For Our Future World
In education, hope abounds from the endless possibilities that our children bring. If we prepare our kids well and teach them to care for each other and our environment, we can have a tangible, positive impact on our future. That’s what sets the Bellevue School District apart: we provide an education for our future world.Dr. Kelly Aramaki,Superintendent, Bellevue School District
Check out our podcast, Voices of Bellevue: Belong, Learn, Lead, where we explore cultural traditions, academic programs, and the leadership in our community that drives innovation in education.
News
![BSD T.E.A.C.H. Award recipients pose with the BSD School Board and Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761175230/bsd405org/mmttpvgpjuljko8l5qfv/102325SuptBlogTEACHAwardsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761175230/bsd405org/mmttpvgpjuljko8l5qfv/102325SuptBlogTEACHAwardsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761175230/bsd405org/mmttpvgpjuljko8l5qfv/102325SuptBlogTEACHAwardsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761175230/bsd405org/mmttpvgpjuljko8l5qfv/102325SuptBlogTEACHAwardsThumbnail.png","width":960}])
Superintendent Aramaki shares a message with the community celebrating staff T.E.A.C.H. Award recipients who: (1) leverage the power of TEAMWORK, (2) create the conditions to elevate EACH AND EVERY student, (3) capitalize on ACCELERATING FORCES toward our goals, (4) model COMMITMENT to our shared mission, and (5) demonstrate HUMAN INGENUITY in the field of education.
![Evergreen Transition Program student and teacher use assistive technology device]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759446628/bsd405org/ttwgwo4wminavaioyuww/100325EvergreenTransitionProgramNationalDisabilityEmploymentMonthThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759446628/bsd405org/ttwgwo4wminavaioyuww/100325EvergreenTransitionProgramNationalDisabilityEmploymentMonthThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759446628/bsd405org/ttwgwo4wminavaioyuww/100325EvergreenTransitionProgramNationalDisabilityEmploymentMonthThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759446628/bsd405org/ttwgwo4wminavaioyuww/100325EvergreenTransitionProgramNationalDisabilityEmploymentMonthThumbnail.png","width":960}])
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and Disability History and Awareness Month. The Evergreen Transition Program brings NDEAM's mission to life by preparing young adults with disabilities for employment and life beyond school
![White award badge with text stating “2026 Niche Best Schools” and “Best School Districts”]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759426708/bsd405org/dcafm3e9zp8v76igramr/100225Niche2026BestSchoolDistrictThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759426708/bsd405org/dcafm3e9zp8v76igramr/100225Niche2026BestSchoolDistrictThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759426708/bsd405org/dcafm3e9zp8v76igramr/100225Niche2026BestSchoolDistrictThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759426708/bsd405org/dcafm3e9zp8v76igramr/100225Niche2026BestSchoolDistrictThumbnail.png","width":960}])
The Bellevue School District is proud to be recognized as the #1 School District in Washington for 2026 by Niche. The district earned this ranking by scoring highly in many factors that aim to capture what it’s like to be a part of our learning community.
![Two pieces of art by BSD students – Maisha Mazuri by Dongwoo Jung and Majesty by Angela Su]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747862771/bsd405org/z60jx6sv88ocemulhncv/2025HighSchoolArtShowWinnersThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747862771/bsd405org/z60jx6sv88ocemulhncv/2025HighSchoolArtShowWinnersThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747862771/bsd405org/z60jx6sv88ocemulhncv/2025HighSchoolArtShowWinnersThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747862771/bsd405org/z60jx6sv88ocemulhncv/2025HighSchoolArtShowWinnersThumbnail.png","width":960}])
Five BSD students were recently recognized for their exceptional artwork in the 2025 High School Art Show, at both the regional and state level. Congratulations, student artists!
