Bellevue West High School is a public secondary school located in Bellevue, Nebraska, United States. It had a 2013 enrollment of 1,584 students. The principal is Kevin Rohlfs. The school's athletic teams are the Thunderbirds, and their school colors are purple, gold and white. The school's cross-town rival is Bellevue East. Bellevue West is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. The school also serves as an off-campus location for the Omaha, Nebraska, Metropolitan Community College.Extracurricular activitiesAthleticsState championshipsNon-athletic programsMusicThe school's instrumental music department has four concert bands, two jazz bands, and a marching band. The school's vocal music department consists of three main choirs as well as a show choir, a contemporary a cappella group and other small ensembles.Notable alumni Leisha Hailey, actress, The L Word, musician in pop duo The Murmurs and also in band Uh Huh Her Mike Slaton, NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings Erick Strickland, professional basketball player Mark Traynowicz, NFL player for the Buffalo Bills and Arizona Cardinals
