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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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Bellevue High School’s “Soup for Simpson” Club Celebrates 20th Anniversary with $20,000 Fundraising Goal for New Horizons- a teenage homeless shelter in Seattle.
BELLEVUE, WA – Bellevue High School’s student-led fundraising club, Soup for Simpson, is marking its 20th anniversary with an ambitious goal: raising $20,000 to support New Horizons, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people experiencing homelessness in Seattle.
Soup for Simpson was founded in memory of Hunter Simpson, a former BHS student who, after being diagnosed with brain cancer, continued to embody selflessness and generosity. While attending college, Hunter ate only soup to save money on his meal plan—later donating his unused funds to purchase non-perishable food for New Horizons. Hunter was also a recipient of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, but instead of using his wish for himself, he chose to furnish New Horizons’ shelter space. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 19, but his spirit of giving lives on through this annual event.
Started by longtime BHS teacher Kathy Adams, Soup for Simpson has become a cherished school tradition. Each spring, students donate their lunch money to help support New Horizons, turning a simple act of giving into a community-wide celebration featuring live music, free soup, cookies, and a shared commitment to helping others.
To honor 20 years of impact, the club is ramping up efforts to spread the word through social media campaigns and outreach to the local community. We need your help to reach our $20,000 goal!
Our Event is April 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM in the Bellevue High School Commons.
How to Support Soup for Simpson:
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Donate: Contributions of any amount make a difference.
o Donations can be made here: https://wa-bellevue-lite.intouchreceipting.com/bellevuehighschoolasb
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Spread the Word: Share our campaign on social media.
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Join the Event: Attend and support the students at this year’s Soup for Simpson fundraiser.
For more information on New Horizons, visit https://nhmin.org/.
Let’s come together to honor Hunter’s legacy and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in need!
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STAFF APPRECIATION
Last month, the PTSA hosted a special event to celebrate both the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day as a way to show appreciation for teachers and staff. The celebration featured a blend of cultural traditions and heartfelt gestures, including festive Lunar New Year decorations, a tea ceremony, and delicious food representing various Asian cuisines. Once again, we are very thankful to the wonderful volunteers and BHS families for their support.
For our March event, we are asking for cupcake donations for our amazing staff and teachers. Please sign up here if you can donate store-bought cupcakes and drop-off at the front desk office on March 19th (Wednesday) from 7:30am to 9:30am.
Thank you for your generosity and support in making our teachers and staff feel special!
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Thirty-five BHS students competed at DECA’s State Career Development Conference over the weekend in a variety of marketing and business events. Twelve of them have won the right to compete at the next level, the International Career Development Conference in Orlando next month. Please join me in congratulating our winners!
Hasini Juluri – Automotive Services Marketing (7)
David Wang – Food Marketing (8)
Jiadong Gu – Food Marketing (9)
Nate Chiang-Lin – Principles of Marketing (1)
Ishaan Mishra – Personal Financial Literacy (2)
Ariel Kam and Sophie Kim – Integrated Marketing Campaign – Event (8)
Rohin Bahl, Ishaan Mishra, and Andrew Zhang – Career Development Project (4)
Alex Cao, Andrew Cun, and Conrad Krol – Stock Market Game
*Hiraani Leung – Food Marketing placed in the Top 15, but did not qualify for ICDC. This is an achievement worth applauding!
Thank you all for your continued support of DECA and our students!
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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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Hey Wolverines!
We would like to bring your attention to the humanitarian crisis happening in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) right now. Over 5 million children urgently need humanitarian assistance due to the ongoing conflict and displacement. Additionally, 1 in 3 children in the country suffers from chronic malnutrition, and over 4.6 million people have been forced to flee their homes.
You can help. Our school’s UNICEF Club is hosting a fundraiser March 10 - March 19, raising money for the Doctors Without Borders program in DRC. Doctors Without Borders have been working in DRC for over 40 years to provide humanitarian aid for all those affected.
You can donate online using this link ("I want to donate to" drop down menu -> "UNICEF DRC- Doctors Without Borders"). Please upload your receipt using this link to ensure that your donation counts towards your class goal.
Follow us on Instagram @bellevueunicef for updates.
Thank you,
BHS UNICEF Board
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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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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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🎉 Limited Time Offer: Senior Year Yard Signs On Sale!
Dear Senior Class Families,
We're thrilled to announce the return of Senior Yard Signs for the Class of 2025! This revitalized tradition not only celebrates our graduates—every sign purchased directly funds our graduation events. Show off your senior pride and help make these celebrations extraordinary. Sales run through Friday, March 21st, so don't miss out!
Purchase Yard Sale Signs: Yard Sale Sign & Decal Purchase Link
Additionally, we kindly ask for your support with the Spring Ask Contribution of $125 per family to help fund this and other amazing Grad Night events. So far, we’ve only reached 21% family participation, and every bit counts to ensure these celebrations are truly memorable for our seniors!
Contribute to the Spring Ask: Class of 2025 - Donation Link
Don’t forget to take advantage of matching gifts, Tax ID 91-1459440, and to note your contributions to the Class of 2025.
Purchase Grad Night Tickets: BHS Grad Night Party 2025 | Givebacks
Thank you for your generosity and support. Together, let’s give our graduating class the send-off they deserve!
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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BHS ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB MEETING: MARCH 11th @ 7:00Pm - VIRTUAL | |
BHS Orchestra Booster Club welcomes all orchestra families to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, March 11th at 7:00pm.
