To celebrate Latin American and Hispanic Heritage Month, our Mountaineers learned how to roll dough for tortillas. Our wonderful staff then pressed and cooked them, and students enjoyed their tortillas with beans and rice while watching the Book of Life. This movie explores themes of love, life, and loyalty, and gives students a beautiful glimpse into Mexican-American culture.

During Unity Week, our community came together to celebrate connection, creativity, and kindness. Students and staff contributed new handprints to our school mural, symbolizing how each individual adds to our collective story. Middle and high school students participated in the first-ever BASIS Independent Bellevue Amazing Race, designed by Ms. Huang. Teams worked together to complete physical challenges and problem-solving tasks while their peers and teachers cheered them on. Meanwhile, our primary students engaged in Messy Art Night, exploring painting, coloring, and freedom of expression with guidance from our Grade 10 NHS volunteers. Throughout the week, students also reflected on the importance of anti-bullying efforts and what it means to build an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We are so proud of our campus community. Go Mountaineers!