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  • LWSD announces calendar changes: May 30 is now a reg...

    Lake Washington School District (LWSD) has finalized plans to make up for the one day missed due to the November 30 snow day. The 2022-23 calendar has been modified to reflect this change:   Tuesday, May 30: change from a non-school day to a full day for students.   May 30 was built-in as a snow make-up day, meaning that if we had snow days this school year, we would make them up by changing this day from a non-student day to a regular school day.   View printable school calendar . Lake Washington School District | 16250 NE 74th St. Redmond, WA 9805

    Monday, Jan 23 2023

  • Reminder: We want to hear from you! School Start Ti...

    The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Start Time Committee is asking for your feedback about two options for start time changes. We are asking all stakeholders, including students, staff, and parents/caregivers, to provide input on two options created by the committee.    Here is a video to learn more about the two options:  https://youtu.be/4Qb7J7dyDfU     Below are links to view each of the options: Option One Option Two Information Meetings: Members of the School Start Time Committee will share the two options in meetings the first week back from Winter Break.  Click here to view the minutes from the last meeting that took place on December 15, 2022 . Please note: T he information presented at these evening meetings will be the same information available in the video link above and online.   Date Time Location Tuesday, January 3, 2023 6 p.m. Microsoft Teams Live Event (Online) –   Join Here Wednesday, January 4, 2023 6 p.m. Lake Washington High School   12033 NE 80th Street   Kirkland, WA 98033 Thursday, January 5, 2023 6 p.m. LWSD Resource Center   16250 NE 74th Street   Redmond, WA 98052   Complete the ThoughtExchange:   The committee is collecting feedback on the two options using the ThoughtExchange tool. This feedback opportunity will remain open until January 10, 2023. This tool is translatable.    Click here to join the ThoughtExchange.    We want to hear feedback from all stakeholders.  Please share this opportunity to provide feedback with your friends and neighbors.    About the Committee   LWSD’s Start Time Committee has been meeting since September. This committee has been tasked with making a recommendation to me for high schools to start no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and to move preschool start and end times earlier in the day. Changing start times for one level has impacts across the system, so changing high school start times also will impact middle and elementary school students, families, and staff.    The committee includes parents and staff from multiple perspectives across the different high school feeder areas and has met six times with one additional meeting left to make their recommendation.    You can read more about the work done to date by the School Start Time Committee here:  https://www.lwsd.org/get-involved/task-forces/previous/school-start-time-advisory .   Lake Washington School District | 16250 NE 74th St. Redmond, WA 98052 [Monday, Jan 9 at 9:21 AM] FINAL REMINDER: Lake Washington School District is asking for your feedback on school start time options. The School Start Time Committee is asking for your input using the ThoughtExchange tool. It will remain open until TOMORROW, January 10, 2023. Use the following link to join the ThoughtExchange: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/999831421 Read the original post below for more details.

    Thursday, Dec 29 2022

  • We want to hear from you! School Start Times

    December 19, 2022 We want to hear from you! School Start Times Feedback opportunity open 12/19/2022-1/10/2023 The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Start Time Committee is asking for your feedback about two options for start time changes. We are asking all stakeholders, including students, staff, and parents/caregivers, to provide input on two options created by the committee.    Here is a video to learn more about the two options:  https://youtu.be/4Qb7J7dyDfU     Below are links to view each of the options: Option One Option Two   Information Meetings:   Members of the School Start Time Committee will share the two options in meetings the first week back from Winter Break. Click here to view the minutes from the last meeting that took place on December 15, 2022 . Please plan to attend for a chance to hear more about the options: Date Time Location Tuesday, January 3, 2023 6 p.m. Microsoft Teams Live Event (Online) – Join Here Wednesday, January 4, 2023 6 p.m. Lake Washington High School  12033 NE 80th Street  Kirkland, WA 98033 Thursday, January 5, 2023 6 p.m. LWSD Resource Center  16250 NE 74th Street  Redmond, WA 98052   Complete the ThoughtExchange:   The committee is collecting feedback on the two options using the ThoughtExchange tool. This feedback opportunity will remain open until January 10, 2023. This tool is translatable.   Click here to join the ThoughtExchange.   We want to hear feedback from all stakeholders. Please share this opportunity to provide feedback with your friends and neighbors.   About the Committee   LWSD’s Start Time Committee has been meeting since September. This committee has been tasked with making a recommendation to me for high schools to start no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and to move preschool start and end times earlier in the day. Changing start times for one level has impacts across the system, so changing high school start times also will impact middle and elementary school students, families, and staff.   The committee includes parents and staff from multiple perspectives across the different high school feeder areas and has met six times with one additional meeting left to make their recommendation.   You can read more about the work done to date by the School Start Time Committee here:  https://www.lwsd.org/get-involved/task-forces/previous/school-start-time-advisory .     Lake Washington School District #414 16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond, WA 98052 425-936-1200 www.lwsd.org      

    Monday, Dec 19 2022

  • American Education Week - Students today, Leaders to...

