We are excited to introduce BASIS Independent Bothell’s mascot — the Orca!

Taking into consideration our region and our mission, we think the Orca will represent our school community in so many ways. 

Did you know that orcas…

• …are extremely social, and live with their pods?

• …travel more than any other animal on the planet, except for humans?

• …have their own distinct languages and dialects?

• …have an IQ that is the equivalent of a 15/16 year-old human child?

• …coordinate and plan as a team when hunting?

• …have evolved through culture?

• …own the most developed insular cortex in the world?

• …play?!
  

The BASIS Independent Bothell community will embrace the Orca in many ways:

• Already enrolled families will be receiving BASIS Independent Bothell Orca gear in the next few weeks
• Early in our first year, students will name the Orca mascot
• Participation in Orca-focused events including:
  • Orca Recovery Day – October 19
  • World Orca Day – Mid-July
• Creating school-wide pods to develop connections between older and younger students
• Adopting an Orca