Category: Community Bulletin

Congratulations to Our Reflections Winners!

Bellevue Reflections Winners Announced Congratulations to our students whose creativity shone in this year’s Bellevue PTSA Reflections program! Literature I Belong Everywhere — Ishani Debnath, Outstanding Interpretation Music Composition Deep End — Ariana Shahgoshtasbi, Award of Excellence Visual Arts The New World — Riley Feng, Outstanding Interpretation.

Cherry Crest Crowns 2025–2026 Spelling Bee Champion

Cherry Crest Elementary has wrapped up its 2025–2026 Spelling Bee and crowned 5th grader Vidyut Balan as this year’s champion. He will go on to represent Cherry Crest at the next level of competition. A special shout-out to our close runner-up, 1st grader Aadya Bhagwat, for an intense final round. Congratulations to all our finalists for their hard work and achievements! Please continue to read to see list of all finalists.

Regional School Funding Crisis Townhall

Special Education, transportation, and basic operations remain significantly underfunded statewide. Join the Regional Town Hall on Education Funding — January 7, 2026 from 7–9 PM

Learn about Redmond Archeology!

Learn about the 13,000 year old history of Redmond with this Gimkit! Help support Cherry Crest Robotics team the Atomic Bees by playing their Gimkit, learning about Redmond’s rich archeological history, and giving feedback.

Lifetouch Thanksgiving Discounts

Dear Cherry Crest Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS

Valid through 12/01/25.

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student, and order using your student’s student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

Food Support

Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 children in the US rely on SNAP benefits for their food and meals?

With November 1st coming up and SNAP benefits being suspended, millions of children and families will struggle with food insecurity. If you are in need of support need of support, please check out some of the links provided and/or reach out to Mykela Fantone, School Counselor at Cherry Crest, for resources.

We are here for you! If you are looking for ways to support your community, please consider donating non-perishable foods, hygiene items, and gift cards to local food banks as they anticipate being inundated with needs.

Let’s Go Krakens!🏒

Let’s Go Kraken! 🦑🏒

Hockey season is here, and Cherry Crest has teamed up with the Seattle Kraken for a super cool deal!

Come watch the Kraken in action with amazing upper bowl seats and awesome views — tickets are just $69.62 each, and $5 from every ticket goes right back to Cherry Crest!

Bring your friends and family for a fun night of hockey, cheering, and school spirit!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: Seattle Kraken Ticket Offer