Good evening students, staff, families and community, I am pleased to be bringing you this week’s message with the ability to announce we are moving to Phase II of our phase-in plan. A small number of students will be returning to the school buildings beginning Monday. Those families who have students returning have been contacted by the district. As we progress... READ MORE >
Monday, September 21, 2020 we will move to Phase II of our re-opening plan and welcome our first Borderites to the buildings. We are beginning with a small group of students, those farthest from educational justice, and our teachers and staff have been communicating with them about the big day. New content was added to our website today, specific to the re-opening,... READ MORE >
Visit our new K-5 Remote Learning Tips page for some great visuals and helpful tips for your younger learners. The K-5 team is working hard and continuing to develop new content for this page, so check back regularly. If there is a how-to that you'd like to see, or if you have other suggestions for us, please let us know. READ MORE >
Join Dr. Granger Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. for a virtual Community Q&A session. He'll talk about our plans for a phased-in reopening and answers your questions. He'll stay online until your questions have been addressed. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join.... READ MORE >
K-5 Friday Menu for Student Learning The Friday menu in your child's Google Classroom provides you with a plethora of options for Friday activities. Since your student has been on screens most of the week, our goal with the Friday menu is to provide a combination of online learning activities, which are done on the computer, and offline activities, which do not... READ MORE >
Good evening students, staff, families and community, I want to start off by thanking all the students and families of the Blaine School District who have engaged in learning over the last week and a half to start the year. We have had reports of many good things happening in our virtual classrooms. Our staff continue to work each day at providing high quality... READ MORE >
Join Dr. Granger this evening, Monday, August 31, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. for a virtual community Q&A. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://zoom.us/j/91376488534?pwd=NVF1ckJlc0dGWFRmempQR2xEZEN6UT09 Passcode: 315559 Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253... READ MORE >
Dr. Granger's weekly message to the community has been posted to our website. We have been working on quite a bit of new content on our site this week, and one addition is a new page for Superintendent's Messages, where you will find this evening's message. READ MORE >
August 26, 2020Good Evening Students, Staff, Families and Community, Welcome back to learning Borderites! Although this year did not start off with the sounds of children squealing with excitement as they passed my window this morning, or kids pouring off the buses, greeting their friends and classmates, it was still a great day. It was great, because we as a... READ MORE >
Students will be able to pick up meals at the school once a week, on Wednesdays, starting 8/26Meals will contain five breakfasts and five lunches Cost for meals will be based on the student’s meal approval; free, reduced or paidMeals can be pre-ordered to help with planningMore details on our website READ MORE >
K-5 Supply Pick Up Supply Pick Up - August 26th-28th We have arranged a supply pick up the first three days of school. This will include a bag of learning materials your child will need at home to engage in remote learning. We will also include other essential supplies to help you get started. Below is a schedule for K-5 families to access these supplies. ... READ MORE >
New sample schedules for grades K-8 are now posted on our website. Teachers returned to work yesterday and need time to work through any small adjustments. We expect finalized schedules by the end of the day Monday, but hope in the mean time this will give you an idea of what to expect. http://blainewa.apptegy.us/o/b... READ MORE >
Hello Blaine Elementary and Primary School Families! We'd like you to be aware of the following information pertaining to the 2020-21 school year for your primary and elementary school students. Teachers will be contacting families to set up meetings to discuss the start of the school year. These meetings will occur the first three days of school (August 26-28)... READ MORE >
Join Dr. Granger for a virtual Q&A Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://zoom.us/j/93870503532?pwd=cDI1Ui82U2xZa3QrM0ZJVy9SL3dsQT09 Passcode: 420713 Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: 1 253... READ MORE >
Good evening students, staff, families and community, As many of you are aware we have made the difficult decision to begin the 2020-2021 school year with all students in remote learning. I want to assure you this decision was not made lightly, and we are aware of its tremendous impact on our families and community. The school district is at the heart of... READ MORE >
Dear students, staff, families and community, I am writing to you in the middle of the week, because in times like these, when things are changing so rapidly, sometimes a weekly communication is not enough. We continue to receive feedback from families that a fully remote learning model will require flexibility in order to be possible for many. I mentioned in... READ MORE >
Blaine School District has invested in technology in order to provide a chromebook for every student in every grade. Devices will be available for pick up at the school beginning Thursday, August 12, 2020. If your student needs a device for use for the 2020-2021 school year, please see below for pick up days and times and a map of the locations. Pick up locations... READ MORE >
Join Dr. Granger for a virtual Community Q & A this evening, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://zoom.us/j/93716401150?pwd=T3A2QnJlU3h3ZkljMkIvMitFcExSUT09 Passcode: 104805 Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1... READ MORE >
