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K-12 Important Dates

Mark your calendars with the following important K-12 dates. Events can also be found on the Bush Calendar of Major Dates.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Fall Break (no K-12 classes)
 
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Upper School Reading Day (no Upper School classes)
 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Upper School Finals (half days)
 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Early Dismissal (Lower School 11:45 a.m., Upper and Middle School 12:00 p.m.)
 
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22-FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026 Winter Break (no K-12 classes)
 
MONDAY, JANUARY 5 K-12 In-Service Day (no K-12 classes)
 
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 Classes Resume
 
Click here to read more about The Bush School’s Religious & Cultural Observances Policy.
  • Interested in Study Away Opportunities for Next Year? Complete an Internal Application by Monday, December 8 Interested in Study Away Opportunities for Next Year? Complete an Internal Application by Monday, December 8
    On Friday, November 14, Ninth and Tenth Grade students had the opportunity to learn about unique opportunities to study away for a semester or year. If your child is considering a study away experience for next year, please review the following next steps:
    1. Complete the Bush Study Away Application | Priority Deadline - Monday, December 8
    2. Set up a meeting with Upper School Director Ingrid Gustavson, to review academic progress, expectations, and graduation requirements.
    3. Review this communication, which contains information about eligibility and process, space and selection, and cost.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Director of Programs for the Methow Campus and Semester School Alexa Adams at alexa.adams@bush.edu. 

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Week at a Glancecollege counseling

Bush Upper School families are encouraged to visit the Office of College Counseling website to keep informed on all important dates, upcoming deadlines, college visits, and more. Below you can find links to grade level timelines, we recommend bookmarking these pages as they will be updated throughout the year with new important information. 

 
  • Bush Performing Arts Shine During Upper School Drama Showcase Bush Performing Arts Shine During Upper School Drama Showcase
    Upper School students recently wrapped their fall showcase performances of The Time is Now: A Studio Showcase of Short Plays, in partnership with Climate Change Theatre Action (CCTA).
     
    Founded in 2015, CCTA is a worldwide festival of short plays presented every two years in conjunction with the United Nations COP meetings. Every cycle, fifty professional playwrights from all inhabited continents, as well as various cultures and Indigenous nations, are commissioned to write five-minute plays about an aspect of the climate crisis, inspired by a shared climate-related prompt.
     
    Upper School students curated a selection of plays to bring to the Benaroya Theater stage. The short plays were thoughtful, engaging, funny, and powerful. 

  • Help Keep Sparky’s Grill Fired Up – We Need You! Help Keep Sparky’s Grill Fired Up – We Need You!
    Upper School volleyball matches have begun and on and we need your help to make match days great!

    Sparky’s Grill, our concession stand, plays a big role in supporting our athletic programs, and we’re looking for parent and guardian volunteers to help keep it running smoothly throughout the season.
    Our goal is to have Sparky’s open for all Upper School home volleyball games, and we need two adult volunteers per game to make that possible. We’ve made it easy for families to jump in:
    • Shifts are just ninety minutes
    • A staff member from Sage Dining will be on-site to help each night
    This is a fun, easy way for parents and guardians from all grade levels to support the student-athlete experience - even if your child isn’t playing in a game that night. Every dollar raised helps fund the athletics department. Volunteering at Sparky’s is a great chance to meet other families, show your school spirit, and make a real impact.

    We’ve created a Sign-Up Genius to make it simple to choose a shift that works for you. Families often volunteer during games when their child isn’t playing, but all are welcome to help—no matter what grade your child is in.

    Thank you for helping to build a strong and spirited community. We look forward to seeing you at the matches—and at Sparky’s Grill!
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Community NewsArts

  • Bush Faculty Awarded for Artistic Achievements

    This Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week, we are proud to share two incredible honors that reflect the passion, creativity, and dedication our educators bring to The Bush School every day.

    Lower School music teacher Juliana Cantarelli Vita has been named a 2026 Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist by the GRAMMY Museum and Recording Academy, while Upper School English Teacher Molly Olguín has been selected as one of just five writers nationwide to receive the 2025 Jack Hazard Fellowship from the New Literary Project.

    Both of these recognitions celebrate what we at Bush see every day—teachers who spark joy, challenge students to think deeply, and model what it means to pursue one’s passions with purpose. Read below about their accomplishments.

  • Photos Available for Middle and Upper School Spring Performing Arts Productions!

    Photos are available now for the Upper School spring production of "Priscilla Dreams the Answer" and the Middle School spring production of "A Day on Mt. Olympus." 

    Click here to view photos from the Upper School production "Priscilla Dreams the Answer"

    Click here to view photos from the Middle School production "A Day on Mt. Olympus"

  • Cultivating Community: Bush Arts Prepares for Upcoming Performances

    Creative, expressive, and free-thinking, the Bush School Performing Arts Department has been in full swing since last semester, organizing fall and winter drama performances, choir concerts, art displays, and music showcases. Each production was a massive success for Arts faculty and students, who worked diligently to ensure the Bush community was entertained and inspired at each event. As they continue blazing trails through the new year, Bush Arts reflects on the art highlights of last semester and shares what exciting events are in store for the Bush community.

  • Showstoppers! Photos Available from Upper School Music Showcase and Venue

    Last week featured two nights of incredible music productions! The Upper School Music Showcase on Tuesday, December 10 included performances from student ensembles and bands. Venue, a student run music showcase, included soloists, duets, additional band performances, and more! Photos from both performances are available now!

  • Upper School Jazz Band Prepares for The Bush School Music Showcase

    The Upper School Music Showcase is right around the corner, and students have been preparing all semester to play their hearts out for The Bush School community. This harmonious event, which will take place on Tuesday, December 10, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. showcases a variety of musical styles and fosters a sense of belonging through a shared love of music.
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