Bellevue Blast - Sept 15th, 2026, vol 3

It was wonderful to see such a great turnout at our first General Membership Meeting of the year. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and showed their support.

We are looking forward to a great year filled with connection, collaboration, and opportunities to strengthen our BHS community. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime with questions, ideas, or suggestions. We are always open to hearing from you and value your input.

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Join or Renew Your PTSA Membership

PTSA membership must be renewed each school year. If you have not yet joined or renewed your membership for 2026–2027, please visit the https://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/get-connected/joining-the-ptsa/

Upcoming I-Connect Event

Please join us for our first I-Connect event of the year:

Thriving at Bellevue High: Strategies for Success from the Experts

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Time: 8:15–9:45 a.m.

Location: Bellevue High School Library

Thank you for supporting our students, staff, and BHS community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Best,

Nicole Khouw & Lulu Yu

BHS PTSA Co-Presidents

Presidents@bellevuehighptsa.com

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

WE’RE HALFWAY TO 500!

We currently have 271 members and need 229 more by October 1st to reach our goal.

Why join? Because every member makes the BHS PTSA stronger.

Your membership helps us support students, strengthen our voice as a school community, and make great things happen at BHS.

And the best part? Joining doesn’t mean adding anything else to your calendar. No meetings. No volunteering. No committee required.

Just join. That’s it. And it makes a difference.

https://bellevuehighptsa.givebacks.com/shop

Help us get to 500!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Best,

Rhea

BHS PTSA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

2026–2027

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, 2006

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

WOLVERINE GUARD

START THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH PURPOSE — WORK TOWARD WOLVERINE GUARD!

Even if you didn’t volunteer over the summer, it’s not too late to start! The Bellevue High PTSA Wolverine Guard (WG) recognizes students who complete 100+ hours of eligible community service during the service year.

SERVICE THAT BUILDS YEAR AFTER YEAR

Students who earn WG for 2+ years qualify for a blue/gold honor cord and tassel at graduation. Those who earn WG for all four years receive a gold-tasseled honor cord and the Wolverine Guard Distinction Community Service Award, recognizing 400+ service hours.

CHECK ELIGIBILITY BEFORE YOU VOLUNTEER!

Not every activity or service hour qualifies. Students and parents should carefully review eligibility and documentation requirements before volunteering.

Know the requirements before you start and keep accurate records!

Wolverine Guard eligibility & requirements:

https://www.bellevuehighptsa.com/wp/wolverine-guard/

Volunteer opportunities:

https://bellevuehigh.bsd405.org/academics/community-service

Start now. Serve with purpose. Make an impact!

Wolverine Guard 2026–2027 Co-Chairs

I-CONNECT REMINDER :

"THRIVING AT BELLEVUE HIGH" THIS FRIDAY

IConnect Reminder: “Thriving at Bellevue High” This Friday

A reminder that our first IConnect meeting of the year, “Thriving at Bellevue High:Strategies for Success from the Experts,” will be held this Friday, September 18, from 8:15–9:45 a.m. in the BHS library. This event is exclusively for current BHS parents and caregivers. It’s a great opportunity to learn some practical tips and meet others in our Bellevue High community.

Guest speakers:

Kristina Dahl, English Teacher
Tim Gager, School Counselor (He–Le)
Becki Kao, Office Manager
Michelle Pflaum, Parent
Matt Stokes, Assistant Principal (A–Ha)

PARKING ADVISORY: Please allow extra time to park and head to the secondfloor library. Do not park in the turnaround before 8:10 a.m. Parking is permitted in “Visitor” and “Staff” spaces; avoid “WANIC.”

SUGGEST A QUESTION: Thriving at Bellevue High: Strategies for Success from the Experts – Fill out form

BACKGROUND: I‑Connect began in 2014 when parent Asako Yoshimura moved with her family to Medina Elementary. She recognized that families entering a new school community often benefit from a place to meet people and build connections. With two other parents, she created I‑Connect as a space for regular, face‑to‑face conversations where families could share experiences and support one another. The program later expanded to Chinook and Odle Middle Schools and to Bellevue High. In 2017, the Washington State PTA honored I‑Connect with a Local PTA and Council Award of Excellence.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: I-CONNECT NOTETAKER

FOR SEPTEMBER 18 MEETING

Do you take good notes? The first IConnect meeting of the year takes place Friday, September 18, from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. in the BHS library, and we’re looking for a

parent or caregiver who can help by taking clear, useful notes to share afterwards.

The session’s topic, “Thriving at Bellevue High: Strategies for Success from the Experts,” will offer practical guidance for families. Many parents and caregivers can’t attend every meeting, and having a set of notes ensures everyone can benefit from the conversation.

If you enjoy capturing key points or want a meaningful way to contribute, this is a great fit. You don’t need to commit to future meetings; we’re hoping to cover this first session and build a small pool of volunteers for the year.

To volunteer for September 18, or for future meetings, please complete this brief form: I-Connect Note-Taker Volunteer Interest Form – Fill out form

GET COSY! GO WOLVERINES!

BHS WOLVERINE FLEECE BLANKETS ARE HERE!

Looking for the perfect way to stay warm and show your Wolverine pride?

Soft, stylish, and school-spirit approved!

Easy to take anywhere, these high-quality throws are perfect for game nights, orchestra concerts, movie nights, or curling up at home.

🏈Order now to stay cozy at the first BHS home football game!🏈

Choose your Cozy

REG — $32

XLG —$42

Stay warm. Show your spirit. Support BHS Orchestra. 💙💛

Purchase your blanket today https://www.bellevueorchestra.org/shop

The Wolverine design is printed horizontally on one side, with a solid white reverse.

ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15^th @7pm - IN-PERSON

ORCHESTRA ROOM, BHS PAC

All parents of orchestra students are invited to join us for the BHS Orchestra Boosters meeting!

Mr. Kam will share updates on the orchestra program, as well as plans for the upcoming year.

Join us to learn more about the Orchestra Boosters, upcoming events, fundraising efforts, and ways you can support your student and the BHS orchestra program.

We’re looking forward to welcoming the parents and caregivers of all orchestra students, Whether you’re new to the program or have been involved before, we hope you’ll join us!

Boosters meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month (adjusted as needed for holidays or events).

Upcoming Meetings: September 15th - In-person (BHS Orchestra Room, BHS PAC); October 13th - online; November 3rd - online. Online meeting details will be emailed the day before each meeting.

If you have any questions, please email bellevueorchestra@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

BHS DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS

Ready to Dance, Wolverines?

The BHS Dance Team had a fun and memorable summer with DTU Camp, Heck Week, Yoga in the Park, and our Team & Family Bonding BBQ. We’re excited to have our returning and new dancers together and already kicking off the school year with their first performance at the opening assembly!

Interested in joining the team? Gold Squad Tryouts are coming up!

📅September 17 | 4–7 PM

📍Upper AUX Gym, Bellevue High School

Join our competition team and represent BHS throughout the competition season! You don’t have to be a perfect dancer—just bring your skills, energy, passion, and love for dance, and show us what you’ve got!

🌐Visit us at www.bellevuedanceteam.com

📸Follow us on Instagram @bellevuedance

Go Wolverines! 💙💛

BELLEVUE HIGH CHEER SWAG STORE

Show your pride with BHS gear!

Shop sweatshirts, hats, jackets, accessories, and more. A portion of the proceeds benefits the BHS Varsity Cheer Booster Club.

Show your school spirit and support Bellevue High School!

SHOP NOW:

https://bellevuewolverinesapparelshop.itemorder.com/shop/home/

GIRL SWIM & DIVE CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER

Fuel up with burritos for a cause!

Support our Girls Swim and Dive team by grabbing a meal from Chipotle, Wednesday September 16th, 4-8PM. Order in person or online for pickup at the downtown Bellevue location and be sure to use our special code 42HYNQY at checkout.

Your meal helps the team!

BELLEVUE HIGH DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS

The Bellevue dance squad is ready to kick it off!

At practice, we have been training hard to perfect our first half-time performance. Come cheer us on in the stands this Friday at Bellevue's first home game of the year!

It's not too late to join!

Interested in showing off Bellevue High spirit, competition kicks, fun dances, teamwork, and more? See us September 17 (4-7 pm) in the Upper AUX Gym this Thursday for our Varsity/competition team tryouts. Simply sign up on Final Forms and get ready to show off your best energy and smiles!

Visit us at www.bellevuedanceteam.com

Go Wolverines!

WELCOME ALL NEW AND RETURNING

THEATER/TECH FAMILIES!

Welcome all new and returning theater/tech families! Are you excited for our first show of the year?

Honors Acting presents...

Improv Show

Friday, September 25th at 7pm

in the Black Box. Free admission!

Keep an eye out for the date of our first booster meeting to see what we have in store this year and how we can support our students!

