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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
| | January 6th, 2026, vol 19 | | |
The Bellevue High School community is proud to announce the results of this year's highly anticipated Reflections Art Competition! Our students truly embraced the 2025 theme, "I Belong," delivering a stunning array of visual and literary art that confirmed the power of creativity and connection.
It was an extremely difficult decision for the judges, who were deeply impressed by the talent and thoughtful interpretation shown across all categories.
The following list details the awards for the local BHS entries. Congratulations to all participants!
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Students marked with an asterisk (*) have entries that will move on to the rigorous BSD 405 District Level Competition!
We are excited to cheer on our advancing artists! Results from the District judging are typically available in February, and those students will be updated as soon as we receive the news.
Every student who contributed their work has shared a powerful message about identity and community. We thank you, BHS Artists, for inspiring us and for helping to define what it means to truly belong!
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Do you ever wonder what limits and expectations other Bellevue High (BHS) parents place on their students? Are you curious how your family’s approach compares, or what our broader school community is experiencing right now? At our upcoming IConnect meeting, “The Parent Pulse: Real Answers, Expert Advice,” we’ll explore these questions together on Thursday, January 23, 8:15–9:45am in the BHS library. This event is exclusively for current BHS parents and caregivers.
Together we’ll take the “pulse” of our group with a live Kahoot! survey, then hear thoughtful reactions and guidance from our school counseling experts. It’s a chance to share your voice, gain practical insights, and strengthen our collective support for students and families.
Got a good idea for a Kahoot! question to toss at parents during the meeting? Think school life, student activities, or classic parenting dilemmas. Submit your suggestion here for consideration.
Guest Speakers:
Gina Kinan serves as the McKinney-Vento Social Worker for Bellevue High School and Chinook Middle School, supporting students and families experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. Previously, she spent four years as the Mental Health Assistance Team (MHAT) counselor at Bellevue High School.
Melissa Odegaard is the MHAT Counselor at Bellevue High School. A 23-year veteran of the Bellevue School District, she previously served as the MHAT Counselor at International School.
I-Connect is a community engagement program sponsored by PTSA.
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Class of 2026 Parents -
It's the beginning of 2026 and things are starting to pick up for our soon-to-be graduates!
If you missed the Senior Night on December 8th please see the email from Leslie Farquhar sent on December 9th with important information about ordering your graduate’s cap and gown and other important details. The link to order cap, gown, tassel, and stole(required) and any other optional gear is: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1119104/Bellevue-High-School/Graduation/2167352938/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/
We will start selling tickets for the All Night Grad Party as well as Class of 2026 yard signs in January. The All night Grad Party is a long standing tradition that gives the Seniors one last chance to be together as a Class. This event will only happen once in their lifetime, but the memories will remain for years and years to come. The Grad Party planning committee has already been hard at work creating an amazing party that will send our Seniors off in style!
In case you didn’t see, we have a new prom date, May 30th. Please update your calendars!
We are still hard at work planning our remaining events including Senior Brunch and Baccalaureate, and have a few final fundraising activities planned to help fund all of these important events. You can always donate to the class here, and corporate matches are always appreciated! In Benevity look for the new “Class of 2026” option when searching for Bellevue High School.
Upcoming Dates:
December 16th - Senior Celebration Day: Both Lunches buy Cap and Gown in person
January 30th - Final date for Senior Ads in Yearbook
March 16th - 20th - Sign up for Senior Salute/Baccalaureate Performance Auditions
April 20th - 24th - Senior Salute/Baccalaureate Auditions
April 20th - 26th - Honor Cords on sale
Please reach out with any questions!
Rebekah Brown and Susan Ishii-Yin
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Good Morning Parents!
The Class Office of 2027 is hosting a Concessions Stand at all Home Basketball Games this year! We'll be open from 6:00PM to 8:15PM and will be offering snacks and drinks for under $4.
We'd appreciate donations of snacks and drinks!
All donations can go to the front office at Bellevue High in the Box Labeled "2027 Concessions Donations" (Examples Being: Sodas / Water Bottles in Bulk, Individually packaged chips in bulk, or even individually packed candy!)
Thank you for your support, Parents 💛
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm Wishes,
Class of 2027
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ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6th @ 7pm - ONLINE
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All parents of Orchestra students are invited to join us for the next BHS Orchestra Boosters meeting!
Mr. Kam will share updates on the orchestra program and talk about exciting plans for the remainder of the year.
Join us to learn more about the Orchestra Boosters, upcoming events, fundraising efforts, and ways you can support both your student and the orchestra program.
