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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.
 
 
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 - Convocation & Volunteer Fair
 
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 - First Day of Classes 
 
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - Labor Day (campus closed - no K-12 classes held)

Click here to read more about The Bush School’s Religious & Cultural Observances Policy. 
  • Lower School Summer Learning Resources Lower School Summer Learning Resources
    Dear Bush Lower School Families,
     
    With input from Bush faculty, staff, specialists, and educators near and far, we have rounded up many ways to keep our students’ brains sharp and hearts engaged this summer.
    Summer learning opportunities abound! 
    While nothing is required, we hope that you will find some joy during the time away reading with your children, playing math games together, building wonder through at-home design challenges, or just lending a hand in your community. Please find below a myriad of resources and summer learning opportunities for your family. 
    We wish you all a restful summer full of adventure and fun!
     
    Warmly,

    Your Bush Lower School Teachers
  • Middle School Summer Learning Resources Middle School Summer Learning Resources
    The Bush Middle School faculty have put together summer learning resources, including assigned summer reading, typing practice, and math practice. Please see below for further details.

    Math

    Welcome to your summer math review! Your teachers want you to feel confident and prepared when you arrive in math class this fall, so we put together some review materials. The work your teachers have chosen is designed to help reinforce key concepts and skills learned during the previous school year and prepare you for the upcoming one.

    Reading

    The Bush Middle School has assigned summer reading by grade level. This information is also located on the Middle School Information Tile on the Bush Community Portal. Students are reminded that audiobook versions of novels are acceptable if they prefer that format.
     
    Please click on the links below to access grade-level assignments:
    If you have any immediate questions about Middle School summer reading, please contact your upcoming grade-level English Teacher. If you still need to pick-up a physical copy of your summer reading, please contact the Main Office at main.office@bush.edu.

    Typing

    To help prepare for Middle School classwork and homework, if your child(ren) has the time over break to work on their typing, it is encouraged that they practice and try to improve their typing before the school year starts. It is not necessary, but it is recommended as we would like to holistically as a middle school, make sure that our students reach a certain level of typing words per minute (WPM) by the end of the school year. 

K-12 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Divisional AnnouncementsLower School

  • Volunteers Needed for FA Fall Overnight Adventure!

    Mark your calendar! The Lower School Families Association Overnight Adventure returns this fall from Saturday, October 19 to Sunday, October 20 at the Cornet Bay Retreat Center! This weekend event will include a Saturday evening dinner and fun activities for the whole family including a talent show, crafts, games, pumpkin carving, and more. 

    If you're interested in helping plan the Saturday evening meal or activities email Wayne Collett (wcollett@gmail.com). More information about the event, including cost, and a wider call for volunteers will go out at the beginning of next school year. 

  • Episode Two! The Bush Lower School "The Big Joe Podcast" with Cathy and Leah Featuring Special Guest Aliya VIrani

    Tune in to Episode Two of The Bush Lower School Podcast "The Big Joe Podcast" with Math Specialist Cathy Hamblet and Lower School Counselor Leah Brown. Episode two features special guest Aliya Virani!

    >>Click here to listen to Episode Two with Special Guest Lower School Director Aliya Virani!

  • 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

  • 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

  • Middle School Technology End of Year Items

    This week marks the last full week of school for Middle School students. Before the start of the final celebrations get underway next week, the Technology Office would like to ask that you gather from your home all Bush devices, chargers, styluses, and any other item that have been used over the course of the year.  We will collect all technology for cleaning and readying for the next school year. 
    Students should remove all personal stickers from the body of the computers before turning them in.  If anything has been saved to their computer hard drives, they should move it to their Google Drive folder.  All devices will be reset for the next student which will erase all information left by your student.  
    Students needing assistance moving items to their Google Drive may check in with Middle School Computing, Engineering, and Design (CED) Teacher/Technology Coordinator Rachel Cho, or Client Technology Support Specialist Julie Benner for support.

  • E-Week Photos Available on VIdigami

    Many E-Week faculty and staff have uploaded photos to Vidigami. Photos will be continuously uploaded throughout the next week. 