    November 18, 2022 Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow Dear Lake Washington School District Community:   Annually, this week is celebrated as American Education Week. The intent of this week is to celebrate the successes and value of public education.    Earlier this week, I was joined by leaders from across our community to celebrate the successes of our students, staff and district. Elected officials, school board members and individuals from community based organizations, public/private agencies, P-12 education and higher education came together for our annual Superintendent’s Community Leaders Breakfast. The theme of American Education Week is “Students today, Leaders tomorrow”. We used this theme to celebrate and recognize the staff in Lake Washington and our partnership with our community partners to support our students to grow into our leaders of the future. Specifically, we highlighted four partnerships:   Eastside Native American Education Program (ENAEP) ( “Am I Enough?” video shown at the event),  Sodexo Nutrition Services ,  Washington Network for Innovative Careers (WANIC) and Lake Washington Schools Foundation Each partner shared about their program and connection to supporting students in Lake Washington School District to achieve excellence.   This event served as an opportunity to celebrate and thank each member of our community that plays a role in the success of students. Our staff, families and partners all play a significant role in the success of our students and our district. The pandemic highlighted the significant benefits of public education as a foundational piece of our community and in the lives of our young people. The associated video provides a look at the event that both celebrated and showcased our students.   In this season of thanksgiving, I hope we all can take a moment to express our gratitude for those that are making a difference in the lives of youth across our community.     Video link: 2022 Community Leaders Breakfast - YouTube Sincerely, Jon Dr. Jon Holmen, Superintendent Lake Washington School District

    Friday, Nov 18 2022

  • Ingraham High School Incident

    This morning, we were informed by local law enforcement that there was a shooting at Ingraham High School in North Seattle. The suspect has been arrested. We do not have information on the victim but are hoping for the best for them.   We are sending you this message to make you aware of this situation and to share safety information for Lake Washington School District (LWSD).   LWSD’s Risk and Safety Team will continue to work with local law enforcement to check in at all our middle and high schools this week.   The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. As a district, we have implemented a layered approach to the safety and security of our campuses. This means we work to address many aspects of school safety to support our young people and staff while also proactively planning for unknown circumstances. For more information about our overall safety program please visit our website: https://www.lwsd.org/programs-and-services/safety .   Our Online Tip Reporting System can help get information to those that can provide support and proactively intervene. Please encourage your students to report concerns to a trusted adult or anonymously through the Online Tip Reporting System.   If you notice your child is having difficulty and/or a concerning emotional response to the events in Seattle today, our school teams are ready to support them.   Additionally, we will continue to implement mental health supports for our students so that when they feel lost or hopeless, they have a place to turn for help. If your student needs additional support, please see the following in-school supports:   Elementary school:  School counselor or trusted adult  Middle school:  School counselor, trusted adult, or on-site Youth Eastside Services Specialist  High school:  School counselor, trusted adult, or EvergreenHealth social worker  Here are some additional resources to support your student: Talking.about.school.violence  Aftermath of a school shooting Resources around school shooting s How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings | Common Sense Media Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students and staff.

    Tuesday, Nov 08 2022

  • Share your feedback with us! Lake Washington Area Bo...

    Share your feedback with us! Lake Washington Area Boundary Committee to Host Open House to Share Options November 17, 2022, 6-8 p.m. In October 2022, a Boundary Committee began the work to make recommendations for school attendance boundaries in the Lake Washington area. Neighborhood boundaries for all elementary and middle schools in the Lake Washington High School feeder pattern could change, beginning in the 2023-24 school year for elementary school students and in 2024-25 for middle school students. The Boundary Committee is preparing multiple new attendance boundary options. The boundary committee will hold an open house on Thursday, November 17 to get feedback on those options. Attendees will view the options in an open-house format. Committee members will be present to discuss these scenarios and answer questions.   Boundary Feedback Meeting – Open House Event Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022 Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: Lake Washington High School Commons (12033 NE 80th St, Kirkland)   Attendees will be able to review options and then provide online feedback by November 23 .   Can’t attend the meeting? Those who cannot attend the in-person meeting on November 17 will be able to review the proposed scenarios on the district website and submit feedback online by November 23.   To learn more about the work of the Boundary Committee, visit: https://www.lwsd.org/schools/attendance-areas/2022-boundary-review-process Seventh & Eighth Grade Families: Moving forward, we will only send Lake Washington Area Boundary Committee information to families who may be impacted by these changes. Because middle school attendance boundary changes will not take place until the 2024-25 school year, we will remove current seventh- and eighth-grade students from our mailing list. If you want to stay engaged in this process, please visit: https://www.lwsd.org/schools/attendance-areas/2022-boundary-review-process

    Thursday, Nov 03 2022

  • Interested in a Choice school for 2023-24?

