Sharing Our Stories

We feel tremendously honored to lead Ardmore and our wonderful community of families, students and staff. We especially love getting to know our students and learning about their interests, hopes, dreams and challenges. Supporting them alongside our teachers brings enjoyment to our lives each and every day.  Ardmore is truly a special place!

  Ardmore feels like a hidden gem tucked away in the corner of Bellevue. Since our children began attending here, the teachers have always been extremely responsive and committed, providing challenge and support when appropriate. The school has something special — the dedication of the staff, the diversity of the student body, the expanding community that supports the new language programs and STEAM focus at the school; all factors that contribute!

I sincerely value the Bellevue School District’s commitment to offering bilingual education in their schools. The introduction of the Arabic Bilingual Program at Ardmore Elementary has been a remarkable development. Everyone at Ardmore has been exceptional in fostering inclusivity and celebrating diversity, which has greatly strengthened our community spirit. The school offers multiple sports, art and educational extracurricular activities that are enjoyable for the children. I would certainly recommend Ardmore Elementary to other parents considering Arabic education beside the regular curriculum.

I’ve seen the direct impact that the Bellevue Schools Foundation has on our students. As a parent, I’m an advocate for the Foundation because I know it helps not only my kids but those across the entire district!

See 2023-2024 BSF investments at Ardmore Elementary School and districtwide.  

Our daughter's experience at Ardmore Elementary's Arabic Bilingual Program has been exceptional, thanks to the school's emphasis on each child's well-being and growth.  

The welcoming, community-driven atmosphere at Ardmore, along with the school's commitment to family engagement and feedback, truly makes it feel like a nurturing family environment.

Ardmore is a unique community with a feeling of home and belonging for kids. The staff work both individually and as a unit, considering all students as part of the same family. Even the Bellevue Schools Foundation is always working to be a part of Bellevue schools, and Ardmore is no exception. This year I even got into the act and had a wonderful STEAM Sky Dome Planetarium Assembly funded. Our Art Teacher, Jessica Holloway, is having an artist funded by BSF to come and install a student-driven art mural to add extra color and spotlight the diversity we all enjoy in our school. Ardmore is grateful for all the enrichment that BSF grants afford!

Ardmore is where my family has established a wonderful community of support and care. I get to come to Ardmore every day and work as a staff member in a uniquely diverse community, AND I have the privilege of seeing my 1st grade daughter thrive in this environment. Since being here, we have been involved with the PTSA, Boys and Girls Club, and other after school activities to connect with families and teachers in a fun and exciting way — potlucks, game nights, festivals celebrated around the world, etc. Ardmore has welcomed us with open doors and warm hearts.

 Ardmore has a wonderful foundation in both academics and social emotional learning. Our school has an amazing team of educators and administrative support staff who create a caring, encouraging and supportive learning environment for our students. Our school strives to develop strong character in its students, like integrity, compassion and respect. There is ample opportunity for extra one-on-one help, integrated curriculum, arts, field trips and connections in technology and computer science within all academic areas.  Our Ardmore community is bursting with involved parents, dedicated teachers, committed administration and ambitious students. We are all part of a devoted and enthusiastic Ardmore family.