BSD News & Events – February 22 E-Newsletter
View the latest BSD News and Events e-newsletter to learn about student leadership initiatives, upcoming road closures impacting BSD schools, family resource events, and more.Read More
Bellevue School District News
School-Based Health Center at Highland Middle School
Talk to the staff from International Community Health Services (ICHS) and the Highland Middle School Health Center and they have a lot of powerful stories despite that the health center is only in its third year of operation. Staff and health practitioners give students access to care, but they also help to teach students to advocate for themselves.Read More
Highland Construction Update: November 2019
This month the classroom walls are being painted, the commons area has been framed and the mechanical, electrical and plumbing is nearing completion.Read More
Global Innovation Exchange
Last week we had the honor of hosting Chinese educators visiting the Pacific Northwest through the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) – a collaboration between the University of Washington, Tsinghua University and Microsoft that provides a new model of experiential education and practice to develop leaders in innovation.Read More
National Principals Month Feature: Tim Harris
Tim Harris just started his second year with the Bellevue School District and at Interlake High School, but this passionate leader has a wealth of experience in education.Read More
National Principals Month Feature: Melisa Macias
When talking with Melisa Macias, it’s obvious she values high quality instruction and is passionate about curriculum. She believes every student can succeed and they each hold specific strengths that educators need to focus on to help them get the most out of their educational experience.Read More
National Principals Month Feature: Simone Neal
The lunchroom at Wilburton was filled with screams from students as soon as Simone Neal, the assistant principal, mentioned “DJ Dance Party”. It’s when Neal becomes the DJ for an entire lunch hour – “the kids love it, but I’m pretty exhausted by the end!” she laughed. The effortless way Neal connects with the students was apparent as she went from captivating an entire lunchroom to congratulating one student on becoming a big brother.Read More
National Principals Month Feature: Susan Thomas and Brenda Arroyo
Susan Thomas and Brenda Arroyo can have an entire conversation with limited words – the two finish each other’s sentences and communicate seamlessly with non-verbal communication. It’s no wonder that this dynamic team is working together so well at Highland Middle.Read More
National Principals Month Feature: Erin King
Erin King might not be your typical principal – if there is such a thing. In her first year as principal at Lake Hills Elementary School and her eighth year as a principal in Bellevue, this vibrant, cheerful, thrill-seeker with an infectious laugh and awe-inspiring energy is engaged in efforts to dramatically change classrooms.Read More