Sammamish students eager to return to school in-person
Students came back with a range of emotions. Some were excited for a better learning environment, while others were wary of COVID-19 spread.
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College students look forward to return of campus life
Students are eager to experience life on college campuses, but also weary of new COVID-19 outbreaks.
Evergreen robotics team wins award in global competition
The team, dubbed 47C With Fire, took home the Excellence Award for Teamwork.
Students launched digital newspapers to stay connected during remote learning
School newspapers provided many students an outlet, and brought a sense of community despite the physical distance.
To take or not to take? Standardized testing for class of 2022
Some tips on making a decision while schools are still determining their test policies.
Lake Washington Schools Foundation annual benefit goes virtual
The event features guest speakers Shannon O’Donnell, a meteorologist at KOMO 4 News and Redmond HS graduate, and Justin Rupple, a stand-up comedian.
Eastlake club to host hack-a-thon for middle schoolers
Students from Eastlake High School have created a virtual competition experience that is open to all middle school students in LWSD.
Two Sammamish students named valedictorians at Eastside Catholic
“They worked diligently and are finishing their academic careers in a year where nothing has been normal,” said Eastside Catholic President Gil Picciotto.
Districts plot return of secondary students as teachers get vaccines
LWSD and ISD are working to protect teachers from COVID-19 before middle and high schools welcome students back.
Eastlake students split on whether to go back to school
Some students chose to stay remote despite LWSD’s recent decision to offer in-person instruction.