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BELLEVUE BLAST
The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
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It's not too late to join PTSA!
Have you been meaning to get your annual Bellevue High PTSA Membership? Would you like to access the 2023-24 school directory? All new and returning parents, guardians, students, staff, and interested community members are invited - it's not too late! Questions? Email: membership@bellevuehighptsa.com.
To sign up for membership go to: http://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/joinptsa/
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SAT TESTING | |
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Volunteers Needed for SAT Testing Support!
We have 400+ students taking the SAT and we need your support to ensure a smooth test taking experience. We are looking for 20 volunteers to help from 7:15 AM – 12:00 PM on Friday, March 8th.
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Sign-up here, SAT Support, to volunteer as a room monitor or hall monitor. We hope to have sign ups completed by March 1st. If your child is taking the SAT, you are ineligible to volunteer.
After you sign-up, you will be contacted with additional information by Cathy Wellington. If you have any specific questions, please reach out to Cathy directly at Wellingtonc@bds405.org.
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I-CONNECT – RACE AND STUDENT BELONGING | |
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We will examine the issue of “Race and Student Belonging at BHS” at the next PTSA I-Connect meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 8:15-9:45 a.m. in the library. Our guest speaker will be Shomari Jones, Director of Equity and Strategic Engagement for the Bellevue School District (BSD). All current Bellevue High School parents and caregivers are invited.
Feeling a sense of belonging is essential for physical, mental, and emotional health. What are the barriers students face to feeling accepted, and how does race play a part? What does data from a recent BSD student survey tell us? What role and responsibility should parents share in fostering a sense of belonging for all students? We will ask Mr. Jones these questions and more. Also participating in the discussion will be Lorenzo McKinney, Graduation Success Coach at BHS.
I-Connect is a parent engagement program sponsored by PTSA.
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THANK YOU FROM THE BHS PTSA
STAFF APPRECIATION COMMITTEE
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A huge thank you to everyone who donated items and volunteered to support the Staff Appreciation Luncheon on February 14. BHS staff enjoyed a QDOBA hot bar, cold drinks, bags of candy, and a variety of yummy snacks. Thank you for helping make this such a special event! Please keep an eye out for more information coming soon about Staff Appreciation Week from May 20 to 24.
Thank you,
BHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee
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YEARBOOK APPLICATIONS NOW DUE
MONDAY MARCH 11TH!
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Is your student interested in joining a unique class next year?
Consider applying to join the Beacon, our yearbook class, which creates a permanent record for students to remember their years here at BHS. Yearbook is the perfect opportunity for students to gain leadership experience, express their creativity, and collaborate with their peers. This student run yearlong elective is looking for hardworking Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior applicants with strong writing, design, and photography skills. We strongly encourage all students with any interest send in an application by our new extended deadline of March 11th at 11:59 pm.
We look forward to hearing from your students!
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The Barque is recruiting new staffers for 2024-2025!
Want to be a part of the student newspaper? Interested in learning more about journalism? Apply today!
The Barque is seeking dedicated students with strong writing, editing, communication, and collaboration skills to join the team. We welcome individuals with creative minds who are passionate about contributing to our publication, informing our community and school.
- Check your student emails for the application form from Ms. Richardson
- All current freshmen, sophomore, and juniors are eligible to apply!
- Please contact any Barque staffer for questions
All applications are due APRIL 5TH at 11:59 P.M. Any late applications will NOT be accepted! Email your applications to
s-tams@bsd405.org.
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GRAD NIGHT 2024
The Grand Finale…Grad Night 2024 is an all-night, action-packed party for our Seniors! This celebration has been a long-standing tradition of a safe, chaperoned, drug/alcohol-free event held on the night of graduation - Wednesday, June 12th.
After the Graduation ceremony, an all-night affair awaits when graduates will depart from Bellevue High School via bus and return the following morning at ~5 am. Together, the new graduates will visit two different surprise venues where they can safely gather and celebrate together. There will be plenty of entertainment, food, snacks, drinks, and planned activities to make the night a key high school memory for all!
Tickets
- Early Bird tickets are $199 through March 31st
- Ticket price increases to $239 on April 1st
- Scholarships are available, please contact your student’s BHS guidance counselor. All information will be kept confidential. Scholarship requests must be received by the counseling office by May 1st
For more information and to purchase tickets -
https://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/seniors-class-of-2024/senior-graduation/
Please direct any questions to Grad Night Chairs Heather Serres and Laura Bede by email: BellevueGradNight2024@gmail.com
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The 2023-24 Wolverine Guard Program deadline is fast approaching!
