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On the big stage! The Wade King Elementary School choir performed The Star-Spangled Banner before the Seattle @Mariners game against the Oakland Athletics on Friday, May 10. Way to go!

Photos courtesy of Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners #bhamschools #TridentsUp

Right side view as students hold up flags on infield warning track while teacher conducts and fans look on. Photo courtesy of Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

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Center right view as students hold up flags on infield warning track while teacher conducts and fans look on. Photo courtesy of Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

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Center left view as students hold up flags on infield warning track while teacher conducts and fans look on. Photo courtesy of Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

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Straight on view as students hold up flags on infield warning track while teacher conducts and fans look on. Photo courtesy of Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

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May 11

Scenes of the northern lights in Bellingham and around Whatcom County from the evening of Friday, May 10 shared by community members and social media followers.

Photos 1 & 2 - Taylor Ulrich

Photos 3 & 4 - John V. #bhamschools

Northern lights seen from high vantage point over looking water, a cabin, and Bellingham city line

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Northern lights over large body of water

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Northern lights illuminate a tree without vegetation on branches

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May 10

As we head into a warm and sunny weekend at the end of Staff Appreciation Week, we share a video recognizing our annual Promise award winners. bellinghamps.wistia.com/medias/x8lmqk4 #bhamschools #bhampromise

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2024 Promise Awards

10 min 34 sec video

Replying to @BhamSD and @WCTSMA

Jen Reidel, Bellingham High School teacher who received a 2024 Teacher of the Year honor from the American Lawyers Alliance.

Jen Reidel poses for photo with wall sharing news clippings and images related to social studies and the the word VOTE in big letters on wall

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Bellingham High School teacher Jen Reidel was selected as a recipient of the 2024 Teacher of the Year by the American Lawyers Alliance, a nonprofit organization promoting an "understanding and appreciation of the law and the American legal system."

In addition to her years in the classroom teaching Civics, Law and Society, AP Government, and US History, Jen has volunteered for 20 years in the Whatcom County Teen Court Program, has worked with the American Bar Association creating law-related education resources, and currently serves as a teacher advisory board member for Street Law, a law related education nonprofit. In the 2019-20 school year, she had a teacher in residence position at the Library of Congress creating and curating primary source materials for Civics teachers.

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Katie Owen, Bellingham High School sports medicine teacher who received the Gary Hirst Instructor of the Year Award from the Washington Career and Technical Sports Medicine Association. @WCTSMA

Katie Owen holds award plaque and stands with another person at symposium

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In April 2024, Bellingham High School sports medicine teacher Katie Owen received the Gary Hirst Instructor of the Year Award from the Washington Career + Technical Sports Medicine Association (WCTSMA).

The Instructor of the Year Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the teaching of sports medicine students in and/or out of the classroom. This award recognizes the commitment of individuals to the profession of teaching sports medicine and to the advancement of career and technical educational standards that prepare the students for experiences outside the classroom by incorporating leadership, technical skill and academic rigor.

Katie was recognized with the statewide honor at the WCTSMA Spring Symposium that featured 860 students and 54 schools.

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Kathe Koruga, family liaison and multilingual learner advocate who will receive a 2024 Hyatt Honors award from Blue Skies for Children this month.

Kathe poses for photo in front of BPS sign sharing welcome in many languages

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Family liaison and multilingual learner advocate Kathe Koruga is the recipient of the 2024 Hyatt Honors award from Blue Skies for Children, a local nonprofit organization.

Kathe is being recognized for her commitment to serving children and families in our community. She will be celebrated at the Shine Bright Showcase and Reception on May 17 at the Hotel Leo.

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Josh Triplett, bus driver recognized by the student and family community of his bus route.

Josh Triplett holds certificate outside school and is surrounded by smiling students

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Bus driver Josh Triplett acknowledges great student behavior on his Northern Heights bus every week by announcing fun awards on Thankful Thursdays.

Recently, two students asked if they could have the microphone to announce a special award of their own. They had their own special acknowledgement, but this time it was for him.

Their certificate reads: "Certificate" (in big bold font) "To Josh, From Alice and Makena. Reason: You are very nice and everyone appreciates you, our bus driver. You are the best bus driver ever." An award certificate from the kids is a keeper!

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Jami Pitman, family liaison recognized with the Lydia Place Housing Hero Award.

