Community Building Awards

Community Building Awards Given to Staff and Parents in Bellingham Public Schools

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District staff members Lavonne Sterling-Chue of Happy Valley Elementary School and Kathie Peterson of Squalicum High School (for leading the work of the Squalicum Health Alliance) were two of 23 recipients recognized at the 2014 Ken Gass Community Building Awards Dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Sponsored by the Whatcom Family…

The exterior of Shuksan Middle School.

Shuksan Middle School Awarded $1.3 million 21st Century Grant

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The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has awarded Shuksan Middle School a $1.3 million grant to develop and implement a 21st Century Community Learning Center over the next five years. Bellingham Public Schools, Western Washington University Woodring College of Education and Whatcom Family & Community Network will partner to create a Community…

A Squalicum High School student has her blood pressure checked.

Nick of Time at Squalicum High School

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Squalicum High School partnered with the Nick of Time Foundation and local physicians on Oct. 8 offering free, voluntary heart screenings for students. A total of 263 screenings were performed during the school day by 116 volunteers. Thirteen students were found to need additional monitoring or follow-up. Nick of Time is an organization that educates schools, athletes and…