Share Your Back to School Pictures on Sammamish-Issaquah Patch

Tuesday and Wednesday mark the first days of school in the Lake Washington and Issaquah school districts.

Sammamish, Issaquah Schools Say Fruits, Vegetables Must Be on Students' Plates

Still considering school lunch options? What do you think of the new rules for cafeteria lunches and the way local school districts are implementing them?

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.

JC Penney Offering Free Haircuts for Kids Going Back to School

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

Ramp Up for Back-to-School with Bedtime Math

With the new school year upon us, help get your kids’ brains working again with this fun, free daily email newsletter.

Back to School 2012: If the Shoe Fits

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

School Shopping? What's Appropriate Attire for the Classroom?

Skyline High School sent out what it calls the "infamous" dress code email, outlining what can and can't be worn to school. Where do you draw the line for your kids?

F-Bomb Dropped! What's Your Favorite Merriam-Webster Back to School Word?

The latest edition of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is out, and you'll never guess the 15 new words included.

Eastside Catholic to Host Free Heart Screening for Sammamish Athletes

On August 22, the school is hosting a free screening for student athletes from Eastside Catholic, Skyline, and Eastlake High Schools in collaboration with the Nick of Time Foundation.

Back to School 2012: Student Health Checks

Summer is a good time to schedule a physical so students don’t miss school for health exams. The school district advises physical and dental check-ups before the school year begins.

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.

When Does School Start in Sammamish & Issaquah?

Amazingly, it's time to start thinking about back to school; are you ready?

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 Board met Monday, June 25, and installed Dr. Traci Pierce as superintendent at its final meeting before it must approve a new budget for the 2012-13 school year.

LWSD High Schools to Offer Girls' Badminton Next Spring

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

Issaquah Schools Benefit Raises Thousands for New Books

Money raised will help buy much-needed books for every school in the district.

Beaver Lake Middle School Announces new Principal

Stacy Cho to take position on July 1.

Issaquah High School Recognizes Outstanding Graduates

There's a long list of impressive scholastic achievements among Issaquah High School students who received their diplomas on Monday, June 11.

Let the Commencements Commence!

Starting this evening, Pomp & Circumstance will be the most heard music among area high school seniors and their families.

Local Students Shine at Biomedical Research Expo

Students from Eastside Catholic High School and Eastlake High School brought home honors from Northwest Association of Biomedical Research (NWABR) Student Expo held in Bellevue last week.

Beaver Lake Middle School Principal Moving to Liberty High School

Almy is the second Issaquah School District Principal to announce a change in recent weeks.

Eastside Catholic Pitches for First Ever State Baseball Championship

The Crusaders take on Kamiakin today in the final; meanwhile EC Lacrosse will take on Bellevue for the state title.

High School Tournaments Under Way

Here's the lowdown on who's playing where and when.

Pine Lake Middle School Assistant Principal Tabbed for Principal Job

The district said Assistant Principal Michelle Caponigro will replace retiring Principal Roy Adler.

Issaquah School District Sees Second Whooping Cough Case

The district notified parents today that a case was confirmed at Sunset Elementary in Bellevue this week.

Fork Dork: 'Dinner and a Show' Gets Jazzed Up in Bellevue

Area restaurants are getting in on the Bellevue Jazz Festival, which kicks off at the end of the month.

Pine Lake Middle School Principal to Retire

Roy Adler, who has been the school's Principal for 11 years, plans to retire in July.

Eastside Catholic Clinches Metro Title

Eastside beat Blanchet 6-4 Saturday, May 12, for the win.

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.

Mother Daughter Book Club

Finding the Right Colleges for You

Sammamish Book Group

Teen Writers Group

"The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse"

Pajama Story Time

Toddler Story Time

Lake Washington School District New Volunteer Information

Online Learning Options Information Night

Preschool Story TIme

Lounge and Listen: Tales for Teens