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K-12 Important Dates

Mark your calendars with the following important K-12 dates. Events can also be found on the Bush Calendar of Major Dates.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Early Dismissal (Lower School: 11:45 a.m.; Middle School and Upper School: 12:00 p.m.) for Winter Break - No Extended Day Available 
 
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 - MONDAY, JANUARY 1 Winter Break (No K-12 Classes Held)
 
Click here to read more about The Bush School’s Religious & Cultural Observances Policy. 
  • Winter Celebration Friday Morning Meeting - Friday, December 15 Winter Celebration Friday Morning Meeting - Friday, December 15
    We will have a special Winter Celebrations FMM on Friday, December 15 from 8:30-9:15 a.m. in the Community Room. Parents and Guardians are invited to attend.

    We invite students who celebrate a cultural, religious, or family tradition to share a few sentences about their celebration with our K-5 community. If your child would like to share something please add their sentence or a picture in a slide to Marga McChesney.

K-12 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Divisional AnnouncementsLower School

  • Winter Celebrations Friday Morning Meeting - Friday, December 15

    We will have a special Winter Celebrations FMM on Friday, December 15 from 8:30-9:15 a.m. in the Community Room. Parents and Guardians are invited to attend.

    We invite students who celebrate a cultural, religious, or family tradition to share a few sentences about their celebration with our K-5 community. If your child would like to share something please add their sentence or a picture in a slide to Marga McChesney.
     

  • Community Library Evening - Wednesday, November 29

    Please join us in the Library for a Community Games Night on Wednesday, November 29. We will be bringing together students and families/caretakers for an evening of games, books, and fun! Everyone is welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult.
    We hope to see you there

    Community Library Evening
    Date: Wednesday, November 29
    Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
    Location: Library
    Snacks will be served.
     
    Please save the date for future library events:
    Tuesday, January 23
    Wednesday, March 27
    Thursday, May 9
     

  • Lower School Service Club Food Drive: Monday, November 27 - Friday, December 8


    Lower School Service Club Food Drive: Help End Weekend Hunger for King County Kids

    Did you know one in five kids in Washington are food insecure? The Bush Lower School Service Club invites you to make an impact and help solve the food insecurity gap!

    Backpack Brigade, founded in 2014 by Bush mom Nichelle Hilton, aims to end weekend hunger for children in Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, and Highline across ninety four schools, feeding over 3,700 kids each weekend. Volunteers pack nutritious and easy to prepare food during the school year, distributing it to students in need every Thursday at K-12 schools across King County. The organization relies on volunteers, donations, and sponsors to provide weekend food access for children experiencing food insecurity.

    All Bush families are welcome to participate in supporting Backpack Brigade. Here’s how:

    1. Donate food! The Service Club will be holding a food drive from Monday, November 27 to Friday, December 8.  We will be accepting specific items for different cultural and dietary needs.

      SIGN-UP TO DONATE FOOD
      Please note that due to caloric goals, only the items included in the grocery list are requested - kindly avoid variations or substitutions.

    2. Prep and pack weekend hunger bags. Third, Fourth, and Fifth graders are invited to  Backpack Brigade’s warehouse in SODO on Saturday, December 9 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to pack and prep weekend hunger bags. Each child should be accompanied by one parent/guardian.

      SIGN-UP TO HELP PREP AND PACK BAGS
      Due to capacity restrictions, we cannot accommodate more than one parent/guardian or any siblings outside of Third - Fifth Grades. We will accept up to twenty five students (+ one parent/guardian each), then will start a waitlist.
    1. Volunteer to collect donations. We need volunteers to help collect food item donations curbside during morning drop-off and pick-up on the following dates:
    • Monday, November 27
    • Wednesday, November 29
    • Friday, December 1
    • Monday, December 4
    • Friday, December 8
    To volunteer to accept curbside donations, contact Molly Silcock and Judi Yates.  
    1. Get involved. There are many ways for the entire Bush community to support Backpack Brigade throughout the year. Visit their website to learn more about their volunteer and donation opportunities.
    Learn more about Backpack Brigade’s impact from White Center Heights Elementary’s Counselor here. 

