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The Newsletter of
Bellevue High School PTSA
| | October 20th, 2026, vol 8 | | |
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CONTENTS
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Support the BHS PTSA and Make an Impact! UPDATED!
- PTSA Message
- 2026 Fall Grants Announcement
- BHS Staff Fall Lunch
- BHS PTSA Reflections Art Program 2026–2027
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BHS Band Wreath & Reindeer Sale UPDATED!
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Dance Team Newsletter NEW!
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Notice from Theater - thank you! NEW!
- Bellevue Beanie Fundraiser
- Class of 2027 Fundraising Drink
- Class of 2027 GlassyBaby Sale
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Our Spooktacular Blanket Sale Is Here! UPDATED!
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Hallofeed: Food Drive NEW!
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Sweeten Up Your Day NEW!
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College + Career Center Friday Updates NEW!
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Library Updates NEW!
- CCE Family Engineering Night Volunteers Wanted
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Future Voices King County Cultural Ambassadorship Program NEW!
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Calendar of Events UPDATED!
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SUPPORT THE BHS PTSA
AND MAKE AN IMPACT!
Our Make An Impact campaign is now in its 3rd week, and we are deeply grateful for the
incredible support from our Bellevue High School families who have contributed to this year’s
fundraiser in the past week (October 9-15):
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Your generosity fuels the programs, enrichment, and support that make our school so amazing. We are currently at 25% of our $85,000 goal, and we are excited to keep the momentum going!
We are aiming for participation from as many families in our community as possible to hit $85,000! All donations - large and small - will help us to reach our goal!
Please click here to donate!
Employer Matching
If your employer offers donation matching, please take a moment to submit a match request to them and double your donation. Here’s a list of many companies that match: https://arlgp.org/content/uploads/2025/02/2025-matching-gift-programs-updated.pdf
Bellevue High PTSA’s tax id number is 91-1459440. Bellevue High School PTSA is a non-profit IRC Sec. 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We accept donations from individuals and corporations, and these donations are tax-deductible.
If you donate through a company giving portal, please email fundraising@bellevuehighptsa.com with your donation receipt so we can add your name to the Donor Honor Roll.
Thank you very much for your support!
Questions? Contact Debbie and Stephanie at: fundraising@bellevuehighptsa.com
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Dear BHS PTSA Members and Families,
Happy October from the BHS PTSA Board! We’ve made it through the first month of the 2026–2027 school year. September was busy, and October promises more opportunities to connect. Thank you for your support!
Important Update to General Membership Meetings
Our meetings will now be held from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the BHS Library. Dr. Anderson will join us for a principal’s update on the agenda. Please mark your calendars:
The April meeting is on Tuesday, rather than Wednesday. We’re sharing these dates early so you can plan ahead. Reminders will follow closer to each meeting.
Questions and Your Voting Voice
We’ll send a survey for questions before each meeting. To respect everyone’s time and the agenda, some questions may need follow-up by email or in person. Contact us at presidents@bellevuehighptsa.com.
You must be a current BHS PTSA member to vote. Members help approve the budget, elect leadership, and shape priorities supporting students, families, and staff. Please join or renew for 2026–2027—your voice matters!
Stay Connected and Support BHS
Join or Renew Membership | Support Fundraising | Read the Blast
Best Wishes,
Nicole Khouw and Lulu Yu
BHS PTSA Co-Presidents
presidents@bellevuehighptsa.com
www.bellevuehighptsa.com | Instagram: @bellevueptsa
| | 2026 FALL GRANTS ANNOUNCEMENT | |
The 2026 Fall Grant Cycle is now open! Applications are due October 23, 2026. Grant presentations will take place on October 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Download the Grant Application Form (Word)
Email your completed application as a Word document (not PDF) to grants@bellevuehighptsa.com. Please CC danagribble@gmail.com and juliedlynch@yahoo.com.
Questions? Please contact us at the email addresses above.
For more information, please visit the
https://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/ptsa-grant-program/
| BHS STAFF FALL LUNCH (10/28/26) | |
Call for Signups: BHS Staff Fall Lunch (10/28/26)
The PTSA will host a staff lunch on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Foyer.
