In the elementary schools in Bellevue, there is a surplus approaching three thousand seats, which translates to 100 empty classrooms or more,” Jarvis said in a prepared statement.

Update 6:25 p.m.: The Bellevue School Board has voted to consolidate two elementary schools. Three board members voted yes, while two abstained. Breaking: Emotional reaction from parents as ...

A student walks through the entryway area as second-grade students returned to in-person learning at Somerset Elementary School in Bellevue on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021.

The Bellevue School District has decided it won’t close or consolidate any of its middle schools, to the relief of many families. Superintendent Kelly Aramaki announced the recommendation at a ...