Building Better Futures
In fifth-grade classrooms at Parkview Elementary, students connected colorful LEGO pieces, experimented with designs, and giggled as they worked. Beneath
Making a House a Home
Housing instability doesn’t look the same for every family. For two sisters in one of our elementary schools, it meant
Our 2026 Gold Star Award Winner: Meet ‘Mr. H!”
Doss Herndon-Schepper, or “Mr. H” as he’s known, accepted the award at this year’s Promising Futures Gala. For 14 years,
Keeping the Music Playing
At our 2025 gala, we honored Kay Reilly for the extraordinary impact she has on her students. This year, BPSF
Making Sure Every Student Can Play
For students in PE, having the right equipment can make the difference between sitting on the sidelines and finding a
Get to Know the Family Resource Center
Evelyn Molina (R) FRC Coordinator, with Daniela Pearson (L), Translation and Interpretation Coordinator for Bellingham Schools Q & A With
Promising Futures Award: Gala Recipient Kay Reilly
A Teacher Who Inspires Far Beyond the Classroom At this year’s Bellingham Public Schools Foundation Gala, we were proud to
Reimagining Myths, Retelling Stories
Sehome High School English Teacher, Shirley Prichard, (center) will lead this innovative project In a bright classroom at Sehome High
An Attitude of Gratitude: The Tradition Continues at Options HS
The day before Thanksgiving, something special happens at Options High School. The lights are dimmed, the tables are dressed, and
Promising Futures Award: Spring 2025 Winners
Teri Cruikshank Spring 2025 Recipient Terri is a bus driver at Roosevelt Elementary, and is so much more than transportation.