Elementary Schools

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Recent Elementary School News

Schools overcome challenges to complete Green Schools requirements in 2020

2/5/21

During a special fall recognition, Horace Mann Elementary School joined other schools in Lake Washington School District that defied the odds and completed requirements to level-up as King County Green Schools in 2020. The sustainability program held a special fall recognition this year in addition to its normal spring recognition.

Weather events & Internet/service outages – What to expect

12/3/20

We know that our Pacific Northwest weather can be unpredictable. Please take a few minutes to review the information below so you know what to expect when there is a weather event or power outage during a school day.

Three LWSD schools earn Sustaining Green School recognition

7/16/20

Three schools in Lake Washington School District were named 2020 Sustaining Green Schools by King County Green Schools in June. Environmental & Adventure School (EAS) qualified for the recognition for the first time this year. The shared campus of Carl Sandburg Elementary and Discovery Community School have earned the recognition for five consecutive years.

Rockwell students write notes of appreciation to city workers

6/25/20

Students at Rockwell Elementary spent time this spring writing notes of appreciation to share just how grateful they are to City of Redmond workers. Students thanked the workers for continuing to work during the global pandemic.

What’s it like in outer space? – Thoreau Elementary hosts virtual Q&A with NASA astronaut

6/4/20

NASA astronaut Anne McClain has done quite a bit in the last year and a half. She spent nearly seven of those months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Earth Day 2020

4/20/20

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day will be different than most. Schools won’t be doing their usual Earth Day activities this year. But many schools have been working to achieve or maintain their King County Green Schools status throughout the year.

Tom Angleberger video chat with students at Rockwell Elementary

'Origami Yoda' series author, Tom Angleberger, video chats with Rockwell students

2/20/20

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.

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.

Alcott Elementary