    Questions? Contact Molly Klein. 

    ABOUT THE BUSH SERVICE CLUB
    This after-school initiative, led by parents/guardians, aspires to integrate community service and environmental protection into the lives of Lower School students. The group aims to empower a generation of change-makers to have a positive impact within their communities and beyond, and engage in caring for the environment and the future of our planet. 

    We have four parent/guardian volunteers leading the effort this year: Molly Silcock (P ‘33 & ‘35), Esha Bhandarkar (P ‘35), Risa Halford (P ‘33 & ‘35), and Judi Yates (‘24, ‘30, & ‘34). 

    Additional club information:
    • The club gathers approximately once a quarter to work on community service/impact projects. Meetings involve the sharing of ideas, as well as instruction and reflection to help the Lower School students understand the club’s purpose.  
    • The number of students and parent/guardian/Bush staff will vary based on project scope.  
    • Events will typically occur on Fridays between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m., alternating between grades K-2 and 3-5, and will include opportunities for K-5 projects and family weekend events.
    • There will be no charge for the club and it is accessible to all students and families by helping them discover how the power of sharing their time and energy can make a difference in the world. We may seek out donations from the K-12 community (such as books, materials, food, or clothing).
    • All interested Lower School faculty and staff are welcome to participate. 
    • Parent/Guardian volunteers must pass a background check. 
    • Click here for a slideshow of past projects.
    To share an idea you’d like to propose for a session, please complete this form.

  • Lower School Movie Morning - Saturday, December 2

    Lower School Movie Morning is BACK! Join the Development team at Majestic Bay Theater on Saturday, December 2 in celebration of the Annual Fund Family Campaign wrapping. Mark your calendars, bring the whole family, and enjoy free concessions and a private, Bush family only screening of Disney’s Wish
    >>Register Here!

    Doors will open at 9, and the movie will begin promptly at 9:45. See you there!

  • Lower School Families Association Street Party Potluck - Thursday, November 9

    Please join the Lower School Families Association for a fun family evening of food, community, and dance on Thursday, November 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for our Lower School Street Party!
     
    We will celebrate the diversity of our community with a street food themed potluck featuring a variety of foods from all over the world, as well as feature Poprox, a local dance company that will provide the kids with some fun jazz, pop, hip-hop, and K-pop dance activities. Craft activities will also be available.  
    We have set up a Google doc to sign-up for potluck dishes (appetizers, mains, desserts, drinks). Feel free to prepare a dish or bring your favorite pre-made dish. Please label each dish, type of food, and a list of key ingredients (allergen warning, no nuts please). We can create street food aisles by region or type of cuisine. The Lower School FA also has a budget to fill in any gaps so please do not feel obligated to bring a dish.   We will also need volunteers for this event!  Volunteer slots are also in the Google doc.        When:        Thursday, November 9       Time:          5:00 - 7:00 pm       Where:       Bush School (Mag Gym)Sign-Up Link for Potluck Dishes/Volunteering:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15MHNfZ0Y5IEf6fyccSoreXXKv3FzaYcYVI45Ih7skI8/edit#gid=0

  • Parent/Guardian Round Table with Aliya Virani

    Join Lower School Director Aliya Virani via Zoom for a series of Round Tables for Lower School Parents/Guardians. These Round Tables are a great chance to discuss topics of interest and ask questions. Please fill out this form if you will be attending and to suggest topics you'd like to discuss. We will try to prioritize topics that are most requested. Dates for this year's Round Tables are below:
    Date: Tuesday , November 28Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.Zoom LinkDate: Tuesday,  February 6Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.Zoom LinkDate: Monday, May 13Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

  • Lost and Found Items

    Our lost and found is already accumulating items! Please ensure your student's items are labeled so they can be easily returned. 

