At the May 2019 Washington Secondary School Athletic Administrators Association (WSSAAA) conference, Squalicum High School athletic/activities coordinator Patrick Brown was honored with the Athletic Administrator Service Award for the 2018-19 school year. This award is in recognition of his numerous positive contributions that enhance the interscholastic athletic programs at the local, league, district and state…
Bellingham’s own Lowell Elementary School was named a “Recognized School” for the 2017-2018 school year by the Washington State Board of Education. One of 216 total schools and 137 elementary schools honored statewide, Lowell was chosen for narrowing the gap between its highest and lowest performing student groups, as well as for its growth according…
For the past 20 years, the Bellingham Association of School Employees union known as BASE has been awarding scholarships to graduating seniors. The scholarships have grown from one $300 scholarship to three $1,000 scholarships. Each year BASE members create and donate baskets to be raffled off. The proceeds go to supporting the scholarship fund. “Members…
Does place matter for learning? QUENBY PETERSON: Yes, place matters. The physical quality of our schools sends a message to our families and children that they are valued. A high-quality,clean, safe environment is important; it trickles down to the learning and signals to our students that they matter. Are there school projects or rebuilds that…
In Bellingham Public Schools, our schools and classrooms implement social and emotional learning (SEL) in a variety of ways. With the adoption of SEL curriculum last spring, practices have taken hold across the district. These practices enhance and develop the character-based outcomes in The Bellingham Promise, those that are not taught in a standard textbook…
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 at Carl Cozier Elementary School now have the opportunity to participate in a library makerspace lab thanks to a grant from the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation. Library media specialist Emily Jones applied for the grant to create a makerspace lab and to provide equitable resources to students interested in science, technology, engineering, arts and…
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,…
Kulshan Middle School students are sawing, sanding, drilling and more in the woodworking class with career and technical education (CTE) teacher Rob Hendricks. This is one Kulshan CTE course of many in a program that has steadily expanded over the past four years. These courses are now popular elective choices for students. Career and technical…
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