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Bellingham is a special place to live and work. For
more information, view our brochure.
Our City
Bellingham,
Washington is located in the far northwest corner of Washington
State. It is approximately 90 miles from Seattle, Washington, and
60 miles from Vancouver, British Columbia. The county seat and largest
city in Whatcom County, the city has a population of approximately
67,000. Bellingham is a growing community with a diverse economy.
The city offers post-secondary opportunities at three educational
institutions - Western Washington University, Whatcom Community
College, and Bellingham Technical College. There are opportunities
for cultural enrichment and a variety of recreational activities,
including boating in the San Juan Islands, skiing at Mt. Baker,
hiking in the Cascade Mountains, and fishing, biking, picnicking,
and other outdoor activities.
Our
Community
Bellingham
residents recognize the value of an excellent education. They have
regularly supported school levies and bonds. The community has a
30-year history of approving maintenance and operations levies.
Since 1990, the community has passed bond issues for school construction,
renovation, and classroom technology. Many avenues for community
and parent participation are available. Broad-based participation
is encouraged. Many parents and community members serve as volunteers
in the schools and help in instructional and clerical tasks. School
site councils provide opportunities for involvement in decision-making
at the school level. Citizens serve on committees to study special
district needs and to provide suggestions and make recommendations
to the school administration.
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