Sep 14 2023 Dear Bellevue School District Community, What an amazing start to the 2023-24 school year. On the first day of school, I hopped on the school bus to pick up students near Crossroads and drop them off at Stevenson Elementary . I ate breakfast with students, including one who was so excited to show me her brand-new Little Mermaid backpack. Stevenson (along with Lake Hills and Sherwood Forest ) is able to provide free breakfast and lunch for every student for the

May 7 2025 The Bellevue School District is proud to announce and honor the 39 educators who completed or renewed their National Board Certification this winter. They join more than 300 Bellevue School District educators who are board-certified, continuing BSD’s legacy as a National Board Accomplished District, with greater than 40% of teachers achieving this distinguished certification. Thank you, educators, for your dedication and for making the Bellevue School District a a

Oct 2 2025 The Bellevue School District is proud to announce that for the third year in a row, we have been named the  #1 School District in Washington  by  Niche ! This outstanding recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a beloved community built on academic excellence, innovative learning opportunities, and an environment where all students can belong, learn and lead for our future world. Receiving this distinction again is just — awesome! We have the most...

ALEXANDER BANKS Yakima Herald-Republic Oct 14, 2025 Many Washington school districts, wealthy and low-income, are struggling financially. Trevor Greene and Kelly Aramaki are bringing superintendents from around the state together to advocate for more equitable funding.  "I'm in my third year as a superintendent. One of the first challenges that I faced was just public education funding," said Aramaki, who oversees Bellevue School District. "When I came in as superintendent my

Oct 14 2025 A summary of the Yakima Herald-Republic 10/14 article by Alexander Banks Bellevue School District, like many other school districts in Washington, is facing challenging financial times. We currently have a budget deficit and are under special state financial oversight called “binding conditions.” Superintendent Kelly Aramaki and other leaders across the state recognize that the current funding system for schools isn’t equitable for all. Currently, schools derive a

Oct 23 2025 Even though the days are getting cloudier and rainy days are back in the forecast, we are excited to share some positive news about increasing enrollment in BSD, an improved financial outlook, a welcomed decision on the middle school consolidation conversation, and ultimately the power of tackling challenges together.  Celebrating Enrollment and Our Growing Community   While birthrates and enrollment are down across Washington, BSD is going against the trend. Our

Oct 23 2025 Bellevue, Wash. — October 23, 2025— Bellevue School District is asking our community to consider renewing two existing levies that fund programs, staff, and services for students. These are renewals of current levies — not new taxes — and they help bridge the gap between what the state provides and what our schools need to operate.  The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy and the Technology and Capital Projects Levy are renewed every four years. Togeth