Welcome to the 2025–26 School Year!

Hello Odle Middle School Community,

We are excited to kick off another fantastic year at Odle! Below you'll find key info to help your family get ready for a smooth start in September.

Warmly,
Dr. Joe Potts, Principal

                                                                          

Topics-

• Important Dates
• 6th Grade Orientation
• New to Odle (7th & 8th Grade) Open House
• Join the PTSA
• School Meals
• School Laptops
• Bell Schedule
• Suggested School Supplies
• Register for ParentVUE
• School Pictures
• Curriculum Night
• Activities, Sports, and Clubs
• FinalForms
• Bus Routes
• Student Schedules
• First Day Schedule Distribution
• Lunch Assignments
• School Counselors
• Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures

                                                                          

Important Dates-

• Aug 25 – 6th Grade WEB Orientation (students only), 8:45–12:30
• Aug 25 – New to Odle Open House (7th & 8th grade families), 1:30–3:00
• Sept 2 – First Day of School! Doors open at 8:10, classes begin at 8:40
• Sept 3 – First Evacuation Drill
• Sept 5 – Back to School Assembly & PTSA Ice Cream Social
• Sept 8 – Activity Bus Routes Begin
• Sept 9 – Picture Day
• Sept 11 – Curriculum Night

                                                                          

Incoming 6th Grade Orientation (Students Only)-

Join us Monday, Aug 25, 8:45–12:30 for our fun and welcoming WEB Orientation! Led by 8th grade WEB Leaders, this event helps new students feel confident and connected.

What to bring:

• Wear comfortable clothes
• No backpacks or food—lunch is provided
• Come ready to meet new classmates and move!
• Parents: This event is for students only, but we look forward to meeting you at the PTSA Ice Cream Social on 9/5 or Curriculum Night 9/11

Questions? Reach out HERE.

                                                                          

New to Odle Orientation (7th & 8th Grade Students & Parents)-

Welcome to Odle! We’re thrilled to have you join our community.

Event Details:

• Who: New 7th & 8th grade students and their families
• What: Campus tour, student panel Q&A
• When: Monday, Aug 25, 1:30–3:00
• Where: Odle Library, 502 143rd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
• Why: Get familiar with Odle and meet new friends!

Attendance is optional. If you drop off your student, please pick them up promptly at 3:00—supervision ends at that time.

                                                                          

Join the Odle PTSA – Help Make 2025–26 a Great Year for Our Vikings!

The Odle PTSA has exciting plans for a year full of meaningful programs, fun events, and community-building opportunities. You don’t need to volunteer to join—but your membership makes a big difference! Research shows that students thrive when families are engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why Join?

Your support helps us maintain a high-quality student experience, especially as budgets shift and district priorities evolve. PTSA bridges gaps, advocates for students, and sustains the traditions that make Odle special. Click here to join now!

Meet Us in Person!
Friday, Sept 5 – PTSA Ice Cream Social
Stop by our table to say hello, ask questions, and get connected!

Visit our website to learn more. www.Odleptsa.org

We’re excited for a fantastic year ahead—Go Vikings!

Lingxia Hou & Jason Zhiqing
Odle PTSA Presidents

                                                                          

School Meals (Breakfast & Lunch)-

BSD Nutrition Services provides breakfast and lunch daily. Set up payments via PayPAMS, or pay by check/cash at school. For more information, visit the Nutrition Services page or call (425) 456-4507.

View weekly lunch menus

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application.

Important Note: Unlike the BSD Title I schools, meals are not free at Odle, and qualification for Free & Reduced meals is not always automatic. In cases where families are automatically enrolled, this may not include waiver of eligible school fees. If you think your family will qualify, please contact the front office for help.

We are happy to assist you with the process, but note that qualification for benefits is not retroactive. Please contact the Office Manager, if you have questions.

                                                                          

School Laptops-

• New students & 6th graders will receive BSD laptops during the first week.
• Returning students should bring their laptops on the first day—charged and ready!

                                                                          

Bell Schedule-

Odle’s start and end times are shifting 10 minutes later this year.
View the updated bell schedule HERE.

                                                                            

Suggested School Supplies-

To start the year, please send your student with:

• Backpack (no wheels; must fit in a locker)
• Personal planner (recommended) – Student planners with 7-periods are recommended. Paper printouts are available in the office if needed.
• Writing utensils and a notebook
• Wait on other items until teachers provide guidance

Want to support our school?

• Donate tissue boxes to the front office
• Make a Donation Here to support supplies & programs

Thank you for your support—here’s to a great year ahead!

                                                                          

Register for ParentVUE-

ParentVUE is BSD’s platform for sharing student info with families.
Each year, families must complete the Online Student Verification Process to update emergency contacts, health info, and submit documents.

Activate ParentVUE Here

Health info is only visible to staff who support student wellness.

                                                                          

School Pictures – Tuesday, Sept 9

All students will have their photo taken for their student ID and yearbook—no cost required! Families can preorder portraits here: 2025-26 Odle Middle School Picture Day 9/9.

Retakes: Wednesday, Oct 22

                                                                          

Curriculum Night – Thursday, Sept 11

Join us for an evening of connection and learning!

