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Last week, Kindergarten students shared their capstone Museum projects with their parents, guardians, teachers, friends, and other Blazers from Lower School and Middle School. Students chose topics that they were passionate about to share with their communities about what they learned this year, from red panda habitats inspired by a trip to the Woodland Park Zoo, to identities, to math, and a puppet show on what lunch items belong in the trash, recycling, or compost. Each Kindergarten student shared information and resources and answered audience questions.

"The purpose of this project is to provide accessible, hands-on STEM activities through Extended Day so younger kids can explore science and engineering in a fun way, while hopefully inspiring the same excitement and curiosity that shaped my own interests.” - Kiryn M. ’26

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is for everyone, and Upper School students Kiryn M. ’26 and Samara M. ’26 sought to spread this important message through their capstone Senior Project, SEED - Science, Explore, Experiment, Discover, a curriculum that introduces Bush Lower School Extended Day students to the joys of science, math, and engineering through a variety of interactive lessons. The idea was born of the students’ shared love for STEM, fostered by Bush and local organizations such as the Pacific Science Center and the Museum of Flight. To learn more about this Senior Project, click
https://www.bush.edu/page/news-detail?pk=1680547.

Last Friday, May 22, marked the final Middle School Music Showcase of the 2025-2026 academic year. Sixth and Seventh Grade students spent time learning instruments, forming a band, and rehearsing the song cover chosen for the showcase. Eighth Grade students composed original songs in their bands, studying the different parts of a song, writing lyrics, and bringing all parts together for this finale performance. Congratulations, Blazers!

to the Fifth Grade retreat to The Bush School Methow Campus. Students spent time hiking, team building, bonding, and participating in the beloved egg drop tradition. Students engineered ways to protect an egg dropped from the second-floor landing using only materials found around campus. Blazers returned to campus excited for their upcoming Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony.



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Last Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21, courageous Bush Lower School students took to the stage and art gallery for Lower School Fine Arts Evenings. In the Community Room Art Gallery, students were docents who shared artwork with faculty, staff, parents, guardians, and peers. During the musical performances, Blazers played instruments, danced, and sang, demonstrating skills they have been developing and rehearsing throughout this school year and beyond.

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“My Senior Project has set me up for future success in many ways. Through my volunteer work, I have both learned practical skills and pushed myself out of my comfort zone by interviewing organization leaders and volunteers.” - Annika C. ’26

In the final stretch of the academic year, seniors at The Bush School prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives, where they will continue to pursue intellectual exploration and achievement in both college and beyond. Senior Projects, which students will present at the Baccalaureate Ceremony reception on Saturday, June 6, highlight fields of interest or address needs in the greater community.

These capstone projects not only showcase students’ unique competencies and passions, but they also demonstrate their ability to apply research, critical thinking, and communication skills to everything they do. Click https://www.bush.edu/page/news-detail?pk=1679964 to read more.

To our families who celebrate Eid al-Adha, Eid Mubarak! We hope Eid al-Adha provides opportunities to spend time celebrating this blessed holiday with friends and family.

The Bush School wishes you a meaningful Memorial Day. Please join us in remembering and honoring all who have died in service to their country.

In honor of Memorial Day, campus will be closed on Monday, May 25. No classes will be held.

Thank you to all of the wonderful Bush Volunteers who joined today for the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. We are so grateful to every Bush volunteer who has shared their time, efforts, and resources to help cultivate community with current, incoming, and prospective Bush families this year. Your care and love for the Bush community are deeply appreciated.

Yesterday, Tuesday, May 19, Upper School musicians in Ensemble and Jazz Band rocked the Benaroya Theater during the final Upper School Music Showcase of the school year. That evening, students put their months of dedicated practice to the test by applying the music fundamentals they had learned from Upper School Music Faculty Landon Ashby. This exciting event brought family, friends, and faculty together for an evening of soulful serenades and powerful riffs. Craving more student-led music? Don't miss the chance to see Ensemble and Jazz Band play at Upper School Venue on Friday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Benaroya Theater!