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![Go Hawks!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768875305/bellinghamschoolsorg/erm3g5sgmppobi2o6rgo/GoHawks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768875305/bellinghamschoolsorg/erm3g5sgmppobi2o6rgo/GoHawks.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768875305/bellinghamschoolsorg/erm3g5sgmppobi2o6rgo/GoHawks.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768875305/bellinghamschoolsorg/erm3g5sgmppobi2o6rgo/GoHawks.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768875305/bellinghamschoolsorg/erm3g5sgmppobi2o6rgo/GoHawks.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768875305/bellinghamschoolsorg/erm3g5sgmppobi2o6rgo/GoHawks.jpg","width":2200}])
Northern Heights students cheering on our Seattle Football team. Go Hawks!
![Sunshine patrol]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768787380/bellinghamschoolsorg/j4nzmqg3zk0ptfykbeel/Sunshinepatrolmakingcrafts.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768787380/bellinghamschoolsorg/j4nzmqg3zk0ptfykbeel/Sunshinepatrolmakingcrafts.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768787380/bellinghamschoolsorg/j4nzmqg3zk0ptfykbeel/Sunshinepatrolmakingcrafts.png","width":720}])
We now have a new 5th grade job called the "Sunshine Patrol". This is an opportunity for some of our 5th grade students to spread joy/kindness around the school.
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During our assembly with third and fourth graders, we had a very brave student who volunteered and accepted the challenge of matching the musical beats with our guest, Jaminah Shannon.
![Guest singer/songwriter/educator]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768784314/bellinghamschoolsorg/saxozn5cxdl9pnutmayy/GuestJaminah.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768784314/bellinghamschoolsorg/saxozn5cxdl9pnutmayy/GuestJaminah.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768784314/bellinghamschoolsorg/saxozn5cxdl9pnutmayy/GuestJaminah.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768784314/bellinghamschoolsorg/saxozn5cxdl9pnutmayy/GuestJaminah.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768784314/bellinghamschoolsorg/saxozn5cxdl9pnutmayy/GuestJaminah.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768784314/bellinghamschoolsorg/saxozn5cxdl9pnutmayy/GuestJaminah.jpg","width":2200}])
Our third and fourth graders enjoyed a wonderful guest--singer, songwriter and educator, Jaminah Shannon. She is affectionately known as Tacoma's Songbird! Beautiful voice and shared the "power of music".
![Salmon have arrived!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768782833/bellinghamschoolsorg/yj3lvwe8sc60kswpy1ar/Martinandsalmoneggs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768782833/bellinghamschoolsorg/yj3lvwe8sc60kswpy1ar/Martinandsalmoneggs.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768782833/bellinghamschoolsorg/yj3lvwe8sc60kswpy1ar/Martinandsalmoneggs.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768782833/bellinghamschoolsorg/yj3lvwe8sc60kswpy1ar/Martinandsalmoneggs.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768782833/bellinghamschoolsorg/yj3lvwe8sc60kswpy1ar/Martinandsalmoneggs.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768782833/bellinghamschoolsorg/yj3lvwe8sc60kswpy1ar/Martinandsalmoneggs.jpg","width":1920}])
Mrs. Martin welcomed the salmon eggs to our Northern Heights tank.
This is always such an exciting event!
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Find out what is being served in school cafeterias.
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The calendar page features school year at-a-glance calendars, events calendars and more.
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Alderwood Cafeteria, Alderwood Gym, Birchwood Cafeteria, Birchwood Gym, Carl Cozier Cafeteria, Carl Cozier Gym, Columbia Cafeteria/Stage, Columbia North Gym, Columbia South Gym, Cordata Cafeteria, Cordata Gym, Geneva Cafeteria
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Northern Heights Elementary School
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Northern Heights Gym
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Northern Heights Elementary School
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Alderwood Cafeteria, Alderwood Gym, Birchwood Cafeteria, Birchwood Gym, Carl Cozier Cafeteria, Carl Cozier Gym, Columbia Cafeteria/Stage, Columbia North Gym, Columbia South Gym, Cordata Cafeteria, Cordata Gym, Geneva Cafeteria
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Northern Heights Elementary School
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Northern Heights Elementary School
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Alderwood Cafeteria, Alderwood Gym, Birchwood Cafeteria, Birchwood Gym, Carl Cozier Cafeteria, Carl Cozier Gym, Columbia Cafeteria/Stage, Columbia North Gym, Columbia South Gym, Cordata Cafeteria, Cordata Gym, Geneva Cafeteria
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Northern Heights Elementary School
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Alderwood Cafeteria, Alderwood Gym, Birchwood Cafeteria, Birchwood Gym, Carl Cozier Cafeteria, Carl Cozier Gym, Columbia Cafeteria/Stage, Columbia North Gym, Columbia South Gym, Cordata Cafeteria, Cordata Gym, Geneva Cafeteria
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Northern Heights Gym
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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.
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
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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