Making waves since 2025—home of the Orcas! 

We recently celebrated the grand opening of the BASIS Independent Bothell with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony!

Joining this celebration were members of the Spring Education Group leadership team, BASIS Independent Schools leadership, BASIS Independent Bothell administrative team, leaders from our Spring Education Group sister school, representatives from the Bothell-Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, and members of our BASIS Independent Bothell parent community.

BASIS Independent Bothell, a kindergarten-grade 12 private school, opened its doors to over 200 students, and more than 50 faculty and staff in September of 2025. The ribbon-cutting ceremony began outside and in front of the school entrance with celebratory speeches from Mr. Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools, and Mr. Robert Runyon, Head of School of BASIS Independent Bothell. Their speeches outlined the incredible journey of opening BASIS Independent Bothell and gave praise to everyone who helped make the school opening successful.

“I truly enjoyed speaking with everyone about what the ribbon cutting meant for us as a culmination of so many different people’s work and belief,” Mr. Runyon expressed. “It was not just the end of something; it signaled the beginning of something new and special.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a proud milestone for BASIS Independent Bothell—a celebration of collaboration, dedication, and shared vision. As the newest addition to and eleventh school of the BASIS Independent Schools network, the campus now stands as a place where curiosity, innovation, and excellence both inside and outside of the classroom will flourish. With the doors officially open, the school community looks forward to building a strong, inspiring foundation for lifelong learning, and bringing to life a program designed for 21st-century learning.

Enjoy a few photos from this special event. 

BASIS Independent Bothell Head of School Robert Runyon, joined by members of BASIS Independent Schools’ leadership team and other distinguished guests, prepares to cut the ceremonial red ribbon.

Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools, commemorates the opening of BASIS Independent Bothell, the 11th school in the BASIS Independent Schools network.

Robert Runyon, BASIS Independent Bothell Head of School, shares his vision for our K-grade 12 private school during the ceremony.

BASIS Independent Bothell, a K-grade 12 private school, opened in fall of 2025.

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