Good evening students, staff, families and community Earlier this week the Whatcom County Health Department issued a letter to school district superintendents and an accompanying statement that schools should begin the 2020-2021 school year in remote learning. District staff met with the Blaine School District’s Board of Directors on two occasions to discuss... READ MORE >
Blaine School District's Board of Directors met this evening to discuss the reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year, in light of recent recommendations from Whatcom County's Department of Health and new information from Governor Inslee. Although recommendations are leaning towards starting the year with online remote learning, the directors ultimately decided... READ MORE >
Join Dr. Granger for a virtual community question and answer session on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. He is committed to open and honest communication with the community, and he will stay online until each question has been addressed. Please click this URL to join. https://zoom.us/j/95157353698?pwd=YURXN2QybWVtOVQxaFFLV0t4MEFydz09 Passcode: 411754 Or join... READ MORE >
Dr. Granger's weekly message has been posted on our COVID-19 Info & Updates page. His message includes important new information for families who might be considering a switch to home schooling for the 2020-2021 school year. READ MORE >
Blaine School District is presenting more than one learning model for the 2020-2021 school year, a hybrid learning model that consists of alternating weeks or online only. A full description of both learning models can be found on the COVID-19 Information & Updates page, in the Health Services section of our website. At this time we are asking families to decide... READ MORE >
Visit our COVID-19 Info & Updates page for Dr. Granger's Community Message for July 24, 2020. Tonight's message includes some childcare resources, including a link to a survey from the Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County's Blaine club. READ MORE >
Visit our COVID-19 Info & Updates page for a new message from Dr. Granger regarding school reopening for the 2020-2021 school year. As things are rapidly evolving, he remains committed to communicating with our students, staff, families and community and will continue to issue updates on a regular basis. https://www.blainesd.org/covid-19-info-and-updates READ MORE >
We know our families still have lots of questions about the 2020-2021 School Year, and we are committed to making ourselves available to answer them. Join Dr. Granger Monday, July 13, 2020 for a virtual question and answer session. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join.... READ MORE >
Good evening students, staff, families and community, I am writing this evening to let you know that we as a district have been made aware of comments made on social media by former district students that have raised concerns within our community. In particular, we have recently received concerns from community members that acts of discrimination or harassment may... READ MORE >
Dr. Granger has delivered a message regarding Blaine School District's tentative schedule and reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year. You can view his video message below or click here to visit our COVID-19 Info & Updates page to read the full text. READ MORE >
The move from 2nd grade at Blaine Primary School to 3rd grade at our Elementary School is a big deal for kiddos! In a traditional year our 2nd graders would have toured their new school, met students and staff, received a special gift from the current 3rd graders, and visited the spaces they will be calling home soon. Like so many other things in this time, we have... READ MORE >
Here is what we know about the start of the 2020-2021 school year as of 9:00 P.M., Friday, June 19, 2020; Schools have been told to reopen, with 6 ft of social distancing between students in a classroom settingThe size of our classrooms create a limitation of anywhere from 10-15 students with social distancing appliedThe above means a hybrid model of learning will... READ MORE >
Join Dr. Granger for a virtual community question and answer session tonight, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. He'll share the most up to date information about the 2020-2021 school year and answer your questions. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join.... READ MORE >
Dr. Granger's final weekly message of the 2019 - 2020 school year has been posted on our COVID-19 Info & Updates page. Click here to view his message. Dr. Granger will also be hosting a virtual Community Question and Answer session on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Please click here to join the meeting. Password: 499375 Or join by phone: Dial(for higher... READ MORE >
Dr. Granger's weekly message was delivered by video this week and is available on our YouTube channel, Blaine School District, WA. The written message can also be found on the COVID Information & Updates page of our website, under Health Services. As is the case for all of our web pages, the message can be translated into both Spanish and Russian. ... READ MORE >
Join Dr. Granger for a virtual question and answer period on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. We know that in these times there are sometimes more questions than answers, but Dr. Granger is committed to transparency and regular and consistent communication with our community. Questions can be emailed in advance to questions@blainesd.org or asked in the Q&A box... READ MORE >
We are continuing to plan and prepare for the 2020-2021 school year and are working every day to problem solve the many issues we are all facing. There are still far more questions than answers. However, one thing has been made abundantly clear so far, and that is we should all expect the coming school year to look different than both the start of this year and its... READ MORE >