We are asking parents to please contribute homemade or store-bought food to help make this event a success! You can sign up to contribute here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EA8AD2DA5F85-66200012-bhsfall#/
Thank you for your support!
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BHS PTSA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
2026–2027
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BHS PTSA Reflections Art Program 2026–2027
Bellevue High School PTSA invites all students to participate in this year’s Reflections Art Program, a nationwide PTA arts program that encourages students to explore their creativity and express their ideas through original works of art. Selected entries may advance to state and national levels.
Theme: “What My Culture Means to Me”
Submission Deadline: November 8, 2026
Students may submit work in one or more categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts (2D & 3D).
We encourage all BHS students to participate and share what culture means to them through their own unique creative voice!
For more detailed guidelines, please visit the BHS PTSA website.
Questions? Please contact reflections@bellevuehighptsa.com
| BHS BAND WREATH & REINDEER SALE | |
Bring the holiday spirit home while supporting our band program! Order fresh wreaths and festive reindeer decorations, and help our student musicians with instruments, uniforms, and trips.
Order by October 3rd
Every purchase supports the Bellevue High School Band.
Thank you!
At checkout, select the option "Credit Order To Group."
Order here: https://omt.sffwa.com/minisite/bhsbandwreath
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Senior Night
This Friday, we celebrated the seniors from the football, cheerleading, dance, and band. From the dance team, we want to thank our seniors Alice Fan, Ahyoung Kim, Aneeka Satpathy, and Desah Blair for their spirit and dedication over the years. We wish them all the best for the coming years and beyond!
Football Game
Thank you for watching our half-time performance "Hollaback Girl" choreographed by our talented senior Desah!
Visit us at www.bellevuedanceteam.com
Follow us on Instagram @bellevuedance
| NOTICE FROM THEATER-THANK YOU! | |
Come see Horse Girls next week!
Send a shout-out to your favorite cast/crew member! It will be printed on the playbill! Limited time deal: $5 only
Fill out this form: https://tally.so/r/vXjJyg
We need volunteers behind the scenes to make a show happen. Donate your time or deliver food, every little bit helps! Please sign up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4EA8AB23A1F94-66723348-bhsautumn
| BELLEVUE BEANIE FUNDRAISER | |
Cooler weather is on its way, and our Bellevue beanies are ready! We currently have 10 navy and 10 gold beanies available for $30 each. They make great gifts for family and friends—and a fun Bellevue keepsake for visitors. Payments can be made directly through the Boosters’ PayPal using the attached QR code.
| CLASS OF 2027 FUNDRAISING DRINK | |
Class of 2027 fundraising drink, “Wolverine Spice Latte” is now available at Bellden Cafe.
*20% of the profit goes to class of 2027.
Bellden Cafe: 10527 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
| CLASS OF 2027 GLASSYBABY SALE | Order our special Glassybaby candle holders to support Class of 2027 senior graduation activities! These will make wonderful holiday/graduation gifts, or simply a great addition to your GB collection! Place your order by November 8th. Use the QR code to order in the flyer or please contact Megan Forman at mego_allie@hotmail.com and Keiko Nakamura at nakamura_keiko@hotmail.com. Thank you for your support! | | OUR SPOOKTACULAR BLANKET SALE IS HERE! | No Tricks-Just A Cozy Treat | |
Our Bellevue Wolverines fleece blankets are here to bring a little extra warmth and Wolverine spirit to your fall!
Whether you're cheering under the Friday night lights, heading to an orchestra concert, or curling up for a spooky movie marathon, these blankets are the perfect fall accessory.
Choose your cozy!
Regular (50” × 60”) — $32: Perfect for one!
XL (60” × 70”) — $42: Extra room to snuggle!
Looking for a boo-tiful gift? These make fang-tastic holiday presents for your favorite Wolverine, too!
Two easy ways to get yours:
Shop online: https://www.bellevueorchestra.org/product-page/fundraiser-blankets
Find us at BHS home football games!
