Join The Bridge School Cooperative community for a festive evening of fall fun. Popcorn and apple cider will warm you while you play one of the many creative kid-oriented games our community has dreamed up. Open to all — community members, friends, alumni, and current Bridge families.
Author: Amanda Hill
Open Houses and Play Dates!
Join current Bridge School families, students, and staff to learn more about our community. There will be supervised playground time and small activities for kids and snacks to share. Our community is eager to show you around and answer your questions. Come get a glimpse at what makes The Bridge School and cooperative elementary education different!
Support the Bridge School and Deck the Halls
Decorate your home for the holidays with luscious greenery and vibrant poinsettias. 50% of your purchase price supports Bridge School programs! Don’t need decor? Order and select “donate” and we’ll deliver to the White Center Food Bank for a family in need. Help us reach our goal!
Open House Saturday April 5 10am-12noon
Drop in any time during our spring open house to learn more about our small but mighty school and how we approach educating the whole child. Teachers, Head of School, and families will be thrilled to tell you their Bridge School stories, answer questions, and show you around.
Enjoy light refreshments while you chat. Kids and extended family welcome!
Email amanda@bridgeschoolcoop with any questions or to let us know you’re coming, but no RSVP is needed — just drop by!
Beautify your Spring Garden with Hanging Floral Baskets!
Bring some floral beauty to your patio or yard this spring, or gift some to a friend or family member while supporting The Bridge School! We’re partnering with Van Wingerden Gardens to bring you bounteous shade and sun hanging baskets that last for months. Place your order here and pickup at The Bridge School May 2 or 3, in time for Mother’s Day!
Deck Your Halls and Support the Bridge School
Our holiday greenery sales are live until Nov. 11. Check out our GiveButter site to order your own or a gift for friend or family. Proceeds from every sale go to support the curriculum at The Bridge School and fund our scholarships.
Come meet The Bridge School!
Join us at an Open House Nov. 16, Dec. 7, and Jan 11. from 10am-12noon. Meet current families and teachers and see our carefully designed and warm learning spaces. We’re excited to meet you and show you around!
2024 Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
Whether your child is a budding artist, actor, gamer, photographer, or Pokemon enthusiast, we have a camp for you! Designed and taught by Bridge School teachers, staff, alumni, and community artists, our camps are tailored to cultivate creativity.
Find out more on our Programs page, and contact Head of School, Amanda Hill, with questions.
Meet Our New Staff Members!
We are thrilled to welcome four new staff members to the Bridge School for the 2023-24 school year. Visit our Meet the Staff page for more info about each of them!
Jewel C. Hawley (she/her) joins as our Kokanee teacher. A Filipina American born and raised in Seattle, WA, Jewel has over a decade of teaching experience. She is also a parent of a Coho student!
Jessica Wride (she/her) joins as our Coho teacher. Jessica has over a decade of experience in schools, both as a classroom teacher and as a social-emotional coach. She is also a visual artist.
Amanda Hill (she/they) joins as our Head of School. Amanda has over 15 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in college settings. She brings a passion for ,and experience in, creating anti-racist, gender inclusive, and neurodiverse affirming learning environments. They are also a studio potter and an avid reader.
Alexis Wolfe Mbassa (she/her) joins as a Wilderness Explorations and Creative Enrichment instructor. She is filled with joy about the ability to bring her long-time passions of outdoor education, journalism, and the arts to The Bridge School. Alexis recently returned to Seattle after 15 years living and teaching in NYC.
Enrolling more than one child? See “Applying for Financial Aid” for Sibling Scholarship Application