Lake Washington Tech President Dies Monday of Apparent Heart Attack

Woodall first joined LWIT as interim president in January 2011 and was named the eighth president of the college in November 2011.

PHOTOS: New Redmond High School Addition Ready for Students

Meanwhile, about 300 STEM school students are starting the 2012-2013 year at the Eastlake HS campus but are expected to move into their new building during the winter break.

Share Your Back to School Pictures on Redmond Patch

Tuesday and Wednesday mark the first days of school in the Lake Washington School District.

Redmond Schools Say Fruits, Vegetables Must Be on Students' Plates

What do you think of the new rules?

New LWSD Test Scores Show Widespread Gains in Math

The district scored well above average in all areas of the 2011-2012 state assessment tests.

DigiPen to Hold Weeklong Digital Arts Festival Sept. 21-28

The event is growing from a two-day festival to a weeklong affair this year.

Record Number of LWSD Students Meet ACT Benchmarks

Fifty-seven percent of district students who took the test met benchmarks in all four subjects, compared to 25 percent nationwide.

JC Penney Offering Free Haircuts for Kids Going Back to School

Penney's is giving free haircuts for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

U.S. Attorney Reminds Parents About Cyber Safety

Jenny A. Durkan says recent data indicates 13 percent elementary school children have received some type of sexual solicitation or approach through the internet.

Back to School: Where to Shop in Redmond

Several stores already have items on sale for back to school.

Back to School 2012: If the Shoe Fits

Here are tips for buying the right shoe and learning how a shoe should fit.

Parents Express Concern About Overcrowding at Rosa Parks Elementary

The school will be 50 students over capacity this year, even with the continued use of 10 portable classrooms.

Back to School: Where to Find School Supply Lists

Many Redmond schools have posted online lists for what parents need to buy between now and September.

Is Your Child's Immunization Record Ready for Back-to-School?

Non-immunized children require additional certification to attend child care, preschool and public school under new State Department of Health guidelines published this year.

LWSD Gets Supplemental State Funds for Two Kirkland School Modernizations

The A.G. Bell project will get $3.1 million and International Community School $2.7 million.

Lake Washington School District Announces New Principals

The changes will take place for the 2012-2013 school year.

Pierce Sworn in as LWSD Superintendent

The Lake Washington School District's Board of Directors instated Dr. Traci Pierce as superintendent at its final meeting before it must approve a new budget for the 2012-13 school year.

RHS Teacher Receives National Environmental Education Award

Mike Town was one of 18 teachers nationwide to receive the 2012 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators.

LWSD High Schools to Offer Girls' Badminton Next Spring

The sport was the most popular choice on a recent survey of 782 female students.

Viewfinder: Einstein Elementary's First Egg Drop

Thirty of 93 eggs survived the 60-foot fall from the top of a fire ladder.

VIEWFINDER: Nearly 500 Graduate From Redmond High School

Graduates from Redmond High School's class of 2012 celebrated their commencement on June 19 at the Key Arena.

Documentary by RHS Students Wins National History Day Contest

The film, titled "The Green Revolution: Against All Odds," won first place for senior group documentary.

Suspended in April, Lake Washington Softball Coach Will Not Return

Troy Hennum will not face disciplinary action for texting a student in violation of district policy, but he will not coach at Lake Washington next year, says the school's athletic director.

Woodinville School Put on Lockdown After Bear Spotted Nearby

Students were on lockdown Thursday afternoon because of a bear in the area.

Lake Washington Baseball Star Drafted by LA Dodgers

Theo Alexander was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 MLB draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Redmond High School Selects New Boys Basketball Coach

Brian Lund is a 1991 graduate of RHS and has been serving as acting head coach at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland.

Got Grads? Give Them a Shout on Patch

You can easily post a FREE personalized announcement of your child's biggest accomplishments—like making it through those K-12 years.

Washington Post Ranking Puts Redmond High Among State's Best Schools

RHS is among our state's top 20 schools, according to the Washington Post's Challenge Index.

RHS Prom: Share Your Photos on Redmond Patch

Taking some photos of the gang before they head out to the dance tonight? Or got an embarrassing shot of yourself from many fashion cycles ago? Share 'em with your neighbors on Redmond Patch.

RHS Boys' Basketball Coach Resigns Post to Become Assistant Principal

Jeff Larson has been head coach of the team for the past eight years.

Bellevue Nonprofit Lab Helps Students Create New Technology

Pssst—hey students! Looking to be the next Steve Jobs? Check out StudentRND

Local TV Figures to Headline LW Schools Foundation Luncheon

Tony Ventrella, Monica Hart and Andy Wappler will speak at the foundation's big annual fundraiser, this year at the new Lake Washington High on May 23.

'Giving Chicks' Donate $1,300 to Local School's Backpack for Hunger Program

The Eastside giving circle chose the the innovate program for students in need after a member read a Kirkland Patch story about it.

Redmond High School Ranked 13th in State by U.S. News & World Report

The magazine evaluated 22,000 public high schools across America in its most recent ranking.

LW School District Announces New Leadership Team

Incoming superintendent Dr. Traci Pierce has appointed a new Central Leadership Team for the 2012-2013 school year.

Three Redmond High School Students Earn National Merit Scholarships

The winners may use the $2,500 scholarships at any accredited U.S. college or university.

Redmond Baseball's Winning Streak Ends, Playoffs Begin Saturday

Issaquah defeated the Mustangs 3-1 on Friday to snap the team's winning streak of 12 consecutive games.

LWIT Funeral Services Program Receives Full Accreditation

The accreditation comes after the Kirkland school's first graduating funeral services class was reviewed—and all of those students are now working.

Mustang Baseball Sets New School Record with 12th-Straight Win

Redmond was victorious once again with a 3-2 defeat of Newport on Thursday.

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