Bellview Elementary School

At Bellview we celebrate the end of every school year with students by setting up an obstacle course where students can test their prowess, play games, and make lasting memories before the summer. We wish all our graduating 5th graders luck and hope they carry the Bellview sprit with them!

The Second Grade teachers at Bellview, Ellen Gayton and Ingrid Hansen, have transformed their classroom into an 1893 one room schoolhouse, complete with chalkboards and hot biscuits.

This week is American School Counselor Appreciation Week! Ashland School District has many talented and dedicated behavioral health specialists. Please take a moment to recognize and get to know the two fantastic people working here at Bellview! Michelle Bolinger: Child Development Specialist This is Michelle’s 7th year at Bellview. She shoulders a lot of mentoring responsibility as the most experienced CDS and is now a critical of member of three committees that are working on building clearer, more coordinated support systems. Michelle is inspired and motivated by her relationships with students, parents, and her incredible colleagues. Michelle’s passion for her work and infectious laughter motivate and inspire many in her district team. Julie Claycomb: Student Advocate Julie has worked at Bellview for 9 years as an Educational Assistant! She transitioned into the Student Advocate position last year and has offered invaluable support and guidance to some of her newer colleagues at other sites. She is highly valued as an intensely thoughtful and caring colleague who is quick to take on new responsibilities and roles.

Get ready for the 13th Annual Monster Dash Run for Education! This year’s race is back in Lithia Park on Saturday, October 30th, or you can sign up to run the race virtually from anywhere October 22nd – 31st. 1-mile Fun Run/Walk 5k Run/Walk 10k Run Walk, run or zombie stroll for this annual family-fun event that supports grants in Ashland public schools. This one-of-a-kind race is presented by Lithia 4 Kids, the Ashland Kiwanis Club, and the Ashland Schools Foundation (ASF). This year the in-person races at Lithia Park will be modified for COVID safety, with mask requirements, staggered race-wave start times and locations, and limited numbers per race to allow for social distancing. All racers receive finisher’s medals, plus fun-filled race packets and giveaways for youth 18 and under! Register NOW for early-bird pricing for adults (thru Oct 13…kids are always $10) and before the race time you want fills up. Go to www.AshlandMonsterDash.com to sign up the whole family and get more info about this year’s race, online contests, silent auction and prizes!

A year ago, we all experienced and witnessed how wide-spread community service can unite, mend, and restore hope. An ASD parent has initiated an inspiring and uplifting effort to make September 8 a day of community connection and care. Please join in this effort and make this day and many more full of gestures of kindness that ripple across our community and beyond.

Excited to see our 1st through 5th graders for the first day on 8/30!