  • Reminder: Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

    Please take a moment to review the 2023-2024 Traffic and Parking Procedures. Please do not idle in the pick-up line and parking garage while waiting for the line to begin moving. 

  • 2023-2024 Campus Access: Keypad Door Codes

    As part of the school’s ongoing review of campus security, keypad door locks have been installed on all buildings across campus, meaning exterior doors remain locked during the school day.  
      
    Keypad Door Codes: Lower School students travel around campus with teachers, so they do not require a keypad door code for use during the day. A keypad door code is provided to Lower School parents/guardians for Morning and Afternoon Extended Day campus access. Middle and Upper School students will be given a division specific keypad door code to access main buildings during the school day. 
      
    Keypad Codes posted on Portal: Keypad codes are not shared via email for safety reasons, and instead posted behind the password protected Bush Community Portal on the Resource Board on the Campus Safety and Security Tile and Divisional Info Tile (Lower, Middle or Upper). The Fall 2023 keypad codes are posted on the Portal and will be updated throughout the school year. Please share this information with your child(ren). 

    For more information on how to locate the codes click here.

  • Lower School Handbook

    Click here for the 2023-2024 Lower School Handbook. Please take some time to review the Lower School Handbook with your family.

    Click here to go to the Blazer Bulletin Board for announcements and current events

  • 2023-2024 New Lower School Faculty & Staff

    We are pleased to welcome our new Lower School faculty and staff to the Bush community. Read below to learn more about this amazing group of educators. 
     
    Max Bommarito joins The Bush School as a Lower School Assistant. Most recently, Max worked as a Resource Center Coordinator at Project Access, Inc. and prior to that position, worked as a Program Director for School Age Children at the YMCA. Max earned a B.S in Chemistry from Michigan State University – College of Natural Science. In addition, Max has worked at The Bush School as an assistant coach and proctor.

    Juliana Cantarelli Vita will join the Lower School as the Music Teacher. Most recently, Juliana taught at Laurelhurst Elementary School in Seattle. She earned a B.M. in Music Education from Federal University of Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, and Masters in Music Educations from West Virginia University. She also earned her Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Music Education. 

    Su Choi joins The Bush School as a Lower School Assistant. Most recently, Su worked as a Resident Teacher at the University Child Development School and prior to holding that role, she held the position of Special Programs Support at the University Child Development School, as well. Su earned a B.A from The University of Washington in Communications.

    Ann Fasano joins the Lower School as a Long-Term Substitute Lower School Assistant. Ann most recently worked at The Bush School in the Extended Day Program. Ann earned a B.A. from Vassar College in Sociology.

    Saadia Genc joins the Lower School as a Long-Term Substitute Faculty in the First Grade. Saadia most recently taught at Creighton’s Corner Elementary School in Ashburn, Virginia. Saadia earned a B.A. from George Mason University in Integrative Studies, with a Concentration in Education, and earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University, as well. 

    Delight Hailman will join the Lower School as a Second Grade Teacher. Most recently, Delight taught at Lowell Elementary School in Seattle. Delight earned a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies and Gender and Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, as well as her Master’s in Teaching in Elementary Education from the University of Washington. 
     
    Juli Kilman joins the Lower School as a Fourth Grade Teacher. Most recently, Juli taught at The Bear Creek School in Redmond, Washington. Juli earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida and a M.S. in Global, International, and Comparative Education from Drexel University. 

    Shannon Salverda has been hired as the Lower School Learning Specialist. Most recently, Shannon held the role of Middle School Learning Specialist at University Prep in Seattle, and prior to holding that role, Shannon was the Director of Integrated Learning at University Prep. Shannon earned a B.A. in Speech Language Pathology from Washington State University and a M.S. in Communicative Disorders from San Francisco State University. 

