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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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WELCOME FROM PTSA PRESIDENTS! | |
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Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are Krista Heys and Michael Zhu, your PTSA Co-Presidents this year. We are excited about the increasing momentum of the PTSA as we begin the school year. You have over 25+ committed volunteers who are already actively starting programs and supporting Bellevue High School, and all updates are found on the Bellevue High PTSA Website.
+++++- We held our first General Membership meeting on September 11th and attached, please find a PDF presentation of the updates. General Meeting 9-11-2024
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Join the PTSA! Our membership numbers directly impact the voice BHS has on legislation.
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Donate! Your PTSA donations are directly returned to Bellevue High School in the form of specific academic programs, guest experts, awareness assemblies and club, activity, and sports support.
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Volunteer! Do you have 3-5 hours a month to volunteer on a committee? We are looking for a Co-Treasurer, join the communications, fundraising, grants or staff appreciation committees. Email presidents@bellevuehighptsa.org with your interest.
We are looking forward to a great year. Please email us if you have any questions.
Krista Heys & Michael Zhu
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Date: Friday, September 20
Time: 8:15-9:45 a.m.
Location: Bellevue High School (BHS) Library
Who’s Invited: All BHS Parents & Guardians
Attention parents! Join us for our first PTSA I-Connect meeting of the year, "Been There, Done That: The Parents’ Playbook for Navigating BHS," where a panel of veteran parents will share their best tips and strategies for supporting your student from freshman through senior year.
Event Highlights:
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Real-Life Insights: Hear from a diverse group of parents who will discuss their personal journeys, highlighting both the triumphs and challenges they faced.
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Practical Tips: Get actionable advice on academic support, extracurriculars, college applications and more.
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Interactive Q&A: Ask your questions and get personalized answers.
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Networking: Connect with other parents, share experiences, and build a supportive community.
This is your opportunity to learn how to make the high school years smoother for both you and your student.
Background: I-Connect is a PTSA initiative designed to connect new and existing parents/guardians, fostering relationships and encouraging participation to strengthen our school community. Monthly I-Connect meetings cover various school-related and parenting topics. You can choose to attend any or all of these sessions. This award-winning program, started a decade ago by parents at Medina Elementary, emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interactions, sharing experiences, and exchanging information to build a stronger community.
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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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Join today to support your student(s) and your school!
All new and returning parents, guardians, students, staff, and interested community members are invited to join the Bellevue High PTSA. Our membership numbers strengthen our voice at the local, state and national level in advocating for our students. Your annual membership supports your child's health, safety, and quality of education and helps build a stronger, more inclusive, school community. The more members we have, the greater the Bellevue High School voice!
BHS PTSA Members get access to:
* Exclusive benefits and discounts offered by the Washington State PTSA
* DirectorySpot, an online directory enabling you to connect with other Bellevue High School students and families
Don't Delay, JOIN TODAY! http://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/joinptsa/
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Wolverine Guard (WG) is a Bellevue High PTSA sponsored award that recognizes students who perform 100+ hours of community service in the 12-month period from May 1st to April 30th of each school year. Each student who reports 100 or more approved hours will earn the Wolverine Guard Community Service Award. Last year 116 Bellevue High students earned Wolverine Guard, with Wolverine Guard recipients completing over 14,000 combined hours of service in our community.
- ALL BHS students from 9-12 grades are eligible for WG should they meet the requirements.
- Students who earn WG in a given school year will receive a certificate to recognize their community service. Students who earn WG in at least two of their four years at BHS will qualify for a WG Blue/Gold Honor Cord at graduation; students with 4 years of service at BHS will also be awarded the WG Distinction Community Service Award.
- Application must include volunteer time logs. Log forms should be detailed and with signed (non-digital) signatures from volunteer coordinators.
- Volunteering is done through a non-profit organization (usually a 501c3 organization).
- The PTSA WG program is separate from the Bellevue School District volunteer hours requirement for graduation. We DO NOT coordinate with Naviance and will only accept Wolverine Guard time logs.
Applications are due midnight on April 30th, 2025. No late applications will be accepted!
Review guidelines and WG application and time logs at PTSA Wolverine Guard page: https://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/wolverine-guard/.
Any questions, please reach out to Michelle Pflaum and Sherry Fang at wolverineguard@bellevuehighptsa.com.
