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Horace Mann Elementary second graders got a hands-on toy-building lesson from “Mr. Toymaker,” Rick Hartman.
District News
Press Releases
2019-20 brings an 11th year of significant growth to the District. LWSD is now the second-largest district in the state, behind only Seattle Public Schools.
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) has been named a National Board Accomplished District by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
Join Lake Washington School District (LWSD) for Open House events at its four new schools.
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) recently reached an agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) on a new three-year contract.
Forty-seven Lake Washington School District (LWSD) high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. That is the most ever for LWSD.
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students continue to score well-above the state average in all areas tested by the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA).
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) has been actively engaged in negotiations with the Lake Washington Education Support Professionals (LWESP) since early spring 2019.
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) was accepted today into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking K-12 school districts organized by Digital Promise, a nonprofit organization with the mission to accelerate innovation in education and improve the opportunity to learn for all through technology and research.
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for students to meet with and learn from community members. There are three different mentoring opportunities available to correspond with mentor interests and availability.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced today that six Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students will receive National Merit $2500 Scholarships.
School/Student/Staff News
Horace Mann Elementary second graders got a hands-on toy-building lesson from “Mr. Toymaker,” Rick Hartman.
![Symetra Heroes in the Classroom: Nova Frank]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575327972/lwsdorg/hhvpjufuipkwssbonqpq/nova-frank-symetra-heroes-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575327972/lwsdorg/hhvpjufuipkwssbonqpq/nova-frank-symetra-heroes-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575327972/lwsdorg/hhvpjufuipkwssbonqpq/nova-frank-symetra-heroes-thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Students in Nova Frank’s Special Education Transition Program know they have a teacher who will help them succeed.
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Ben Rush Elementary hosted its annual Read-A-Thon from October 21 - November 8. The campaign encourages students to develop good reading habits.
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It is not every day you get an award-winning author to visit your elementary school. Students at Juanita Elementary School were lucky enough to meet with Kirby Larson.
![Frost fish hatchery visit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574184468/lwsdorg/zqim9eloviy62botjy8t/frost-fish-hatchery-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574184468/lwsdorg/zqim9eloviy62botjy8t/frost-fish-hatchery-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574184468/lwsdorg/zqim9eloviy62botjy8t/frost-fish-hatchery-thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Fourth grade students at Robert Frost Elementary School are learning about the life cycles of salmon.
Alumni Profiles
![Stephanie Zuel '10]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574713536/lwsdorg/ihe7ohxiiqevpszbyzia/LINKS-Lunch-Buddy-Stephanie-Zuel-380x320.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574713536/lwsdorg/ihe7ohxiiqevpszbyzia/LINKS-Lunch-Buddy-Stephanie-Zuel-380x320.jpg","width":380}])
When Stephanie Zuel was a student at Redmond Elementary, she loved her weekly visits with her Lunch Buddy, Bonnie. She remembers looking forward to sharing stories from her week and how fun and relaxing it was to spend time playing games and chatting.
![Amy Sturdivant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1563906301/lwsdorg/kmhramarq3t36b7ark7w/380x320RHSAlumnaAmySturdivant-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1563906301/lwsdorg/kmhramarq3t36b7ark7w/380x320RHSAlumnaAmySturdivant-thumbnail.jpg","width":380}])
From a track and field all-star at Redmond High School to now performing stunts in big Hollywood films, Amy Sturdivant, class of 2009, is chasing her dreams.
![Second generation teacher making a difference in the district]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556234902/lwsdorg/kje5tbfdt2ykmu9jsxio/380x320-tom-charouhas-alumnus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556234902/lwsdorg/kje5tbfdt2ykmu9jsxio/380x320-tom-charouhas-alumnus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1556234902/lwsdorg/kje5tbfdt2ykmu9jsxio/380x320-tom-charouhas-alumnus.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556234902/lwsdorg/kje5tbfdt2ykmu9jsxio/380x320-tom-charouhas-alumnus.jpg","width":908}])
Tom Charouhas is a second-generation Lake Washington School District teacher and alumnus of Lake Washington High School, class of '73.
District Awards
May 22, 2019
January 8, 2019
Lake Washington School District budget earns Meritorious Budget Award for second year in a row.
April 19, 2018
Lake Washington School District ranked one of Washington's top school districts
March 30, 2018
Lake Washington School District budget earns Meritorious Budget Award
December 15, 2017
Lake Washington earns place on prestigious Advanced Placement District Honor Roll
April 26, 2017
LWSD recognized nationally for green cleaning practices
April 18, 2017
30 LWSD schools receive 2016 Washington Achievement Awards
April 13, 2017
District wins budget award from the Association of School Business Officials International
January 4, 2017
Lake Washington earns place on prestigious Advanced Placement District Honor Roll
November 2, 2016
Lake Washington School District Board of Directors named "Board of Distinction"