! Happy Spring!

Save the Date - The Addams Family!!!

The Addams Family musical rehearsals are in full swing and everyone is working hard to prepare an amazing spring musical. Save the date for April 25th at 7 PM, April 26th at 7 PM, and April 27th at 2 PM and 7 PM. 

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

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR BHS TRACK AND FIELD

ON APRIL 1

Help support BHS Track and Field by eating Chipotle (10503 NE 4th St., Bellevue) on Monday, April 1st, between 4 and 8 PM. If you order in person mention BHS Track and Field or show the above flyer. If ordering online use the code ME2PRV4. Thank you for helping support our team!

BOYS SOCCER

The boys soccer program is off to a great start this season. JVC won 4-1 on Saturday at home v Bainbridge. JV also beat Bainbridge on Saturday 1-0. On Thursday Varsity beat Hazen 1-0 with a very exciting last minute goal. Come on out to support the teams! Varsity/JV's next home game is March 26 v Interlake (6:00/8:00). and JVC's next home game is Monday March 25 at Chinook MS v Liberty at 4:00.

GIRLS WATER POLO

Tuesday, March 19th - Come cheer on the team!

BHS vs. Gig Harbor

6:00 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. Mention the fundraiser when ordering in person.

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

Game Results from last week:

Win against Shorewood: 13 - 5

Loss against Curtis (#1 in state): 19 - 10

Win against Peninsula: 17 - 1

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 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

MAR 18^TH TO MAR 23^RD

Monday March 18^th

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

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball v. Nathan Hale High School at Meadowbrook Playfield Field #1, Seattle 4:30pm

Boys JVC Baseball at Lake Washington High School 4:30pm

Boys JVC Soccer v. Mercer Island High School @ Chinook Middle School 4:00pm

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

Tuesday March 19^th

Boys and Girls Track & Field v. Liberty High School and Ballard High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm

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

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

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

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

Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse v. Skyline High School at Pine Lake Middle School, Issaquah JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm

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

Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Water Polo v. Gig Harbor high School at Edgebrook Swim Club 6:00pm

Wednesday March 20^th

Girls Varsity Golf v. Mercer Island High School at Jefferson Park Golf Course, Seattle 3:30pm

Boys JVC Soccer at Liberty High School 5:30pm

Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball at Auburn High School 7:00pm

Thursday March 21^st

Girls Badminton at Foster High School 3:30pm

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

Girls Varsity Tennis at Interlake High School 4:00pm

Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Water Polo v. Kennedy Catholic High School at Tukwila Pool 3:30pm

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

Friday March 22^nd

Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball v. Lincoln High School (Seattle) @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm

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

Boys Varsity Baseball at Interlake High School 4:30pm

Girls Junior Varsity Lacrosse v. Lincoln High School @ Bellevue High School 6:00pm

Girls Varsity Lacrosse at Eastlake High School 8:00pm

Boys Varsity Lacrosse v. Palo Verde High School, Nevada at Mercer Island High School 4:00pm

Girls Varsity Water Polo at Rogers High School Water Polo Tournament

Saturday March 23^rd

Boys JVC Baseball at Newport High School 12:00pm

Girls Varsity Water Polo at Rogers High School Water Polo Tournament

Girls Dance Team at WIAA State Dance and Drill Championships at Yakima Sun Dome, Yakima WA

Boys Varsity Lacrosse v. Summit High School, Oregon at Mercer Island High School 12:00pm

Boys JVC Soccer at Inglemoor High School 1:00pm

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball v. Roosevelt High School @ Bellevue High School 1:00pm

COMMUNITY CORNER

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

Bellevue Schools Foundation’s Spring for Schools event brings the Bellevue community together to raise funds to support programs for the 18,000+ students in the Bellevue School District.

We need student volunteers to help set up, check-in, clean up etc. Students from 9th – 12th grade who volunteer will receive volunteer hours for their shift.

Date: Saturday - March 30^th, 2024

Volunteer Shifts: 9AM – 12PM (Only Set Up) and/or 4PM – 9PM

Event Time: 5PM – 8PM

Place: Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

Sign Up to Volunteer

BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

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

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