Dr. Granger's weekly message has been posted on our website's COVID Info & Updates page and includes information about a potential Phase 2 graduation celebration for the Class of 2020. READ MORE >
Good evening Students, Staff, Families and Community, I hope this email finds you doing well and taking good care of yourselves and your family. This weekend the month of May will come to an end, leaving us with just two weeks until graduation and three weeks until the end of this school year for all of our students. The feedback we continue to receive from our... READ MORE >
Dr. Granger's weekly message has been posted to our website's COVID Info & Updates page, under Health Services. It includes information about item pick up and return and a time for graduation plans. Click here to read his message. READ MORE >
Join Dr. Granger for a virtual community Q & A, Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Anyone who would like to may send questions in advance to questions@blainesd.org. A similar meeting specifically for Class of 2020 Seniors and their families will be held Thursday, May 21, 2020. The link for that meeting will be posted Wednesday evening. READ MORE >
For all students going into grades 1-6 next year, we are asking for your input to help our staff make the best possible decisions regarding your child's classroom placement. Your input regarding your child’s learning style and needs is invaluable to us. In addition to helping with classroom placement, information from our survey will also be shared with your... READ MORE >
Student belongings may be picked up from the school this Tuesday, May 5, 2020 and Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. The times have been divided based on the first letter of the last name of the student. Households with students of more than one last name can choose just one of the applicable times; you do not have to come to the supply pick up... READ MORE >
Dr. Granger is hosting a Q&A for the community this evening, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via zoom webinar. Anyone joining the meeting will be required to enter their First Name, Last Name, and a valid email address. Participants in the webinar will not have video or audio. You are encouraged to send your questions in advance to... READ MORE >
New Student Online Enrollment is up and running. This is for Kindergarten registration, and students of all ages. Visit our website, under Parents and Students to find the new page with everything you'll need to register. https://www.blainesd.org/new-student-online-enrollment--9For families with students already attending Blaine School District who wish to enroll a... READ MORE >
Superintendent Dr. Christopher Granger shares a message of support for families regarding this new age of distance learning on our YouTube channel, Blaine School District, WA. READ MORE >
Friday, April 17, 2020 @ 8:20 P.M. (20:20), Blaine School District will join WIAA, and schools all across the State of Washington, and light its stadium lights for 20 minutes to honor the Senior Class of 2020. This is not a replacement of any potential official commencement ceremony for the class, but rather a chance to join together locally, regionally, and across... READ MORE >
Wednesday, April 15, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Dr. Granger will host a Virtual Supper with the Superintendent. You are invited to send questions in advance by email to questions@blainesd.org. Emails will not be responded to, but Dr. Granger will address each question during the event. You will also have the ability to type questions into the chat box... READ MORE >
Tuesday, March 24, 2020The district is working to determine the logistics of providing childcare for our community's healthcare workers and first responders. If you work in one of these categories and will require childcare, please complete the Childcare Form, found on our website, and send it by email to Julie Butschli as soon as possible. Decisions about staffing... READ MORE >
March 20, 2020 Dear staff, students, families and community, It is hard to believe we are approaching the end of March. So much has changed in our community over this month. We are working hard as a district to meet the needs of students, staff and the community as a whole in the form of meals and planning for childcare. We are also working through what... READ MORE >
Our COVID-19 Nutrition Plan begins with the weekday distribution of meals tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Grab 'n Go meals will be available for pick up between 11:00 am and Noon at the Blaine High School campus, with a drive through option, in the parking lot behind the new grandstands. Meals will also be delivered along bus routes. Children need not be... READ MORE >
The State of Washington has asked school districts to provide childcare for essential services workers, such as healthcare, emergency response and utilities workers. We are preparing to do so, but need your help to best plan. If you are someone who will be in a critical childcare need due to today's closure announcement, please complete our survey. READ MORE >
Blaine School District to close beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 Good afternoon Blaine School District Students, Staff, Families and Community, We know the past few weeks have been stressful for many in our communities because of the continued spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. We are grateful to all our students, staff and families... READ MORE >
The following information is from a Washington State Department of Health publication dated March 4, 2020.If you think you have been exposed to someone with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19, follow the steps below to monitor your health and avoid spreading the disease to others if you get sick.What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?COVID-19 is a respiratory... READ MORE >
