The sixth graders at Rose Hill Middle School worked on an exciting new unit on ecosystems restoration in science this fall. During this unit, students not only learned what makes a healthy forest ecosystem but also got the opportunity to plan and execute their very own restoration project for a damaged ecosystem on Rose Hill’s campus.
Redmond, Wash. – Lake Washington School District’s (LWSD’s) 2021-22 Budget has earned the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Meritorious Budget Award (MBA). This award promotes and recognizes excellence in budget presentation in school districts. LWSD has received this award five years in a row. LWSD is the only district in the state of Washington to receive this award.
It is one thing to get a score of five on any Advanced Placement (AP) exam, but to get every, single point possible is very unique. Aadit Ambadkar, Redmond High School sophomore, is one of just 335 students across the world to accomplish this.
Neha Venkatesh, Redmond High School senior, has received a 2022 YoungArts Merit award in Dance and joins 720 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and performing artists from throughout the country.
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Transition Academy is a winner of the 2021 Corporate Strides Award and Community Partner Award. Each year, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center recognizes outstanding organizations for going above and beyond through volunteer service and/or financial contributions to support the Little Bit mission.
Teachers are the single greatest school-based factor in student learning and achievement. At Lake Washington School District, we are committed to providing our student teachers with a robust, enriching experience. The Pathways program was designed to ensure that student teachers completing the teaching practicum receive high quality classroom and school experiences, career readiness resources, and professional development opportunities to ensure that all interns feel included and supported during their placement in LWSD.
Pathways is led by the LWSD Human Resources Recruiting team. We are here to help you transition from student to Educator! Here are a few resources we provide to LWSD student teachers.
Current LWSD employees interested in becoming a teacher or seeking additional information about alternative routes to certification programs may contact Matthew Gerard.
For job shadows, observation, practicum or school counseling placements please:
For information related to the following topics, contact the person(s) indicated or send an email to: LWpathways@lwsd.org.
Student Teacher and Alternative Routes Program Director: Matthew Gerard
Online placement application and questions about status of placement: Kathy McRae
Job shadows, observations, practicums and all counseling placements: Chris Robison
Certifications and/or endorsements: Neelim Randhawa
Becoming an intern substitute for your cooperating teacher: Sam Yuhan
Technology issues: Debbie Lee
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