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It's a great time to be a BEAR!

Our community is our biggest asset and our students thrive as they  prepare for the next steps of their academic journey when they graduate. We value education of the whole person - and offer a complete high school experience, including excellent academics, a vast array of electives and clubs, meaningful service and retreats and competitive, comprehensive athletics and performing arts opportunities. Educating the whole person also speaks to our commitment to creating a more positive and diverse learning environment in which students are challenged to learn how they can contribute to a more inclusive and just world.Our students who call Blanchet home come from over 91 different zip codes in the Puget Sound area, 110+ middle schools and from multiple countries around the world! Our recent international students have hailed from Chile, China, England, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Vietnam. All students, of any faith background, are welcome here!

Save the Date! Our next Open House is Thursday, October 15, 2026. Registration opens in early April.

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If you have questions about BBHS admissions, please email Mike Pierce, Director of Admissions, at mpierce@bishopblanchet.org.

Just a few of the 120+ middle schools our students attended!

Campus Map

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Link to campus map with descriptions and details.

DIRECTIONS

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
AUGUST

Bear for a Day - 8th grader visit days on campus.

Application portal is open

OCTOBER

Parent Coffee & Tour with President DeSapio for parents of 8th graders. 
Date TBD

Open House 
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 5:30-8:00 p.m

NOVEMBER

Parent Coffee & Tour with President DeSapio for parents of 8th graders. 
Date TBD

High School Placement Test (HSPT) administered at BBHS. 
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. *(9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. with extra time accommodations - see registration link for required paperwork for requesting accommodations)
-or-
Sunday, November 15, 2026 - 1:00-4:30 p.m.
*Test Registration will open in mid-October

DECEMBER

Parent Coffee & Tour with President DeSapio for parents of 8th graders. 
Date TBD

Early Application Deadline
Monday, December 14, 2026

Deadline for submitting applications for Tuition Assistance
for the 2026-27 school year
Thursday, December 31, 2026

JANUARY

9th grade application deadline for the 2026-27 school year
Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 11:59 p.m.

FEBRUARY

Admissions decisions emailed to applicant families
Friday, February 12, 2027 at 3:00 p.m.

Accepted Student Celebration
Sunday, February 21, 2027 - 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Deadline for Enrollment
Thursday, February 25, 2027

Class Registration for the Class of 2031
Dates and times TBD
*further details provided after enrollment
 

Meet our Staff

Mike Pierce

Mike Pierce

Director of Admissions, Social Studies Instructor, Ski & Snowboard Club Advisor
Julie Schneider

Julie Schneider

Admissions Associate
Janah Valenzuela Cardin

Janah Valenzuela Cardin

Director of Enrollment Management & Employee Development, International Program Advisor, Multicultural Affairs Council Advisor