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Nearly 800 additional distinguished students recognized nationwide
Redmond, Wash. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this week that three additional Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students will receive National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships:
Board reorganizes once per year
Redmond, Wash. – The Lake Washington School District Board of Directors named a new President, Vice President and Legislative Representative during their regular board meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025.
More than 2,900 distinguished students recognized nationwide
Redmond, Wash. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced today that a Lake Washington School District (LWSD) student will receive National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship:
June 14 community event will celebrate wellbeing
Redmond, Wash. – Lake Washington School District (LWSD) invites staff, families, and the broader community to its inaugural Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the L.E. Scarr Resource Center (16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond, WA 98052).
First sport to be added since 1999
Redmond, Wash. – On April 21, 2025 the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Representative Assembly officially sanctioned Girls Flag Football. This is the first WIAA sport to be added since Girls Bowling in 1999.
Redmond, Wash. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced today that 13 Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students will receive National Merit $2500 Scholarships.
Student, staff & school
![Celebrating School Board Appreciation Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768427323/lwsdorg/wfomv9izqikscv5beedo/SchoolBoardRecognition1-resize.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768427323/lwsdorg/wfomv9izqikscv5beedo/SchoolBoardRecognition1-resize.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768427323/lwsdorg/wfomv9izqikscv5beedo/SchoolBoardRecognition1-resize.jpg","width":800}])
Every January, communities across the country pause to recognize a group of dedicated public servants whose work often happens behind the scenes but influences every student, every classroom and every school: our local school board members.
![LWSD Winter Toy Drive and Clothing Drive a huge success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767999683/lwsdorg/rvpkzj1fpn9cyhg5g7nt/20251213_110138.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767999683/lwsdorg/rvpkzj1fpn9cyhg5g7nt/20251213_110138.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767999683/lwsdorg/rvpkzj1fpn9cyhg5g7nt/20251213_110138.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767999683/lwsdorg/rvpkzj1fpn9cyhg5g7nt/20251213_110138.jpg","width":1200}])
Our community came together in a big way for Lake Washington School District’s Winter Toy Drive and Clothing Drive, donating 800+ toys (eight pallets!) and five pallets of clothing to support students and families across the district.
![Video: RHMS student wows winter concert audience with original composition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767916247/lwsdorg/gbywawngubalimg6vi0a/student-composer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767916247/lwsdorg/gbywawngubalimg6vi0a/student-composer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767916247/lwsdorg/gbywawngubalimg6vi0a/student-composer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767916247/lwsdorg/gbywawngubalimg6vi0a/student-composer.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767916247/lwsdorg/gbywawngubalimg6vi0a/student-composer.png","width":1597}])
Rose Hill Middle School’s Symphonic Band wowed the audience at their winter concert with the premiere of an original composition, Cycle of the Seasons.
![Research lands two LWSD students in Top 300 of Regeneron Science Talent Search]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767823227/lwsdorg/qdzar7mrqfmfz11gjuuv/LeoLianandSrishtiBoralRegeneronScienceTalentSearch.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767823227/lwsdorg/qdzar7mrqfmfz11gjuuv/LeoLianandSrishtiBoralRegeneronScienceTalentSearch.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767823227/lwsdorg/qdzar7mrqfmfz11gjuuv/LeoLianandSrishtiBoralRegeneronScienceTalentSearch.png","width":640}])
Two LWSD seniors were named Top 300 Scholars in the 85th Regeneron Science Talent Search. The students were selected from more than 2,600 entries.
Srishti Boral, Eastlake High School, and Leo Lian, Lake Washington High School, will each receive $2,000. Each of their schools will also receive $2,000 to use toward STEM-related activities.