Bellingham Promise

Closures extended through the end of the school year

Bellingham Public Schools are closed through the end of the school year.

Please continue to stay connected to email and refer to our website for the latest updates regarding student learning, child care and nutrition. Please keep in mind that this is an unprecedented situation and we, along with hundreds of school systems across the country, are working hard to plan and communicate. As questions arise or if you need help, visit our resources webpage, or submit questions or comments through this weblink .District staff will follow up with you as soon as possible.

All school buildings and the District Office are closed, but our staff continue to work hard on behalf of all students.

Elementary Equity Project yields more funding for all

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Teacher lives history in Washington, D.C. and at the Library of Congress

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Shuksan eighth graders prove they are heroes in more ways than one

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Elementary Equity Project yields more funding for all

Teacher lives history in Washington, D.C. and at the Library of Congress

Shuksan eighth graders prove they are heroes in more ways than one

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Students and Families in Action

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Elementary Equity Project yields more funding for all

Shuksan 8th graders read to Birchwood kids

Shuksan eighth graders prove they are heroes in more ways than one

Sehome sisters produce more than 500 face shields for health care workers

Squalicum teacher Riley Liddle, Squalicum student Maya Haggen, Sehome teacher Kevin Criez and Bellingham High teacher Paul Clement put together the final phase of masks.

Teachers and students use 3D printers to meet PPE shortage

Sehome Concordia Chamber Orchestra

Annual music contests highlight student excellence

The audience votes during the Think BIG student club challenge.

Live Competition Challenges High School Students to ‘Think Big’

Strengthening Families Program supports positive parenting of teens

Baking challenge a success

Staff and students honored at annual Peace Builder awards

Educators in Action

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Sehome High is the staging hub for mealbox production

How a district and community pulls together to feed kids

Sam, Paula and Kevin

Humans of BPS: Alderwood, Happy Valley and Sehome

Reidel stands in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress

Teacher lives history in Washington, D.C. and at the Library of Congress

Our three highlighted staff members

Humans of BPS – Cordata, Northern Heights and Family Partnership Program

Squalicum teacher Riley Liddle, Squalicum student Maya Haggen, Sehome teacher Kevin Criez and Bellingham High teacher Paul Clement put together the final phase of masks.

Teachers and students use 3D printers to meet PPE shortage

Humans of BPS – Silver Beach, Kulshan and Whatcom

Birchwood Elementary School third grade teacher Valerie Califf

National board certified teachers 2019, empowered and elevated

Jessica Ortega-Mendez

Humans of BPS – Bellingham, Carl Cozier and Columbia

At a December 2019 event, the Options High School administrative team and the district prevention specialist in Bellingham Public Schools were honored by the Whatcom Family and Community Network (WFCN). Every year, the WFCN recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations with the Ken Gass Community Building Awards for

Options administrators, district prevention specialist and volunteer honored with community building awards

Community in Action

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Sehome High is the staging hub for mealbox production

How a district and community pulls together to feed kids

Partnership provides emergency shelter at BHS during COVID-19 crisis

Sue Webber shares her joy from volunteering at Alderwood

Columbia Food services asst. Karen Hougen (left), sustainable business manager Mark Peterson, executive chef Patrick Durgan, and Food Services lead Juanita Villarreal

Food recovery is a win-win for community

At a December 2019 event, the Options High School administrative team and the district prevention specialist in Bellingham Public Schools were honored by the Whatcom Family and Community Network (WFCN). Every year, the WFCN recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations with the Ken Gass Community Building Awards for

Options administrators, district prevention specialist and volunteer honored with community building awards

Allied Arts Education Project brings art to elementary schools

Baking challenge a success

Students at Birch Equipment

Junior Achievement builds connections for Options students and local businesses

Students look at macroinvertabrates.

Growing scientists and restoring salmon habitat with NSEA