Get in touch

<bellevuetheaterboosters@gmail.com>

Check out our website

https://bhsdramaboosters.org/

LIBRARY UPDATES

Hey Bellevue,

It was a busy first full week of school, and you made it!

You might have noticed that the library is a super busy place! Students use the library all day long; it's a popular place to get settled before and after school as well as during both lunch periods, and many students use the library as their classroom for a variety of reasons — whether they are Running Start students, Discovery synchronous or asynchronous online students, or advanced world language students doing independent work. In addition to these regular library users, this week we also welcomed five different English class library orientations and a PTSA meeting. Next week I'm expecting eight visiting English classes and two visiting Art classes. The library is also where students come to access the College and Career Advisor, the School Social Worker, the Tech Specialist, and the Testing Center. It's a good rule of thumb to be aware or the many uses of the space that we all share, sometimes with overlap, and respect other patrons by remembering that the library is a learning environment first.

To that end, please note that the library will be closed for 2nd lunch on Thursday, September 17th to accommodate a visiting English class.

As we are still getting oriented, here again are the Library Rules:

No eating in the library — Water in closed containers is OK!
Please only enter and exit through the main doors.
Please sign in.
You should have a pass from a teacher during instructional time.
Cell phones should always be off and away during instructional time.
The library bathroom is reserved for students using the library.
Please clean up after yourself and push in your chair when you leave.

Latine Heritage Month (September 15 — October 15) begins next week. Sometimes referred to as Hispanic Heritage Month, recently expanded to include non-Spanish-speaking Latin American people, Latine Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Latin Americans who have enriched our society. Click HERE to see a growing list of books by and about Latin Americans in our library. Subscribe to Book Riot's Latine Lit Newsletter for literary Latine news throughout the year.

More next week! Remember, 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:

COLLEGE + CAREER CENTER FRIDAY UPDATES

Hi Bellevue!

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! I am Mrs. Hansen your College and Career Advisor! Friday updates from the College and Career Desk will come on Fridays with information on college, opportunities, and scholarships.

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 .

Also, THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER IS ON INSTAGRAM!! Follow @bellevuehscollegeandcareer to get updates and reminders!

COLLEGE:

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 September 14:
Monday
Morning: (no visits scheduled)
Afternoon: Whitman College- Commons
Tuesday
Morning: University of Chicago - Library
Afternoon: Western Washington- Commons
Wednesday
Morning: Washington University St. Louis- Library
Thursday
Morning: University of Minnesota- Commons; St. Lawrence University- Commons
Afternoon: University of Oregon- Commons
Friday
Morning: (no visits scheduled)
Afternoon: Syracuse University- Library; University of the Pacific- Commons

OPPORTUNITIES:

Snoqualmie Valley Museum (volunteer): Interns and volunteers will gain hands-on experience in a working museum. Building skills in education, research, public speaking, and customer service, while strengthening connections to the community. Students can also earn service hours and request letters of recommendation. For more information and to apply, email Madeline Parker at: madeline@snoqualmievalleymuseum.org

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Senior Guidance Financial Aid Lesson: Class of 2027, next Wednesday/Thursday counselors will be in your English class to deliver your senior guidance and financial lesson. We will go over applications, Schoolinks, financial aid terms, how to apply for aid and important information on scholarships. Don't miss this info! Don't have senior English at BHS, no problem, join a class. Senior English is offered all 7 periods so pick what works with your schedule.

Lisa Hansen | College and Career Advisor

CLICK HERE TO BOOK A MEETING

COMMUNITY

BELLEVUE YOUTH CHOIRS FALL ENROLLMENT

Our rehearsals begin the week of September 8, but we continue to welcome new singers throughout September, with fall enrollment closing October 1.

Bellevue Youth Choirs serves singers ages 4–24, with choirs for beginning through advanced singers and performance opportunities for every age group.

We already have some fun community outreach performances scheduled for our choirs this year, and singers in Lyrica (5th grade+) and our older ensembles also have the opportunity to tour to Disneyland this spring!

This is also BYC's 15th anniversary season, and we're so excited to continue growing and creating a place for young people in our region to sing, learn, perform, and find community.

LEARN MORE: https://www.bellevueyouthchoirs.org

LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/@bellevueyouthchoirs

DONATE: https://bellevueyouthchoirs.org/support

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BELLEVUE BLAST ARTICLE DEADLINE

The deadlines for submitting Bellevue Blast articles are as follows:

School news and PTSA articles – Friday 6 pm deadline
Athletics and Activities articles – Sunday 6 pm 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!

BSD MOBILE APP

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: