Wade King PTO

Proud to be an IB World School since 2010, Primary Years Program

08/17/2026

Calling all incoming Promise-K and Kinder families: welcome to the Wolf Pack!

Join us THIS Friday, August 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Wade King playground for an opportunity to meet other kinder families and chat with PTO board members before the school year officially kicks off. Siblings are welcome. We can't wait to see you there and welcome you to the Wade King community.

‼️ Side note to my loyal followers: if you know any kinder families, share this page! And be sure to tell them that I'm HILARIOUS.

06/24/2026

I'm taking a break from all this summer fun, to share an important message!

Bellingham Alliance for Healthy Tech (BAHT) is working to encourage Bellingham Public Schools update their EdTech policies and procedures. While parents and caregivers recognize that technology can play a role in education, many feel that current levels of screen exposure, particularly for young children, are developmentally inappropriate, insufficiently transparent, and often inconsistent with best practices in child development, learning science, and data privacy. Families deserve meaningful choice, clear consent, and policies that prioritize students’ well-being over convenience or default digital use.

If you agree, support this cause and sign the petition: https://www.fournorms.com/groups/bellingham-alliance-for-healthy-tech/campaigns/bellingham-alliance-for-healthy-tech-bellingham-public-school-families-for-intentional-technology-in-schools

BAHT will speak on this subject at school board meetings on July 23 and August 20 (both @ 6 p.m.).

And now back to your regular scheduled programming...

06/12/2026

Congrats to our Wade King Fifth Graders! We’re so proud of you! 💙🐺💚

06/08/2026

Field Day is happening THIS WEDNESDAY. Students are encouraged to wear their Move-A-Thon T-shirts.

12:15 to 1:15 p.m.: 3rd - 5th graders
1:20 to 2:20 p.m.: Promise-K - 2nd graders

Activities will include the sack race, the hula hoop partner race, tug of war, the water race, an obstacle course, a dunk tank, bubbles, and free popsicles. Parents welcome!

Interested in volunteering? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CA4A72AA7FEC70-64079693-field #/

06/05/2026

Hello Wade King Parents and Guardians! Don't forget Portfolio Shares starting this afternoon. 🐺🌈

💜 Promise-K and Kindergarten: Thursday, June 11, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
💙 First Grade: Thursday, June 11, 8 to 8:30 a.m.
💚 Second Grade: Monday, June 8, 11 to 11:25 a.m.
💛 Third Grade: Tuesday, June 9, 8:30 to 9 a.m.
🧡 Fourth Grade: Friday, June 5, 1:45 to 2:10 p.m.
❤️ Fifth Grade: Tuesday, June 9, 1:30 to 2 p.m.

Questions? Contact the office directly.

06/05/2026

Found It Friday: End of Days

I'm back, baby, and I'm ashamed to say that my last Found It Friday post was in October. And y'all let me know how much you missed it (seriously, everyone please stop telling me how hilarious I am. It's embarrassing). I'll try harder next year. Pinky promise. But also, now I KNOW how many lurkers are out there because engagement was DOWN. Show some love, folks.

Before I get started here, I want everyone to know that THIS KOALA was found. Y'all. Holy forking shirtballs. These kids were INVESTED. They scoured the Lost & Found, undoing all my hard work this morning on their quest to find this little guy. A couple observations. One: I think the color of the koala's butt is irrelevant. That's just his personal business. And I got tired of students asking me if I'd seen a blue-butted koala. Two: if these kids put the same effort into finding the koala as they did their own coats, we'd be in business.

Moving on.

My favorite find this morning is the majestic wolf hoodie. Followed by the obviously personalized WK hoodie that's missing the "Wade"? So confusing. We also had the usual performative band wear (Though it's normally Nirvana. I'll concede that MAYBE this kid listens to Pink Floyd.); a fourth grade Move-A-Thon T-shirt; a Washington Chess hoodie; what looks like an expensive Timberland jacket; a dolphin-themed beach sweatshirt that doesn't lie; a brand new Cat & Jack puppy zip up; someone's very large basketball windbreaker that's giving 80s vibes; some cool jeans?; what appear to be a replica pair of the Dr. Martins I wore in the 90s; a vintage Seahawks crewneck; Bambi and Thumper looking they didn't star in the world's most traumatizing Disney cartoon; and a very nice (and small) Columbia jacket.

Any takers? We have one week to go. Come take a looksie.

I'll be very conscientious to check for names on June 12 as I pack up these items, and anything I find will live in the office for a week until they close shop for the summer.

Cheers,
xoxo Sara, Your Lost & Found Liaison

06/01/2026

Well, it's the end of the school year as we know it. And I feel fine. (Mostly.)

🌈 June 3: PTO Social, 5 p.m., Kulshan Trackside. Bring the whole family, and spend a couple hours celebrating this amazing community.
🌈 June 10: Field Day takes place from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. ( 3rd - 5th graders) and
1:20 to 2:20 p.m. (Promise-K - 2nd graders). Students are encouraged to wear their Move-A-Thon shirts for the day. Parents are welcome to attend, and we still need volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CA4A72AA7FEC70-64079693-field #/
🌈 June 12: The epic End-of-the-Year Assembly will take place from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. in the cafeteria. This event is open to the public. The Wade King Junior and Morning Choir will perform. Following the assembly, a short meet-and-greet will be held for 5th grade students and their families in the covered area outside of the gymnasium.
🌈 June 12: Don't forget the Fifth Grade Tunnel of Love at the end of the day (12:15 p.m.) to celebrate our graduating students before they move on to middle school.
🌈 June 12: Lost & Found D(onation)-Day: I will be double checking for name labels and packing up the Lost & Found for donation after school. If I find any labeled items, the office will reach out to those families. Otherwise, it's sayonara to this year's mountain of stuff.
🌈 June 12: The Wade King Choir will sing the National Anthem at the Bellingham Bells vs. Portland Pickles game. Wade King community members receive $5 tickets with a special code. Interested? Visit www.wadekingpto.org, and check out the Choir page for more details.
🌈 June 21: Father's Day
🌈 June 22: Summer begins

Interested in summer reading? Keep an eye on the PTO website as I put together an inclusive list of all the options Bellingham has to offer.

Home stretch. Have a wonderful June, Wolves.

05/31/2026

Join us at Kulshan Trackside this Wednesday, June 3, at 5 p.m. for our end-of-the-year PTO social. This casual event is open all, so stop by for some food trucks, drinks, and fun.

See you there, Wolves!

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2155 Yew St Road
Bellingham, WA
98229

Telephone

+13606476840

Website

http://wadekingpto.org/

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