• 6:00 PM – Large Group Presentation with admin, counselors & support staff
• 6:40–8:20 PM – Visit your child’s classes to hear about expectations, curriculum, grading, and ways to support their success

                                                                          

Activities, Sports & Clubs-

Odle offers a wide variety of extracurriculars to help students build friendships, explore interests, and stay engaged!

Start Date: Week of Sept 8
Meeting Times: Most clubs meet 4:05–4:50 PM
Activity Bus: Available at 4:10 PM (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)

Key Info:

• PTSA website and morning announcements will share club details
• Students must attend Tutorial to participate in clubs/sports or ride the Activity Bus
• Register via FinalForms for all sports, clubs, and field trips
• No physicals required for middle school athletics
• Jubilee REACH uses a separate registration process

Jubilee REACH Fall Sports (Sept 22–Nov 7):

• Coed Cross-Country
• Girls Basketball
• Boys Soccer
• Girls Golf (with First Tee)

Click here  to register for Jubilee REACH sports
Click here  to view season dates & details

                                                                          

FinalForms – Required for Sports, Field Trips, and Activities-

FinalForms is the Bellevue School District’s online system for managing student participation in athletics, field trips, and extracurricular activities. It helps ensure safety, streamline communication, and maintain compliance.

To ensure your student can participate in the 2025–2026 school year, please log in to FinalForms and complete all required documents:

• Returning families: If your account is already active, log in now to review and update your forms. You’ll be able to register for sports and activities as soon as registration opens. Look for the blue registration button to access 2025–2026 forms.
• New to FinalForms? Click here to learn how to get started.
• Note: Physicals are not required for middle school sports.

Important for new users: Each student must activate their account using an invitation sent to their BSD email. New students will be able to enroll after receiving their school-issued laptop and gaining access to their BSD email account.

Log in to FinalForms here.

                                                                          

Bus Routes-

From Sept 2–5, there will be no Tutorial or after-school activities. Buses will depart right after 7th period (approx. 3:35 PM M/T/Th/F, 2:25 PM Wednesdays). All students must ride the bus, walk, or be picked up after school.

Activity Bus service begins Monday, Sept 8.

Key Reminders:

• Bus info will be updated the week of Aug 18
• Keep your contact info current in Synergy ParentVUE to receive updates
• Watch for emails and check the BSD Transportation Website.
• Download the StopFinder app for real-time bus tracking. Click here for more information about StopFinder.
• Students need their bus scan card and route number on Day 1
• Help your child write it down and review their stop location ahead of time

Questions? Visit BSD Transportation.

                                                                          

Student Schedules-

Draft schedules will be available soon in StudentVUE and ParentVUE. Final schedules will be set by Sept 2.

• If your student sees a gap in their schedule, counselors are working to fill them by Aug 26
• Please do not email counselors about schedule changes. If there is an issue with the final schedule on the 1st day of school, students may fill out a "Schedule Change Request Form" in the front office
• Schedule changes will only be considered for mistakes or gaps, not elective swaps
• After two weeks, schedule change requests will no longer be accepted

                                                                          

First Day of School – Schedule Pickup

On Sept 2, all students should pick up a paper copy of their final schedule in the Commons (Cafeteria) when they arrive.

Lunch Assignments

• 6th Grade → 1st Lunch (Periods: 4B & 5B)
• 7th & 8th Grade → Assigned 2nd or 3rd Lunch based on their 5th period teacher

Lunch assignments will be shared on the first day.
View our bell schedule, including lunch times, here: Bell Schedule - Odle Middle School

                                                                          

School Counselors-

Our counseling team supports academics, emotional wellness, peer relationships, and more. Students are assigned by last name:

• A–I: Kat Farkas – farkask@bsd405.org
• J–Q: Danuta Sztuka – sztukad@bsd405.org
• R–Z: Ayana Carroll – carrolla@bsd405.org

Counselors return Aug 25 and will begin reaching out soon.
Don’t hesitate to connect—we’re here to help!

                                                                          

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To keep our students safe and traffic flowing smoothly, please follow these guidelines:

Morning Drop-Off

• Use the east curb lane in the parking lot and pull all the way forward to maximize space.
• This lane is for drop-off only—no parking.
• Look for “PULL FORWARD” signs as reminders.
• School opens at 8:10 AM (Commons & breakfast available).
  Hallways open at 8:25 AM. Classes begin at 8:40 AM.

Afternoon Pick-Up

• Pull forward in the curb lane (marked by red arrows on the traffic map).
• Pick-up zones are near the covered shelters labeled O, M, and S.
• Do not leave vehicles unattended in the curb lane.
• Continue pulling forward as cars exit to keep traffic moving.

Safety Reminders

• Do not stop or park in the fire lane (marked crosswalk in front of the main entrance).
• When exiting the curb lane, merge carefully into the thru lane.
• Drivers in the thru lane should yield to merging vehicles.
• Drive slowly and stay patient—congestion is normal during peak times.

After-School Guidelines

• Students must be picked up by 3:40 PM.
• After buses leave, students must be in:
  • Tutorial
  • Study Zone (Library)
  • A supervised activity
  • Or waiting in the designated pick-up area
• Students may not remain on campus unsupervised.

Please review the traffic circulation map before the first day of school.