education
Altrusa International of Bellevue Accepting Grant Applications
Altrusa International Club of Bellevue is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving the Bellevue community. The grants will be awarded to local organizations whose focus is on promoting literacy, supporting educational experiences, or providing services that strengthen Bellevue families. Funds awarded will range from $250-$1,000. Applications are due May 8, 2026 and will be awarded no later than May…
Cox Employees Award $43K to Nebraska/Iowa Schools in 2026 Through Cox Charities
Cox Communications today announced its Nebraska/Iowa employees will award $43,000 to 20 Nebraska/Iowa educators through its unique employee-funded Cox Charities Education Grant program. More than 70 applications were received through the Cox Charities website this year from school administrators, teachers, teaching assistants, and media specialists (Pre-K through 12th grades) in Eastern Nebraska, Gretna, Elkhorn, Millard, Ralston, Papillion, La…
Earth Day in Bellevue Set for April 13th
Green Bellevue announced “Earth Day in Bellevue” on April 13th from 12pm to 4pm in the Bellevue University Symposium Room (B level) in the John B. Muller Administration Building. “Since Green Bellevue was initiated by our Mayor in 2009, we have been educating, advocating, and mobilizing volunteers to take individual and local actions that foster…
BPS Unveils Frank Kumor Career Center to the Public
After nearly ten years in planning and five years under construction, the Frank Kumor Career Center was unveiled to the public today at an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by over 300 people. The event marked Bellevue’s second major open house over the last ten days, showcasing major renovations to existing buildings. Last week,…
BPS Frank Kumor Career Center Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Next Week
Press Release from Bellevue Public Schools – Bellevue, Nebraska The Bellevue Public Schools Board of Education and Dr. Jeff Rippe would like to invite the public to the grand opening, dedication, and open house for the Frank Kumor Career Center. Mr. Frank Kumor was a trustee on the Bellevue Board of Education and Bellevue Public…
Bellevue Public Schools Finishes First Full Week with Students as Two Teachers Share What Led them to BPS
As the first full week of classes for Bellevue Public Schools came to an end today, it also marked the first full week with students for 79 new BPS teachers this year. According to Amanda Oliver, Director of Communication for Bellevue Public Schools, roughly half of the new teachers joined the district with previous teaching…
Breaking News: Bellevue West Teacher Jacob Eitzen Honored with National Milken Educator Award
It’s been over 20 years since the Milken Educator Award presentation team has made it to Bellevue Public Schools. On Thursday, Milken Award Representatives stopped by Bellevue West High School for an assembly to honor Math Instructor Jacob Eitzen, just the second teacher in BPS to receive the distinguished national award since the Nebraska Department…
As the First Full Week of Classes End, Two New Teachers Share their Different Paths to Bellevue Public Schools
As the first full week of classes for Bellevue Public Schools came to an end, it also marked the first full week with students for 69 new BPS teachers this year, which includes three social workers and six CADRE teachers. According to Amanda Oliver, Director of Communication for Bellevue Public Schools, 44 of the 69…
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,…
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,…