At about the same time that the Class of 2020 was entering kindergarten, planning for a new high school facility in Blaine got underway. As those same students began their senior year of high school, at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, the new facility was finally completed. After failed bond initiatives in 2008 and 2011, voters overwhelmingly supported... 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 >
BHS Parents and Students, Please come join us at the BHS Open House on Wednesday Sept. 11 starting at 6p in the HS Cafeteria. This is a great time to meet your student's teachers and learn about the great things that are happening in their classrooms. The event will begin with our Principal Mr. Ellis saying a few words followed by our new Superintendent Dr.... READ MORE >
BHS Club Sign-ups will be taking place this Friday (8/30) during activity time. Below is a description of all the clubs offered at BHS. Hopefully there is one or two clubs that will interest you. It's a great way to meet new friends and take more pride in being a part of the Borderite community. GET INVOLVED!! GO BORDERITES!!BHS Clubs 2019-20 Art... 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 >
We would like to thank the following scholarship contributors for their generous donations and for helping to make a difference with our students and our community. Dr. Steven C. Bunch Memorial Scholarship Gracie McPhail Blaine Scholarship Foundation Conner BolickAlexis Den HartogConnor EllisAlexandra HaoDerek MachulaGracie McPhailEmily OteroAnnie Wright Blaine... 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 >
Dear Seniors and Parents,With graduation just around the corner, there are a few important dates you should be aware of. In an effort to help students who may need to catch up following the days lost to inclement weather this winter, we are offering two make-up days for seniors. They are Monday, May 6th and Saturday, May 18th. Staff will be present in the Library... READ MORE >
Blaine High School senior Alexandra Hao was selected to attend the 2nd Annual Washington State STEM Signing Day presented by Boeing. This event took place at the State Capital Building in Olympia on Friday, April 12. Alexandra will be attending University of Washington, pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Congratulations, Alexandra! READ MORE >
Click here to read Amy Page's Whatcom Talk article regarding the Blaine High School remodel. READ MORE >
Blaine High School's Knowledge Bowl team traveled to Yakima to compete in the State tournament on Saturday, March 23rd. Answering general knowledge questions in Jeopardy-style team rounds, Blaine's own team of five students battled in one written round and three oral rounds. Seniors Jo Latta and Alexandra Hao along with juniors Dylan Burnett, Charles Streeter, and... READ MORE >
We are pleased to announce an opportunity for the community to enjoy an incredible music performance by the Soshin Girls School student band from Yokohama, Japan. Since 2003, the Blaine High School wind ensemble has visited Japan five times, and this will be the Soshin Girls School’s second visit to Blaine. This group of talented young musicians will be hosted by... READ MORE >
The simple answer to this question is yes. The majority of teens are highly absorbed by their cellular devices; whether they’re messaging friends, playing games, checking up on social media, etc. At school, looking around, it would be odd seeing someone who’s NOT looking down at their device! The consistency of this distraction affects the adolescent... 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 >
Although sudden cardiac arrest in teens is rare, undetected heart defects place otherwise healthy youth at risk. PeaceHealth will be offering noninvasive screening at Blaine High School from 8am-4pm on Thursday, March 21st. To register your high school student for this screening, please complete the Heart Health Survey and return it to Jodi Greene, RN, in Student... READ MORE >
On Monday, March 11, 2019 six of Jennifer Wright's Blaine High School Biology students presented research results from investigations in and around Cain Creek, Dakota Creek, and Lincoln Park to the Blaine City Council. The students informed the council about the importance and benefits of improving the biodiversity and riparian area around Cain Creek and gained the... 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 >
Recently, three Blaine High School Band students performed solos at the San Juan Music Educators Association Regional Senior Solo & Ensemble Festival at Bellingham High School. Timothy Schrader, senior tuba player, Sydney Thrall, junior bassoon player, and Stephanie Boczek, freshman alto saxophone player all gave outstanding performances. Tim and Sydney both placed... READ MORE >
Five Blaine High School athletes were recognized at the February 25 School Board Meeting for exemplary sportsmanship during the Winter athletic season. These student athletes were identified by their coaches for this level of recognition.Aidan Button, Boys WrestlingJosie Delgadillo, Girls WrestlingAdam Vega, Boys BasketballEmma Mulryan, Girls BasketballShelby... READ MORE >
