Bothell High School

Bothell High School is located in Bothell, Washington, United States, and is one of four high schools in the Northshore School District. Approximately 1,500 students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which is a member of the KingCo 4A athletic conference.

Bothell High School
Address
9130 Northeast 180th Street

Bothell
,
King County
,
Washington
98011

United States
Coordinates47.75981°N 122.22070°W / 47.75981; -122.22070
Information
TypePublic High school
School districtNorthshore School District
PrincipalJuan Price[1]
Teaching staff96
Grades9-12
Number of students1,788 (2022–23)[2]
Color(s)  Royal blue
  White
  Black
Fight song"On to Bothell"
MascotCougar
Websitebothell.nsd.org

Bothell High School

Urban areas photo from United States Geological Survey

The high school has alternated between in-person and online classes and has also had to close temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4]

Football team controversy

In the spring of 2019, a student reported to Bothell Police that he had overheard football players in the locker room discussing "Rape Squad", which is a practice where, upon one yelling the words, multiple athletes would restrain a teammate, remove their pants, and poke at their genitals. The police investigation into the incident was closed days later.

In August 2019 after the on-campus "Camp Bothellhood", three players aged 14 and 15 reported being victims of similar behavior. Bothell Police Officer Garret Ware closed the case on September 20, dismissing it as "horseplay" and lacking "criminal intent or sexual motivation."[5]

Shop teacher attack hoax

On May 19, 2016, a shop teacher at Bothell High School was found with a zip tie around his neck and non-fatal injuries to his head. At first, he claimed to have been attacked by an assailant, but later claimed it was a suicide attempt. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of making a false statement and obstruction, and resigned.[6][7][8][9]

Reactions to the event were mixed. Many students were afraid to come back to campus initially, and classes were cancelled the day after the incident.[10] However, some students made comments showing skepticism of the official narrative.[11] Bothell's first ever lip dub video was dedicated to the teacher,[12] before it came out that he had been lying.

Science Olympiad

The Bothell High School Science Olympiad team placed first in the state competition in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2016 and 2019, thus qualifying to attend the national competition. In 2007, Bothell High placed 28th at Nationals, in 2008 17th, in 2009 15th, in 2016 29th, and in 2019 27th. The Science Olympiad team earned second place at the state tournament in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2021.[13]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Juan Price Named Bothell High School Principal," Letter from Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reed to Northshore School District families, August 6, 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2018
  2. "Bothell High School". Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  3. "Bothell High School closed over COVID-19 concern". www.kuow.org. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  4. "Bothell HS re-opens on Monday after closing for cleaning amid COVID-19 concerns". king5.com. February 26, 2020. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  5. Baker, Geoff (October 28, 2019). "'Disturbing' allegations about Bothell High football players, but no criminal charges". Seattle Times. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  6. Krummey, Catherine (2016-11-07). "Former BHS teacher pleads guilty to obstruction". Bothell-Kenmore Reporter. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  7. "Ex-Bothell High teacher pleads guilty after lying about attack". The Seattle Times. 2016-11-07. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  8. "Ex-high school teacher who admitted faking attack to get out of debt enters plea". Fox News. 2016-11-07. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  9. "Pygott resigns from Northshore School District". Bothell-Kenmore Reporter. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  10. Staff, Woodinville Weekly. "Bothell High shop teacher assaulted". The Woodinville Weekly. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  11. The Catamount. Volume LXXVII Issue No. 8 June 2016. Page 8. "Congratulations class of 2016!"
  12. Bothell High School Lip Dub 2016, archived from the original on 2021-12-21, retrieved 2021-10-08, timestamp 9:18
  13. Welcome to the Washington Science Olympiad online!
  14. Hughes, John B. (June 16, 2010). "Bothell High '63: a stellar class". Bothell Reporter.
  15. Nystrom, Andy (8 February 2010). "Death Cab for Cutie rocker turns up the giving volume for Northshore YMCA". Bothell Reporter. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  16. "Daniel Sandrin Transfers from Portland, Joining Brother". Seattle Pacific University Athletics. 2000-05-23. Archived from the original on 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
  17. "Korea's Next Hoops Star in Making". The Dong-A Ilbo. 2007-01-06. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
  18. Mays, Robert (February 27, 2014). "Swinging on the NBA Draft Yo-Yo". Grantland.com. Archived from the original on February 28, 2014.
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