BELLEVUE, Neb. — The Bellevue Alumni Association will celebrate the achievements of eight distinguished graduates during the inaugural Bellevue Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Brunch on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Frank Kumor Career Center, 2812 Arboretum Drive. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. Tickets are $25…
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, Neb. – Bellevue Public Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Nathan Bacon will serve as Principal at Bellevue East High School beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Mr. Bacon is currently an assistant principal at Bellevue East and has been with Bellevue Public Schools since 2012 in both teaching and leadership positions, beginning his time as a special education…
Homecoming week started Monday at Bellevue East. The Annual Bellevue East Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m. The parade will line up on Bert Murphy Blvd and proceed north on Lincoln Rd, to High School Dr, and into the stadium for a pep rally. There will be music, candy, and…
The 2025-26 school year is well underway in Bellevue Public Schools, and with it comes new faces, new programs, and a continued commitment to student success. District leaders say this year’s theme, One District, Infinite Possibilities, reflects the idea that every member of TeamBPS plays a vital role in unlocking the potential of students. In…
J. Allen Soderlund, November 16, 1941 – April 27, 2025 Jan Allen Soderlund was born November 16, 1941, to Harold and Ethel Soderlund in Lincoln, NE. Allen was a man of many words and strong opinions. He enjoyed discussing current events, listening to public radio, and classic cars. So much so that Allen tracked down…
Not one student winner but two! Congratulations to Fort Crook student, Isabella Kaup, for placing 1st and Two Springs’ student, Kora Nesbit, for placing 4th in the state for the Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest. Third graders across Nebraska provided tips for being prepared for disasters that can impact Nebraskans during the spring and summer….
Bellevue East 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: I am really looking forward to seeing who steps up to take some of the spots that are up for grabs. Our OF &…
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…
Bellevue East 2024 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: I am very excited about the group that we have this season. They are all great kids who are buying into the fun, yet competitive, culture that…