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COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER UPDATES | |
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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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Kirkland Harvest Festival is looking for volunteers throughout the day on October 5th. If interested contact: Gianna Stagnaro at gstagnaro@kirklandwa.gov
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Leaders for Ethics, Animals and the Planet (LEAP) As part of the LEAP program, students will participate in collaborative lessons and opportunities to learn from professionals in fields such as animal law, food science, veterinary medicine, sanctuary management, renewable energy, and more. Applications now open: https://www.pasadosafehaven.org/learn/leap-program-for-teens/
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ACE Mentoring: A free after-school program where teams of students are paired with professionals in architecture, construction, and building engineering to learn about career opportunities by designing a hands-on project together over 15 sessions. Applications open: juniors and seniors registering from now until September 20, and freshmen and sophomores registering from September 21 until October 4. https://app.acementor.org/login
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Boys Soccer Coach @ Chinook: Volunteer as the 6th grade boys soccer coach at Chinook, M,T,TH,F 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm and Wednesday game day 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (estimate). Season runs 9/23-11/8. If interested contact Mike Hillman hillmanm@bsd405.org; Sara Griffin GriffinS@bsd405.org; Jack Eberl EberlJ@bsd405.org
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KCLS: Controlling the Cost of College, Sept. 14th 3:00 - 4:00 pm (online)
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KCLS: Demystifying the College App Essay, Oct. 3rd 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (online)
- COLLEGE VISITS: (all visits at 7:30 am in the library unless otherwise notes)
- Mon. 9/16: Hillsdale College
- Tues. 9/17: Oberlin College, Santa Clara University, Indiana University
- Wed. 9/18: Denison University, University of Utah, University of Portland, Tufts University, Connecticut College, Lehigh University
- Thur. 9/19: Oregon Institute of Technology
Lisa Hansen | College and Career Advisor
Class of 2025 Advisor | Prom Coordinator
Bellevue High School | 10416 SE Wolverine Way, Bellevue, WA 98004 | 425.456.7028
CLICK HERE TO BOOK A MEETING
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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: Oct. 7th, Nov. 4th, Dec. 2nd, Jan. 13th, Feb. 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 12th, June 9th.
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MOD Pizza Fundraiser for BHS Cross Country
on September 27
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Please help support the BHS Cross Country team by eating MOD Pizza (317
Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue) at any time on Friday, September 27. Bring in the
above flyer or order online using fundraiser code: MODGIVES25 and MOD will
donate 25% of your bill to support our team. Thank you!
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No registration needed, just show up
ImPACT test takes about 30 – 45 minutes
Bring your BSD laptop for testing
WEDNESDAY 2pm (testing begins at 2pm, arrive early) Lower Aux Gym/North Gym Room 0302
September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20
ImPACT test is required for cheer, football, soccer, divers, volleyball, water polo, basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, baseball, softball, lacrosse and pole vaulters
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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 AHTLETICS SCHEDULE | |
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Monday September 16th
Girls C Team Soccer v. Issaquah High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Junior Varsity Football v. Lake Steven’s High School @ Bellevue High School 7:00pm
Tuesday September 17th
Boys Water Polo at Curtis High School 6:30pm
Boys Junior Varsity Tennis at Skyline High School 4:00pm
Boys Varsity Tennis v. Skyline High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer v. Seattle Prep High School @ Bellevue High School JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm
Supervisor Cathy Wellington
Stadium Manager/Scoreboard Minh Nguyen
Tickets Debra Andrews and Cathy Lanning
Wednesday September 18th
Girls C Team Soccer at Skyline High School 5:00pm
Boys Water Polo at Shorewood High School 7:30pm
Frosh Football v. Lake Stevens High School @ Cavelero Middle School, Lake Steven’s 4:00pm
Marching band practice Stadium 7:00pm
Thursday September 19th
Boys and Girls Cross Country v. Hazen, Lindbergh, & Renton High School’s @ Kelsey Creek Park 4:00pm
Boys Junior Varsity Tennis at Eastlake High School 3:45pm
Boys Varsity Tennis v. Eastlake @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Girls Swim and Dive v. Issaquah High School @ Mary Wayte Pool, Mercer Island 8:30pm
Girls C team, Junior Varsity, Varsity Volleyball v. Woodinville High School @ Bellevue High School C Team 5:15pm, JV 5:15pm, Varsity 7:00pm
Supervisor John Hill
Gym Manager Minh Nguyen
Scoreboard Jerry Iseman
Tickets Debra Andrews
Friday September 20th
Boys Varsity Tennis v. Curtis High School @ Bellevue High School 4:00pm
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer v. Eastlake High School @ Bellevue High School JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm
Supervisor John Hill
Stadium Manager Minh Nguyen
Tickets Debra Andrews & Cathy Lanning
Saturday September 21st
Boys Varsity Golf v. Seattle Prep High School @ Druids Glen Golf Course, Maple Valley 1:00pm
Boys Junior Varsity Water Polo League at Edgebrook Swim Club 9:00am
Boys and Girls Cross Country at Fort Steilacoom Cross Country Invitational 9:00am
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CHERRY CREST ELEMENTARY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | |
TIE YOUNG ENTREPENUERS OPEN HOUSE | |
BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE | |
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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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS | | |
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Our Address:
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, Washington
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