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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, JANUARY 16 K-5 Work Day (no K-5 classes)
 
MONDAY, JANUARY 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (campus will be closed)
 
MONDAY, JANUARY 26 Upper School Faculty Work Day (no Upper School classes)
 
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Lower School Admissions Day (no K-5 classes)
 
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 President's Day (campus will be closed)
 
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Mid-Winter Break (no K-12 classes)
 
Click here to read more about The Bush School’s Religious & Cultural Observances Policy.
  • Lower School STEAM Night - Thursday, January 22 Lower School STEAM Night - Thursday, January 22
    Let’s turn STEM into STEAM as we combine the science of sight, physics, and art to create ANIMATION!

    All Lower School families are invited to join us on Thursday, January 22 in the Bush Library from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. for Lower School STEAM Night!
     
    From thaumatropes to roll and flips to the good ‘ol flip book, optical illusions abound! From the simple to the complex, we will create movement through pictures.
    >> SIGN UP HERE!

    Lower School STEAM Night: Animation
    Date: Thursday, January 22
    Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
    Location: The Bush School Library
  • Classroom Spotlight: Middle School Introduction to Architectural Model Building Classroom Spotlight: Middle School Introduction to Architectural Model Building
    In Middle School Science Faculty Carlos Benito’s Introduction to Architectural Model Building course, students are embarking on an interdisciplinary design journey that brings together principles of engineering, physics, mathematics, and visual design through hands-on exploration and creative problem-solving.
     
    Students begin by selecting an architectural style and developing a concept for their own structure. From there, they are introduced to the professional language of architecture and learning to interpret floor plans, foundation plans, and roof plans, and to translate two-dimensional technical drawings into three-dimensional physical forms. Working at a 1/8 scale, students apply proportional reasoning, measurement, and spatial thinking as they construct detailed models using balsa wood and authentic model-building tools.
     
    This process invites students to think like engineers and designers: testing ideas, revising plans, troubleshooting structural challenges, and collaborating with peers as they work through the build. Along the way, they explore concepts such as load-bearing structures, stability, material properties, and geometric relationships, all while developing fine motor skills and technical craftsmanship.

    Even after just the first class session, students are already demonstrating strong engagement and enthusiasm as they enter the hands-on building phase. 
     
    Through this project-based experience, students are not only learning how buildings are designed and constructed, they are practicing the habits of mind that define meaningful learning. 

K-12 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Divisional AnnouncementsLower School

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Middle School

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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. 

 
  • Bush Performing Arts Shine During Upper School Drama Showcase Bush Performing Arts Shine During Upper School Drama Showcase
    Upper School students recently wrapped their fall showcase performances of The Time is Now: A Studio Showcase of Short Plays, in partnership with Climate Change Theatre Action (CCTA).
     
    Founded in 2015, CCTA is a worldwide festival of short plays presented every two years in conjunction with the United Nations COP meetings. Every cycle, fifty professional playwrights from all inhabited continents, as well as various cultures and Indigenous nations, are commissioned to write five-minute plays about an aspect of the climate crisis, inspired by a shared climate-related prompt.
     
    Upper School students curated a selection of plays to bring to the Benaroya Theater stage. The short plays were thoughtful, engaging, funny, and powerful. 

  • 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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Athletics

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Families Association

  • 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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2025-2026 Lower School Service Club- Food and Hygiene Kit Drive

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