Eastlake students organize walkout in response to Uvalde shooting
More than 500 students walked out of their third period classes, taking two minutes of silence to remember the dead before speakers shared their perspectives on the tragedy.
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Lake Washington Schools Foundation hits fundraising record
The foundation raised more than $200,000 to support diversity and inclusion activities and commit aid to low income students.
Russians in Sammamish express discontent with Putin’s actions
The war has also hurt Sammamish residents and their family members still in Russia.
Ukrainians in Sammamish fear for loved ones under Russian siege
Several local Ukrainians expressed anger, fear and anxiety at the war that Russian president Vladimir Putin unleashed on their homeland.
Staff shortage forces Eastlake High to switch to remote learning
Eastlake was the last major high school in LWSD to go remote after a plan to move all substitute teachers to Eastlake failed to fill the gap.
Eastlake students grant wishes to spark holiday joy
Student-run gift-giving event lifted spirits at the end of a tough year.
COVID restrictions magnify tough first year for new teachers
From masks to restrictions on group projects, first-year teachers must grapple with unique challenges that come with pandemic teaching.