Fifth graders at Wade King Elementary School performed songs and dance for the school’s annual assembly celebrating Chinese New Year on February 8. The assembly taught the students the history of Chinese New Year while they sang traditional Chinese songs and marched two dragons though the audience. Check out the video of highlights from the assembly on the…
Every January, high school musicians from Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties attend the San Juan Music Educators Solo and Ensemble contest, hosted at Bellingham High School. Solo/Ensemble is the regional competition for high school musicians and singers to compete at the State level. The following students and ensembles in Bellingham Public Schools won first place in…
The IAFF 106 Bellingham/Whatcom County Firefighters Association partnered with Cordata Elementary as a site for Operation Warm, a program that purchases winter coats for students. Firefighters delivered coats to Cordata students on Dec. 14. Each student was assisted by a firefighter and had the opportunity to pick out their own coat. The firefighters then helped students…
Starting January 4, students at Alderwood Elementary School can participate in free YMCA before-and-after school programs. The before-and-after school programs are being generously funded by the Whatcom Community Foundation and are a Department of Early Learning licensed program. The before-and-after school programs support families by offering a safe and enriching environment for children, whose parents work or attend school during…
A core belief of The Bellingham Promise is “together we achieve more than alone.” Kathe Koruga, English Language Learner (ELL) family and migrant advocate for Bellingham Public Schools, brought that core belief to life by helping a Somali refugee family feel welcome and supported by the district. In November, Andrea Quigley, ELL specialist and teacher…
The 43rd Annual Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) State Conference will be held Feb. 11 through Feb. 14 at the Yakima Convention Center. High school musicians from Skagit and Whatcom counties have auditioned and been accepted into an All-State ensemble and will perform with other students that were selected from around the state. The following…
In August 2015, the Bellingham High School Class of 1945 donated the remainder of their reunion funds to the Bellingham Alumni Band. The Alumni Band will use the funds for music scholarships and teacher grants. Donna Kelly BHS Alumni Band representative was in attendance to receive the funds on their behalf from Janece Krein, class of 1945 treasurer and Alumni Band slide trombone…
The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) honored Bellingham Public Schools and three students at the 13th Annual Peace Builder Awards Gala in November 2015. The event celebrates recipients for their collaboration, creativity and effort towards reducing conflict and strengthening our community. According to the WDRC event press release, the gala serves two purposes. “It is both…
“This way to the Electrician Program!” called out the signholder as a large group of high school students followed behind and headed over to Building B on the Bellingham Technical College campus. The electrician program was one tour choice of nearly 30 offered to high school students visiting campus for the BTC Tour Day 2015.…
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