“Why is there an Eton School in Bellevue?”
I hear this question regularly during my annual classroom visits on Founder’s Day. The answer is just as meaningful in 2019 as it was in 1978—I wanted to provide a place where children could develop the necessary skills to succeed in life. I wanted their education to empower them to become independent learners with a deep sense of confidence and high self‑esteem—to achieve a joy of learning.
~ Dr. Patricia Feltin, Founder
1978 Founded by Dr. Patricia Feltin
1986-1987Moved from Ashwood Center (downtown Bellevue) to Current Campus
1991-1992Recipient of United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Award
1994-1995Accreditation by PNAIS (now NWAIS)
1998-1999Celebration of 20 Years
Bear Sculpture Created
2002-2003Re-accreditation by PNAIS (now NWAIS)
Accreditation by American Montessori Society
2003-2004First Cultural Fair
2008-2009Celebration of 30 Years
2010-2011Becomes a Nonprofit with a Board of Trustees
2011-2012Dr. Patricia Feltin, Head of School, Retires
2012-2013Dr. Russell Smith Begins as Head of School
2013-2014Re-accreditation by NWAIS and AMS
Inaugural Una Voce: Alls-School Concert
2014-2015New Logo and Brand Colors Adopted
2018-2019Celebration of 40 Years
Party in the Park