Stay Connected. Continue to Grow. Inspire the Future
Bellevue School District Alumni
Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, you are an important part of the Bellevue School District community. The BSD Alumni Network brings together graduates, former students, educators, families, and supporters who share a connection to Bellevue schools and a passion for helping future generations thrive.
Get Involved - Join the BSD Alumni
Stay connected with fellow alumni and receive occasional updates about alumni spotlights, networking opportunities, reunions, district news, and volunteer opportunities.
Benefits of joining:
Connect with fellow BSD alumni
Receive alumni newsletters and updates
Be featured in alumni spotlights
Learn about reunions and networking events
Mentor or inspire current students
Celebrate BSD achievements and milestones
Alumni Spotlights
Inspiring Stories from BSD Graduates
Dr. Kelly Aramaki, a 1993 graduate of Newport High School, grew up in Bellevue and earned degrees from University of Washington and Columbia University, later completing his doctorate in Educational Leadership at UW in 2018.
He began his career as a teacher in Bellevue. He received the National Milken Educator Award, was named Washington State Elementary Principal of the Year in 2013, and earned the Northwest Asian Weekly Visionary Award. Kelly became Assistant Superintendent in 2022 and has served as Superintendent of the Bellevue School District since July 2023.
Dr. Kelly Aramaki
BSD Superintendent
Matt Lorch
Event MC, 3-Time Emmy Award Winning Storyteller
Matt grew up in Bellevue, graduated from Sammamish High School and the University of Washington.
He combines dynamic communication, public speaking, and crowd engagement techniques to deliver truly memorable moments and drive fundraising.
Matt has hosted several charity fundraising events, emceed the Opening Ceremonies of the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games.
Matt's mother had a long career as an elementary school teacher in the Bellevue School District.
Kelly Koopmans
News Anchor
Kelly Koopmans is the co-anchor of KOMO’s Weekday Morning Newscast. She is a 5 time Emmy Award winner who grew in Bellevue attending BSD schools (Somerset, Tyee and Newport).
Kelly attended the R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University and continued her education at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism where she earned her master’s degree. Before coming to KOMO in 2012, Kelly anchored the 5, 6, and 11 o’clock news at KOMO’s sister station in Eugene, Oregon.
Give Back
Think about the teacher who inspired you.
The program that opened new doors.
The opportunities that helped shape your future.
By giving back, you help ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and follow their dreams.
