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.
Press Releases
Redmond, Wash. – Sixty-one Lake Washington School District (LWSD) high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifinalists on Wednesday, September 9.
More than 750 additional distinguished students recognized nationwide
Redmond, Wash. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this week that two additional Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students will receive National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships:
On June 16, 2026, Lake Washington School District (LWSD) sold a total of $93.45 million of tax-exempt refunding bonds, which will refinance $97.29 million of its existing debt, to take advantage of lower market interest rates.
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Contact Us
Shannon Parthemer
Executive Director of Communications
sparthemer@lwsd.org
425-936-1342
Collin Sullivan
Associate Director of Communications
csullivan@lwsd.org
425-936-1300