Local PTSAs struggle with lack of volunteers
While fundraisers have seen great success, the lack of volunteers for time-consuming roles has meant an increased burden on regular volunteers and burnout.
Education
Across Sammamish high schools, older students lean in to help freshmen succeed
Mentorship bonds formed through Link Crew have let many freshmen with growing more comfortable in their new school environment.
LWSD apologizes for mishandling Blackwell Elementary incident over Chinese dress
Blackwell’s principal, Jim Eaton, has apologized for the school’s reaction to a teacher wearing a traditional Chinese dress on Lunar New Year.
Sammamish students gain experience through summer internships
From learning about Washington’s criminal justice system to experiencing farm work to developing public health campaigns, these high school students are supporting their community while exploring future career paths.
Skyline students balk at starting school in August
School will start on Aug. 30 this year, almost a week earlier than the starting date four years ago.
Skyline hosts annual Culture Day to celebrate diversity
A variety of booths, created by culture clubs and individual students, showcased various cultural backgrounds and traditions.
Skyline student organizes pro-choice walkout amidst Roe uncertainty
Freshman Mehr Tarafdar organized the walkout in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft abortion opinion.
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.
Five Sammamish students named valedictorian at Eastside Catholic
Each valedictorian took at least 12 honors or AP classes throughout high school while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
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.