LW School District Announces Snow Make-Up Days

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

Eastlake's Edward Kim Brings Home Pair of Swim Titles

A number of local athletes placed in state, and the action continues with girls' basketball regionals coming up this weekend.

Eastlake Athletes Looking for Titles this Weekend

The Lady Wolves play Woodinville tonight for the KingCo Title while other athletes take on state championships this weekend.

Eastside Catholic Athletes Making Strong Winter Showing

The Crusaders Varsity Boys Basketball team won WIAA Scholastic honors, and a number of Eastside Athletes are competing in state finals today and tomorrow.

Eastlake Cheer Squad Takes State Title

The Wolves Cheerleaders won the top spot in the Small Division 2012 at the Feb. 4 competition in Everett

Enrollment Open for Issaquah District's Skyline Preschool Program

The program is for two or three days a week, for children aged 3 - 5 years old.

Ready Start Preschool Program Now Accepting Applications

Apply to Lake Washington School District now for the program at Blackwell Elementary for the 2012-2013 school year.

Eastlake Wolves to Band Together in Spirit Display Wednesday

Following the deaths in the last two weeks of two alumni and beloved School Resource Officer Stan Chapin, a display of solidarity is planned for Feb. 15.

Skyline Athletes Headed to State Competitions

Here's the lowdown on Spartan athletes moving on to state competition this weekend, and links to how you can go cheer them on.

Eastlake High Booster Club Holding Auction to Benefit Baseball Team

Auction hopes to bring in money to cover various expenses for the program.

Eastside Catholic Wrestling Coach and Wrestler Earn League Honors

EC Wrestling coach named coach of the year, freshman phenom named wrestler of the year.

Eastide Catholic's Chevy Walker Signs With Portland State

Football standout made his choice during Wednesday signing ceremony.

Eastside Catholic Athletes Earn Honors

Several Eastside Catholic athletes recently received state and national honors.

LWSD Superintendent Candidate Meeting Rescheduled

Opportunity to meet Lake Washington School District superintendent candidate in Sammamish scheduled for early February.

LWSD Extends Some Choice School Deadlines

The weather last week wreaked havoc on school schedules and meetings around the Eastside, so some application deadlines and meetings have been changed.

No Injuries or Damage in Minor Skyline Bus Incident

After school Tuesday, Jan. 24, two buses leaving Skyline High School "touched" each other, but the district says there were no injuries and no damage to either bus.

Issaquah School District Says No Waiver for Snow Days

The district announced that it does not, at this point, plan to seek a waiver for the days missed last week for grades K-11, but may ask for a one-day waiver for seniors to keep the graduation date. Meanwhile, the Lake Washington School District is undeci

After the Sammamish Storm: Issaquah, LWSD Schools Open Monday

Lake Washington and Issaquah school districts have announced they will hold classes tomorrow; no official word yet from Eastside Catholic.

Update: Issaquah, LWSD, Eastside Catholic Schools Closed Jan. 20

Issaquah and Lake Washington school districts have announced that classes are canceled Jan. 20. Eastside Catholic announced it will close tomorrow also.

Surviving Snow Days: Tips From the Experts

Patch turned to sister sites on the East Coast for fresh ideas to keep the kids happy and busy when school is not an option.

Eastside Catholic Closed Tuesday, Jan. 17

The school announced Monday evening it will be closed Tuesday, including extra-curricular activities and conferences.

Update: LWSD Closed Wednesday, Jan. 18

Due to expected low temps and snowfall, Lake Washington School District will be closed tomorrow. All activities and athletics are cancelled.

Update: Issaquah Schools Closed Jan. 17

The district says a test drive of area roads led it to cancel all classes Tuesday; high school finals pushed back one day.

LWSD Board Denies Transfer Request from Sammamish Neighborhood

The Lake Washington School District Board denied a petition from Sammamish neighborhoods for a territory transfer from the Snoqualmie Valley School District.

Viewfinder: Eastside Catholic Art on Display at Starbucks

Paintings and drawings by AP Studio Art and Painting students at Eastside Catholic will be on display at the Starbucks on 228th Avenue NE throughout January.

West Bests East in Inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

Skyline Coach Mat Taylor served as offense coordinator on the winning West team.

Renaissance to Remain at Eastlake Campus

The LWSD Choice middle school will move into portables on the Eastlake High School campus next fall as the district's grade configuration shifts.

Skyline’s Mat Taylor to Coordinate Offense at Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

Taylor was selected as one of 18 coaches from across the country to head the inaugural East vs. West gridiron matchup Jan. 3, 2012 at 3 p.m.

Video: Sammamish Symphony Holiday Concert 'Pops'

We caught up with R. Joseph Scott, music director and conductor of the Sammamish Symphony, and Kimberly McElreath, music director at Rachel Carson Elementary, before Saturday night's concert.

LWSD Board Picks Preferred Superintendent Candidate

Dr. Traci Pierce, the current deputy superintendent, will be put forward to replace Dr. Chip Kimball in a series of public meetings.

Issaquah District Families Would See Lower Tax Bill with Proposed Bond

The final $219 million bond proposal is about half that of the expiring bond; voters will have the opportunity to say yay or nay in April.

Issaquah School District Seeks Input on Educator Evaluation Process

Take the district's survey by Dec. 12 as it considers which of three evaluation methods to pilot next fall.

Skyline High School's Max Browne named Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year

Skyline High School junior Max Browne is a finalist for Gatorade National Football Player of the Year, to be announced this month

National Petition for Later High School Start Times Gets Local Attention

A national movement to push back school start times is gaining popularity locally

HuffPo Features LWSD Teachers as 'Greatest Person of the Day'

Robert Kaneko and Shauna Yusko, teachers at Evergreen Junior High, were featured in a Patch story last week in REdmond.

Skyline Spartan Holiday Bazaar Coming Up

Saturday, Dec. 3 is your big day to shop for holiday gifts from local vendors and support the Spartans

Eastside Catholic Football Team Named Academic State Champs

Football team just one of many EC athletic teams that excel in the classroom.

Updated: Deagle, Weaver Lead in Issaquah School Board Race

Brian Deagle and Suzanne Weaver both have sizable leads over their opponents.

Eastside Catholic Forming Girl's Ice Hockey Team

Team will begin playing next year in Canadian amateur club league.

LWSD Seeks Public Input in Selecting New Superintendent

Parents are invited to take an online survey, email their thoughts to the school board or speak at the Oct. 24 board meeting.