Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We want to recognize and honor all our outstanding teachers who are the heart and soul of education. Thank you, teachers, for working hard each and every day to elevate our students to become successful in school and beyond. We celebrate you today and every day!
One of just 50 schools across the country with this distinction
Redmond, Wash. – Ella Baker Elementary in Redmond has been recognized as a National School of Character. This is the first time a school from Washington state has been recognized with this award. The recognition comes from Character.org, an organization dedicated to empowering people of all ages to practice and model core values.
A teacher at Lake Washington High School (LWHS) is making history. Michael Dawson, history teacher at LWHS, recently received the 2021 Thomas J. and Cameron Pressly Endowed Prize for Outstanding History or Social Studies Teacher in Washington Schools.
Students at Nikola Tesla STEM High School (Tesla STEM) have some serious business skills. Dozens of students from Tesla STEM competed at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference in Spokane between April 10-13. Six individuals and teams finished in first place.
Redmond, Wash. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced today that five Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students will receive National Merit $2500 Scholarships. Forty-eight students were selected statewide for these awards.
Each student will graduate prepared to lead a rewarding and responsible life as a contributing member of our community and greater society.
To prepare our students we believe that all students must have opportunities to learn a rich curriculum in inclusive classrooms.
Learn more about LWSD's Focus on Students
To continue growing as an organization, everyone must have access to learning opportunities that encourage ongoing growth and development.
These programs are designed to meet the learning styles and needs of students with superior intellectual, academic, and creative abilities.
Special education is not a “place:” rather, it is a set of services. The district’s goal is to partner with families regarding the individual needs of children.
Career and technical education (CTE) courses and programs help prepare students for a wide range of post-secondary high demand, skill, and wage opportunities.
Provides leadership for standards-based teaching and assessing to increase student access and engagement, close achievement and opportunity gaps, and support student learning and success.
To be the best school district in the world, we are committed to high quality implementation of practices that produce positive change and sustainable transformation.
To engage our community, our district must be focused on strong partnerships, outstanding service and clear communication.
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Students and local fish will have an easier time navigating Juanita Creek thanks to a new pedestrian bridge installed in August. Watch the video.
Students at Rockwell Elementary spent time this spring writing notes of appreciation to share just how grateful they are to City of Redmond workers. Students thanked the workers for continuing to work during the global pandemic.
Update: Due to the ongoing power outage, Rush Elementary will be closed today, Thursday, May 19.
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