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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
| February 25th, 2025, vol 24 | |
SPRING 2025 GRANTS ARE OPEN! | |
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The PTSA has started the grant application process for the spring of 2025! Similar to the way we did it in the fall, we have moved to a digital application. Please edit the word document provided here and send the application as a completed word document, not pdf. The deadline for application is March 21, 2025. We encourage you to present your grant to the committee in person on April 1st, 2025, starting at 4:00pm.
I welcome any questions or concerns, the fastest way to get ahold of me is danagribble@gmail.com though you can also email grants@bellevuehighptsa.com.
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Explore how AI is transforming the learning experience. Ask questions about its role in your student’s education.
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025, 8:15-9:45 a.m.
Location: Bellevue High School (BHS) Library
Who’s Invited: All Current Parents/Caregivers
Guest Speakers:
Kimberly Richardson: BHS English teacher and advisor to The Barque student newspaper
Mathew Wright: BHS Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader
I-Connect is a community engagement program sponsored by PTSA
| BHS BAND FILL THE TRUCK EVENT & DONATION DRIVE | |
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BHS Band Fill the Truck Event & Donation Drive
Spring cleaning got you clearing out clutter? We got you!
THE GOODWILL TRUCK IS COMING TO BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL ON SATURDAY March 15th.
Bellevue High School Lower Parking Lot
Saturday, March 15th, 9am – 12pm.
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Please come 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, March 15th to accept donations of used goods. Goodwill has a special program for schools and will donate to the band for providing the space and volunteers to run this event. The more trucks we can fill, the more money to support the Bellevue High Band (and you'll get a donation tax receipt). Band volunteers will be on hand to collect your donation of lightly used household goods as well as an optional cash or online donation that goes directly to the band. Thank you.
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
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TONIGHT! BELLEVUE HIGH ORCHESTRA ZONE CONCERT | |
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The annual Bellevue High Orchestra Zone Concert is a celebration of string music in our area, featuring neighborhood elementary schools, Chinook Middle School, and Bellevue High Orchestras.
Don't miss this awesome evening of string orchestra performances! Tuesday, February 25 @ 7:00 pm in the Main Gym.
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MOD PIZZA FUNDRAISER FOR BHS ORCHESTRA ON FRIDAY MARCH 14 | |
Please help support the BHS ORCHESTRA by eating MOD Pizza (317 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue) at any time on Friday, March 14. Bring in the above flyer or order online using fundraiser code: MODGIVES25 and MOD will donate 25% of your bill to support our Orchestra. Thank you! | |
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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Class of 2026 Parents!!!
Thank you so much to those of you who made it to our first parent social on January 23rd. It was great to see so many friendly faces ready to support our students!
For those who could not attend, there are several ways for you to get involved…
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Donate to the Class of 2026 Graduation Events fund! We will be fundraising through the second half of this year and into next, with a goal of raising $50,000 to support graduation events including Prom, Baccalaureate, Senior Brunch, and the All-night Grad Party. We would love it if every Junior class family could donate $126 dollars for the Class of 2026. If they did - we would be SO close to reaching our goal already!
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Sign up to help plan and organize our exciting graduation! By getting an early start or this we can learn from the Class of 2025 parents and make our planning smoother!
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Volunteer to help with setting up for Class of 2025 graduation events. Every year the Junior Class parents help with set up for Prom and the Grad Party so senior parents can enjoy their students' events. Next year the Class of 2027 will do it for us, so sign up to pay it forward!
We are also looking for parents to help with planning the Spring Raffle (our largest fundraiser!) and with communications to make sure all parents are as informed as possible over the next 18 months. Please reach out to rebekah.brown63@gmail.com if you are interested!
We are looking forward to celebrating our students!
Rebekah Brown and Susan Yin
Class of 2026 Class Parent Leads
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Business Promotions and Student Shout Outs
Want to promote your business? Send a super shout out to your actor or tech? We are now accepting ads for the High School Musical program, for more information contact Maple Jackson at bellevuetheaterboosters@gmail.com
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Next Booster Club Meeting
Monday, March 3rd at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Theatre parents - check your emails later this week for a link!
