Bellevue School District Sustainability
Creating a better world for our students and the environment.
Upcoming events
COMING TOGETHER
BSD Sustainability Summit 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 3–7 p.m. · Bellevue City Hall
Planned by BSD students, the summit brings students and staff together to share school sustainability projects, learn from one another, and explore ways to take action with community partners.
All are welcome: students, staff, families, and community members.
What to expect
- Share school sustainability projects and learn from other BSD teams.
- Explore ways to take action with community partners.
- Develop a youth climate project idea and get grant application help during the 6–7 p.m. workshop.
TURN YOUR IDEA INTO ACTION
Funding for Bellevue youth climate projects
The City of Bellevue’s Youth Climate Action Fund, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, offers $1,000–$5,000 for new, youth-led climate projects in Bellevue.
Who: Bellevue residents ages 15–24, in teams of at least two.
Apply by: November 5, 2026.
Bring an idea for reducing waste, protecting nature, clean transportation, or another local climate solution.
The final hour, 6–7 p.m. on October 28, is a workshop to develop your project idea and work on your grant application.
Earth Month Art Contest
2025–26 winners
Theme: “Dear 2050…”
Sophie W. · Grade 4 Yanxi Y. · Grade 5 Elina Z. · Grade 8 Yutong Y. · Grade 11
GET INVOLVED
Make sustainability happen in BSD
Students, staff, families, and community members can help shape more sustainable schools.Join the BSD Sustainability Committee
This districtwide committee advances BSD’s sustainability policy. Its first meeting is Wednesday, October 21, 4–6 p.m. in the Rainier Room at WISC. Come learn about the work and ways to participate. Friends and family are welcome. Join the team or mailing list Join BSD Sustainability on Microsoft Teams For BSD students and staff. Sign in with your BSD account.STUDENT LED, DISTRICTWIDE
Meet the Sustainability Design Team
The Design Team connects green teams across BSD schools, helps students turn ideas into projects, and plans opportunities such as the summit to share their work. Students collaborate with district staff and community partners on outreach and sustainability action. Join the team or mailing list →Leadership and contacts
Reach a student leader or one of the adults supporting the team.