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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.

MONDAY, APRIL 13-FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Spring Break (no K-12 classes)
 
MONDAY, APRIL 20 K-12 In-Service Day (no K-12 classes)
 
Click here to read more about The Bush School’s Religious & Cultural Observances Policy.
  • Classroom Spotlight: Lower School Math Mornings Classroom Spotlight: Lower School Math Mornings
    Parents and guardians stepped into Kindergarten through Second Grade classrooms last week for Math Mornings. Adult visitors experienced the hands-on learning students do with math games and activities, led by teachers and Lower School STEM Dean Cathy Hamblet. Guests also learned some games to play with their children at home. This opportunity provided a space for students to demonstrate their math learning and growth to their loved ones and build connections inside and outside of the classroom. Stay tuned for future Math Mornings and other parent and guardian learning opportunities!
  • Classroom Spotlight: Tasty Creations in Middle School Visual Arts Classroom Spotlight: Tasty Creations in Middle School Visual Arts
    Middle School Art students in Rebecca Pleasure’s class explore clay, felt, and papier-mâché to learn how different materials shape the creative process. Each medium presents its own challenges and possibilities, helping students strengthen problem-solving skills while discovering new techniques and aesthetic choices.
     
    Their work draws inspiration from Pop Artists such as Claes Oldenburg, Lucy Sparrow, Andy Warhol, and Mechelle Bounpraseuth. The resulting projects are bold, imaginative, and a feast for the eyes.
  • Upper School Student-Led Clubs Are Blazing Trails Upper School Student-Led Clubs Are Blazing Trails
    Upper School student-led clubs have been blazing trails on campus, in Seattle, and nationally! Last Saturday, March 14, the Bush Robotics team competed at the Washington V5RC High School State Championship. Earlier this year they earned eleventh place out of fifty-seven teams in the Bellingham Cross-Border Challenge. Congratulations!  On Thursday, March 12, Astronomy Club students, led by Anisha B. ’27, heard from guest speaker, Keith Krumm about what is visible in the night sky in March. Keith is an astronomer, a board member of the Seattle Astronomical Society, and a NASA Solar System Ambassador responsible for astronomy advocacy in the Seattle area.
     
    On Tuesday, March 17, Banned Book Club leaders Samuel C. ’27 and Kate O. ’27 organized a MisInfo Day event for the entire Upper School. Samuel and Kate presented on a collaborative puzzle activity they had planned. After, advisories joined together to spot AI-generated images, spot misinformation in graphs, and complete the escape-room-style challenge.
     
    Students in the Amnesty International Club traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month for the Amnesty International Human Rights Conference, meeting with club leaders and activists from across the nation.
     
    Students in DECA, a business and leadership competition and club, have had a successful season, Lulu S.-Z. ‘27, Makenna K. ‘27, Sabrina N. ‘27, and Masha K. ‘27 recently participated in the Washington State-level Career Development Conference and competition. Lulu's outstanding performance in the Personal Finance Literacy Category qualified her for the National-level Conference. 
     
    Bush Model United Nations recently had sixteen Upper School students participate in the SeattleMUN 2026 conference with Jack S. ’27, Eva V. ’27, and Jason C. ’27, receiving award recognition for their performances, bringing their club award count to six for the year. They will be competing at KINGMUN on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19.
     
    And another congratulations to the Upper School Ethics Bowl Club for winning the Washington State Championship.

K-12 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UPPER SCHOOL

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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. 

 
  • Save the Date: Middle and Upper School Spring Drama Production Save the Date: Middle and Upper School Spring Drama Production
    Bush’s Middle and Upper School students are thrilled to invite our community to this year’s joint spring production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, performed at Bush's Benaroya Theater, Thursday, May 7 through Saturday, May 9. 
     
    Set in the high-spirited 1950s and featuring full design and live music, this rambunctious comedy follows young lovers, overbearing parents, amateur actors, and a band of mischievous fairies as they collide in the moonlit woods. Expect magic, mix-ups, and plenty of laughter in this joyful celebration of theater and collaboration across divisions.
     
    More details, including performance times, will be announced soon! 
  • Help Keep Sparky’s Grill Fired Up – We Need You! Help Keep Sparky’s Grill Fired Up – We Need You!
    Upper School volleyball matches have begun and on and we need your help to make match days great!

    Sparky’s Grill, our concession stand, plays a big role in supporting our athletic programs, and we’re looking for parent and guardian volunteers to help keep it running smoothly throughout the season.
    Our goal is to have Sparky’s open for all Upper School home volleyball games, and we need two adult volunteers per game to make that possible. We’ve made it easy for families to jump in:
    • Shifts are just ninety minutes
    • A staff member from Sage Dining will be on-site to help each night
    This is a fun, easy way for parents and guardians from all grade levels to support the student-athlete experience - even if your child isn’t playing in a game that night. Every dollar raised helps fund the athletics department. Volunteering at Sparky’s is a great chance to meet other families, show your school spirit, and make a real impact.

    We’ve created a Sign-Up Genius to make it simple to choose a shift that works for you. Families often volunteer during games when their child isn’t playing, but all are welcome to help—no matter what grade your child is in.

    Thank you for helping to build a strong and spirited community. We look forward to seeing you at the matches—and at Sparky’s Grill!
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Families Association

  • Volunteer or Nominate! Families Association President-Elect

    The Bush School Families Association (FA) is excited to announce that an open call is live for the FA President-Elect position for the 2026-2027 school year. The two-year term provides candidates with a rewarding and exciting opportunity to volunteer alongside fellow parents, faculty, staff, and administration in building community within Bush’s K-12 program.
     
    This is a two-year commitment; the President-Elect will shadow the 2026-2027 FA President for one year, and then move into the President position for the 2027-2028 school year. The FA is now actively seeking volunteers and nominations for the 2026-2027 FA President-Elect role.

  • Winter and Springs Volunteer Opportunities at The Bush School

  • 2024-2025 Families Association Leadership

    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.

  • Families Association Resource Tile

    The Families Association Info Tile on the Bush Community Portal is a great way to keep up with Families Association 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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MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD

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