Spring Musical
Save the date for this year's spring musical - High School Musical. The show is a fun filled look at high school in the 90's with iconic songs and wonderful dances. Don't miss it!
Thursday, April 24th 7 PM
Friday, April 25th 7 PM
Saturday, April 26th 2 PM and 7 PM
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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: March 3rd, April 7th, May 12th, June 9th.
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FIRST SENTENCE FRIDAY:
"I've never met a person more drunk on love than my mom." — from Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle.
LIBRARY AND BOOK NEWS:
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On Thursday, February 27th, from 10am-2pm, our friendly Teen Services Librarian from King County Library System Bellevue Branch will be in the BHS Library signing up students for all-access KCLS library cards and previewing new titles. He'll be here during both lunches, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to come sign up for a card. We'll have applications on hand, but if you want to fill it out in advance, I'm attaching the application in English and Spanish. The application is available in more languages HERE.
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There's a Black History Month display near the library main entrance and I expanded it this week to include some Black romances for Valentine's Day! You can also browse these titles and more on Destiny Discover.
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If you need something to read, remember you have student access to KCLS ebooks and audiobooks HERE, and Simon Teen has a collection of ebook free reads available for Valentine's Day and Black History Month.
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Start thinking about reading some of the books nominated for Teen Choice Book Awards so you can vote for your favorite! I've made easy to browse Collections in Destiny Discover of the nominees for Washington Library Association's Evergreen Teen Book Awards and the Pacific Northwest Library Association's Young Readers Choice Awards. Voting for both will begin in March and winners will be decided in April.
SARAH BRYAN, MLIS
Library Specialist
Regular Library Hours:
MTThF 7:30am - 3:30pm, W 7:30am - 1pm
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COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER | |
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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.
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SENIOR REMINDER: FAFSA is open for the 2025-2026 school year! Complete this as soon as possible, if you have questions come see me in the library.
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HBCU Virtual College Fair: Wednesday, February 26th, 5:00-6:00 PM, registration link coming in early February!
Lisa Hansen | College and Career Advisor
Class of 2025 Advisor | Prom Coordinator
CLICK HERE TO BOOK A MEETING
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BELLEVUE BOYS LACROSSE DINE-IN | |
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Eat pizza and support the Bellevue Boys High School and Youth Lacrosse Programs!
Mark your calendars to join us at Resonate for a Dine-In fundraiser on Sunday, March 2nd.
This is an easy and tasty way to support our program -- tell your family, friends & neighbors to come by!
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No need to bring a flyer: A portion of the proceeds for ALL sales for the day will be donated. | |
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Bellevue Wolverines Fastpitch Softball Holding Winter Workouts, Open Batting Cages
Wednesday is Winter Workout Day!
Winter Workouts are underway for Bellevue Wolverines Fastpitch Softball! Led by renowned coach Pete Wilkinson, these sessions are designed to sharpen skills and prepare players for the upcoming Spring season. Players do calisthenics, practice basic throwing and fielding, and get batting practice with expert guidance and instruction. Trainings are open to all who have signed up for Softball. We also welcome prospective players to join us and discover more about the team.
Dates: Wednesdays through February 26
Time: 12:50-1:50pm
Place: Bellevue High School Softball Field, on Wolverine Way
Open Batting Cages for BHS Fastpitch Softball on Saturdays at Stods
Interested in Fastpitch Softball and need some batting practice? BHS Softball has open cages on Saturdays, 4-5pm at Stods Baseball. Come join your prospective teammates and get ready for the season.
Dates: Saturdays through February 22
Time: 4-5pm
Place: Stods Baseball, 5606 119th Street SE, Bellevue
Questions? Send mail to bhssoftballclub@outlook.com
Parents can also contact BHS Softball Boosters directly at bhsfastpitch@gmail.com
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Hello soccer players! Soccer season is just around the corner. Get ready for it!! | |
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💪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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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: 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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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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