    TRANSITIONS

    Julie Barber will transition to the position of Lower School Academic Dean. Most recently, Julie has been a Fourth Grade Faculty member at The Bush School. 
     
    Cathy Hamblet will transition into the role of Math Specialist. Most recently, Cathy has been a Fourth Grade Faculty member at The Bush School. 

    Nadia Jessa will transition into the role of Fourth Grade Teacher from the role of Event and Volunteer Manager in the Development Office. 

    Click here for new Middle School Faculty & Staff
    Click here for new Upper School Faculty & Staff
    Click here for new staff, departures, and title changes 

  • Washington State Patrol Background Form Needed for Classroom Volunteers

    If you are planning on volunteering in the classroom, or chaperoning on Field Trips in the 2023-2024 school year, please fill out a Washington State Patrol Background Form. A new form needs to be filled out every school year. Please print out the form and return it to your students classroom teacher.


    Click here to go to the Blazer Bulletin Board for announcements and current events

  • Lower School Resource Tile

    The Lower School Info Tile on the Bush Community Portal is a great way to keep up with Lower School announcements, reminders, quick links, and news. Please bookmark this page so that you can reference it as needed throughout the school year.
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Middle School

  • Parent/Guardian Round Table With Interim Middle School Director Matt Lai -

    Join Interim Middle School Director Matt Lai via Zoom for a series of Round Tables for Middle School Parents/Guardians. These Round Tables are a great chance to discuss topics of interest and ask questions. Please fill out this form if you will be attending and to suggest topics you'd like to discuss. We will try to prioritize topics that are most requested. Dates for this year's Round Tables are below:

    Date: Tuesday, November 7
    Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
    Zoom Link

    Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
    Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
    With College Counseling
    Zoom Link

    Date: Thursday, April 25
    Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
    Zoom Link

  • Middle School Campus Morning Schedule Reminder

    The Middle School day begins at 8:25 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; the day begins at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Indoor Middle School spaces are actively supervised beginning at 8:15 a.m., at which point students may enter the buildings. Students who arrive prior to 8:15 a.m. (or 9:15 am on Wednesdays) may wait in the Commons dining area or in the library with morning Extended Day. Students who have scheduled time with their teachers may enter the Middle School hallways earlier than 8:15 a.m.

  • 2023-2024 Campus Access: Keypad Door Codes

    As part of the school’s ongoing review of campus security, keypad door locks have been installed on all buildings across campus, meaning exterior doors remain locked during the school day.  
      
    Keypad Door Codes: Lower School students travel around campus with teachers, so they do not require a keypad door code for use during the day. A keypad door code is provided to Lower School parents/guardians for Morning and Afternoon Extended Day campus access. Middle and Upper School students will be given a division specific keypad door code to access main buildings during the school day. 
      
    Keypad Codes posted on Portal: Keypad codes are not shared via email for safety reasons, and instead posted behind the password protected Bush Community Portal on the Resource Board on the Campus Safety and Security Tile and Divisional Info Tile (Lower, Middle or Upper). The Fall 2023 keypad codes are posted on the Portal and will be updated throughout the school year. Please share this information with your child(ren). 

    For more information on how to locate the codes click here.

  • 2023-2024 Schedules & E-lectives Placements Available Now!

    On Friday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m., you will be able to view your child's class schedule on the Bush Community Portal, including their advisor, Fall 1 and 2 E-lectives placements, and, in the case of Sixth Grade and newly enrolling students, World Language placement. For returning Seventh and Eighth Grade students, World Language placement is unchanged.You will be hearing from your child's advisor in the coming weeks.

    You can access your child’s schedule by logging into your Bush Community Portal account.
    • Students, this information will be visible under the Progress tab on the portal for the current school year. 
    • Parents/Guardians, please click on your child’s name on the portal and their schedule will appear in the Progress tab. 
    • If you have trouble logging in, please send an email to website@bush.edu for assistance.
    Your child's teachers will be your point people for questions regarding specific courses, while their advisor will be a resource for you when general or broader questions arise. We are all always in conversation in support of our students.