The following resource links are provided to help parents understand the facts and associated health risks related to e-cigarette use among teens. In addition to the many other issues that today's youth face on a day-to-day basis, e-cigarette use has risen to an epidemic level across the nation, and many teens have dangerous misperceptions that lead them to believe... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Borderite Wrestlers for winning the District Championship on Saturday, February 2nd, in Sedro-Woolley. Blaine had 14 boys and 1 girl qualify for the Regional Tournament this Saturday, February 9. Borderite regional qualifiers were: Adam Macauley, Alex Mercado, Jack Cheatham, Alex Hall, George Cheatham, Ethan Deming, Aidan Button, Colton... READ MORE >
Blaine School District will be hosting two upcoming training opportunities through the Birch Bay Blaine Thrives initiative. On Wednesday, January 30, a presentation will take place in the High School Theater from 5:30-8:00pm on “Teens and Risk Taking”. Counselor and educator Kate Haskell will talk about the exciting time of adolescence and brain development. A... READ MORE >
Class of 2019 Graduation has been scheduled on Friday, June 7. The ceremony will begin at 6:00pm in the gymnasium. 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 >
On Wednesday, December 5, your high school blood drive registered a total of 42 donors! We welcomed 24 first-time-donors to the Bloodworks Northwest family – new donors, we hope it was a positive experience for you and that you will consider becoming a life-long blood donor! We were able to collect 32 units of whole blood. Since each unit of whole blood is... READ MORE >
It’s almost winter break! Staff and students are excited as we approach the holidays and some time off. People begin to appreciate the little things during the winter. This might include the picturesque icy sunrise over Mount Baker in the early mornings. When skiers and snowboarders see this, they can’t wait to get up to the mountain. Families are planning... 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 >
Parents and patrons in the community are invited to join Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroeder and the whole PEANUTS gang in our new High School Little Theater as the Blaine High School Drama Club proudly presents the comedic musical, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown!” based on Charles Schultz’ beloved comic strip. There are only four shows,... READ MORE >
It’s 8:10 on a Friday morning in the heart of Blaine. Students arrive, entering through the glass doors of the cafeteria. They go inside to find their friends, socializing before starting their day. It comes up on 8:15 when Vice Principal Vezzetti calls out “Head to class!” A rush of students floods the new narrow halls. The bell rings at 8:20, then moments later,... READ MORE >
UPDATE 11/2/18: Blaine High School's Volleyball Team won both matches in the District 1/2 Tournament on November 1st. With these victories, the team qualified for the upcoming State Tournament at St. Martin's College in Lacey which takes place on November 9 and 10. Preliminary to the State Tournament, the Borderites will return to Sammamish High School for a match... READ MORE >
The Blaine Borderite Football Team competed against the Anacortes Seahawks, in Anacortes, on Friday, October 19. This was the final regular season game of the year. With a decisive victory in Anacortes, the Borderites move on to the District Playoffs with a game against Mountlake Terrace High School on Friday, October 26, starting at 5:00pm at the Edmonds... 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 >
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 >
With the first two phases of construction complete at Blaine High School, parents and patrons are invited to tour the facility on Friday, October 12. Guided tours will be provided every 15 minutes from 5:00-6:15pm. Visitors are also invited to stay for the Homecoming Chili Feed, sponsored by the Blaine Booster Club, starting at 5:00pm in the new cafeteria ($5 per... READ MORE >
BHS Club Sign-ups will be taking place this Friday (8/31) during activity time. Below is a description of all the clubs offered at BHS. Hopefully there is one or two clubs that will interest you. It's a great way to meet new friends and take more pride in being a part of the Borderite community. GET INVOLVED!! GO BORDERITES!! BHS Clubs 2018 BHS... 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 >
In May, Blaine High School was awarded a six-year accreditation from the Associate of Educational Service Districts (AESD). The High School used this voluntary accreditation process to continue its work towards improving graduation rates, supporting students in math and reading skills, and building a culture where students want to come to school. We are most proud... READ MORE >