DJ Cavem and Alkemia, eco hip-hop artists, organic gardeners and vegan chefs, spread the word about healthy eating and caring for the environment at two music events in early March. They performed at Options High School on Wednesday, March 6 and at a Shuksan Middle School community and family night on March 7. The events…
Since January, third graders at Cordata Elementary School and engineering students from Whatcom Community College (WCC) have been working together on design projects. Following a balance and motion science unit, Cordata students paired up with WCC students to work through a design process. Pat Burnett, a WCC engineering faculty member helped make the visit to Whatcom…
The newly rebuilt Sehome High School opened in late January with not only new classroom spaces, but with a bright and airy cafeteria and new practices in sustainability. For the first time in the recent history of Bellingham Public Schools, students are using real utensils, plates and bowls, replacing the single use plastic, disposable milk…
Students in Jon Fleck’s service learning class at Bellingham High School are turning their lessons into action by volunteering at a number of places throughout the community including Days for Girls, Habitat for Humanity and the Lighthouse Mission. Fleck said watching the interactions between the high school students and the clients at the Lighthouse Mission…
High school singers and musicians have been busy taking part in regional events and competitions. The following is a round up of top honors given to district musicians in their category. Special acknowledgement and kudos goes to all the high school music teachers who help district students attend these events and perform at high levels…
In March, Bellingham High School opens the Disney classic “The Little Mermaid” in their Performing Arts Center. It runs March 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and March 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. for Saturday matinees. (Tickets can be purchased at the door.) The production brings together performing talents in singing, dancing…
In December 2018, a number of staff and parents from Bellingham Public Schools were awarded for their outstanding contributions to increasing community caring, empowerment, and connections that improve the lives of children, youth, and families. Each year Whatcom Family and Community Network (WFCN) holds the Ken Gass Community Building Awards and Dinner which recognizes individuals,…
The first annual South Asian Desi party drew a large crowd on Friday, Feb. 1 at Bellingham High School. The event featured an Indian meal, Bhangra dancing and speakers including Whatcom County councilman Satpal Sidhu and Superintendent Greg Baker. Desi is a term for the people and cultures of the Indian subcontinent or South Asia.…
For the past three years, volunteer coordinator Jennifer Gaer has been growing the volunteer program in Bellingham Public Schools. She’s organized and streamlined the process for volunteers to register and find opportunities. She’s also built relationships and connections with many of the more than 5,000 volunteers. She noticed that many of her volunteers were retired…
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