GLEE Musician to Perform Fundraiser for Woodinville High School

“GLEE” guitarist Derik Nelson will play a full-band pop/rock concert at the Northshore Performing Arts Center on Sept. 26.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

LWSD 11th Graders Can Enroll This Week in New STEM Signature Labs

The programs will be district-wide next year, but juniors can enroll by Sept. 6 for one of two such programs at Lake Washington's STEM School for the 2013-14 school year.

5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

Do You Buy Supplies for Your Classrooms?

A recent poll found that about a quarter of teachers have spent $400 on their own classroom supplies. Teachers and parents, talk to us in the comments if you've ever bought supplies for your classrooms.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Seven Tips For Back-to-School Health

Let's brush up on some health tips to make sure your kids have another successful school year.

Backpack Weight: How Much is Too Much?

More than 24,300 people were treated in hospitals and doctors' offices for injuries related to backpacks in 2012.

Parents: Find, Share Back-To-School Deals On Patch Boards

Use the announcement function to your opinion, post personal, work or sports achievements; birth announcements; death notices; and more.

Lake Washington School District 2013-14 Calendar

Here are the dates Kirkland students and parents need to know for the 2013-14 school year.

How Much Will You Spend on Back-to-School Shopping?

A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.

Three LWSD Students Win National Merit Scholarships

The recipients are among a total of 4,300 students who have received college-sponsored national merit scholarships across the country.

LWSD Advisory Committee Proposes New Bond and Levy Rates

Part of the plan is a bond measure to pay for three new elementary schools and expansions at Eastlake, Juanita and Lake Washington high schools.

New Humanities + STEM High School, L & E Academy, Launching in Kirkland

The new private high school will emphasize a collaborative, hands-on classroom approach, CEO Dr. Maureen O'Shaughnessy says.

LWSD Nets $7.8 Million Revenue Increase with Washington Budget

The state budget includes a 40 percent increase in transportation funding for the district, and restores previous staff pay cuts.

When Does School Start in Kirkland?

The Lake Washington School District recently set its calendars for the next four years.

LWSD Teachers to Get First Pay Hike in 4 Years

Teachers took extra unpaid professional days and went without annual raises when Washington schools faced serious budget cuts.

Congrats, Kirkland Grads! Blog About Your Journey on Patch

LWHS Teacher Put on Leave After Allegedly Duct-Taping Student to Chair

Kirkland police say they are also investigating the incident.

Teaching Assistant Resigns From Edmonds District After Complaints About Sexual Comments

The Everett Herald reports the assistant also omitted from his job application that he had resigned from the Northshore District in 2008 after similar allegations. He had worked at Inglemoor and Bothell high schools.

Amy Goings Named President of Kirkland's LW Institute of Technology

Once a member of former Congressman Norm Dicks' staff, Goings is currently vice president of operations and college relations at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood.

Sustainability: Kirkland Student at Bellevue College Wins Essay Contest

Summer Sterling is an interior design student at BC and wrote about her own approach to sustainability, which starts with her habit of picking up litter left by others.

May Madness: Juanita High's Annual 'Hotness' Contest Draws Controversy

Do you think school officials are doing enough to try to manage the student "tradition"? Tell us in the comments section.

Three International Community School Students Win National Merit Scholarships

The students were selected for $2,500 scholarships out of 15,000 finalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Eglington Won't Run for Re-Election to LWSD School Board

Sammamish resident Doug Eglington will step down from the Lake Washington School District School Board at the end of 2013.

LWSD Introduces Three-Period High School 'Signature Programs'

By 2014, all high schools in the district will offer at least one thematic, STEM-focused program for juniors and seniors.

Kirkland Student Wins National Merit Corporate Scholarship

More than 200 businesses helped finance this year's scholarships, most of which range from $500 to $10,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years.

Kirkland's International Community School Ranks Second in State, 22nd Nationally

The school joins three from Bellevue in the top tier of schools in the annual U.S. News rankings of best high schools.

Have Your Say: Parent/Community Survey Now Open in Lake Washington School District

The Lake Washington School District seeks feedback from parents and the community by May 13.

YES Plans Drug Awareness Program for Parents at Juanita High April 24

The presentation is in response to a recent survey of parents by the Juanita High PTSA and a statewide survey of youth showing an increase in marijuana use. YES counselors also report an increase in heroin use among teens.

Finalists for the Lake Washington IT President's Job Announced

Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s Board of Trustees announced five finalists for the President position.

Capitol Act: Finn Hill Middle School Band Hits the Big Time

The Finn Hill Middle School Band played the state Capitol last month.

Cyber Safety/Social Media: PTA Sponsoring Classes in Kirkland

Seattle Attorney Charles Leitch will present "Youth Cyber Safety and the Risks of Social Media – What Every Family Needs to Know" at four schools hosted by the LWSD and the local PTSA.

Juanita Elementary Makes History, Earning Four 2012 Achievement Awards

The Kirkland school won in the overall excellence, math, science and high progress categories -- the first ever to win four in Lake Washington School District history. Seven other Kirkland schools were recognized.

Closed LW High Baseball Field Drawing Complaints From Parents

KOMO News reports that parents complained to the Lake Washington School Board about the field, which has suffered drainage issues for years and was recently closed by school district officials. A renovation should have it ready for play by again Februar

Kiwanis Scholarships Available to LWSD, Juanita High Students

As many as eight scholarships are available to students in Kirkland, parts of Redmonds, and Woodinville. The deadline for applications is April 15.

K to 12: Juanita Seniors Return to Sandburg Elementary to Donate Art

Jessa Morissey and Sierra Sherrell became best friends as first-graders at the recently modernized school on Kirkland's Finn Hill, and on Tuesday returned as Juanita High seniors to unveil paintings they created for their culminating project.

Emerson K-12 Students Head to 'We Day' to Recognize Community Service

Students from the Kirkland school, as well as students from other Puget Sound schools, earned their place at the star-studded event at Seattle's KeyArena through serving others.

Eastside Republicans Ask Students: 'How Can we Stop gun Violence and Protect Rights?'

Scholarship essays that answer the question “What is the best way to stop gun violence without infringing on the rights protected by the Second Amendment?” are due by April 22.

LWSD Invites Parents, Residents to Weigh in on Potential Ballot Measures

The district says more classroom space will be necessary to accommodate increasing enrollment.