March 9, 2020 RE: March 28, 2020 - Washington State Math Champs In light of the increasing risk factors occurring in our state, and the numerous questions we have received from participating State Math Champs teams, Blaine School District is weighing the impacts of postponing or cancelling the 2020 Washington State Math Champs event scheduled for March 28,... READ MORE >
We have created a new web page for Communicable Disease, under Health Services. There is an update there this evening, March 5, 2020, from Dr. Granger regarding COVID-19. Any future updates regarding both COVID-19 and varicella (chickenpox) will be posted here first. https://www.blainesd.org/communicable-disease-information READ MORE >
Dear Staff, Students and Families, As you are aware we are in the heart of the cold and flu season, and we are constantly monitoring the health and safety of our staff and students. In addition to coronavirus we continue to monitor other illness instances as well. We have had a cluster of children who have been diagnosed with chickenpox (varicella) in our district... READ MORE >
A Message from the Superintendent: Good Evening, As we make our way through this evolving, fast-changing situation that surrounds COVID-19, I have decided I would like to err on the side of over-communicating with our staff, students, families and communities. So, although there is nothing new to report as to the status of COVID-19 in our community or even in the... READ MORE >
Our new video series, Bedtime Stories for Little Borderites, will debut tonight, March 1, 2020, the first day of National Reading Month, at 5:30 p.m. Watch for a new bedtime story to share with your little ones each night. Studies show that young children, especially those from birth to age 5, who are read to every day will hear a million more words than their... READ MORE >
Potential openings for teachers at all grade levels have been posted for the 2020-2021 school year. Interested applicants should visit our Employment page for more information and to apply. District Program and Facility Highlights: Fountas and Pinnell, Conscious Discipline, Expanding CTE, REACH Highly Capable, AVID, College in the Classroom, New High School... READ MORE >
A message from the superintendent: Good Morning Families, Students, Families and Communit Members, As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to dominate the news, we have experienced an increase in concern being expressed by parents and staff in Blaine School District. I would like to start by assuring our community that I, and members of our staff, have been... READ MORE >
Class pictures for Blaine Elementary are Friday, February 28, 2020. All students were sent home with a picture envelope on 2/19/2020. If families need another envelope please contact the BES Office at (360) 332-5213. READ MORE >
You have navigated the weather-related school closures in January, and potential impacts in February, with patience, and we are grateful. With three weather related closure days behind us, our last day of school is currently scheduled to be Monday, June 15, 2020. Should we experience additional school closures due to weather, that date could change.With this... READ MORE >
Dear Blaine Community, On behalf of the students, staff, and school board I extend my deepest gratitude for your continued support of public education. In supporting our replacement levy you have shown a commitment to our students’ needs and an understanding of the complicated funding issues we face. Thank you for putting the pieces in place for our students.... READ MORE >
You are invited to join Dr. Granger for a town hall style conversation, with a light supper included, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 10th in the Birch Bay Bible Community Church’s Fireside Room (4460 Bay Rd., Blaine). Thank you to Birch Bay Square Subway and Birch Bay Bible Community Church for co-hosting this event with us. READ MORE >
Blaine Thrives after school program has been canceled for the remainder of this week, 01/14 through 01/17, due to projected winter weather. READ MORE >
The Mobile Dental Program is coming again to the Blaine School District to provide screening and dental care services to students! This is a free supplemental service for all children and includes screenings, sealants and fluoride. There is no cost to families, and the dental services occur at school. In order to take advantage of this incredible program, simply... READ MORE >
In an effort to continually provide a safe environment for students and staff and to effectively respond to emergencies, Blaine School District has adopted the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by the I Love U Guys Foundation. Our staff have already been trained on this protocol and our students will be introduced to it this month. The SRP provides... READ MORE >
As the start of the 2019-2020 school year approaches, the Blaine School District Family Service Center, as in previous years, would like to provide backpacks full of school supplies to our low-income, foster, and homeless students. This service is provided only by the donations from our amazing community. If you would like to donate supplies – backpacks,... READ MORE >
Blaine School District will be hosting a Back to School Fair on Wednesday, August 21st, in the High School Gymnasium from 4:00-7:00pm. This exciting event was a great success in December of 2018, and the District is now providing this opportunity prior to the beginning of school this year so that our families can come and learn about resources available in our... READ MORE >
Please see flyers linked below for information about food programs that will be happening in our community this summer. All students are welcome to attend!!Boys & Girls Club Summer Food ProgramBirch Bay Summer Community Meals READ MORE >
Congratulations to Blaine Elementary School! BES is being recognized by Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for its outstanding work closing the achievement gap for students with disabilities and students identified as English Learners. Our Elementary staff and leaders have done a phenomenal job setting student growth goals and... READ MORE >
