Welcome to Assumption Catholic School
When you walk through the door, you can feel it – the indescribable energy that comes from a place where every student is known, cared for and inspired to learn.
We hope you’ll visit us to experience that joy firsthand and hear from students, teachers and parents what it means to be a part of the Assumption Catholic School family!
What’s Happening Now
Inclusive Community
Families of all faiths are welcome and EVERY CHILD is surrounded by Christ’s love!
Affordable and Accessible
ACS is the oldest private school in Bellingham, serving third and fourth-generation families of Whatcom County. One-fourth of families receive tuition assistance.
Committed to Service
To foster servant leadership, each grade level adopts a service project that they support throughout the year. Middle school students complete service hours as part of their Religion class requirement.
Rich in Diversity
Our school is more ethnically diverse than many schools in Whatcom County. Spanish is taught K-8. Cultures are honored and celebrated.
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Letter from the Principal – April 1st, 2026
Message from Mr. Ramos on the Accreditation Visit (3/23 – 3/25) Our accreditation visit was a remarkable success. The visiting team was impressed with our self-report, our classrooms, and the overall operation of the school. To paraphrase the team leader, Dr. Rachel Rufus, Chief of Staff for the Office of Catholic Schools in Los Angeles: Assumption…
“The academics are excellent, but the most important thing is the values that are taught. Kindness, altruism and empathy are taught by example. We feel so grateful that we chose Assumption and only wish we had come sooner.”
-Gene & Maureen Thomas
“We wanted our daughter to grow up in a Christian-based environment, but were not expecting to find such a strong and loving community. It was a wonderful surprise, and we’ve now realized how important that is when finding a good school.”
-Edgar & Karla Sicairos
“If you want a second home full of love, values, and respect, where your children also develop well academically to be better people in this society, do not hesitate to choose Assumption for them.”
-Bernardo Torres-Ariza & MeryLuz Duque-Soto
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☀️ Teacher Edition ☀️Summer is all about making memories! This Teacher Edition features Mrs. Kim our amazing librarian and reading teacher enjoying quality time with her family. From exploring the beauty of Glacier National Park to adventures at horse camp and making unforgettable memories at a couple of rodeos, it's been a summer full of fun, family, and the great outdoors.#AssumptionCatholic #TeacherEdition #SummerAdventures #FamilyTime #ACSFamily
🎉 Welcome Wednesday 🎉Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Carella Clark to the Assumption Catholic School family! Mrs. Clark will be joining our team as our second third-grade teacher this school year, and we couldn't be more excited to have her on board. We know she will be a wonderful addition to our school community, and we can't wait for our students and families to get to know her.Be sure to give Mrs. Clark a warm ACS welcome in the comments! Heres a little information to get to know Mrs. Clark:Where did you go to school or for work experience? "I have worked in the Blaine School District since 2018, first as a paraeducator for a short time, and then from 2019 to 2026 as a K-2 Special Ed teacher. I managed and ran the Life Skills program as well as the school district's crisis prevention trainer."Tell us about your family: "I have been married to my husband, Jason Clark, for 24 years and am the mother of 4 children. Mr. Clark works for the Department of Transportation as an electrician. My oldest is Camden, 21 years old, is a rural postal carrier for Blaine/Birchbay, Isabella, 20 yrs, is pursuing her Bachelor's in digital art and animation at DigiPen technical institute, Maribel, 17 yrs, is entering her senior year at Blaine HS, and is the cheer captain of her squad, and Colin, 15 yrs, is entering his sophomore year, and is a cross country runner. As a family, we are active in our parish, my children have and currently alterserve, we have helped support children's ministries, and I currently teach First Communion prep at St. Joseph in Ferndale. As a family, we love outdoor activities and helping Mr. Clark manage our mini orchard of apples and cherries, as well as our summer garden."What do you like to do in your spare time? "I love to hang out with my kids, read, dance, walk the beach, look for agates, crochet, garden, take photographs, and make rosaries."What are you looking forward to this year? "Getting to know the Assumption school community."Why do you choose ACS? "I have always hoped in my heart that I would be able to work at Assumption when I wanted to transition to teaching general education. Going back to my catholic school roots, I was blessed to get a catholic school education, K-8, when I grew up in NYC."
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☀️ Summer Staff Edition ☀️Mrs. King has certainly made the most of July! She celebrated her birthday with a trip to beautiful Whistler, spent time visiting relatives in Dallas, and traveled to Iowa for the Catholic Daughters Convention.Along the way, she made two extra special stops, visiting the iconic Field of Dreams and attending Mass at a local basilica. What an incredible month!#assumptioncatholic #summerstaffedition #makingthemostoutofjuly #shortsummermonths
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🎉 Happy Birthday to our principal, Mr. Ramos! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy and all the appreciation you deserve. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the care you show our school community. Have a fantastic birthday!
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🎉 Welcome Wednesday 🎉This year, we are blessed to welcome five incredible new teachers to the Assumption Catholic School family! Each brings unique gifts, experience, and enthusiasm, and we couldn't be more excited!Over the next several weeks, we'll introduce you to each of our newest faculty members. We hope you'll join us in giving them a warm Assumption welcome!Today, we're excited to introduce Mrs. Brooke, our new 4th Grade Teacher. From Mrs. Brooke: "Hi everyone!I grew up in Thousand Oaks, California, and earned my first teaching credential in Los Angeles. I spent 7 years teaching in Honolulu, Hawaii, where I met my husband. After returning to the mainland to be closer to family, we were married in June of 2019 and welcomed our daughter Bella in June 2020. Bella will be a first-grader this Fall, and we are both thrilled to be joining the ACS community! When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading books, taking walks by the water, watching Bella ride her bike, baking cupcakes, planning parties, and soaking up the sunshine whenever I can."#AssumptionCatholic #NewTeachers #Letsgiveawarmwelcome #jointhefamily
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🏓 Did you know our Pickleball Tournament is open to kids of all ages?Whether your child has never played or already loves the game, this is the perfect opportunity to join the fun! No experience is necessary! We'll provide coaching, encouragement, and it will be a lot of fun!Bring the whole family! Sign up today and join the fun!forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gomPHyuTtUSyd6bqU847nufeoh0DfT1GnrG_M6rhuEZUNjkz...
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