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First day of the 2026-27 school year

Read a first day of school message from Superintendent Greg Baker. Monday, August 31 was our first day of school for students in grades 1-12. On Wednesday, we welcomed our youngest learners. Our first day for preschool, kindergarten and Promise kindergarten was Sept. 2.

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Find your bus route

Go to Infofinder and then search your address to locate your bus stop (and snow route stop).

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Annual Back-to-School Block Party

Approximately 500 families attended the Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 22 at Bellingham High School.

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All-Staff Kick-Off

Staff from all across Bellingham Public Schools gathered for the annual All-Staff Kick-Off on Thursday, August 27.

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The Bellingham Promise

Bellingham Public Schools, working in partnership with our community, engaged in the development of The Bellingham Promise our strategic plan. We continue to improve The Bellingham Promise collaboratively, so that our vision, mission, values, outcomes and work priorities are always owned by students, staff, families, and our greater Bellingham community. 

Our Mission

We collectively commit that our students are cared for and respected, and that they will graduate from our schools prepared for success. All students will be exceptional in their own way, with strong character, a passion for learning, and ready for the widest range of educational and vocational options to support a diversity of life choices.

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Our Vision

We, as a community, make a collective commitment to Bellingham’s children. We will empower every child to discover and develop their passions, contribute to their community, and achieve a fulfilling and productive life.Learn More

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Core Beliefs

  • All children should be loved
  • The whole child is important
  • Every child can learn at high levels
  • Early learning and development are critical
  • Learning is lifelong and essential to a high quality of life
  • Compassion and service build community
  • Teaching children to do their best involves self-reflection and reaching higher
  • Diversity enhances a strong and healthy community, and
  • Together we achieve more than alone

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Key Strategies and Outcomes

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Our Promise IN ACTION

Explore our Promise stories to learn about ways The Bellingham Promise is lived out in our schools and community every single day.

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Our Stories

Bellingham Public Schools

Our staff and students share experiences, memories and passion for education as part of Bellingham Public Schools.

Keenan Schoen

School Counselor, Shuksan Middle School

Keenan Schoen potrait photo

Stephanie Horsfall

Third Grade Teacher, Sunnyland Elementary School

Stephanie Horsfall portrait

Matt Peterson

Fourth Grade Teacher, Lowell Elementary School

Matt Peterson portrait photo

Breann Hulford

Assistant Principal, Whatcom Middle School

Breann Hulford portrait photo

Gerardo Cisneros

Special Education Teacher, Whatcom Middle School

Gerardo Cisneros portrait photo