Every blanket purchased helps support the BHS Orchestra Boosters, funding enrichment opportunities and resources for our amazing student musicians. It's a treat for you and a boost for our orchestra!
Don't let these cozy Wolverines disappear into the night! Pick your favorite size and show your school spirit all season long.
Happy Spooky Season & Go Wolverines!
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Hello BSD! This year, at Bellevue HS and Sammamish HS, we are doing a Halloween-themed food drive for Hopelink to ensure an autumn full of food for those in our community that need it most.
How it works: In your school, there will be a permanent box from October 26th to October 30th, where you can donate non-perishable foods. There will also be smaller boxes to pick up, which you can take on Halloween as you go trick-or-treating. Instead of asking for candy, ask for non-perishable goods! There’s a list of items in the flyer
And when you’ve collected food, you can drop it off on Monday, November 2nd, right where you got the box. We will then drive it over to Hopelink. Easy peasy!
This way, you can still have fun trick-or-treating while doing something nice for the community.
In addition, for the students, you may even be able to earn volunteer hours for participating! Feel free to ask Ms. Nelson (email below) if she can verify the time you spend gathering food while trick-or-treating.
If you have any questions, contact any of the following: nelsonl@bsd405.org, s-taylorju@bsd405.org,s-nelsonpi@bsd405.org
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SWEETEN UP YOUR DAY
Wolverine spirit. See’s sweetness. Orchestra pride.
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Treat yourself, stock up on sweet treats, or make holiday gifting a piece of cake… well, chocolate!
Have a sweet tooth? YUM-RAISE IT.
Sweeten someone's day? YUM-RAISE IT.
Client gifts made sweet and simple? YUM-RAISE IT.
Want to support Bellevue High School Orchestra? YUM. RAISE. IT.
Sweet gifts. Easy giving. A note-worthy cause.
ORDER EARLY-SHOP NOW: Shipping starts 11/10 Order deadline 12/4
https://www.yumraising.com/store/winter-2026-bellevue-high-school-orchestra-fundraiser-7746/AndKam3213
| COLLEGE + CAREER CENTER FRIDAY UPDATES | |
Hi Bellevue!
Happy Friday! Here is the latest news from the College + Career Desk.
Anytime you have questions, want to meet, or need more information just send me an email, Teams Chat, or use the link in my signature to book a meeting, or stop by my desk in the library .
Also, THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER IS ON INSTAGRAM!! Follow @bellevuehscollegeandcareer to get updates and reminders!
COLLEGE:
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College visits in Schoolinks: All college visits are now in Schoolinks. Click on 'Events" on the lefthand side to see who is coming. Visits take place before and after school either in the Commons or Library. Questions- come see me in the library!
- Colleges Visits for the week of October 12:
- Tuesday
- Morning: Bentley University, Bandies University, Hofstra University, Tulane University
- Afternoon: (no scheduled visits)
- Wednesday
- Morning: Carnegie Mellon University, Montana State University, Northeastern University
- Thursday
- Morning: Steven's Institute of Technology, UC Riverside
- Afternoon: Case Western Reserve, Dartmouth College
- Friday
- Morning: (no scheduled visits)
- Afternoon: Hamilton College
- Monday 10/26 (no scheduled visits)
OPPORTUNITIES:
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Enatai Elementary Fall Festival (volunteer: Looking for high school volunteers to help with set up/clean up and during the event. Sign up here
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Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink (paid): is looking for team members aged 16+ to fill a variety of seasonal positions including cashier, skate attendant, and skate monitor. This a great opportunity for those with after-school, weekend, and holiday availability. To apply, send an email to bellevue@icerinkevents.com that includes your name, contact information, and why you’re interested in working at Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink.
