Friday, July 9 – 10 Bellevue West Class of 1991 30th Reunion | The Bellevue West Class of 1991 has several activities planned to celebrate its 30th Reunion. Check out the complete details below. Registrations are
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 BHS Class of 1971 is planning its 50th Reunion the weekend of July 30 – August 1. Several reunion activities are in the works. Thank you to everyone who has already registered to attend.
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
November 27, 1949 – December 4, 2020 Frank grew up on a farm west of North Platte, Nebraska. He got his start in the jewelry and watch repair business when he was still in high
Renee Ventrice wasted no time starting her young-adult life after graduating from Bellevue East High School in 1988. Literally. Within 24 hours of receiving her diploma, Ventrice was on her way to Arizona with nothing
As a turbulent 2020 draws to a close, the BPS Foundation is excited to reflect on the many successes we celebrated this year. From awarding the highest amount to date in student scholarships ($20,000 to
With just a few weeks left in 2020, now is the time to make your end-of-year donations. The CARES Act, introduced to help Americans navigate COVID-19, offers supporters like you a way of reducing your
Bellevue has a growing affection for delicious donuts and hot coffee thanks to Bryce Bares, a Bellevue East High School graduate (‘95), and his family. A ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Bellevue Chamber of
Bellevue East graduate (‘82), Steffi Swanson, defines “hometown pride.” As the middle child of three girls, Swanson was not only born and raised in Bellevue, Neb., but this loving wife of 23 years, mother and
Diploma in hand and tassel to the left, as Natalie Sjostedt took her final steps out of Bellevue West High School her senior year, she hoped it wouldn’t be the last time she called herself
The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation is excited to once again award Classroom Grants in the 2020-2021 school year. Awarding annual Classroom Grants is one of the BPS Foundation’s signature initiatives where grants are awarded to
As the 2020 Bellevue Public Schools Foundation Staff Giving Campaign promotion concludes, we remember the words of Kathy Calvin, former United Nations Foundation chief executive officer who said, “Giving is not just about making a
The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation is honored to champion the Classroom Grants program. As one of the Foundation’s signature initiatives, the Classroom Grant program provides the opportunity for educators to apply for funding to cover
Welcome to the 2020-2021 BPS Foundation board members! Thank you for your commitment to serving the BPS District and your belief in the importance of supporting opportunities for academic success! Steffi Swanson, President Susan Hester,
The Bellevue Public Schools alumni network is filled with graduates rich in talent doing amazing things in business, science, entertainment and far more. These high achievers personify the values of hard work and academic success
The inaugural Believe in Bellevue held on Tuesday, August 4 rallied supporters from across the community and generated more than $20,000 for Bellevue nonprofits, including nearly $4000 for the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation. Hosted by
The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation recently launched a new website with the help of advertising firm Smith Kroeger. While the original site seemed ok on the outside, our organization needed to add new pages to
The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation, in partnership with the Bellevue Public Schools District is pleased to announce exciting changes to the Kids’ Time program. Since the beginning, the Kids’ Time program has operated as a
We are thrilled to launch the new and improved Bellevue Public School Foundation website design and URL – www.bps-foundation.org. This revamp not only offers our viewers an overall better experience through easy navigation, quick loading
And that’s a wrap on our Second Annual Golf Invitational! On July 10, Bellevue Public School Foundation’s supporters gathered (socially distancing as necessary) at the Platteview Golf Club for a day of nothing but sunshine
SAVE THE DATE for the 4th Annual BPS Foundation Gala on Friday, October 16 – shifting to a virtual format to allow for even greater participation. Proceeds from this event support BPS Foundation initiatives and
Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1RSVP by June 29 to kniemier@paypal.com Friday, July 31Bellevue East & West Class of 1985 GatheringKnight’s of Columbus6 p.m. Saturday, August 1All Class Reunion GatheringDJ’s Dugout6:30 – 11:30 p.m. CONTACT: Kelly
July 10, 2020 | 9:00am Shotgun Start | Platteview Golf Club (Bellevue) | Awards Luncheon Please join us on July 10 for the 2nd Annual BPS Foundation Golf Invitational at Platteview Golf Club. The event
**POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** Join us on Friday, September 4 at the Bellevue West football stadium (Time TBD) for an Alumni Band performance. Enjoy live music and reminisce on the fun times had as part
Although the Annual Bellevue Public Schools Foundation Scholarship Breakfast scheduled for April 16 was canceled this year due to COVID-19, the BPS Foundation couldn’t let the moment pass without celebrating the achievements of our 2020
The Bellevue Public Schools Foundation was honored to support the 2020 BPS 8-12 Choral Festival. Each year, nearly 700 eighth to twelfth grade choral students from across the district gather for a day of musical