    Choice school applications open now through December 2 at 11:59 p.m. Lake Washington School District offers Choice schools and programs for students. Choice schools and programs are optional schooling alternatives, created to meet specific needs and interests. They are designed to be smaller and use innovative approaches to education that are different from traditional public schools. Choice schools and programs are often housed within an existing school or on the same campus as another school.   See these flyers for more details on the options by grade level: Middle School Options  (current fifth graders would apply for entry next year) High School Options  (current eighth graders would apply for entry next year) Learn more about the process and curriculum at each school on the Choice schools webpage:  https://www.lwsd.org/schools/choice-schools . Each school lists information about how to attend or watch their information session.    Applications for choice schools opened Tuesday, November 1, and will close on   Friday, December 2 at 11:59 p.m.     For more information, visit:  lwsd.org/choice-schools   We’d like to hear from you – Choice school family survey We are collecting feedback from our families about our Choice schools. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey, even if you do not plan to apply for a Choice school or program this year.   https://survey.k12insight.com/r/Choice-Schools This survey will be open until Friday, December 2 at 11:59 p.m. and is available in many languages. [Wednesday, Nov 23 at 8:52 AM] Reminder: Choice Schools Application Deadline is Friday, December 2. For more information and the application, visit: https://www.lwsd.org/schools/choice-schools

    Wednesday, Nov 02 2022

  • Department of Health updates COVID-19 guidance for K...

    Today marks the end of the remaining Washington State emergency orders for COVID-19. The Washington State Department of Health has issued new guidance to schools about continuing to take precautions to stay healthy.    While the emergency orders have ended, students and staff must still stay home for five (5) days after testing positive for COVID-19. A person who tests positive can come back on day six (6) while wearing a mask until day 10 if they have no symptoms. You can find more information about what to do if you test positive here .   With the end of the emergency orders, vaccination for COVID-19 is no longer a requirement for staff or volunteers. Vaccination is still the most effective strategy to protect children and adults from severe disease, you can find information at www.vaccines.gov .   Lake Washington School District will continue to update a COVID-19 dashboard on the district website. The number of positive cases at each building will be updated daily. You can find that dashboard here .    Too sick for school:   It is important to remember that keeping students home when they are too sick for school protects other students and staff from potential illness. If a student becomes ill at school, families will be called to take the student home. This includes all illnesses, not just COVID-19.    Make sure your emergency contact information is updated. Families can update their emergency contacts in Skyward Family Access throughout the year through the Student Info tab and the “request changes” link.   Below is an overview of some updates to our Too Sick for School protocol: Updated isolation guidance for individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 Positive COVID-19 case reporting link   Updated exposure guidance Updated Non-COVID Too Sick for School symptom guidance   You can visit the Too Sick for School webpage for more details .    The top priority for LWSD is the health and safety of our students and staff. We will remain committed to working in tandem with our local health departments to keep everyone safe. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we implement this new guidance. 

    Tuesday, Nov 01 2022

  • Reminder: We want to hear from you! Family Panorama ...

    Families, students and schools all play important roles in helping students do their best in school. To help LWSD learn how to make your child's schooling experience as positive and beneficial as possible, families are asked to take the Panorama survey. The topics covered in this fall family survey will be cultural awareness/action, family engagement and barriers to engagement.   The Panorama family survey can be accessed here:   https://surveys.panoramaed.com/lwsd/familyfall22 .   For families who have students at different schools, we encourage you to take the survey multiple times – one time per school. Thank you in advance for completing this year’s Family Panorama survey! [Friday, Oct 28 at 3:23 PM] We have changed the Family Panorama Survey end date to Monday, November 7 at 5 p.m. Please take some time to complete this year's Family Panorama Survey.

    Thursday, Oct 27 2022

  • Boundary Criteria Survey Results

    Lake Washington School District has started the process of redrawing school attendance boundaries for the Lake Washington area. Part of the process is to engage families. On October 10 you should have received a ParentSquare message about the boundary process and a link to a survey. This survey asked you to rank order boundary criteria. The ranked criteria will be used by the committee to develop boundary options. Over 700 families responded to the survey.   Respondents ranked the criteria in the following order: Ranked Criteria Maintain neighborhoods Minimize the number of students and families affected  Redistribute enrollment to match school capacity and accommodate growth  Minimize transportation impacts  Use natural boundaries to the extent possible  Provide proximity of special programs to the extent possible The boundary committee will meet over the next several months. In the coming months, families will be invited to participate in community feedback meetings.  Boundary options will be available for review and written feedback at the meeting.  An online feedback option will be available for families who cannot attend one of the community meetings.   We greatly appreciate the input received on the survey. For more information about the boundary review process, please visit the  2022 Boundary Review Process webpage .

    Wednesday, Oct 26 2022