![Four BSD National Board Certified Teachers in front of table display at Bellevue Schools Foundation’s Spring for Schools fundraising event.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746659923/bsd405org/gdfb7c3unrprjiwyp1pd/50825NationalBoardCertifiedTeachersWebPostThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746659923/bsd405org/gdfb7c3unrprjiwyp1pd/50825NationalBoardCertifiedTeachersWebPostThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746659923/bsd405org/gdfb7c3unrprjiwyp1pd/50825NationalBoardCertifiedTeachersWebPostThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746659923/bsd405org/gdfb7c3unrprjiwyp1pd/50825NationalBoardCertifiedTeachersWebPostThumbnail.png","width":960}])
The Bellevue School District is proud of the 39 educators who recently completed or maintained their National Board Certification this past year. Washington regularly ranks among the top five states in the nation with the most new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs).
![Middle and high school students pose with 2025 The BOOM Experience speaker, Mark Curry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744240794/bsd405org/xqtkmrmylzei5cn3t1hw/BOOM2025Wrap-UpThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744240794/bsd405org/xqtkmrmylzei5cn3t1hw/BOOM2025Wrap-UpThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744240794/bsd405org/xqtkmrmylzei5cn3t1hw/BOOM2025Wrap-UpThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744240794/bsd405org/xqtkmrmylzei5cn3t1hw/BOOM2025Wrap-UpThumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744240794/bsd405org/xqtkmrmylzei5cn3t1hw/BOOM2025Wrap-UpThumbnail.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744240794/bsd405org/xqtkmrmylzei5cn3t1hw/BOOM2025Wrap-UpThumbnail.jpg","width":2200}])
The BOOM (Breaking Out Of the Margins) Experience, Bellevue School District’s annual event for students in grades 8-12, was held on Thursday, April 3, 2025. This one-day event offered students the opportunity to connect, build community, and find encouragement through engaging workshops and speakers.
![Headshot of Radiet Giday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742946671/bsd405org/vbqtweiwwsrr2owfdluv/RadietGidayCreatorofOurFutureWorldThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742946671/bsd405org/vbqtweiwwsrr2owfdluv/RadietGidayCreatorofOurFutureWorldThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742946671/bsd405org/vbqtweiwwsrr2owfdluv/RadietGidayCreatorofOurFutureWorldThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742946671/bsd405org/vbqtweiwwsrr2owfdluv/RadietGidayCreatorofOurFutureWorldThumbnail.png","width":960}])
As a Creator of her Future World, Rediet Giday’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and community. As a student at Newport High School in the Bellevue School District, Rediet's journey from Ethiopia to the U.S. has been marked by challenges and triumphs. One such victory is being recently named the recipient of the 2025 Robert Toney Williams' Scholarship for Black Excellence in the Arts, Journalism, and Communication.
![Voices of Bellevue School District Podcast artwork with BSD logo, microphone and sound wave illustrations. “Belong. Learn. Lead.” text at the bottom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729706891/bsd405org/ck0mviqiovridyhlqnr8/WhyAPodcastThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729706891/bsd405org/ck0mviqiovridyhlqnr8/WhyAPodcastThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729706891/bsd405org/ck0mviqiovridyhlqnr8/WhyAPodcastThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729706891/bsd405org/ck0mviqiovridyhlqnr8/WhyAPodcastThumbnail.png","width":960}])
We're excited to announce that the Voices of Bellevue School District: Belong, Learn, Lead podcast series has officially launched! The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Podcasts.
BSD has created a podcast so our school community can learn more about the people, programs and services that make up the Bellevue School District. Connected to the 2024-29 Strategic Plan, the Voices of Bellevue School District: Belong, Learn, Lead podcast series aims to foster a sense of belonging, connecting people to the rich cultures in Bellevue and the lived experiences of our staff, students and families.
![Group of high school students pose in front of stadium wearing graduation caps and gowns]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703002744/bsd405org/h48ocfgsq9mmwpa4k8op/national-merit-2024-winners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1703002744/bsd405org/h48ocfgsq9mmwpa4k8op/national-merit-2024-winners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1703002744/bsd405org/h48ocfgsq9mmwpa4k8op/national-merit-2024-winners.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703002744/bsd405org/h48ocfgsq9mmwpa4k8op/national-merit-2024-winners.jpg","width":1024}])
BSD is proud to announce its 2024 National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Program winners. Congratulations to all of the students who received this honor.