Today, Governor Inslee announced that all schools will continue to be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year in order to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19. As a result, all schools in Lake Washington School District (LWSD) will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year (June 19, 2020).

This communication is to provide you with the latest updates about how we’re supporting learning during our closure. Normally, we would not include so much information at one time, but we want to make sure our students, staff and families are well informed as we move forward. We will also be posting this information in a more “digestible” format on our website early next week.

We know that students and families continue to have questions about education during this uncertain time. Our school district is working to provide answers to specific questions, including grading, course completion, graduation requirements, dates, and many other things affected by these school closures.

Earlier this week the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provided school districts with updated information and guidance regarding teaching and learning supports that school districts may provide to students and families during the school closures, and meeting class of 2020 graduation requirements. We are currently reviewing the information from OSPI and will provide updated information for our staff, students and families by the end of the week.

Dear Lake Washington School District Families, 

Thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate the challenges of this global pandemic as a community. These are difficult times as we continue to hear sad and concerning news from our local community, state, nation and around the world. The hardships many are experiencing due to school and business closures create additional challenges and anxiety. We know that people seek certainty during times of uncertainty, and unfortunately, that is a challenge to provide on some topics. Having said that, we want to provide you with an update on our current efforts to support student learning as we navigate this complex and evolving situation with COVID 19 (Coronavirus) and resulting school closures. 

Learning resources for students are available now on the “School Closure and Support” section of our district website. Links to these resources are below:
•    Preschool Learning Resources
•    Elementary Learning Resources
•    Secondary Learning Resources
•    Special Education Learning Resources

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is committed to supporting our children and community through these unprecedented times.

LWSD will be closed from March 12 to April 24, 2020. Following are updates regarding nutrition, supervision, activities, trips, and educational services during this time period. 

We will continue to provide regular updates as more details emerge or if guidance from the Governor’s Office, OPSI, or Public Health changes.

Free Grab & Go Meals For All Students 

• Meals can be preordered each day however if you miss the order window you may come by any of the six middle school pick up sites and get a meal
• Meal orders will be accepted from 2:00 p.m. the previous day until 8:00 a.m. the day of the pick up
• Meals available for pick up at six locations:
  • Finn Hill Middle School – 8040 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland 98034
  • Inglewood Middle School – 24120 NE 8th Street, Sammamish 98074
  • Kamiakin Middle School – 14111 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland 98034
  • Redmond Middle School – 10055 166th Avenue NE, Redmond 98052
  • Rose Hill Middle School – 13505 NE 75th Street, Redmond 98052
  • Timberline Middle School – 9900 Redmond Ridge Drive NE, Redmond 98053
• Meals must be picked up between 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Students must be present to claim their meal
• Students do not need to qualify for free or reduced meals to receive a meal, and no forms or registration are required.