  • Middle School Fall Retreat Information & Dates

    Seventh Grade retreat pick-up time is regular pick-up time. Eighth Grade retreat arrival at The Bush School Seattle campus is between 3:30-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14.

    Bush Middle School students will each participate in a class retreat this September. Below you will find the dates and times of each retreat.
     
    Seventh Grade — Tuesday, September 12-Thursday, September 14
    The Seventh Grade will participate in a three-day overnight retreat at Seabeck, in Kitsap County, Washington from Tuesday, September 12-Thursday, September 14. Click here for more information.
     
    Eighth Grade — Tuesday, September 12-Thursday, September 14
    Eighth Grade students and their teachers will enjoy their retreat in the Methow Valley from Tuesday, September 12-Thursday, September 14. We will stay on the Bush Methow Campus. We expect to depart from campus soon after the start of the school day on Tuesday, September 12 and to return by late afternoon on Thursday, September 14. Click here for more information. 

  • 2023-2024 New Middle School Faculty & Staff

    We are pleased to welcome our new Middle School faculty and staff to the Bush community. Read below to learn more about this amazing group of educators. 

    Rachel Cho     will be joining the Middle School as a Computing and Design Teacher. Rachel taught at Chadwick International School in Incheon, South Korea. Rachel earned a B.F.A. in Art Education from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago and a M.Ed. in Education Leadership from George Mason University. 

    Michael Cunetta will be joining the Middle School as a Seventh Grade Math Teacher. Most recently, Michael taught in the Mathematics Department at Lakeside School (Seattle, WA). Michael earned a B.A in Economics from Yale University, where he was also a member of the cross country and track team. He holds an M.S in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.S in Statistics: Advanced Methods and Data Analysis from the University of Washington. 

    Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum will be joining the Middle School as a Seventh Grade English Teacher. Most recently, Kirsten taught at Seattle Pacific University as an Adjunct Instructor for the Writing Program. Kirsten earned a B.A. in English from Pacific Lutheran University, and received a M.A. in English and Creative Writing from the University of California, Davis. She also received a M.Ed in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction from Seattle Pacific University. 

    Joon Um will be joining the Middle School as a Seventh Grade Science Teacher. Most recently, Joon taught Science and Drama at TAF@Saghalie in Federal Way, Washington. Joon earned a B.A. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Washington. He also received a M.Ed in Curriculum/Instruction (Science) from the University of Washington. 

    Kaili Yang will be joining the Middle School as a Mandarin Teacher. Most recently, Kaili worked at the International Leadership of Texas, Saginaw, a K-8, free public charter school. Kaili earned a B.A. in Teaching Chinese as a World Language from the University of Jinan in China. She received a M.S. in Secondary Teacher Education from the University of Washington. 

    TRANSITIONS
    Robin Christy will transition from the Lower School to the Middle School as a part-time Learning Specialist. 
     
    Matt Swanson will transition from the Lower School to the Middle School as the Music Teacher.

    Click here for new Lower School Faculty & Staff
    Click here for new Upper School Faculty & Staff
    Click here for new staff, departures, and title changes 

  • Middle School Resource Tile

    The Middle School Info Tile on the Bush Community Portal is a great way to keep up with Middle School announcements, reminders, quick links, and news. Please bookmark this page so that you can reference it as needed throughout the school year.

    Click here to go to the Blazer Bulletin Board for announcements and current events
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UPPER SCHOOL

  • Upper School English Faculty Molly Olquín Wins Award for Short Fiction

    Congratulations Molly! Upper School English Faculty Molly Olguín recently won The Grace Paley Prize for Short Fiction for her piece The Sea Gives Up the Dead, to be published by Red Hen Press. The AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) Award Series is an annual competition of standout new book-length works. Molly is one of four winners this year. Click here to learn more.

