Juanita High School Teacher Selected as Finalist for National Award
Meredith Clayton, a National Board Certified teacher at Juanita High School is one of three teachers selected by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Randy Dorn as a state-level finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Clayton teaches Honors and AP Chemistry. She is also a teacher on special assignment for the district, working on graduation standards and teacher training.
“In her quest to provide exemplary teaching and learning opportunities for her students and colleagues, Meredith is a role model for both students and staff members alike,” said Gloria Heier, associate principal at Juanita High School. More…
WAVE Aquatics Begins Management of Juanita High School Pool
WAVE Aquatics took over management of the Juanita High School pool, as part of a cost cutting measure by Lake Washington School District. WAVE Aquatics was chosen as the new management organization following a Request For Proposal (RFP) process last spring. More…
Microsoft Employees Lend a Helping Hand
On Friday, September 11, nearly 100 Microsoft employees will be on site at John Muir Elementary in Kirkland to lend a hand in their “Day of Caring.” Employees have signed up for different tasks to be completed throughout the day, including the following:
- Facilities/maintenance
- Academic support – leveled library, accelerated reading
- Student enrichment presentations
- Teacher technology training
- Technology maintenance
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