BPS Alumni Authors
Looking for a good book to read? Check out the BPS Alumni Association Bookshelf! This is a work in progress, but there is a little something here for everyone. The best thing is – all
Looking for a good book to read? Check out the BPS Alumni Association Bookshelf! This is a work in progress, but there is a little something here for everyone. The best thing is – all
The Bellevue East and West Classes of 1989 will be celebrating their 35 year class reunion on July 20th, 2024 at DJ’s Dugout Sports Bar, 10308 S 23rd St, Bellevue, NE 68123 starting at 7:00pm.
We are so excited to announce that the BELLEVUE ALUMNI BAND met and held its first practice recently! The band is open to graduates of Bellevue East, Bellevue West, and Bellevue High who have experience
The Bellevue High School Class of 1974 50th Reunion is set for September 26-29, 2024! Read on for specific event information for each day of the reunion and reunion planner contact info. Reunion Contacts: DeeDee
Save the Date! The 1994 graduating classes of Bellevue East and Bellevue West will be celebrating their 30th Reunion on September 20-22, 2024. More information to come, including reunion planner contact info.
Save the Date! The 2004 graduating class of Bellevue East will be celebrating their 20th Reunion on Friday, July 19, 2024. More Information to come. For more information or to volunteer to help, contact behsclassof2004@gmail.com
Gather up your foursome and join us for a fun day of golf to celebrate and support the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation. Proceeds from this event support academic enrichment opportunities district wide: $130,000 in senior scholarships
Each year, the BPS Foundation is privileged to award scholarships to eight deserving students from Bellevue East and Bellevue West high schools. This year the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation, in partnership with Bellevue University and
This month we feature Kim Rausch as our March member of the month. Kim joined the Lied Activity Center 6 years ago and her commitment to accomplishing her goals everyday and staying accountable by tracking her fitness with her
Topic of the Month: Youth Sports Have you had a chance to see all the great activities that are going on at the LAC? We have started our indoor soccer league for ages PK-2nd grade
Kids’ Time did a lot of hiring this year to prepare for a rebound in student attendance post COVID-19. Our fresh staff joins a tenured group who have made a career of working with kids. Here’s
Spring break has come and gone but we still wanted to hear how the Kids’ Time kiddos had planned to enjoy their week off from school. Check out their heartwarming answers to the question “What is something fun you have planned
The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation, in partnership with Bellevue University and community supporters, is giving away more than $130,000 in student scholarships this year! We can’t wait to celebrate our scholarship recipients and hope you can join us,
Kids’ Time did a lot of hiring this year to prepare for a rebound in student attendance post COVID-19. Our fresh staff joins a tenured group who have made a career of working with kids. Here’s
Valentine’s Day has come and gone but we still wanted to hear how the Kids’ Time kiddos express affection for their relatives and friends. Check out the heartwarming answers below to the question “How do you show your love for your
This month we feature Dena Deeds as our February member of the month. Dena has accomplished some amazing achievements since joining the Lied Activity Center four years ago, including losing 65 pounds and running a 5K. Her love
Topic of the Month: Lots of Exciting News… We have a lot of exciting news coming to the LAC! A new membership software will be rolling out at the end of April that will offer online management of your personal profile, the
Since 1985, the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation has worked tirelessly to enrich the lives of students and educators through programs and initiatives that innovate and inspire. With the support of business leaders and community partners,
This dynamic duo stay in shape by training for a triathlon with fitness activities from running to weight lifting. As members for more than three years, each say having a workout buddy is what helps
Topic of the Month: How’s that New Year’s Resolution Coming Along? You set a New Year’s Resolution, now what? How are your goals coming along after the first month of the year? As I talked about last
Kids’ Time did a lot of hiring this year to prepare for a rebound in student attendance post COVID-19. Our fresh staff joins a tenured group who have made a career of working with kids. Here’s
The beginning of the year is a great time to set goals, refresh one’s perspective and start thinking ahead to all that’s on the horizon for the coming year. To kick-off a year of good
Congratulations to three-time cancer survivor and wellness advocate Lois Walker for being named the December Member of the Month. As a way of staying mobile and living a long and vibrant life, Lois makes walking daily and
Topic of the Month: New Year’s Resolutions The New Year is coming and with that is always an urge to start working out and losing weight. This leads to New Year’s resolutions, not only for
Kids’ Time did a lot of hiring this year to prepare for a rebound in student attendance post COVID-19. Our fresh staff joins a tenured group who have made a career of working with kids. Here’s
The holidays are right around the corner and we thought it was the perfect time to ask the kids, “what is your favorite holiday family tradition?” Their answers are sure to bring some holiday cheer!