  • How to Report Upper School Student Absences

    How to Report Student Absences

    Reporting illness: If a student is sick and cannot attend school, a parent or guardian must report the absence in order for it to be excused. Contact Sharon Mulvihill, the US Administrative Assistant, as early in the day as possible.
    Reporting absence for an appointment: if a student will miss class or community time to attend a medical or other appointment, a parent or guardian must report the absence in order for it to be excused.
    • Call 206-326-7734 
    • Alternately, students may report their own absence if they copy their parent/guardian on the email

    Full-day absences (non-illness related): If your student will miss a full day of classes for any reason not related to illness (field trip, college visit, etc.), they are required to complete and turn in a Planned Absence Form. This form is available in the US Admin Asst’s office, and also under Forms on the Upper School portal page.

    Note that students are responsible for communicating with their teachers regarding any work they miss.

  • 2023-2024 CASCADES COURSE CATALOG NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW

    The 2023-2024 Cascades Course Catalog is now available to view! This winter, Bush Upper School students, and faculty and staff will step back into this signature three-week immersive program, providing opportunities for students to challenge their thinking, ignite their passion for exploration, and deepen their awareness of social justice. Some of the courses include: Kinetic Art, The Myths and Minds of Monsters, an international experiential cultural-immersion in Cambodia, and fourteen-days at the Bush Methow Campus for the Methow Valley Filmmaking: Exploring Sustainability & Community Engagement Through Documentary Film. 


    Click here to view the course catalog: https://bush.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/409/download/download_8886287.pdf

    Click here to go to the Blazer Bulletin Board for announcements and current events
     

  • 2023-2024 Campus Access: Keypad Door Codes

    As part of the school’s ongoing review of campus security, keypad door locks have been installed on all buildings across campus, meaning exterior doors remain locked during the school day.  
      
    Keypad Door Codes: Lower School students travel around campus with teachers, so they do not require a keypad door code for use during the day. A keypad door code is provided to Lower School parents/guardians for Morning and Afternoon Extended Day campus access. Middle and Upper School students will be given a division specific keypad door code to access main buildings during the school day. 
      
    Keypad Codes posted on Portal: Keypad codes are not shared via email for safety reasons, and instead posted behind the password protected Bush Community Portal on the Resource Board on the Campus Safety and Security Tile and Divisional Info Tile (Lower, Middle or Upper). The Fall 2023 keypad codes are posted on the Portal and will be updated throughout the school year. Please share this information with your child(ren). 

    For more information on how to locate the codes click here.

  • Upper School Handbook Available

    Click here for the  2023-2024 Upper School handbook.
    Please take time to carefully review the Upper School Handbook.

  • 2023-2024 New Upper School Faculty & Staff

    We are pleased to welcome our new Upper School faculty and staff to the Bush community. Read below to learn more about this amazing group of educators. 

    Caitlin Carter will be joining the Upper School as a Spanish Teacher. Most recently, Caitlin taught at Seattle University teaching Spanish Language and Culture as a Second Language. Caitlin earned a Ph.D. from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Cailtin holds a M.A in Hispanic Studies from the University of Arizona and a M.A in Teaching Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Granada (Spain). In addition, Caitlin holds a B.A in Spanish from the University of Oregon.

    Yi Ning Chen will be joining the Upper School as a Mandarin Teacher. Most recently, Yi Ning taught at Panda Class in Newcastle, Washington. Yin Ning holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Washington. 

    Karen Landen will be joining the Upper School as a Math Teacher. Most recently, Karen taught at The Bush School as an instructor for Math in the Bush Upper School’s Summer Program. In addition, Karen taught math part-time in the Middle School and was a substitute faculty member. Karen holds a B.A. in Secondary Mathematics and a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Western Washington, as well as a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Olivet Nazarene University 

    Jason Medeiros will be joining the Upper School as a Science Teacher. Jason has worked for a number of years for Rainier Scholars. Jason earned a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Washington and an M.S. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of California, Berkeley. He holds a B.S. in Biology from Yale University.