Blaine Elementary School Families, We invite you take a few moments prior to Friday, June 14th to give us your feedback about your experience at Blaine Elementary School this year. You can find a survey link on the Blaine Elementary School Website or BES PTO Facebook Page for the 2019 Blaine Elementary School Culture Survey-Parents/Families. Answers on the... READ MORE >
Blaine School District's Board of Directors is currently in the first phase of searching for a new superintendent. At their Special Meeting on May 17, the Board selected Rich Parker, from the consultant firm McPherson & Jacobson, to guide this process. The Board met with Mr. Parker in a Special Meeting on May 20 for the purpose of discussing their own criteria for... READ MORE >
Blaine Elementary School has been holding monthly assemblies focusing in on different character attributes, like Borderite Pride and Empathy. The purpose of these assemblies are to provide Social Emotional Learning to all staff and students in a fun way to build our school community. Students work on showing each monthly attribute and are recognized through I See... READ MORE >
5th Grade Families-Please join us for an informational meeting for the upcoming Mountain School Field Trip on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 5:30pm in the BES Library. READ MORE >
With the significant increase in absences due to illness, we want to remind everyone that we have attendance hotlines that can be called to excuse your child's absence. Please leave a detailed message regarding symptoms so we can appropriately track illness trends. It is important to keep your child home until 24 hours after fever subsides without the use of... READ MORE >
All Blaine Elementary and Primary school families are invited to join us in celebrating literacy skills and learning about ways to practice reading at home. Parents and children are welcome to come to the event because they will be learning together in our breakout sessions. We want all of our Blaine students to be confident readers! When: Wednesday, March 13, from... READ MORE >
At their February 25 meeting, the School Board approved the base calendar for the 2019-2020 school year. The first day of school will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 with the final day of school set for Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Winter Break will run from December 23, 2019 through January 3, 2020. Spring Break will take place from April 6-10, 2020. Late... READ MORE >
Are you interested in referring a student for REACH, Blaine School District’s Highly Capable Program? Click here to get the Parent, Community, and Self Referral form and submit it to the student’s school office by February 15. READ MORE >
Blaine School District will be hosting the first annual Family Resource Fair on Wednesday, December 5th, in the High School Cafeteria from 5:00-7:30pm. This exciting event will provide an opportunity for our families to come and learn about resources available in our community. There will be many local organizations on site to discuss opportunities and support for... READ MORE >
In observance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, a variety of educational activities are taking place this week throughout our campus. Blaine Primary School students have been participating in a variety of literacy activities, including reading about military service, writing thank you notes, and making a “Hero Sandwich” book. The Elementary School’s annual... READ MORE >
Blaine School District will be hosting a 4-night workshop in November for caregivers of Primary and Elementary students. The workshop will take place in the Blaine Primary School multi-purpose room and will be co-facilitated by our School Counselors, Craig Robinson and Sarah Point-Moore, and Primary School Behavior Specialist, Lori Robison. We will present the... READ MORE >
Picture order forms will be sent home with BES students on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. BES Picture Day is Wednesday, October 17, 2018. This is a sample of the form that will be sent home. READ MORE >
The Mobile Dental Program is coming back to the Blaine School District to provide screening and dental care services to students! This is a free supplemental service for all children and includes screenings, sealants and fluoride. There is no cost to families, and the dental services occur at school. Families are encouraged to embrace this wonderful free... READ MORE >
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student's academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success... READ MORE >
What's Happening at BES?? September 7th 4:30-7pm Family Skate Night September 10th 8:30am PTO Coffee Talk September 11th 6:00pm PTO Meeting September 12th Walk-a-thon Kickoff September 17th 10:20am Late Start-No... READ MORE >
August 17, 2018 Welcome Back BES Families! We are excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2018-19 school year! We look forward to another year of learning and growth as a community. We welcome the arrival of our new students to Blaine Elementary, including our incoming third graders. At Blaine Elementary we strive to provide an... READ MORE >
In the Spring of 2016, random water samples were tested for lead content throughout Blaine School District, with an emphasis on kitchen area faucets, stand alone drinking fountains and fixtures at the end of water lines. At that time, all samples collected were found to be well below the EPA threshold (upper limit) of 20ppb (parts per billion). In 2018, the... READ MORE >
In partnership with the Whatcom County Health Department, Blaine School District has been working towards the formation of a broad, community-based, prevention network to enhance collaboration and ongoing planning for the social-emotional needs of our youth. The strategic planning initiative, known as Blaine Thrives, will set a healthy vision for the community to... READ MORE >