Cougar Chronicle: February 2026

There is so much going on at Clyde Hill, so in an effort to keep this newsletter from scrolling on and on, let's get started:

 

February 10, 2026:  Bellevue School District Levies

How Local Levies Help Students Every Day

Bellevue School District is funded by federal, state and local funding, including voter-approved levies. BSD has two levies up for renewal on the February 10 ballot.

Local levy funding helps pay for classroom teachers, student health services, and special education. It also provides one-to-one devices, up-to-date technology, and training for teachers.

The levies also fund safety measures like secure entrances and emergency preparedness. These levies help maintain the quality of education and safety standards families expect in Bellevue. Visit our levy renewal web page to learn more.

 

Remember to Vote by February 10

Election day is approaching. Bellevue School District has two measures on the ballot that renew existing school levies that fund classroom, safety, and technology needs.

These levies help keep schools staffed, safe, and equipped with the tools students need to learn. They are not new taxes but a continuation of current local funding.

Ballots must be mailed or placed in an official drop box by Election Day, February 10. More information is available on our levy renewal web page.

 

First Semester Progress Reports

First Semester Progress Reports aka Report Cards are now available online via ParentVue.  

• If you have not set up your ParentVue account, please use the following link to information on the Bellevue School District website that will guide you in how to do this:  https://www.bsd405.org/programs-and-services/technology-services/grades-and-attendance
  • Once you have this account set up, you will use it for as long as your student is enrolled in a Bellevue School District school.
• The following are directions for accessing progress reports and i-Ready scores in ParentVue or StudentVue*:
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Chinese

* Students in middle and high school use StudentVue to track their assignments and grades.  It is not something we use in elementary school with our students.

 

Family Engagement:  Summer and School-Breaks Resource Fair 

On Tuesday, February 24th Clyde Hill's Family Engagement Team is co-hosting a Summer and School-Breaks resource fair in partnership with the Clyde Hill preschool team.  This engagement opportunity is designed to help families learn about different summer and school-break activities while connecting with fellow parents.  

This is a drop-in and gather the information you need opportunity. 

• The event will focus on our preschool families from 4:45-5:15
• K-5th grade families are welcome to join from 5:15-6:00  

 

Reporting Student Absences

The winter months often see an increase in student absences, mostly due to illness.  If your child needs to stay home because they are not feeling well, please reach out to our attendance office by either:

• Calling 425-456-5002
• Emailing clydehillattendance@bsd405.org

 

NW Bellevue Walkways and Safety Improvements

This past week Clyde Hill Elementary received updated information about the next phase of the improvements happening in our neighborhood as part of the NW Bellevue Walkways and Safety Improvements Project.  Please use this link to see detailed information about the complete project.  The following table highlights the closures happening on roads near Clyde Hill Elementary School.  Additionally, while this work was previously published by the City of Bellevue to begin in March, we now have one component of this phase beginning on February 9th.  

	Start of Closure Date	End of Closure Date
98th Ave NE from NE 18th to NE 19th	5/4/26	6/30/26
98th Ave NE from NE 19th to NE 20th	5/4/26	6/30/26
Phase 1, 100th Ave NE from NE 20th to NE 24th	2/9/26	5/4/26
Phase 2, 100th Ave NE from NE 17th to NE 20th	5/4/26	6/30/26
Phase 3, 100th Ave NE from NE 14th to NE 17th	6/30/26	9/10/26

 

If you have any questions about this project, please contact the City of Bellevue through the site linked above.

 

 

Bellevue School District Central Office Updates

 

Visit the BSD Welcome Center!

The Bellevue School District’s new Welcome Center is here to support families. The center provides a warm, inclusive space where families can get help with enrollment, access general information about BSD programs and services, receive language access support, and learn about volunteer opportunities. The Welcome Center is designed to nurture belonging and connection.

We look forward to welcoming you!

12011 NE 1st St

Bellevue, WA, 98005

Phone: 425-456-4235

Email: welcome@bsd405.org

 

Exploring a New Secondary Language Offering: A Hebrew Community Input Session

The BSD Multilingual Department invites you to join us for a community input session as we explore the possibility of offering Modern Hebrew as a new secondary language beginning in the 2027–2028 school year. This session is an opportunity to learn more about the language program development process, share your perspectives, and help co-design the program through your input. Your voice and feedback are essential as we consider future language offerings for our students.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Wilburton Instructional Service Center, Rainier Room

Address: 12241 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005

Community members will be invited to share their input through guided discussion and a brief survey. All are welcome, including parents/guardians, students, staff, and community members.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts and partnering with you in this important conversation.

 

Attendance Matters: New Semester, New You!

The second semester is a great time for students to reset. One of the best ways to make the most of this fresh start is by setting short-term goals. These are smaller, achievable targets that help students stay on track and motivated throughout the semester. Learn more in this edition of the Attendance Matters series.

 

Thank you for your ongoing support of each of our learners at Clyde Hill Elementary!

Amy MacDonald

Principal, Clyde Hill Elementary

 

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org.

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org.

Disability Discrimination: Kerince Bowen, (425) 456-4168 or bowenk@bsd405.org.

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005. Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or thornj@bsd405.org.