    Jackie Montminy     joins the Upper School as a Science Teacher. Most recently, Jackie taught Science at the Cambridge Street Upper School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jackie earned a M.Ed in Science Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a B.S. in Biology and Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

    Brooks Teevan will be joining the Upper School as an English Teacher and Upper School Librarian. Brooks most recently worked at The Bush School as a substitute teacher and prior to that was a Teaching Assistant in Creative Writing at the University of Minnesota. Brooks earned a M.S. in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, M.F.A in Writing from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. from Northwestern University in Writing. 

    Hannah Ramone will be joining the Upper School as a Music Teacher. Hannah most recently worked as a Music Teacher at Midway Elementary in the Highline School District. Hannah earned a M.ED in School Leadership and Development from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, MA and a Bachelor of Music Education from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.

    TRANSITIONS
     
    Rachel Ladd will transition to the position of Program Manager working with the Upper School and the College Counseling and Student Success Office.
     
    Christine Miller will hold the role of Acting Upper School Academic Dean, while continuing as an Instructional Coach and Upper School faculty member. 

    Click here for new Lower School Faculty & Staff
    Click here for new Middle School Faculty & Staff
    Click here for new staff, departures, and title changes 
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Week at a Glancecollege counseling

Bush Upper School families are encouraged to visit the Office of College Counseling website to keep informed on all important dates, upcoming deadlines, college visits, and more. Below you can find links to grade level timelines, we recommend bookmarking these pages as they will be updated throughout the year with new important information. 
 
  • Middle School Drama Production - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Middle School Drama Production - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: This candy-coated comedy explores whether five lucky children can manage their base impulses in a factory of temptations. Strap in as eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka and his indelible Oompa Loompas take you on a sensational tour of the imagination.
     
    Production dates:
    Monday, December 4 at 1:00 p.m.
    Monday, December 4 at 2:15 p.m.
    Wednesday, December 6 at 2:15 p.m.
    Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m.
    Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m.
     
    All shows take place in The Bush School’s Benaroya Theater. Reservations are not needed for the evening performances. To reserve a seat for one of the three matinee performances, send an email to michael.cunetta@bush.edu with your name, the number of seats requested, and your preferred time(s).
  • Volunteers Needed for Sparky's Grill! Volunteers Needed for Sparky's Grill!
    The Booster Club is asking you to consider volunteering at Sparky's Grill during the 2023-24 Upper School Basketball home games.  As a volunteer, you help Bush students, parents, and visitors enjoy refreshments from Sparky's - The Bush School's concession stand. This in turn helps build team spirit and encourages student participation during home games.   

    Volunteering at Sparky's is rewarding and very easy.  It's nice to see the students excited about getting something from Sparky's, and they often are doing this with multiple friends in tow.  

    Your time at Sparky's flies by as you are routinely interacting with students and other patrons, and also busy keeping concessions stocked. Most transactions are simply charged to student accounts (which the students do themselves), and some are paid cash (mostly parents and visitors).    

    We have created a SignUp Genius to help organize interested volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are for a 1.5 hour timeframe, and each shift is supported by a member of Sage, the food service provider at Bush, so you won't be doing this on your own.  Of course, you are welcome to extend your time beyond the 1.5 hour slot!

    We appreciate your help! Go Blazers!   

Community NewsArts

  • Middle School Fall Production - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: This candy-coated comedy explores whether five lucky children can manage their base impulses in a factory of temptations. Strap in as eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka and his indelible Oompa Loompas take you on a sensational tour of the imagination.
     
    Production dates:
    Monday, December 4 at 1:00 p.m.
    Monday, December 4 at 2:15 p.m.
    Wednesday, December 6 at 2:15 p.m.
    Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m.
    Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m.
     
