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Introducing the BASIS Independent Bothell Orcas!

October 23, 2024

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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

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BASIS Independent Bothell
Kindergarten—Grade 12
21540 30th Drive SE
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 842-0116

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