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.
Education
LWSD receives blowback after reprimanding teacher for wearing Chinese dress
Chinese American parents filed a discrimination complaint against LWSD for forcing the teacher to apologize.
Skyline Mock Trial achieves record finish at state competition
The team’s second place result at the March tournament was the best-ever finish for a public school.
ISD puts school levies for transportation, capital spending on April ballot
If passed, the funds will pay for district operations that state funding does not cover.
Eastlake High School puts on first live musical in almost three years
Eastlake’s production of Chicago was made possible by a dedicated double-casted roster, pit orchestra, and stage crew.
Eastlake senior wins $250K in prestigious science competition
Christine Ye’s astrophysics research won top prize at the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Sammamish high schoolers have mixed feelings about removing masks
As per state guidelines, masks will be option in schools starting March 12.
High school seniors face daunting college apps after a year of lockdown
Limited testing appointments, an inconducive learning environment, and stunted extracurriculars are a taste of what the Class of 2022 was up against.
LWSD proposes three levies on Feb. 8 ballot to improve schools
If passed, the money will go towards school programs and infrastructure.
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.