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Venture Tutoring (volunteer): Hey Bellevue! Do you want to earn meaningful volunteer hours? Are you interested in an opportunity to expand your leadership and communication skills? Do you enjoy helping others? If so, join Venture Academy Tutoring! We tutor elementary and middle school students all over the district in a subject of your choice. All of our tutoring happens over Teams and scheduling is flexible. To start, join the VAT teams and head over to our website! Teams Join Code: 10gd0pr Website: ventureacademytutors.org
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Puesta del Sol Pumkin Bach (volunteer): Puesta del Sol Elementary School PTA is looking for volunteers to help out at our upcoming Pumpkin Bash Event, on Friday October 23rd from 4-9pm. Sign up here
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Best in Class Education (paid): Best in Class Education Center Bellevue provides supplemental academic support to K-12 students. We are hiring Part-Time Teaching Assistants. The role involves assisting students with K-12 Math and English, grading assignments, and supporting center operations. We are seeking someone who enjoys working with children, communicates professionally, and is available during after-school hours. Training and curriculum materials are provided. Click here for more information: https://www.indeed.com/job/part-time-english-math-teaching-assistant-745718ecbd41428c
SCHOLARSHIPS:
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Seahawks Community Scholarship: The Seahawks are excited to open the Seahawks Community Scholarship, which will be awarded to qualified graduating high school seniors in Washington in 2027. The scholarship, up to $10,000, is to be applied towards tuition or educational expenses and will be paid directly to the college or university in 2027. Open now through November 1st. Click here to apply
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Hey Bellevue,
If you came to the library with your English class in September, you may be getting automatic overdue notices emailed to you and your guardian. Don't panic! These notices are meant as a reminder and are sent by the system automatically after a three-week loan (not counting weekends). If you are still reading your book and you need more time to finish it, please just reply to that email and request a renewal and I'll give you three more weeks, which should get you past the end of the quarter.
It's book prize season, and the Kirkus Prize was just announced, featuring a win in the Teen category for the newest from one of my faves, Elizabeth Acevedo. We don't (yet!) have this book, but we have many of her previous books, including the very decorated, multi-award winning, The Poet X. Come read the backlist!
Volunteer opportunity: Enatai Elementary is looking for volunteers to help set up, clean up, and run various activities at their annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 23rd. Sign up for open slots HERE.
Come to the library during your lunch period on Friday, October 23rd and say hey to the new Teen Services Librarian from KCLS Bellevue Branch, Cassidy Miller. Cassidy will be at BHS to help you sign up for an all-access library card and will have information about other events and services on offer at KCLS. Stop by!
FIRST SENTENCE FRIDAY
"I felt like I was trapped in one of those terrifying nightmares, the one where you have to run, run till your lungs burst, but you can't make your body move fast enough." — from New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.
As always, if you have any questions, want to find a book, have suggestions, or just want to talk about what you're reading, come see me in the library or send me an email or Teams Chat!
SARAH BRYAN, MLIS
Library Specialist
P: 425-456-7029 | bryans@bsd405.org
Bellevue High School
Regular Library Hours:
MTThF 7:30am - 3:30pm, W 7:30am - 1pm
Currently Reading:
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Six of Crows, by Leigh Bardugo
| | CCE FAMILY ENGINEERING NIGHT VOLUNTEERS WANTED | |
What: Cherry Crest Engineering Night Hight School/Middle School volunteers needed!
When: Friday, November 13 at 5pm – 7:45pm
Who: All BSD high school and middle school students are invited to volunteer and help out!
Volunteer hours available!
- No experience required
- Please arrive by 5pm for check-in and help with setup.
- Please specify the time frame you are able to help out if you need to leave early.
Where: 12400 NE 32nd St, Bellevue, WA 98005
Signup Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4CA8A62CA5FD0-66638073-cherry
Questions? Email: cherrycrestattendance@bsd405.org
Thank you!
| FUTURE VOICES KING COUNTY CULTURAL AMBASSADORSHIP PROGRAM | | BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE | | |
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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The Bellevue School District mobile app is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Stay connected, informed and supported all in one place:
- Meals
- Buses
- Payments
- Events
- Tech help
- Social media
and more — for one or multiple schools and all in your preferred language.
Download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
| | PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD / QUICK LINKS | | | | |
Our Address:
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, Washington
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