  • E-Weeks Begin on Tuesday, May 28

    Middle School E-weeks begin on Tuesday, May 28. E-week placements were posted to the community portal on Friday, February 2. Detailed program information for all programs, including gear lists, full itinerary, and other information will be shared via email from your student's E-week program leader. If you or your child have any questions about your specific program, your program’s leaders are the best people to contact.

    General questions about E-Week, can be addressed to E-Week Coordinator Sarah Kennedy.

  • E-Week Information Session For Overnight Programs - Wednesday, April 17

    E-WEEK OVERNIGHT PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
     
    E-week Information Session (Overnight Programs within the US ONLY) 
    Date: Wednesday, April 17
    Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
     
    In preparation for our upcoming Experiential Week (E-Week) programs, one of the Middle School's signature student experiences, we invite all parents/guardians of students enrolled in an E-week overnight program to a Zoom gathering on Wednesday, April 17, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. 
     
    If your child is enrolled in one of the following E-week programs, please plan to attend: 
    • Ashland Theatre Immersion
    • Methow River Leadership
    • Deep Green Wilderness: Sailing and Marine Science
    • New Mexico: Canyons, Camping and Communities
    • Pacific Northwest River Adventures
    • Solo Kayaking in Lake Sammamish and Puget Sound
    • Into the Woods
    • Writing Beyond
     
    Please note this meeting is only for overnight programs. If your child is enrolled in a day program (Broadcasting 101, Dare to Teach, Fashion, Style, Design, Biking, Cirque du Bush: Circus Arts, Troll Hunt, We are What We Eat), all communication with families will be through email, the Bush Community Portal, and Google Classroom.
     
    Join the Middle School team to hear from Interim Middle School Director Matt Lai, E-Week Coordinator Sarah Kennedy, Experiential Programs Manager Kristin McInaney, Middle School Counselor Gayle Gingold, and the faculty leaders of these E Weeks. We will begin in a large group to discuss expectations and guidelines, communication with families during E-week, emergencies and evacuation protocols, how leaders are preparing to help students through homesickness, and more. We will spend the latter part of our time together in breakout rooms by E-Week program, where you will get to know your children's program leaders, get a preview of what the two weeks will look like, and have an opportunity to ask questions. 
     
    E-week will take place from Tuesday, May 28 until Friday, June 7 with some programs extending into the weekend before and/or after these dates. 
     
    Please note: Our two international programs, Japan and Morocco, are holding separate meetings.
    If you have additional questions about E-Week, please contact E-Week Coordinator Sarah Kennedy.

  • Reminder: How to Report Student Absences

    Reporting illness or reporting an absence for appointment/leaving early:   If a student is sick and cannot attend school or is leaving school early for an appointment or needing to be picked up early, please contact Victoria D’Amelio, the Middle School Administrative Assistant and/or your student’s advisor as early in the day as possible. 

  • FA Middle School Madness - Friday, March 29

    Join in on the Middle School Madness this month with a special event hosted by the Middle School Families Association!

    Middle School Madness
    Date: Friday, March 29
    Time:5:30-8:30 p.m.
    Location: Mag Gym

    Friday, March 29, the Middle School community will be hosting an evening of food and activities. It's a chance for Middle School students and their parents/guardians to come together for a fantastic time.

    There will be plenty of opportunities to win prizes, from Bingo to a friendly game of Pickleball, along with Middle School Madness swag!

    Don't miss out on this Middle School Family Social - Middle School Madness extravaganza! Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable evening of fun and excitement!

  • Middle School Spring Dance Guidelines and Information - Friday, April 26

    This is a reminder that the Bush Middle School will be hosting a dance tomorrow, Friday, April 26 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The dance is open to Bush Middle School students only.
     
    The dance will be held in the Mag Gym with a “Starry Starry Night” theme, chosen by our Middle School Student Council representatives. Students are invited to dress in theme, and should really wear whatever makes them comfortable. 

