Sharing Our Stories
Hear from our learning community who share their thoughts on leading, learning and playing at Tillicum Middle School.
![Dusty Steere and Chris Jones, Tillicum Administration Team .]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710957446/bsd405org/cctxtocdazkzpxg945zp/DustySteereandChrisJones.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710957446/bsd405org/cctxtocdazkzpxg945zp/DustySteereandChrisJones.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710957446/bsd405org/cctxtocdazkzpxg945zp/DustySteereandChrisJones.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710957446/bsd405org/cctxtocdazkzpxg945zp/DustySteereandChrisJones.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710957446/bsd405org/cctxtocdazkzpxg945zp/DustySteereandChrisJones.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1710957446/bsd405org/cctxtocdazkzpxg945zp/DustySteereandChrisJones.jpg","width":2200}])
Dusty Steere, Principal
Tillicum staff members understand that the key to unlocking student potential lies in the authenticity of the relationships we develop with them. Students won’t care about what we know until they know that we care.
![Alberto Big Smile.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710957337/bsd405org/h5poh5dddwr5jewf8ymn/1_AlbertoBigSmile.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710957337/bsd405org/h5poh5dddwr5jewf8ymn/1_AlbertoBigSmile.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710957337/bsd405org/h5poh5dddwr5jewf8ymn/1_AlbertoBigSmile.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710957337/bsd405org/h5poh5dddwr5jewf8ymn/1_AlbertoBigSmile.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710957337/bsd405org/h5poh5dddwr5jewf8ymn/1_AlbertoBigSmile.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1710957337/bsd405org/h5poh5dddwr5jewf8ymn/1_AlbertoBigSmile.jpg","width":2200}])
Alberto Reyna, Tillicum Custodian
I have worked at Tillicum Middle School for 20 years and can honestly say I appreciate every single staff member here. Having subbed at other schools, I believe here at Tillicum, we have a unique, cohesive and caring staff. Even more so, as a parent, both my kids are thriving — all because of our amazing staff. Tillicum is the best middle school ever and the staff is what makes us the best!
![Malinda Elien]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710957256/bsd405org/sydzxzwrkdhh3kikhoda/MalindaElien.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710957256/bsd405org/sydzxzwrkdhh3kikhoda/MalindaElien.jpg","width":360}])
Malinda Elien, BSD Parent and Bellevue Schools Foundation Trustee
We are happy to be in Bellevue because of the innovative educational opportunities that make Bellevue School District unique — including the integration of Computer Science into our science classes. My daughter's favorite part of 8th grade science was the opportunity to learn how to use computer modeling to explore magnetism, including understanding conditional variables. The Bellevue Schools Foundation has been the key funding partner allowing Bellevue to offer relevant learning opportunities like these to every one of our students, ensuring they have the educational foundations to succeed in whatever they do.”
See 2023-2024 BSF investments at Tillicum Middle School and districtwide.
![Aladdin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710957148/bsd405org/kaep2d8hw8znmxod3oyi/Aladdin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710957148/bsd405org/kaep2d8hw8znmxod3oyi/Aladdin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710957148/bsd405org/kaep2d8hw8znmxod3oyi/Aladdin.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710957148/bsd405org/kaep2d8hw8znmxod3oyi/Aladdin.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710957148/bsd405org/kaep2d8hw8znmxod3oyi/Aladdin.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1710957148/bsd405org/kaep2d8hw8znmxod3oyi/Aladdin.jpg","width":2200}])
Everley Mei, Student
I really enjoyed performing in the musical Aladdin at Tillicum. Everyone was so nice and friendly and I made so many new friends. I felt included and accepted.