MAD-HOPE Presenters smile for a photo after their presentation.

MAD–HOPE, (Making a Difference—Helping Other People Everywhere) Youth Suicide Prevention Project

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For the past three years, the Whatcom County Health Department and the Whatcom Prevention Coalition have partnered with Bellingham Public Schools in order to provide youth suicide prevention workshops throughout the county. The workshop, MAD–HOPE, (Making a Difference—Helping Other People Everywhere) Youth Suicide Prevention Project, was developed by a group of more than 60 people. The MAD–HOPE workshop is…

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District Musicians and Singers Compete at Solo/Ensemble; First Place Winners Advance to State Music Contest 2016

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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…

A girl in gym class climbs on gymnastic railings.

Whatcom Community Foundation Sponsors YMCA Before-and-After School Programs at Alderwood

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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…

Squalicum students attending WMEA conference

High School Musicians to Attend the 43rd Annual Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) State Conference

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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…

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Bellingham High Class of 1945 Pays It Forward

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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…

Staff receive a Peace Builders Award.

District and Students Recognized at 2015 Peace Builder Awards Gala

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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…