    There will be a DJ, tabletop games, and food (pizza, snacks, and desserts), with gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Students do not need to sign up to attend but are required to sign in, and once they leave the dance, they may not return. Students may not bring phones, backpacks, or other bags into the dance. If students have a bag with them, they may leave it upstairs in their locker or in the Middle School Flex Room. 

    Families can drop off and pick up their children on East Harrison Street by the Lower Campus turf field. 

    During the dance, the Families Association will be hosting a gathering for parents and guardians at the Red Onion in Madison Park. For more details, refer to communication sent from the Families Association. 

    Please reach out to Middle School Dean of Students Jessica Osorio with any questions about the dance. 

    We look forward to seeing you there and to celebrating a wonderful year together!

  • REGISTER NOW! 2024 E-week Registration Links

    Registration for the 2024 E-week is now open! The Middle School hosted a Town Hall on Tuesday, December 5 where students had the opportunity to talk to leaders from different E-weeks and ask questions. 
    The next step is for students to register for E-week. Click on the links below to get started. Please note that E-week registration closes on Monday, December 11 at 4:00 p.m. (Students who register after the deadline will be placed in an E-week based on program availability.)  
    2024 E-WEEK REGISTRATION LINKS 
    Click on the registration link for your grade level: 

  • 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 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

  • Bush Prom and Red Carpet Photos are Now Available

    Bush Prom and Red Carpet photos are now available on Vidigami. Log in to Vidigami to view additional photos. 

  • 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 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. 
 
  • Upper School Summer Practice Sign Ups Upper School Summer Practice Sign Ups
    The Blazers Athletic Department is excited to offer rising Ninth-Twelfth Grade students the opportunity to engage in summer practices. Both returning and new-to-Bush students who plan to participate in the sports listed below for the upcoming school year are highly encouraged to take part in these summer sports practices.
    • Boys Basketball
    • Girls Basketball
    • Girls Soccer
    • Girls Volleyball
    • Cross Country
    • Boys & Girls Tennis
    • Boys & Girls Ultimate
    If you are interested in participating, please carefully read the 2024 Bush Upper School Summer Practices document which includes the projected schedule, and complete the sign up form.
  • 2024-2025 Families Association Leadership Roster 2024-2025 Families Association Leadership Roster
    We want to thank 2023-2024 Families Association Grade-Level Representatives and Executives for all their community-building work this year—the FA relies on your work to build a connection with the school by nurturing a spirit of inclusivity, community, and involvement between the school and its families—thank you! We would now like to extend a warm welcome to the 2024-2025 FA Reps and Executives. 
    Click here to view the 2024-2025 Families Association Leadership Roster.

Community NewsArts

  • End-Of-Year Arts Event Information

    There are many upcoming opportunities to enjoy Bush Arts performances and showcases before summer break! Please see the list below for upcoming Arts events. Additional details to follow.

    Upper School Spring Drama Production: Disney’s High School Musical on Stage! 
    Book by David Simpatico 
    Songs by Bryan Louiselle, Faye Greenberg, David N. Lawrence, Greg Cham, Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Adam Watts, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd
    Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle
    Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini
    Dates and Times: Wednesday, May 22 - Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
    Saturday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m.

    Middle School Music Showcase
    Date: Friday, May 24
    Time: 6:00 p.m.
    Location: Community Room

    Upper School Spring Venue
    Date: Wednesday, May 29 
    Time: 6:30 p.m.
    Location: Benaroya Theater

    The Bush School Block Party
    Date: Saturday, June 1
    Time: 12:00-5:00 p.m.
    Location: The Bush School Campus
    Registration: https://bushblockparty.rsvpify.com/?securityToken=ZJo32LpartmLe0eWyv3ihS4dOla26zHZ

    Lower School Fine Arts Evening
    Dates: Tuesday, June 4 (Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade performances) 
    Wednesday, June 5  (Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade performances)
    Time: 5:30 p.m.
    Location: Mag Gym

  • Photos Available - Upper School Drama High School Musical On Stage

    Photos are now available from Upper School Drama Production High School Musical On Stage!