Here are some important reminders:
Application is due midnight on April 30th, 2024. No late application will be accepted!
Time log forms should be detailed and with signed signatures from volunteer coordinators.
Volunteering is usually done through a non-profit organization (which has a 501C3 tax status).
The PTSA Wolverine Guard program is separate from the Bellevue School District’s volunteer hours requirement for graduation. We do not coordinate with Naviance and will only accept Wolverine Guard time logs.
Students should plan to submit early in order to avoid last-minute complications!
Please contact Lucille Tam or Michelle Pflaum (Your WG Co-Chairs) at wolverineguard@bellevuehighptsa.com with any questions that you have.
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BHS ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
MARCH 5TH @ 8PM - VIRTUAL!
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Our BHS Orchestra Boosters welcomes all orchestra parents to our next meeting on Tuesday, March 5th at 8pm (please note date & time). Join us from the comfort of your home, as this meeting will be virtual!
Please email with any questions and for zoom link bellevueorchestra@gmail.com
We hope you can join us to hear details about upcoming events, discuss fundraising projects, and meet other parents!
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Meeting - Monday, March 11 7 PM - Black Box
Our next booster meeting will be Monday, March 11th at 7 PM in the Black Box. All parents of theater students are invited. We will be talking about the spring musical and other theater department happenings.
Save the Date - The Addams Family!!!
The Addams Family musical rehearsals are in full swing and everyone is working hard to prepare an amazing spring musical. Save the date for April 25th at 7 PM, April 26th at 7 PM, and April 27th at 2 PM and 7 PM.
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BHS BAND BOOSTER CLUB MEETING | |
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FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7:00PM
Room 1405
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 needs, and share how you can help volunteer and support your student and the band program! We have a lot of fun!
Meeting dates are March. 11, April. 1, April. 29, June. 10.
If you have questions, please email bellevueband@gmail.com
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Tuesday, March 13th - Girls Water Polo 1st Home Game of the season!
BHS vs. Shorewood
4:00 PM @ Edgebrook Club
13454 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006
The entire game schedule can be found here.
Wednesday, March 20th - Bellevue H.S. Girls Water Polo MOD Pizza Fundraiser
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Grab your friends and family for lunch or dinner at MOD Pizza in Bellevue! 20% of the proceeds go towards supporting the BHS girls water polo team. Please see attached flyer for online ordering code. Must show the flyer when ordering in person.
For any questions, please feel free to contact bellevuehsgirlswaterpolo@gmail.com.
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ImPACT Test Dates for the BHS 2023/24 Sports Seasons:
No registration needed, just show up – the impact test takes approximately 30 – 45 minutes.
Students will need their BSD laptops for ImPACT testing.
ImPACT Testing will begin at 2:00pm at Bellevue High School – Lower Aux/North Gym – Room 0302
March 6, 13, 20, 27. April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and June 5, 12, 19, 2024
Impact testing is required for Football, Soccer, Divers, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse prior to participating.
Any question please contact Kelli Mayer, BHS Athletics & Activities at mayerk@bsd405.org
The Wolverine Way. It’s Worth the Climb…. We hold high standards.
We embrace the challenge together and support one another along the way.
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BELLEVUE ATHLETICS SCHEDULE | |
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Thursday March 7th
Girls Badminton at Glacier Peak High School, Snohomish WA 4:00pm
Boys Varsity Baseball at Eastlake High School Jamboree 4:30pm
Saturday March 9th
Boys JVC, Junior Varsity, Varsity Soccer at Newport High School JVC 11:00am, JV 1:00pm, Varsity 3:00pm
Girls Fastpitch Softball at Mercer Island High School Jamboree, South Mercer Playfields 9:00am
Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Jamboree @ Bellevue High School 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm Game times
GO Bellevue!!!
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BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | |
VARIETY SHOW - HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH | |
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Cherry Crest Elementary is hosting a Variety Show on March 15th from 5:30-8:30pm and we need your help!
We are looking for high school volunteers who are interested in helping with setup/cleanup, backstage management, helping performers get ready, photography/videography, concession stand management, being ushers, and more.
What: Cherry Crest Elementary Variety Show
When: Friday, March 15th from 5:30-8:30pm
Where: Cherry Crest Elementary
12400 NE 32nd St, Bellevue, WA 98005
Please help us make the evening a success! No experience required, volunteer hours available.
Marapod Volunteer Signup Link
More instructions will come as we get closer to the event. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact: varietyshow@cherrycrest-ptsa.org
Thank you!
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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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PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS | | |
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Our Address:
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, Washington
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