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Simons-Bester Retires After 44 Years with Bellevue Public Schools
There are moments in a life that aren’t often thought of, but if we were to reflect on them we would see that they are special. Important. So important that they can completely change the course of a life. Or hundreds of lives. Or thousands of lives. So many people we meet, friends we make,…
“People Over Profits” More Than Words to Fox
Bellevue West graduate Brian Fox is the owner-operator of Cornhusker Auto Wash – Bellevue’s original full-service car wash. He also runs two other businesses on the same corner of 25th and Cornhusker: Cornhusker Express Lube and Cornhusker Quick Stop. Fox shared a little of his journey, his challenges in operating a business in 2023, advice…
Bellevue Public Schools – Mar 2023 District Digest
State AcaDeca Bellevue East competed in State AcaDeca on February 18th. The team placed 6th in the state, bringing home 12 medals and the regional runner-up trophy this season. Congratulations to the following individuals: Eowyn Ziegerer, Gold for Highest individual scoring team member; Alison Stuart, Gold in Economics and Bronze in Literature; and Lily Predoehl,…
West Grad Enters the Shark Tank this Friday
This Friday, March 17th, Bellevue West graduate Jeremy Carlson will be appearing on the popular TV show Shark Tank to pitch his revolutionary idea “Crispý Cones”. Carlson graduated from West in 2015 and he will appear on the show along with his wife, Kaitlyn. After his graduation from Bellevue West, Carlson went on a two-year church…
West Grad Mras Leading Inspirational Life with a Worldwide Influence
Dr. Michelle Mras (Guichard), Bellevue West graduate – Class of 1986, is a multiple award-winning international speaker and best-selling author/co-author of sixteen books. When Michelle isn’t engaging large audiences or writing inspirational stories, she might be making a Sci-Fi movie or producing a new episode of one of her podcasts or shows. Mras attended Bellevue…
Get to Know the Bellevue Board of Education Candidates
Early voter ballots began being mailed out from the Sarpy County Election Office on Monday, October 3rd. In order to help you get to know the candidates before you vote, we asked the six individuals running for the Bellevue Public Schools Board of Education three questions. Each candidate was asked the same questions and their…
Senator Paul Hartnett Remembered as Visionary Leader
Bellevue lost one of its all-time greats. Former Nebraska State Senator Dr. Paul Hartnett was laid to rest this week following services at St. Mary’s Church. Though pages could be filled outlying his milestones and accomplishments, we have compiled a condensed timeline. If there were ever a discussion on who would be on the ‘Mount…
A Conversation with Bellevue East Senior Garrett Grice
Bellevue East wrestler Garrett Grice just completed one of the most accomplished wrestling careers in Nebraska high school history. Last weekend, he became a four-time state champion – a feat only a small handful of wrestlers in the country ever come close to achieving. A lot has been written about Grice over the last four…