Jami Pitman and coworker pose for a photo outdoor at all-staff kickoff event

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In December 2023, family liaison Jami Pitman received the Lydia Place Housing Hero Award for the work she does supporting families experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

Jami is on the district’s McKinney-Vento team and with passion and spunk she connects with students and families. The award is for her fearless, student- and family-focused advocacy as they navigate difficult times.

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Today's Staff Appreciation Week shoutout highlights the impactful work of several staff members who have been recognized by those they serve and partner organizations in recent months. Way to go! See the thread below to learn more

#bhamschools #bhampromise

May 8

During Staff Appreciation Week, we're sharing this feature from @CascadiaDaily about one of our amazing staff members! Nelly Reyes de Schonborn is a multilingual learner specialist and Spanish teacher at Birchwood Elementary School. #bhamschools #bhampromise

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May 8

As someone who moved to the U.S. not knowing how to speak English, Nelly Reyes de Schonborn said she identifies with students every day in her work at Birchwood Elementary. cascadiadaily.com/2024/may/07/mu

May 3

Replying to @BhamSD @SmartTripsWC and @bhambells

Thanks to all involved in this work and celebration!

More photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBoRc3

Project overview: cob.org/parkview #bhamschools #bhampromise

Dinger and Whatcom Smart Trips staff hold up Walk banner for a photo

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A crossing guard flag with a graphic on it is shared on sidewalk with onlookers

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A student adds a sticker to the Walk banner

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A large group of students and parents arrive to Parkview on the sidewalk

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May 3

Replying to @BhamSD

The school partnered with @SmartTripsWC to chaperone and enjoy the benefits of the new routes with a group walk on Friday. Students were greeted with a shape-jump pathway, bubble machine, Dinger from the @bhambells and the chance to add a sticker to banners.

Electronic reader board welcomes walking school bus to school

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Two students jump on shapes on sidewalk while approaching school

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A young student adds a sticker to a walk banner

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A student high-fives Dinger, the Bellingham Bells mascot, while a group of parents and students walk on sidewalk in background

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May 3

Photo Feature Friday

Parkview Elementary celebrated recent neighborhood construction improvements with a Walking School Bus on Friday! The @CityofBhamWA Parkview Safe Routes to School Project improves pedestrian and driver safety in the area.

Group of students and parents walking to Parkview along sidewalk

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Four students with backpacks running toward school on sidewalk

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A student on a bike leads a group of bikers and walkers across a crosswalk

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A chaperone in vest and students with parents walk across a new cross walk that is part of a new roundabout

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bellinghamschools.org/wp-content/upl #bhamschools #bhampromise

May 2

One week ago today, we hosted a community open house for our new District Office located at 1985 Barkley Boulevard! This three-level building was funded thanks to voter-supported bonds from 2013 and 2022. Learn more:

Visitors stand in reception/greeting area at new district office with staircase in background leading to upper level

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Two young children play in the early learning center with adults looking around

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Visitors have conversation in a common space balcony area of the upper level at the new district office

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Two visitors visit the print shop at the new district office, with print shop operator greeting visitors behind counter

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bellinghamschools.org/news/construct #bhamschools #bhampromise

Apr 30

ICYMI

We’re sharing our most recent capital projects update. This update features the new district office, Community Transitions, Bellingham High School and Carl Cozier and Roosevelt elementary schools.

Aerial photo from across the street of new district office building

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Apr 29

Replying to @BhamSD

In March, it was announced that the Wade King choir was selected to sing the national anthem before the @Mariners game on Friday, May 10 against the Oakland Athletics at @TMobilePark. Way to go, Wade King choir!

Wade King choir students smile and hold up flags while outside of Sehome High School

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Apr 29

A fun One Schoolhouse moment from this past weekend as the Wade King Elementary School choir sang the national anthem ahead of the Squalicum at Sehome varsity baseball game on Friday, April 27. #bhamschools #bhampromise

Wade King choir students stand on the field at Sehome High school, led by staff member and Sehome baseball player while singing.

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Apr 28

Replying to @BhamSD

The program included recognizing the family of the late former state senator John McCoy, student learning reflections of the curriculum from the elementary, middle and high school levels, and short film features from Children of the Setting Sun Productions.

Attendees peruse tables in the hallway at the event

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Children of the Setting Sun Productions CEO Darrell Hillaire and BPS Superintendent Greg Baker pose for a photo at the event's conclusion

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A photo of the artwork of Jason LaClair on a table at the event

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A Children of the Setting Sun Productions team member films an artist at a table during the event

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