We will be discussing our final concert of the year, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising projects.
Join us from the comfort of your home, as this meeting will be virtual.
Please email bellevueorchestra@gmail.com with any questions and to request the meeting link
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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
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: April 21st, May 12th, June 9th.
Planning Ahead: Summer Band Rehearsals: August 18-22nd
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COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
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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City of Bellevue Well K.E.P.T. Program: summer youth employment opportunity offered through the Natural Resource Division of the Parks & Community Services Department. The program is designed to provide Bellevue teens with education, job skills, and career development training in the field of park resource management.
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Wise Camp Volunteer: Looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn community service hours this summer? Wise Camps is now accepting volunteers! As a certified nonprofit and a proud partner of the Presidential Service Award, Wise Camps offers students the chance to gain leadership experience, enjoy free catered lunches, and earn national recognition for their service.
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BHS Art Department: Come to the BHS Art Department after school during tutorial to help clean and organize and earn volunteer hours!
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Class of 2026 Case Study and College Fair, April 23rd 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm @ Bellevue High School. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how college admission decisions are made, what students can do to stand out, and the opportunity to network with colleges and universities from around the country!
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Hey Bellevue,
The library will be closed several times over the next week as we're hosting freshman and sophomore English classes for the counseling team's registration blitz. Closures are listed below and will be posted on the library doors. Thanks in advance for your patience and flexibility!
The Library will be CLOSED on the following days:
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Tuesday, March 11th
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closed 6th period only on Wednesday, March 12th
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closed 1st period only on Thursday, March 13th (open both lunches)
OTHER LIBRARY NEWS:
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If you missed this week's visit from King County Library System's Teen Services Librarian, but still want to sign up for an all-access KCLS library card, download an application HERE and bring it to any KCLS branch (the Bellevue Downtown Library is the one closest to BHS at 1111 110th Ave NE).
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Here are some fun things KCLS has for teens to do at the Bellevue Branch — Teen Advisory Board meets every Tuesday 5-6:30pm (volunteer hours!), teen drop-ins at the Makerspace every Wednesday 3:350-5pm, drop-in Dungeons & Dragons with Librarian Joe Saturdays 3-5pm.
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Have you read any of the Evergreen Teen Book Award Nominees? Voting will happen in March. Read blurbs about the books nominated in the high school category HERE and the middle school category HERE. I've also made a Destiny Discover collection of the nominees so you can request holds or come in and check them out. Most are on display in the library.
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Voting is also coming up for the Young Readers Choice Awards and there's a Destiny Discover collection set up for those nominees as well. Stay tuned for ballots and in the meantime, read up!
FIRST SENTENCE PARAGRAPH FRIDAY:
"My life was changed forever by a single photograph. It was of a Black female researcher floating underwater with an adorable nurse shark. Nurse sharks are large coastal sharks that like warm waters, like those of southern Florida. Nurse sharks are like cats: they have 'whiskers' — extensions on their lips called barbels — and they are cute and seem cuddly when they want to be, but when they don't want to, boy, they're ready to fight you. I love how fun it can be to just vibe in the ocean with them when they're happy with you."
— from Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist by Jasmin Graham
As always, if you have any questions, want to find a book, have suggestions, or just want to talk about what you're reading, come see me in the library or send me an email or Teams Chat!
SARAH BRYAN, MLIS
Library Specialist
Regular Library Hours:
MTThF 7:30am - 3:30pm, W 7:30am - 1pm
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First Games of the Season
Come cheer on the Girls Water Polo team at Curtis H.S. this Saturday (3/15). They will play 3 games at a jamboree hosted by Curtis H.S. in University Place, WA.
Game Times
9:30am, 1pm and 2pm
Brown Bear Car Wash Fundraiser
Spring is almost here so make sure to stock up on Car Wash tickets to keep your car shiny and clean. Packs of 5, 10 or 20 tickets are available. If you're interested, email bellevuehsgirlswaterpolo@gmail.com.
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MOD PIZZA FUNDRAISER FOR BHS TRACK & FIELD ON FRIDAY MARCH 21 | |
Please help support the BHS TRACK & FIELD by eating MOD Pizza (317 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue) at any time on Friday, March 21. Bring in the above flyer or order online using fundraiser code: MODGIVES25 and MOD will donate 25% of your bill to support the team. Thank you! | |
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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: 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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Tuesday March 11th
Girls Varsity Golf v. Issaquah High School at Overlake Golf Club 3:00pm
Wednesday March 12th
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse v. Mercer Island High School @ Bellevue High School JV 6:00pm, Varsity 8:00pm
Boys Varsity Baseball at Highline High School 3:30pm
Boys Junior Varsity Baseball v. Highline High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Thursday March 13th
Boys Varsity Baseball v. Interlake High School @ Bellevue High School 4:30pm
Boys C Team Soccer at Lake Washington High School 7:00pm
Friday March 14th
Boys C Team Baseball at Interlake High School 4:00pm
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Badminton at Interlake High School 4:00pm
Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer at Lake Washington High School JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm
Saturday March 15th
Dance Team at District Championships @ Sammamish High School
Boys C Team Soccer at Interlake High School 11:00am
Girls Varsity Water Polo at League Jamboree @ Curtis High School Games at 9:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm
GO Bellevue!!!
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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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