Bellevue East and Bellevue West celebrated prom night on Saturday, April 18, with both schools crowning their 2026 prom kings and queens. Bellevue East hosted its 2026 prom at Bellevue Berry Farm with an “Under the Sea” theme. Blake Zimmerman was named Prom King, while Madeleine Walter was crowned Prom Queen. Last year’s Bellevue East…
Bellevue West High School’s spring varsity sports season is just about ready to go as the Thunderbirds prepare to compete in baseball, boys’ and girls’ track & field, boys’ and girls’ soccer, girls’ tennis, and boys’ golf. The following season previews and outlooks were provided by the Bellevue West coaching staffs. Baseball Season Outlook: We have…
Bellevue West High School will host A Night at the Thunderbird Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 5, 2026, celebrating the grand opening of the newly renovated facility. The evening will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m., followed by tours of the Thunderbird Performing Arts Center, including classrooms, offices, and backstage areas. The…
Bellevue West 2025 Winter Varsity Sports Preview for boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ wrestling, bowling, and swimming/diving as provided by the coaches. Boys Basketball Season Outlook: We are focusing on playing faster than we have the past few years because of our lack of size. We are also hoping we can build on shooting…
It’s Homecoming Week at Bellevue West! The Thunderbirds will play their Homecoming Football game against South Sioux City (NE) tonight, Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm at Bellevue West Stadium. The king and queen will be crowned at the game, and the Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday night, October 4th. The 2024 Thunderbird queen…
Bellevue West Fall Varsity Sports Previews for football, softball, volleyball, cross country, boys tennis, and girls golf as provided by the coaches. Football Season Outlook: Have pieces at each position group that should lead to a very successful season. Size and strength on the lines, speed and toughness in the backs and linebackers, and length, speed,…
Bellevue East and Bellevue West have announced their 2025 Prom Courts as voted on by the students at each school. The Bellevue West Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th at the Beardmore Event Center. The 2025 king and queen will be announced that evening with doors opening at 7pm. The theme this year is Once…
Bellevue West Spring Varsity Sports Preview for Baseball, Boys’ and Girls’ Track & Field, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Tennis, and Boys’ Golf as provided by the coaches. Baseball Season Outlook: We’ve got a solid nucleus returning from our summer legion team that made it to the State Championship game. With that being said, we…
Rachel Williamson, actress and 2013 Bellevue West graduate, will make her writer-directorial debut at the 20th Annual Omaha Film Festival with her original short film ‘JUICE’. The film follows “an isolated woman whose fruity delusions turn sour when an unexpected visitor disrupts her fantastical morning”. Rachel stars as the lead with support from castmates Brigette…
Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School are excited to announce the new head baseball coach. Nick Schumacher will serve as the new head boys’ baseball coach beginning the 2025-26 season. Coach Schumacher has served as the head baseball coach at Omaha Roncalli Catholic High School since 2023 and serves as player development/general manager for…
