Gallery: Spring Plant Sale Blossoming Vividly at LW Tech Friday-Saturday

The annual highlight of the Kirkland school's Environmental Horticulture Program is this Friday and Saturday and next Friday and Saturday.

Technology Students Shine at Annual Microsoft Imagine Cup

Seventy-three students from all over the country competed Monday in the US Imagine Cup finals on the Redmond campus.

Redmond Baseball Headed to Playoffs after 11th-Consecutive Win

The Mustangs were down 8-0 after the first inning but came back for a 12-8 victory over Skyline Monday at Hartman Park.

Perfect Game Propels Mustang Baseball to 10th-Straight Win

The team is looking for its 11th consecutive victory tonight at Hartman Park.

Two More LWSD Coaches Put on Leave

The Lake Washington School District has confirmed that the Juanita boys baseball coach and Lake Washington softball coach have been put on leave, for undisclosed reasons.

Historic Clise Bell Ready to Toll Once Again for Redmond Touchdowns

RHS student Logan John designed and constructed a new brick base for the 100-year bell as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Mustang Baseball Wins Nine in a Row

The team defeated Inglemoor 4-3 Tuesday evening at Hartman Park.

Mustang Baseball Grabs Eighth-Straight Win

The team beat Juanita and Woodinville over the weekend and is now 8-7 overall this season.

Local Kids Cook Up Creative Cuisine at District Competition

The annual cooking competition encourages students in the Lake Washington School District to come up with healthy, easy-to-prepare snacks.

High School Lacrosse Highlights

A round-up of recent high school matches in the Redmond area.

Art by Redmond High School Students to be Shown at Cascadia College

The show 'Keys to the Studio' opens April 9 and features work by students from several local high school and the Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

'Kids Can Cook' Event Returns to Redmond Junior High Next Week

Students from the Lake Washington School District will be preparing healthy foods at a cooking competition next week.

About Town: Young Jazz Musicians Groove to a Mature Sound

You’d never guess that the members of Max Levin’s professional-sounding band, Fusion, are still in high school.

Transition Academy Helps Students with Disabilities Find Jobs, Support

The Lake Washington School District’s Transition Academy helps kids with disabilities transition from school to employment, and find a place in the community.

STEM School to Be Temporarily Housed at Eastlake, Following Failed Appeals

The Lake Washington School District says it expects the school's first phase of construction to be completed in late fall or early winter.

Eastlake Dance Team Wins State 4A Title in Pom

The reigning Pom champs successfully defended their title, and took third place in the Dance competition at the WIAA 2012 championships last Friday.

Jr. High Class Donates 'Basic Needs' Packs to Help LWSD Students in Need

A leadership class at Kirkland Junior High gathered donations and packaged "basic needs packs" to help homeless students throughout the Lake Washington School District.

Overlake School Nominated for National Sustainability Award

The Redmond school is one of four in Washington state competing for a Green Ribbon Schools Award through the U.S. Department of Education.

Mustang Baseball's Conforto and Davis Finding Success at Oregon State

Two star alumni from Redmond High School are having an impressive first collegiate season, The Oregonian reports.

Lake Washington School District Asks for Feedback

Parents and community members are invited to participate in an online survey that asks about the district's performance.

LWSD Lunch Buddy Volunteer Rediscovers Joys of Recess

Kirkland Autocare owner Jay Henwood says volunteering one hour a week as an elementary school lunch buddy is a win-win for student and mentor.

RHS Spanish Club Reaches Out to Marines for Cultural Project

A group of Redmond High students teamed up with Spark Your Heart for a special project using their foreign language skills.

LWIT Joins National Skills Program in Offering Aerospace Machining Course

The Kirkland technical institute's two-quarter course was designed with help from Boeing as part of the national 'Right Skills Now' program.

Mock Trial Teams from International School Make LWSD History

The two teams became the first in the school district to advance to state after regional mock trial competition at the King County Courthouse.

Officer Stan Chapin Memorial Fund Selling Memorial Bracelets

A group of parents and students is selling bracelets, wine, and water to raise money for bronze statues of Chapin at the schools where he worked.

LW School District Announces Snow Make-Up Days

The school year will be extended by one day to June 25.

Mustang Football Introduces Summer Camp, Reaches Out to Younger Athletes

Redmond High School coaches are aiming to gradually build a stronger program by getting kids interested in the sport at an early age.

Former Fire Chief Helps Local Youth Find their Inner Poet

After 40 years in the “literary closet,” Redmond resident, former fire chief, and longtime Rotarian Rick Smith published two books of poetry that sparked an annual poetry contest for local high school kids.

13 Redmond High Students Named National Merit Finalists

The group is part of about 15,000 students from around the country who have received the recognition.

Eastlake Community to Band Together in Spirit Display Wednesday

A display of solidarity is planned for Feb. 15 following the recent deaths of two alumni and beloved School Resource Officer Stan Chapin.

Lake Washington School District Reaches Out on Facebook, Twitter

You can now follow the district on social media to get the latest on what's happening with the schools in your neighborhood.

Seven Redmond Schools Win State Awards

Stella Schola Middle, Explorer Community School and Audubon, Mann, Rockwell, Rush and Rosa Parks elementary schools all earn honors.

Resident Appeals Delay STEM School Construction

Meanwhile, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has awarded LWSD a grant of $400,000 toward developing the school's curriculum.

School District Undecided on Makeup Days

The Lake Washington School District will decide how to make up for lost school days sometime in next few weeks.

Classes to Resume Monday in Lake Washington School District

If the weather is bad overnight, though, that might affect schools again.

LWSD Post-Storm Updates; No Word Yet on Monday Classes

The Lake Washington School District has rescheduled some school information nights and board meetings. No word yet on make-up days.

UPDATE: Friday Classes Canceled in the Lake Washington School District

All programs and classes are also canceled.

Kindergarten Registration Begins Feb. 2 in LW School District

If your child will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, you can register him or her at your neighborhood elementary school beginning Feb. 2.

Bear Creek School Welcomes Uruguayan Students and Teacher

Six students and one teacher are living in the Redmond area for a month as part of the Building Bridges exchange program.

Superintendent Candidate Vows to Continue District's Record of Success

Dr. Traci Pierce, the chosen candidate of the Lake Washington School District school board, spoke to a small crowd of city officials and parents at Redmond City Hall on Tuesday.