    >>Click here to view photos

  • 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.
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Athletics

  • Spring Playoff Update Part 2

    Boys Soccer
    • State Tournament Round 2 - Friday, May 17 - Bush vs. Highland at the Apple Bowl, Wenatchee - 6:00 p.m.
      • The Boys Soccer team capped off an impressive conference tournament with a resounding 4-1 victory over Seattle Academy in the finals, securing the Emerald Sound Conference Title. Spearheaded by Xavi D.’s ’25 remarkable four goals, the Blazers took control of the game early and secured the championship in convincing fashion. Head Coach Marcelino Dumpit Jr. and his staff have guided the Boys Soccer program to three Conference championships in the past four years—an outstanding achievement considering the Emerald Sound Conference's esteemed status as one of the top soccer leagues in the state.
      • The Blazers are seeded #8 into the state tournament, earning the team a first round bye. They will face Highland High School in the second round of the state tournament in a loser out game. 
      • Click here to view the state tournament bracket.

  • Welcome Head Volleyball Coach, Michael Barnes

    We are excited to announce Mike Barnes as the new head coach for the volleyball program. With over three decades of experience in athletic administration, program design, and coaching, Mike brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to our athletic community.

  • Boys Soccer Wins Third ESC Championship in Four Years

    The third time was truly a charm for the Bush Boys Soccer team, as they defeated Seattle Academy, 4-1 in the Emerald Sound Conference Championship on Friday, May 10. This is the third time in four years that Bush has won the conference championship. The Blazers were led by an impressive quad by midfielder Xavi D ’25. Xavi scored two goals in the first half and then followed it up with two more in the second. Seattle Academy scored a late goal to make the final 4-1. Isaac A. ’24 assisted on the first goal for Bush. 

  • Bush Boys Soccer Claims Third ESC Crown

    The third time was truly a charm for the Bush Boys Soccer team, as they defeated Seattle Academy, 4-1 in the Emerald Sound Conference Championship on Friday, May 10. This is the third time in four years that Bush has won the conference championship. The Blazers were led by an impressive quad by midfielder Xavi D ’25. Xavi scored two goals in the first half and then followed it up with two more in the second. Seattle Academy scored a late goal to make the final 4-1. Isaac A. ’24 assisted on the first goal for Bush. 
     

  • Spring Playoff Update

  • Blazer Spotlight: Ray Wells Jr.

    Ray Wells Jr. recently joined the Bush community as the new Varsity Track and Field Head Coach. A Seattle native, Ray was the state champion in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash at Rainier Beach High School in 2015 and 2016. He went on to a decorated college track and field career at Washington State University, and still holds the school record for the 60m at 6.53 seconds. This spring, during his professional indoor track season, he ran a 6.48 second 60m dash, the 33rd-fastest all-time in the event.

  • Blazer Spotlight: Hedia Lewis '24

    From the very beginning, Hedia L. ’24’s dream was to play volleyball in college. 

    “I knew I wanted to play volleyball in college when I was in First Grade. When I was little, I thought I wanted to play this sport forever,” Hedia said. 

  • Blazer Spotlight: On and Off the Ice With Lucas B. ’25

    For the past eight years, Bush junior Lucas B. ’25 has steadily climbed to reach the upper echelons of the competitive figure skating world. This past season was his most successful yet, where he placed second at the 2022-2023 Junior Grand Prix Final and won the 2023 U.S. Junior Championship, setting a record for combined total score at that event. Originally a ski racer, Lucas fell into skating when he was nine years old when he tried it out while in Sun Valley, Idaho. He started to love skating and turned to that pursuit full time.

  • Bush Members Impact Our Space in Sport Athletic Conference

    This past Saturday, Associate Athletic Director Mel Harrow and Kara M. ’25 both participated in the Our Space in Sport conference, held at Seattle University. Mel helped create the conference along with leaders from the King County Play Equity Coalition, UW Center for Leadership in Athletics, and Opal Food and Body to provide girls and non-binary athletes with the opportunity to learn about nutrition, physiology, mental training, and leadership to support their performance and well-being.

  • 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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