The Belleview Bark Pawscast

🎙️🐾 Season 4 Finale Alert! 🐾🎙️

The final episode of the Belleview Bark Pawscast is here! This special episode features highlights from our brand-new playground ribbon cutting ceremony, including speeches from students Zoey and Tati about what this exciting addition means to Belleview.

We also sit down with CAPS Program Manager Rhyane Shanley to hear about her career journey back to PUSD and her role in helping bring our playground project to life. Plus, Valentina talks with our Belleview 6th graders about their thoughts on their final year at Belleview Elementary.

Thank you for supporting the Belleview Bark Pawscast this season! 🎧 We already have exciting ideas for Season 5 and would love to hear your episode suggestions!

🐾🎙️Season 4 Podcast Crew:
Zoey, Andrea, Valerie, Mathew, Olivia, Emerie, Valentina, Caprie, Miguel, David, Kayonnie, Jashlyn, Danica, Violet, and Noriyah

In this episode, our student voices take the lead in exploring Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Kayonnie, Miguel, and David kick things off by sharing the history of this important month. Next, Valerie and Matthew sit down with Mrs. Curry, Ms. Gomez, and Ms. Ulloa for a meaningful conversation about how they support students with autism on campus, offering real insight into the practices and heart behind their work. To wrap up the episode, Danica and Emerie chat with Zoey, Denali, and Olivia about what it truly means to feel included at Belleview, highlighting student perspectives and experiences that remind us all why belonging matters.

The EXL Belleview Bark Pawscast hit the road for an unforgettable experience in Fresno!

In our latest episode, “Let’s Play Ball!”, our team:
✨ Traveled to Fresno to tour Chukchansi Stadium
🎤 Interviewed Tim Slack, Fresno Grizzlies Media Relations Manager & Broadcaster and Ryan Palmer, Senior Manager of Partnership Marketing.

A huge thank you to Ryan Palmer for inviting us and giving our students an experience they will never forget! This episode is packed with behind the scenes insights and real world learning our Bulldogs will always remember.

In this episode, the EXL team dives into the exciting world of pickleball! We explore the history of the sport, interview staff member Eileen Denney about her experience playing, and highlight Belleview students trying out pickleball with our new equipment.

🎙️🐾 New Episode of the EXL Belleview Bark Pawscast!
Our Meet the Pathways series continues with a deep dive into the MTA Pathway — and this episode is packed with Bulldog brilliance! ❤️🖤

🎬 Featured Interviews
• Olivia & Matthew sit down with Mr. Erik Santos, PUSD Pathways Learning Director, to explore how pathways empower student futures.
• Zoey & Noriyah chat with Carter, a former Bulldog and now a high school senior thriving in the MTA Pathway.
• Valentina & Emerie take to the playground to gather Bulldog perspectives straight from our students!

📝 Episode Researchers & Writers
A huge shoutout to our incredible team: Violet, Miguel, David, Atalie, Jazmin, Jashlyn, Andrea, Valerie, Valentina, Zoey, Matthew, Olivia, and Kayonnie. Your hard work makes this Pawscast possible!

🐾 Season 4, Episode 1: “What’s New with Belleview?”
The EXL Belleview Bark Pawscast kicks off Season 4 with Dr. Nate Nelson, PUSD Superintendent, who shares his background, new initiatives, and what his job is all about. Meet new staff members Ms. Ayon and Ms. Calderon, and check out our brand-new segment — “Barking at Bulldogs!” ❤️🖤

🎙️ Episode 3 – What’s New with EXL?

In this episode of the Belleview Bark Pawscast, our student hosts sit down with Leticia Bradley, Program Manager of the Expanded Learning (EXL) program, for an exciting update on all things afterschool. They also chat with Belleview’s very own EXL site lead, Rylee Sullins, and assistant lead, Brianna Torres, to explore the fun, learning, and leadership opportunities happening every day after the final bell rings.

🐾 But that’s not all — hear directly from student voices as they share their experiences participating in Taekwondo, student leadership, and intramural sports. Tune in to discover how EXL is building community, confidence, and Bulldog pride at Belleview!

We’re kicking off an exciting new podcast series called Meet the Pathways! 🌟 Dive into the world of PUSD’s amazing Pathway Program and discover how it’s empowering students to explore their passions and prepare for bright futures.

In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Cindy Brown, the Director of the PUSD Pathway Program, as our special guest! Mrs. Brown shares insights about the program’s mission, its impact on students, and the incredible opportunities it provides across our district.

Listen in as Anthony B., Ivan, Zoey, Victor, and Anthony R. interview Mrs. Cindy Brown and a few Belleview 6th grade students talk about the PUSD Pathways.

During this episode you'll hear Michael, Ivan, Anthony B., Zoey, and Alivia as they welcome you to a new season. They interview Ms. Ulloa, Ms. Nickell, and PUSD School Board Members Mrs. Durbin and Mr. Velasquez.

Join Justine, King, Cristian, Fidel, and Perla for the final episode of Season 2. They interviewed small business owner Mr. Nigel Sanders and 3 PAB Pathways Ambassadors and said their goodbyes as they headed off to Middle School.