The new auditorium opened to the public on Feb. 5, 2026 with a ribbon cutting, open house, and a concert featuring Wind Ensemble, Arie Armonie, West High Singers, Bellevue Singers, several Bellevue West alumni soloists and a number from the upcoming school musical “The Sound of Music.” Opinion editor Jackson Payne and broadcast manager Abby Greer took photos of the event.
Bellevue Public School Board Vice-President Scott Eby cuts the ribbon to the entrance of the new auditorium on Feb. 5, 2026.