Boosters meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month (adjusted as needed for holidays or orchestra events).
If you have any questions, please email bellevueorchestra@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
Upcoming Meetings: January 6th - Online, February 10th - Online, March 3rd - In-person (BHS Orchestra Room, PAC). Online meeting details will be emailed the day before each meeting.
| ORCHESTRA BOOSTER THROW BLANKET FUNDRAISER | | |
All parents of BHS Band Students and supporters of school music... please join us on the first non-holiday Monday of every month, for a chance to learn more about the Bellevue High Band Boosters!
Mr. George and Mr. Harvey share all the ins and outs of the BHS Band happenings and news of 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 really BIG fun events to come: Friday Night Football games, BHS Band Parent Social 9/19, Leavenworth Parade 9/27, Annual Wreath/Holiday Green Fundraiser 10/13, Jazz Performances, Pearl Harbor Day Parade Hawaii 12/5-12/9, Jazz Nutcracker 12/17 - just to name a few!
Join us at a Band Booster Meeting, in the Band Room at 7:00pm, anytime this year! Jan. 12, Feb. 2, March 2, April 20, and June 15.
| | WOLVERINE GUARD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD | | |
Wolverine Guard (WG) is a Bellevue High PTSA sponsored award that recognizes students who perform 100+ hours of community service in the 12-month period from May 1st to April 30th of each school year. Each student who reports 100 or more approved hours will earn the Wolverine Guard Community Service Award.
- ALL BHS students from 9-12 grades are eligible for WG should they meet the requirements.
- Students who earn WG in a given school year will receive a certificate to recognize their community service. Students who earn WG in at least two of their four years at BHS will qualify for a WG Blue/Gold Honor Cord at graduation; students with 4 years of service at BHS will also be awarded the WG Distinction Community Service Award.
- Application must include volunteer time logs which should be detailed and with signed (non-digital) signatures from volunteer coordinators.
- Volunteering is done through a non-profit organization (usually a 501c3 organization).
- The PTSA WG program is separate from the Bellevue School District volunteer hours requirement for graduation. We DO NOT coordinate with Naviance/Student Link and will only accept Wolverine Guard time logs.
Applications are due midnight on April 30th, 2026. No late applications will be accepted, no exceptions!
Review guidelines and WG application and time logs at PTSA Wolverine Guard page: https://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/wolverine-guard.
Please reach out to wolverineguard@bellevuehighptsa.com with any questions.
| | BHS BOYS SWIM & DIVE FUNDRAISER | | |
WHO? BHS ATHLETES
WHAT? Impact testing, baseline concussion test required for Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Divers (not swimmers), Football, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Pole Vaulters (not other Track&Field), Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Water Polo
WHEN? Wednesday at 2pm
January 14, 28
WHERE? lower (north) aux gym (basement level by the weight room)
WHAT TO DO NEED? Testing starts at 2pm, arrive early and BRING YOUR BSD LAPTOP
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SENIOR SIGNING DAY
ALL Bellevue High School Athletes committing to sports in college.
Sign together one place, one time.
BHS Senior Signing Day, BHS Main Gym, date and time TBD.
Main Gym doors will open half and hour before Senior Signing starts for families to setup their athletes tables.
Please email Kelli Mayer, mayerk@bsd405.org with student name, college that our BHS Senior is committing too and what sports. Please let your coaches know so that they are aware and available to support your athlete on Signing Day. Please email me, mayerk@bsd405.org with your athletes information.
For families with Athletes that are committing to play a sport in College – you will receive more information as we set the date/time and let you know expectations.
Go Wolverines!
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Dear PTSA Members,
Bellevue Youth Choirs is happy to announce that January-June enrollment is now open for singers PreK through 12th+ grade.
Students who join us during this time will participate in our March and June concerts, as well as community outreach, collaborative projects, and—for older singers—touring opportunities.
Auditions and vocal placements (for grades 3+) are scheduled for next week (December 16th and 17th), Saturday, January 3, and we will continue scheduling throughout January as needed.
Enrollment closes January 31, and rehearsals resume the week of January 6 & 7.
Warmly,
Kayla Johnson (She/Her)
Executive & Artistic Director
Lyrica & Cantare Choir Director
bellevueyouthchoirs.org
| | DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE ICE RINK NOW OPEN! | The holidays are here, and the Downtown Bellevue ice rink is now open through January 19th! Mention “Bellevue High School” for each paid admission, and a $3 donation will be made to our school. Suitable for any skill level. Reservations can be made in advance here. | | BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE | | |
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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Our Address:
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, Washington
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