Redmond Alum, Area Students Receive College Scholarships

Don C. Brunell Scholarship for Future Business Leaders gives boost to 8 students.

LWSD Alters Open Enrollment for High School Variances

Students who want to attend a school other than their neighborhood school in the Lake Washington School District must enroll in February. Lotteries will be held if there are more requests than spaces for certain schools.

Kindergarten Registration Begins Feb. 7

If you live in Lake Washington School District and your child will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2013, it is time to register them for kindergarten. Registration takes place at your neighborhood school, beginning on Feb. 7 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

New Football Coach Hired for Redmond High School

Redmond High School officials said Tuesday they've hired Jason Rimkus as the new head football coach, replacing coach Jeff Chandler, who stepped down to pursue a career in educational administration.

Lake Washington School District Seeks Volunteers

Schools throughout Redmond, Kirkland and Sammamish are seeking volunteers to help meet a growing need. Currently, lunch buddies, classroom helpers and academic mentors are needed in all grade levels.

25 Lake Washington Teachers Earn National Board Certification

Numbers released by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards show that the state of Washington is fourth overall in the total number of NBCTs (6,740).

Superintendent Recommends Rosa Parks Students Move to Wilder

Lake Washington superintendent Dr. Traci Pierce recommends a temporary boundary change that would move students from Rosa Parks to Wilder Elementary to reduce overcrowding.

Tech Expert to Talk Cyber Safety at Redmond High School

"Cyber Safety and Social Media Risks — What Every Family Needs to Know" will be presented at four schools, including Redmond High School.

NRA Calls for 'Armed Security' Around Schools—What Do You Think?

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said.

Fighting Hunger: LWHS Students Fill Trucks With Hopelink Holiday Donations

The Kirkland high school's Loyalty Club also collected $4,000 to help Redmond-based Hopelink make the holidays happier for Eastside families in need.

Redmond High School Football Coach Resigns

Jeff Chandler has been head coach for the last three years.

Bellevue College Adds Two New Bachelor's Degrees

When the two new programs start, Bellevue College will offer a total of five four-year bachelor's degrees, as well as associates degrees and certificates.

Redmond Elementary, Explorer Community School Among 2012 State Schools of Distinction

Ninety-seven Washington state schools were recognized last week for outstanding improvement in student achievement over the course of five years.

Rosa Parks, Wilder Parents Weigh Boundary Adjustment Options

Which option do you think is best? Tell us in the comments section.

Redmond HS Orchestra Hosts Benefit Concert With Microsoft Musicians

The Friday event is a fundraiser for the students' upcoming trip to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Parents Can Weigh in on Rosa Parks Temporary Boundary Change

An open house is planned for Thursday, Nov. 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Redmond Principal Dresses as Penguin to Reward Fundraising Efforts

Redmond Elementary students sold more than $30,000 worth of cookie dough to raise money for the school's PTSA.

LWSD Making Progress Against Virus That Infected Student Laptops

The school district expanded its laptop program to most secondary students this year.

Redmond Principal Spends Day on Roof to Reward Fundraising Efforts

Evergreen Middle School raised $43,000 for extra-curricular activities through a magazine sales campaign.

Update: Temporary Boundary Will Move Some Rosa Parks Students to Wilder Next Year

More than 77 percent of parents who attending a September meeting on the issue prefer a boundary adjustment over a temporary grade level move, according to an email the superintendent sent to parents.

Eastside Private Schools to Hold Informational Events

Private schools on the Eastside will be hosting community events in October and November in Bellevue.

Local Schools Join Bullying Prevention Campaign

Students and staff at Lake Washington High and Kirkland Middle School wore orange Wednesday in support of Unity Day.

Bear Creek Volleyball Raises $2,260 for Breast Cancer Research

All proceeds will benefit the Side-Out Foundation, an organization that provides funding to various medical research groups.

LWSD Encourages Students to Wear Orange in Support of Anti-Bullying Campaign

Wednesday, Oct. 10, is Unity Day, a national bullying prevention effort.

New York Times Highlights Microsoft Classroom Volunteer Program

Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) puts technology professionals in local classrooms to encourage interest in computer science.

Muhammed: Legacy of a Prophet

District Officials Present Two Options for Easing Overcrowding at Rosa Parks

Parent feedback is being considered on whether the district should temporarily move two grades out of the school or adjust the school's boundary.

Car Wash Fundraiser for Girl Scouts

Waste Management Cooking Demo Featuring Lisa Dupar

Parenting Your Child For Success

LWSD Reports 9-Point Gain in SAT Math Scores, Slight Drop in Reading and Writing

Superintendent Traci Pierce attributed the math improvements to more classroom focus in that subject area.

Expert on C.S. Lewis Coming to Sammamish

Expert on C.S. Lewis Coming to Sammamish

Baby Signs® with Donna Drop in Play

Women's Personal Safety Class

Thirteen Redmond Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Twenty-seven LWSD students overall have been named National Merit semifinalists and will complete for 8,400 scholarships worth more than $36 million.

Memorial Service for LW Tech's Dr. David Woodall Set for Sept. 27

The president of the Kirkland college died earlier this month from an apparent heart attack.

Online School for You now enrolling

Kids Sport Physicals

With Schools Levy Passing, Redmond High Prepares For Change

School will add 12 classrooms and a new gym to make room for freshmen.