    All shows take place in The Bush School’s Benaroya Theater. Reservations are not needed for the evening performances. To reserve a seat for one of the three matinee performances, send an email to michael.cunetta@bush.edu with your name, the number of seats requested, and your preferred time(s).

  • Upper School Fall Production - All Good Things Must Begin

    The Fall production this year, All Good Things Must Begin, is an evening of short plays
    that will be directed, designed, and performed by students!

    The plays are part of Climate Change Theater Action, a global festival of short plays from playwrights all around the world, all focusing on the overarching theme of climate change. Each play will be roughly 5–10 minutes long, with a total runtime of around 45 minutes. These plays are comedic, somber, uplifting, and magical—a real variety of mood and style!
     
    Climate Change Theatre Action: This year, there are currently over 170 groups participating in this festival presenting events in 26 countries, and we get to be a part of that! 

    Performance Dates: Thursday, November 9- Saturday, November 11. Tickets will be available for reservation mid-October.

  • Photos Available - Middle School Winter Digital Photography E-lective

  • Photos Available | Middle School Fall Production "The Nursery"

    Bravo Bush Middle School Drama! Check out photos from the Middle School fall play "The Nursery." Last week Bush Middle School students in the Fall Drama E-lective classes were proud to present their fall production "The Nursey": a comedic musical fairy tale. “The Nursery” is a comedy that incorporates the world of classic fairy tales including song, slapstick, colorful characters, puppets, and audience participation.

    Click here to view a slideshow of photos from the production. 

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  • Photos Available | Upper School Fall Production "A Bright Room Called Day"

    Click here to view photos from the Upper School fall production of "A Bright Room Called Day" on the Bush photo-sharing platform Vidigami. 

    Click here to go to the Blazer Bulletin Board for announcements and current events
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Athletics

  • Fall Blazer Spotlight: Bush Head Tennis Coach, Cara Holloway

    Cara Holloway initially thought her coaching engagement with the Bush tennis program would just be a fun, one season commitment. Little did she know that her first season would blossom into a six-year, highly successful endeavor that has included multiple state appearances and most recently, back-to-back boys state doubles titles.

  • 2023 Fall Sports Season Recap

    From sixty-seven participants in Lower School Cross Country to three full teams of Upper School volleyball, the fall sports season was a successful one filled with many positives. To read about the season highlights, click here.

  • State-Bound Blazers: Boys XC Team, Four Girls Qualify for 1A State Championships

     
    Make it three in a row! Saturday afternoon at District 2 1A Championships at South Whidbey High School, the Bush Boys Cross Country team finished in second place to qualify for the third straight year for the 1A State Championships on Saturday, November 4 at the Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. 

  • Blazers Boys Cross Country Team Claims ESC Title

    Coming off a season that featured the first boys state title in program history, the Bush Boys Cross Country team picked right up where they left off last postseason. Saturday morning at Granite Falls High School, the Blazers tallied 72 points to win the Emerald Sound Conference.

  • Champs Again! Bush Claims Boys ESC Doubles Tennis Title

    For the third straight year, a pair of Bush Blazers have earned the title of Emerald Sound Conference Boys Tennis Doubles Champions. On Monday, October 16, at the Amy Lee Tennis Center, Bush’s Cal J. ’24 and Bernie R. ’24 defeated University Prep 6-3, 7-5 to claim the ESC title.
     

  • Blazer Spotlight: Kara M. ’25

    “Falling in love with sports is my youngest childhood memory,” recalls Kara M. ’25. “My parents always liked to tell me I had an energy rush after playing sports. It’s something that’s always brought me so much joy for many, many years.”

  • Schuchart Gym Receives Upgrade With New “Wall of Champions”

    The culmination of a nearly year-long project was reached this August with the installation of a brand new “Wall of Champions” in Bush’s Schuchart Gym. A marked departure from the collection of cloth championship banners that preceded it, the new wall presents a dynamic visual of the history of Bush athletics excellence that will bring a fresh, elevated look to the space.
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