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Lake Washington School District has a strong and active middle school band program, with classes for everyone from beginners to students with years of experience.
Elementary Schools
Recent Elementary School News
![Tom Angleberger video chat with students at Rockwell Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582243648/lwsdorg/emsf2ux1cr929et5prd7/origami-yoga-author-rockwell.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582243648/lwsdorg/emsf2ux1cr929et5prd7/origami-yoga-author-rockwell.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582243648/lwsdorg/emsf2ux1cr929et5prd7/origami-yoga-author-rockwell.jpg","width":800}])
Earlier this school year, fourth- and fifth- grade students at Norman Rockwell Elementary had a special video chat with Tom Angleberger, a New York Times best-selling author.
![MLK 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580501802/lwsdorg/mmhkmfet2oxa7buihabd/MLK-2020-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580501802/lwsdorg/mmhkmfet2oxa7buihabd/MLK-2020-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580501802/lwsdorg/mmhkmfet2oxa7buihabd/MLK-2020-thumb.jpg","width":800}])
LWSD schools recently honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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In early November, students and families filled the school to mingle and explore the diverse community at Wilder.
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The all-girls team “Infinity Builders” comprised of students from Lake Washington School District and Northshore School District earned top marks in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) for Washington.
![Author Alan Gratz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1577982769/lwsdorg/ysfz32idpu2n0zmrjrsi/MannRedmondMSAlanGratz-500w.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1577982769/lwsdorg/ysfz32idpu2n0zmrjrsi/MannRedmondMSAlanGratz-500w.jpg","width":500}])
Students at Horace Mann Elementary and Redmond Middle School recently met with New York Times Best-Selling Author Alan Gratz.
![Student at Mann Toymaker event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575569072/lwsdorg/watgksplmairctldeche/mann-toymaker-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575569072/lwsdorg/watgksplmairctldeche/mann-toymaker-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575569072/lwsdorg/watgksplmairctldeche/mann-toymaker-thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Horace Mann Elementary second graders got a hands-on toy-building lesson from “Mr. Toymaker,” Rick Hartman.
![Rush Read a Thon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574881988/lwsdorg/apqkeyqsx4hoitkybh39/rush-read-a-thon-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574881988/lwsdorg/apqkeyqsx4hoitkybh39/rush-read-a-thon-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574881988/lwsdorg/apqkeyqsx4hoitkybh39/rush-read-a-thon-thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Ben Rush Elementary hosted its annual Read-A-Thon from October 21 - November 8. The campaign encourages students to develop good reading habits.
Elementary School Websites
LWSD has 29 neighborhood elementary schools. In addition, four choice elementary schools provide optional schooling alternatives and meet specific needs and interests.
