BPS Community News
October 2026
The Bellevue Public Schools Community News is a student-focused communication that is distributed monthly during the school year to our students, families, and staff across the District. The BPS Community News is designed to provide a one-stop shop for all BPS news, youth sports, activities, and happenings in and around the community. All advertisements promote activities and programs that provide a benefit or service to the students, families, and staff of the Bellevue Public School District.
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2026–27 Attendance Initiative (September Celebrations)
Being Ready. Present. Proud. starts with showing up—and our Bellevue Public Schools students and staff are bringing a true Champion Mentality to attendance!
As part of our 2026–27 Attendance Initiative, BPS is celebrating a positive competition between schools focused on attendance data. Each month, we’ll recognize schools and students who are making attendance a priority and building strong routines for success.
September Attendance Award Winners
Highest Grade Attendance Rate
Central Elementary – 3rd Graders
Highest Overall Attendance Rate
Bellevue Elementary
Annual Attendance Growth – Elementary
LeMay Elementary
Annual Attendance Growth – Secondary
Logan Fontenelle Middle School
Congratulations to all of our September winners! Your commitment to being Ready. Present. Proud. is making a difference.
A special Thank You to our friends at Dip Cravers Creamery & Mercantile for their support and sponsorship of the September Highest Grade Attendance Rate winners! The student winners were ecstatic!
Let’s keep showing up, supporting one another, and bringing that Champion Mentality every day!
Healthy Students Learn Best
As cold and flu season begins, many families wonder when children should stay home and when they can safely attend school.
Students should remain home if they have a fever, are vomiting, or have symptoms that would prevent them from participating in learning. Once they have recovered according to school health guidelines, returning promptly helps prevent unnecessary missed instruction.
Routine medical and dental appointments remain important. Whenever possible, consider scheduling appointments before or after school or on days when students are not in session.
Good nutrition, adequate sleep, regular exercise, and handwashing are simple habits that reduce illness throughout the school year.
Family Tip: Review your school's illness guidelines so you know when students should stay home and when they are ready to return.
Attendance Reminder: Missing several individual days throughout the year can add up quickly. Healthy habits help students stay engaged in learning.
Veterans’ Day “Defenders of Freedom” Essay Contest 2026
Open to any 5th or 6th Grader in Bellevue Public Schools
Rules:
• Deadline Wednesday, October 28, 2026
• 300 typed words or less
• Theme = “Defenders of Freedom”
• Submit essays to BPS Communications department at the Welcome Center.
The submissions will be judged by the Bellevue Chamber Parade Committee.
The winner will be asked to read their essay at the Dignitary Breakfast and the announcer’s booth at the Veterans' Day Parade on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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