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Children play on green playground equipment in the foreground, with a grassy area and a blue slide in the background.


New playground and gym projects completed at Geneva and Northern Heights elementary schools

Outside of school hours, these playgrounds are open to the public, making them an impactful neighborhood project benefiting the wider community.

 

Options High solar array

 

Investing in a sustainable future: Solar expands across Bellingham Public Schools

Bringing together key government, business and community partners, BPS shared the impactful work that has been accomplished to date on district solar installations during a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17.

 

Mom and two students pose for photo before school day outside with school bus and green scenery in background

 

Photos: First days of school

Monday, August 31 was our first day of school for students in grades 1-12. Our first day for preschool, kindergarten and Promise kindergarten was Sept. 2.

 

Group of four attendees standing together in a school gymnasium or commons area during a staff event, with strings of lights and other attendees visible in the background.

 

Staff across BPS convene together at Bellingham High School for annual All-Staff Kick-Off

Bellingham Public Schools hosted the 2026 edition of its annual All-Staff Kick-Off on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Bellingham High School. The event provides an opportunity for staff from all locations and roles to gather as One Schoolhouse ahead of the new school year.

 

Five staff with blue BPS shirts pose for a photo in front of the school at the block party

 

Sixth annual Back-to-School Block Party welcomes hundreds of families at Bellingham High School

We offer our sincerest gratitude and appreciation as a school district to all who attended and supported the event.

 

Rob Hendricks and several students examine a wooden model project in a classroom decorated with flags and posters.

 

What do CTE/STEM courses teach in middle school? Hands on skills, perseverance, and possibly a future they never imagine

At the end of the second semester in spring 2026, Kulshan Middle School students shared a few of their biggest takeaways from the CTE (career and technical education) classroom of teacher Rob Hendricks.

 

 

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