Lake Washington School District 2013-14 Calendar

Here are the dates Redmond 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.

Private Humanities + STEM High School, L & E Academy, Launching on Eastside

The new private high school, opening this fall in Kirkland, 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 Redmond?

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

LWSD Teachers to Get First Pay Hike in Four years

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

Congrats, Redmond Grads! Blog About Your Journey on Patch

Laser Tag, Robots, Quad Copters: Redmond Computer Science and Engineering Students Hold Expo

Redmond High School Teacher Among 24 Honored at CenturyLink Field

Who's Running For Lake Washington School Board

Five LWSD Students receive National Merit $2500 Scholarships

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

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

Bear Creek Student Qualifies for USA Junior Math Olympiad

Bear Creek Student freshman Caleb Ji has qualified to sit for the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad exam on April 30 and May 1.

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.

DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond to Host Audio Symposium

DigiPen Institute of Technology will host its first Audio Symposium Saturday, May 11 featuring topics including sound engineering research, interactive music and game audio.

Saturday Surplus Sale: Lake Washington School District

A large portion of the surplus items include district furniture and equipment no longer used because of ongoing modernizations.

Redmond High School Shut Out of U.S. News and World Report Rankings

After ranking 13th in the state last year, Redmond High School was shut out of this year's rankings by U.S. News and World Report.

Two Redmond Students Win 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.

Plastic Ring Work-Around: Redmond Students Named Finalists in National Environmental Contest

A plan by students from the STEM High School in Redmond to prevent the death of marine animals and birds that get stuck in discarded soda can rings has earned them national recognition.

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.

Cyber Safety Expert to Discuss Dangers of Youth and Facebook, Twitter

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 Lake Washington School District and the local PTSA.

Redmond Schools Win State Education Honors

Six Lake Washington School District (LWSD) schools located in Redmond were honored.

Kiwanis Scholarships Available to Eastside High School Students

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

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.

DigiPen Ranked No. 3 in Princeton Review's List of Undergraduate Game Design Programs

The Redmond school's graduate program also made the top 10 in this year's round-up.

Ballot Measure Alert: Lake Washington School District Invites Parents, Residents to Weigh in

The school district says more classroom space will be necessary to accommodate increasing enrollment. Any proposed measures would appear on a special-election ballot in February 2014.

Redmond Kids to Join 15,000 at First-Ever 'We Day' in America

The youth empowerment event is a program of the group Free the Children and will feature Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll, Magic Johnson and celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Martin Sheen and Nellie Furtado.

Transportation Efficiency: Lake Washington School District Scores 100%

“There is a trade-off in the level of service for this efficiency,” said Janene Fogard, deputy superintendent for operational services. “We have to balance efficiency with ensuring reasonable lengths of bus rides and walks to bus stops."

Times: Former Lake Washington Coach Asked Team to Find Him Dates, Put on Leave

Troy Hennum, investigated last year by the Lake Washington School District for texting a softball team member, has now reportedly been put on unpaid leave as Roosevelt High softball coach for asking team members to find him dates.

'Have the Hard Conversations,' Lake Washington School Board Tells Legislature

“The legislature has the spending plan done but they have yet to have the hard conversations that will determine how to fund it and how to phase it in,” said Doug Eglington, LWSD board legislative chair.

Redmond's STEM High School Named Best in State for "All Things STEM" App

Redmond's STEM High School has been named the Verizon Innovative App Challenge “Best in State” recipient for their “All Things STEM” app.

Local Celebration of Life Planned for Rockwell Elementary Teacher

A celebration honoring the life of Coach Don Wong will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Redmond High School DECA Students Advance to State

Nineteen Redmond High School students will compete at the state DECA competition.

Redmond High School Senior to Participate in National Youth Orchestra of the U.S.

Redmond High School senior Karl Ronneburg (percussion), has been chosen to participate in the Inaugural National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America.

Update: Rockwell Elementary Teacher Dies, Funeral This Weekend

"Rockwell lost a beloved staff member this week," Principal Kirsten McArdle said about the death of physical education teacher Don Wong.

Lake Washington School District Officials Predict Enrollment Jump, Bond Measure in 2014

Lake Washington School District officials are predicting enrollment to jump by the thousands in the next nine years. A funding measure is possible for the 2014 ballot.

Redmond Firm Helps Establish New Scholarships at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Redmond-based ABODA has donated $150,000 to help launch scholarships in the name of the late Ralph L. Jones, a longtime Lake Washington Institute of Technology instructor.

Homelessness: 213 LWSD Students in Need of Shelter in 2011-12

Just less than 1 percent of the students in the Lake Washington School District were considered to be homeless in 2011-12, according to figures from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.