Bus driver shortage challenges local districts
Routes in the LWSD and ISD are sometimes rearranged or even canceled due to the shortage.
Education
Local TEDx conference inspires next-gen ideas from youth
The event, run almost entirely by local teens, featured speakers discussing topics ranging from the impact of social media to the gender gap in aviation.
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.
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.