PNBSchool

Hello PNB School Families,

We have seen a spike in positive COVID-19 cases the past couple of weeks. We want to remind you that if your student is experiencing any symptoms or has been in contact with a positive case they should not attend classes and should test for COVID-19 if possible. Please keep the school office informed of any symptoms, exposures and positive or negative test results by emailing pnbschool@pnb.org. 

King County is currently in the moderate/medium contagion range.  Below is some guidance on how best to keep healthy at this level: 

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines: Get vaccinated and boosted. Vaccines are available for everyone ages 5 and older. Booster doses are available for everyone 12 and older.
  • COVID-19: Vaccine
• Wear a face mask in public indoor settings. Upgrade to higher-quality masks, including KN95, KF94, N95, or a cloth mask on top of a surgical mask. Higher-quality masks will most benefit people who are at high risk of severe illness, are over 65 or are unvaccinated.
  • Guidance for Face Masks
• Get tested. Testing is especially important if you have COVID-19 symptoms or were recently in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. You should also get tested before and after traveling or getting together with others.
  • COVID-19: Testing
• Stay home if sick or recently exposed. Follow all isolation and quarantine guidance, including wearing a face mask. COVID-19 is highly contagious. You can spread COVID-19 even if you do not have symptoms.
  • COVID-19: What to Do When Sick
• Wash your hands. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use a hand sanitizer.
  • Watch: COVID-19: Handwashing Tips

Below are some testing resource links:

Free King County Testing Sites

Curative Sites – Offers both Rapid PCR (free with insurance, results in 1-2 hours) and 1-2 day PCR testing

Direct link to Curative booking site for Cornish Playhouse location

UW Free Testing Sites

At-Home Rapid Antigen Tests – can be purchased at Walgreens, CVS, etc.  Households can also request free tests through federal and local programs:

Federal Test Kit Request (you can now request a second set of kits per household)

Washington Test Kit Request (you can request one set of kits per month per household)

This season of rehearsals and performances is so important and we hope to have as many students safely with us for this last month of classes as possible.

We wish you all a safe and healthy May and June! 

PNB School Now Accepting Financial Aid Applications for 2022-23 School Year

Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s financial assistance program grants financial aid based on the need of the family and the student’s potential for a professional career. In addition, a student’s classroom performance, attendance and behavior at the School are expected to be exemplary, and are also considered in determining assistance.

Our financial assistance application process utilizes the services of the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). The SSS does a comprehensive, standardized analysis of the information received and, upon completion, submits a report to PNB, which provides a “measure of the ability of parents to contribute toward total educational expenses”.

Financial assistance is determined in the summer for the following academic year. Previously awarded financial aid does not transfer from year to year; families must reapply.

Click here for the 2022-23 Financial Aid Application. Applications are due July 1, 2022.

Please contact the School if you have questions regarding financial aid.

Hello PNB Families,

Starting May 1, 2022 we will no longer require students to complete a daily online health screening before class. We do still request that students self-screen every day and notify the school office of any symptoms or exposures before coming to the studios.

Please contact the school if you have any questions!

Hello PNB Families,

Please click on the link below for your student’s level to find rehearsal and performance day information for the 2022 School Performance!

Info for Levels I, II & III
Info for Levels IC & IIIC
Info for Levels IV, IVC, Int. Boys, & Men’s Division
Info for Levels V, VI & VII (please note that the level VII warm-up schedule was updated on May 18th to be 3:45-5:00pm on 6/17)
Info for Levels VIII

PNBS Bellevue Families,

Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 27th T-Mobile will be hosting a company happy hour between 4:30 and 6:30 that will likely mean our parking lot will be a bit busier than usual. T-Mobile will be providing traffic management and security during this event.

Please drive safely!

Hello PNB School Families, 

This is a reminder that there will be no PNB School classes from Monday, April 11th through Saturday, April 16th for PNB School’s Spring Break. 

Have a wonderful week! 

Best regards, 

PNB School

Hello Level V, VI, VII, and VIII Families,  

The time for School Performance on Friday, June 17^th has changed. The performance will now begin at 6:30pm on Friday, June 17^th for all PNB School students in Levels V-VIII and Professional Division. Please note this is one hour earlier than the original schedule you received (per your performance agreement).

Updated Info:  

Friday, June 17^th 6:30pm Performance    –   Students Levels V-VIII and Professional Division

Look for additional information coming soon regarding School Performance tickets and the School Celebration event for graduating students.

We look forward to bringing the School Performance back to the stage this year! Please contact the School if you have any questions.  

Hello PNB Families, 

We want to remind you that PNB School students currently enrolled in Levels I-V are invited to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The program runs from July 11-August 13, 2022.

Below are the class schedules for Levels I – V this summer (subject to change). 

Click here for the Level I Schedule (July 11 – July 30)

Click here for the Level II Schedule (July 11 – July 30)

Click here for the Level III Schedule (July 11 – August 13; students will be assigned sections A or B later this spring and carpool requests will be sent prior) 

Click here for the Level IV Schedule (July 11 – August 13; students will be assigned sections A or B later this spring and carpool requests will be sent prior)

Click here for the Level V Schedule(July 11 – August 13)

REGISTRATION: Classes may fill to capacity; registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

To confirm Registration for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center:

• Complete the 2022 FRC Summer Course Registration Form and send with your non-refundable $50 Registration Fee to:

                Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Attn: FRC Summer Course

                Mail: 1611 136^th Place NE, Bellevue, WA 98005

Email: pnbschool@pnb.org (Note: for security purposes, if sending registration via email, please call the School with your credit card information: 425.451.1241).

PLEASE NOTE: Due to current COVID restrictions, walk-in registration is unavailable.

• The remaining tuition balance must be paid in full by June 1, 2022. Tuition information is included on the attached registration form.
• Students must submit the registration fee and the completed (and signed) Registration Form, to be considered enrolled in the program.

If classes are full when registration is received, students will be placed on a waiting list, and will be notified after May 1^st if space is available.

TUITION REFUND POLICY: The $50 Registration fee is absolutely non-refundable. No refunds will be given for any reason other than severe injury (injury preventing student from attending; the School must receive medical documentation of injury when considering a refund).

COVID-19 POLICIES: The health and safety of our students and staff remain a priority as we plan for summer classes. All students over the age of twelve are required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19. All individuals are required to wear a mask at all times at the Francia Russell Center, including during classes.

We look forward to working with you this summer. We will follow up with additional information later this spring. Please contact us at 425.451.1241 if you have questions.