Kids’ Time did a lot of hiring this year to prepare for a rebound in student attendance post COVID-19. Our fresh staff joins a tenured group who have made a career of working with kids. Here’s
Thanksgiving is over and we’ve all spent some time reflecting on all the things we are thankful for, but we still wanted to hear from the kids! So we asked them! Check out the answers to “what are
Topic of the Month: Gift Giving Ideas for Anyone Interested in Lifting This month we are going to talk about some great gift ideas for people who are interested in getting started in lifting weights and
Congratulations to wife and husband duo John and Heidi Kelley for being named the November Members of the Month. As a way of staying mobile and living a long and healthy life, John and Heidi
The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation is honored to support academic enrichment through various initiatives such as the Classroom Grants program. Through this program, educators across the Bellevue School District are invited to apply for financial
Young Tom Jarvis’s favorite time of year was when the Bellevue Arrows to Aerospace parade rolled around. Group after group would display their finest uniforms, drop the tops on their convertibles, and assemble outside of
The BPS Foundation is thrilled to host its 2021 Gala on October 14 at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the past year and
Each year, the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation is honored to award classroom grants up to $1500 each to teachers seeking to add innovative and enriching programs in their classrooms that fall outside of district budget
Topic of the Month: Types of Exercising The past few months we have focused on weight lifting, and the different types of weight lifting, but this month we are going to do a quick look
Member of the Month: Jeff Kryger This month we feature the dedicated runner Jeff Kryger. Jeff keeps fitness top of mind by planning out his workouts and signing up for races on an ongoing basis
Golfers, supporters and BPS alumni took to the links Friday, July 9 at the Third Annual Bellevue Public Schools Foundation Golf Invitational at Platteview Golf Club raising more than $25,000 — making this the most
Charlie & Betty Watt – June LAC Members of the Month This month we feature the husband-wife team of Charlie and Betty Watt. Charlie and Betty get the most out of their LAC membership by
Topic of the Month: Weight Lifting Last month we talked about the benefits of weight lifting and how important it can be to your health. This month we are going to go over the different
Mark your calendars and save the date for The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation annual Gala fundraiser on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Beardmore Events Center in Bellevue. COVID-19 kept us from having this celebratory
As a community activity center, the Lied Activity Center is honored to have numerous long-time members. We sat down with one of those loyal members, Julie Petr, to learn more about her and why she continues
Hoogeveen brothers Blake and Brett didn’t anticipate that they would one day end up as business partners, but when they reflect on what brought them here, it just makes sense. Before they became co-owners transforming
July 9 @ 9 a.m., Platteview Golf Club | Grab your foursome and join us for the Third Annual Bellevue Public Schools Foundation Golf Invitational at Platteview Golf Club on July 9. This annual event
Class of 1999 Bellevue East grad, Jennifer Peters, returned to her Bellevue Public Schools roots as the first Alumni Relations & Development Manager of Bellevue Public Schools Foundation in January of 2020 and has been
Each year, the BPS Foundation is privileged to award scholarships to eight deserving students from Bellevue East and Bellevue West high schools. For the past two years, these scholarships totaled $20,000 – $2500 each. We
The BPS Foundation is honored to be able to award more than $20,000 to eight deserving graduates! Although there were many deserving candidates, the achievements, aptitude and proven abilities of our chosen BPSF scholarship recipients
April 15, 2021 | BPS Foundation Scholarship Breakfast Since 1985, the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation has worked tirelessly to enrich the lives of students and educators through programs and initiatives that innovate and inspire. Through
The BPS Alumni Association is excited to share the Winter 2021 Connections newsletter. Read all about the latest Alumni Spotlight (Renee Ventrice, BEHS ’88), BPS Foundation news and District updates to keep you in the
The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of School Board members Maureen McNamara and Nina Wolford to the BPS Foundation Board. Both McNamara and Wolford have a long-time connection to the
The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation uses corporate sponsorships, individual donations and profit from the Kids’ Time before-and-after-school childcare program to help fund student scholarships, teacher grants and a variety of BPS District projects and initiatives