News & Publications

September 2019 Message

It is important to recognize that in order to be successful, students need support beyond academics. That is why one of our district’s six priorities is Student Well-Being. We must remain mindful of the emotional and physical needs of all our students and continue to affirm each student’s sense of identity and belonging if we hope to create learning environments where each and every one of our students can thrive.

April 2019 Message

One of our priorities in the strategic plan is Family & Community. We are establishing a long-term path toward strengthening relationships, improving communication, and ensuring that we offer the resources and services to match all our families’ needs.

March 2019 Message

In Bellevue School District (BSD), we put a significant focus on how people work together and build relationships to ensure our students thrive. The culture and climate of a school or department often boils down to a feeling. Students are excited to come to school in the morning and their confidence grows throughout the year. Parents and community members feel welcomed when they walk into a BSD building. Staff members feel valued, fulfilled and motivated to continue learning and growing as part of the BSD community.

February 2019 Message

In the Bellevue School District, we have the great responsibility of caring for and affirming each student’s sense of identity and belonging. That includes prioritizing their voices and making sure they feel heard in school and have the confidence to speak out and lead in their communities.

January 2019 Message

In 2018, we completed our Strategic Plan: a five-year guide for our collaborative effort to ensure that our students continue to excel. Threaded throughout the plan are three themes representing the essence of our mission and vision: Affirm. Inspire. Thrive.

December 2018 Message

For many of us, the December holidays bring special rituals and festivities rooted in traditions old and new. Talking with our students, families, and staff about their plans for the winter break, I am reminded of the richness of cultural diversity in our community. While common themes, such as family, friends, gratitude, and giving unite us, each of our celebrations is unique—a reminder of where we come from and a way to honor who we are and what we value. In the Bellevue School District, we believe that celebrations of who we are should extend far beyond the holiday season. We are committed to affirming and celebrating the individuality of our students throughout the year.

November 2018 Message

Last month, the Bellevue School District Board of Education approved the District’s five-year Strategic Plan. This plan represents the voices of thousands of stakeholders and their hopes and dreams for Bellevue’s more than 20,000 students.

At its heart, our Strategic Plan—made up of our District’s vision, mission, values, and priorities—is about ensuring that our students are affirmed for who they are, inspired by their experiences, and have access to the individualized supports and services that will allow them to thrive. The Strategic Plan affirms our commitment to providing a positive and supportive learning environment that meets the needs of each and every student, every day to ensure success for all.