![Symetra Hero Maryline Williams, teacher at Thoreau Elementary with students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571354696/lwsdorg/js58p2qbxtgubgaxuqqx/symetra-hero-maryline-williams-with-students.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571354696/lwsdorg/js58p2qbxtgubgaxuqqx/symetra-hero-maryline-williams-with-students.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571354696/lwsdorg/js58p2qbxtgubgaxuqqx/symetra-hero-maryline-williams-with-students.jpg","width":670}])
Students in Maryline Williams’ kindergarten class know they have a teacher who will help them succeed. The Henry David Thoreau Elementary School teacher is one of 16 Seattle Heroes in the Classroom to be recognized during the 2019 NFL season.
![Timberline Middle School student tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570561899/lwsdorg/k71nqiyuhhrnczxmopof/tms-student-video-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570561899/lwsdorg/k71nqiyuhhrnczxmopof/tms-student-video-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570561899/lwsdorg/k71nqiyuhhrnczxmopof/tms-student-video-thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Communications
The goal of the communications department is to engage our communities, including parents, students, staff and community members. We provide information through a variety of media. Those communication tools include this website, social media, newsletters and more. Our goal is to provide all stakeholders the information they need. .
News
Students in Maryline Williams’ kindergarten class know they have a teacher who will help them succeed. The Henry David Thoreau Elementary School teacher is one of 16 Seattle Heroes in the Classroom to be recognized during the 2019 NFL season.
![Kirk Elementary Student Tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571266892/lwsdorg/hmdvskhkwhzock1zmo5t/kirk-student-tour-video.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571266892/lwsdorg/hmdvskhkwhzock1zmo5t/kirk-student-tour-video.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1571266892/lwsdorg/hmdvskhkwhzock1zmo5t/kirk-student-tour-video.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571266892/lwsdorg/hmdvskhkwhzock1zmo5t/kirk-student-tour-video.jpg","width":1072}])
Welcome to Peter Kirk Elementary! Students at the rebuilt and enlarged school share what they like about the new school, including more space to read, play and eat.
![TMS boys varsity basketball vs IMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571253621/lwsdorg/gsgfpsgfd1lua1siyxuf/IMG_3919-TMS-bball-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571253621/lwsdorg/gsgfpsgfd1lua1siyxuf/IMG_3919-TMS-bball-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571253621/lwsdorg/gsgfpsgfd1lua1siyxuf/IMG_3919-TMS-bball-thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Since opening at the beginning of the school year, Timberline Middle School (TMS) has seen many firsts. First science lab, first assembly and even first varsity sports match in the gym.
Electronic Press Kit
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is located between Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, to the east of Seattle. Covering 76 square miles, LWSD is the public school district for the cities of Kirkland and Redmond as well as about half of Sammamish. On the north end of the district, some Bothell and Woodinville residents also attend our schools. The district map shows school locations and boundaries.
Number of Schools
Student Enrollment, October 2019
Student Ethnicity, October 2018
| Hispanic/Latino of any race | 10.4% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| African American/Black | 1.8% |
| Asian | 30.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| White | 49.1% |
| Two or more races | 8.1% |
View full ethnic enrollment report
Contact Us
Shannon Parthemer
Director of Communications
sparthemer@lwsd.org
425-936-1342
Collin Sullivan
Communications Manager
csullivan@lwsd.org
425-936-1300