Bellevue Blast - Oct 13th, 2026, vol 7

BELLEVUE BLAST

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Bellevue High School PTSA

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October 13th, 2026, vol 7

Bellevue Schools Foundation

CONTENTS

Support the BHS PTSA and Make an Impact! NEW!
PTSA Message
Multi Language Principal's Coffee Meeting
2026 Fall Grants Announcement NEW!
BHS Staff Fall Lunch
BHS PTSA Reflections Art Program 2026–2027
BHS Band Wreath & Reindeer Sale NEW!
Notice from Theater - thank you! NEW!
Bellevue Beanie Fundraiser NEW!
Class of 2027 Fundraising Drink
Class of 2027 GlassyBaby Sale
Orchestra Booster Meeting
Orchestra Fleece Sale UPDATED!
Hallofeed: Food Drive NEW!
Sweeten Up Your Day NEW!
Girls Swim & Dive MOD Pizza Fundraiser NEW!
College + Career Center Friday Updates NEW!
Community Kindness Day, October 18 NEW!
Future Voices King County Cultural Ambassadorship Program NEW!
Family Tech Talks
Calendar of Events UPDATED!

SUPPORT THE BHS PTSA

AND MAKE AN IMPACT!

Our Make An Impact campaign is off to a fantastic start! We are deeply grateful for the

incredible support from our Bellevue High School families who have already contributed to this

year’s fundraiser as of October 8:

Your generosity fuels the programs, enrichment, and support that make our school so amazing. We are currently at 15% 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

PTSA MESSAGES

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

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST MULTI-LANGUAGE PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE (MLPC) MEETING!

Topic: School Support and Tools for Students and Parents
When: Friday, October 16, 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Where: BHS Blackbox Theatre (Please note our new location!)

Important Note on Our New Location: Because our previous meeting space in the library is being utilized for AP Japanese classes this year, our MLPC meetings have moved to the Blackbox Theatre. While this space is windowless, it is conveniently located close to our Performance Center (PAC), and directional signs will be posted to guide you!

About Our MLPC Meetings: Hosted quarterly by our Principal, Dr. Vic Anderson, the Multi-Language Principal's Coffee meetings cover a variety of valuable topics each quarter regarding our students, the school system, and the community. Come connect with other families, pick up insider tips, and enjoy free coffee on us!

For our first meeting, Dr. Anderson will present on the comprehensive support available to families, including:

An overview of BHS support staff and student services.
Student’s Essential tools, such as One Note and Schoollinks.
Practical tips on how to effectively communicate with teachers and counselors.

Mark Your Calendars for the Full 2026–2027 Series! All meetings take place at the same time (8:15 AM – 9:45 AM) and same location (Blackbox Theatre):

Meeting 1: October 16, 2026
Meeting 2: December 4, 2026
Meeting 3: February 5, 2027
Meeting 4: April 23, 2027

To ensure everyone can fully participate, interpreters will be available in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. Online Teams Meeting is also available, see details below:

Microsoft Teams meeting for First MLPC:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/278528843743422?p=AJ8kYUcFPCcpO45xn6

Meeting ID: 278 528 843 743 422

Passcode: gb7US9Ek

Need help? | System reference

Dial in by phone

+1 206-800-4133,,454499724# United States, Richmond Beach

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 454 499 724#

We look forward to seeing you there!

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!

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, 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

Order a holiday wreath or reindeer by November 3. All sales support the Bellevue High School Band program.

Order here: https://omt.sffwa.com/minisite/bhsbandwreath

NOTICE FROM THEATER-THANK YOU!

All theater/tech families,

Students are working hard for the next show, Horse Girls, and we have 2 Saturday work parties scheduled! Please come help prepare the sets, props, or whatever Mr Kaskes needs help with. Great opportunity to get involved with your child and to build community! No special skills needed. Come for the whole day or just an hour!

Work party dates:

October 17, 10am - 3pm

October 24, 10am - 3pm

Horse Girls show dates:

October 29, 7pm

October 30, 7pm

October 31, 2pm

We (theater boosters) have sent an email to you all. If we are missing your email, please let me know so that you don't miss important communication! <bellevuetheaterboosters@gmail.com>

Check out our website

https://bhsdramaboosters.org/

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!

ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB MEETING:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th @7pm - ONLINE

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 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 orchestra events).

Upcoming Meetings: October 13th - online; November 3rd - online; December 1st - in-person. 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!

WRAP UP IN WOLVERINE SPIRIT! BHS ORCHESTRA BLANKET SALE

STAY WARM. CHEER LOUD. GO WOLVERINES.

Enjoy a brisk fall evening in the stands this football season with a cozy way to show your Wolverine pride!

The BHS Orchestra Boosters are selling Bellevue Wolverines fleece throw blankets

Perfect for chilly Friday night football games, sitting in the stadium stands, or snuggling up at home.

Choose Your Cozy:

Regular (50” x 60”): $32

XL (60” x 70”): $42

Order Online Today! Can’t wait to get yours? Blankets will also be sold at the October 16 football game!

Visit https://www.bellevueorchestra.org/product-page/fundraiser-blankets

Every purchase helps support our BHS Orchestra program

HALLOFEED: FOOD DRIVE

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

SWEETEN UP YOUR DAY

Wolverine spirit. See’s sweetness. Orchestra pride.

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

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE MOD PIZZA FUNDRAISER

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:

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 (10/13)
Morning: Loyola University Chicago, University of Redlands, Marquette University- Commons; University of San Diego, Seattle University, University of California Irvine- Library
Afternoon: Wellesley University, Temple University Japan- Commons; University of Miami, New York University- Library
Evening: Fall Resource and College Fair 5:30-8:00 at Mercer Island High School
Wednesday (10/14)
Morning: Penn State University, University of Puget Sound, Texas A&M, Pomona College, Rice University, University of Idaho- Commons
Thursday (10/15)
Morning: DePaul University, Clark University, Colby College, CO Mesa University, Illinois tech University- Commons
Afternoon: University of Waterloo, University of Colorado, Santa Monica College- Commons
Evening: UC Night 6:00-8:00 at Bellevue High School
Friday (10/16)
Morning: Texas Tech University, Pepperdine University- Commons
Afternoon: University of Toronto, Westminster University, University of Rochester, St, Olaf College, St. Louis University- Commons
Saturday (10/17)
National College Fair Seattle: 12:00-4:00 @ Seattle Convention Center
Monday (10/19)
Morning: University of Michigan, Emerson College- Library; Bellevue College, University of Denver- Commons
Afternoon: Savanah College of Art Design- Commons; University of Washington Seattle- Library

OPPORTUNITIES:

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

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

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

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY KINDNESS DAY, OCTOBER 18

FUTURE VOICES KING COUNTY CULTURAL AMBASSADORSHIP PROGRAM

FAMILY TECH TALKS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

Join us for Education Connections: Family Tech Talks on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from noon to 1:00 p.m. A light lunch will be available starting at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Wilburton Instructional Service Center, Rainier Room (12241 Main Street, Building 1, Bellevue). View the event details.

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

Please review the Bellevue Blast Submission Guidelines.

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: