LWSD to Open Application Period for Quest Program

The district plans an information night about the program for highly capable middle school students Oct. 25 in Kirkland.

Plateau Students Give Surgical Robot A Try

Students got to play with Swedish/Issaquah's new surgical robot on Saturday.

Browne's Six TD's Help Skyline Avoid Upset Against Jackson

Jackson's Sam Brown throws for 486 yards, but Max Browne throws six touchdown passes for Skyline in the 49-24 win.

Eastside Catholic Student Plays it Forward

Nicolette Dworkin's efforts gets uniforms to budding athletes in Mombassa, Kenya.

Microsoft Employee Connects High Tech Professionals With Local Students

The program Kevin Wang launched last year now includes three dozen industry professionals who are volunteering to teach computer science to more than 700 local high school students.

Whiz Kids: Eastside Catholic Students Honored by the Seahawks

Malia Bachesta and Joe Stoutt were honored for their community service work.

New Redmond STEM School to Serve Grades 9-12 With Full-Day Classes

The choice school will serve only freshmen and sophomores when it first opens next fall.

Planning for Your Academic Future

Eastlake and Skyline counselors offer tips for getting into college.

Skyline High Football: Spartans Blast Issaquah High 41-14

Skyline's defense comes of age, forcing four turnovers, as the Spartans end their two-game losing streak

Officials: Black Bear Spotted Thursday Near Pine Lake Middle School

Discovery Elementary officials sent a safety reminder to students and their families after the report was made.

LWSD Reducing Grades Offered by Quest Program

The change from grades 1-9 to 2-8 coincides with the district's shift in grade configurations in elementary, junior high and high schools.

High School Boys From Sammamish Make All-State Soccer Teams

The Washington State Soccer Coaches Association released the names of the players from Sammamish on Sunday.

Lake Washington Superintendent Chip Kimball to Step Down After 2011-12 Year

Kimball will become the superintendent of the Singapore American School in Singapore, the Lake Washington School District announced Wednesday.

SAT Scores in Lake Washington School District Rank High in State

LWSD students in the Class of 2011 also had higher scores than peers in previous years, the district said Wednesday.

Skyline High School Football: Skyline Falls 31-17 to Bellevue

Spartan Junior quarterback Max Browne throws for 300 yards but turnovers and the Bellevue defense in the second half was just too much to overcome

Sammamish Football Note: A Quick Look at High School Squads

One of the big games on Friday night will be Skyline High School taking on Bellevue High School.

Joy Abia, Mentor of Recent Skyline High Graduate, Receives Statewide Service Honor

Abia wanted deeper community ties - so she became a VOICE mentor in the Issaquah School District.

Issaquah School District Budget Avoids Across-the-Board Class Size Increases and Teacher Job Cuts

Last week, the Issaquah School Board approved a $161.6 million General Fund budget - and said they're concerned about future dollar cuts from the state.

Lake Washington School District Classes Start Tuesday

Here are class times for district campuses that serve Sammamish students.

State Test Scores: How Your Child's Middle, Junior or High School Did

These quick charts show the test results for the state, district and respective school in the Sammamish area.

Skyline, Eastlake Football Open up State-Title Hopeful Seasons Friday

Skyline and Eastlake will begin football season on Friday. The KingCo 4A rivals both have state title aspirations and begin the season ranked in the 1-2 in the state by the Seattle Times.

Bloggers Wanted: Help Patch Bring High School Football in Sammamish to Online Life

Are you a sports fan who knows all about high school football games in Sammamish? A person who goes to the games and wants to share the scores, action and passion?

State Test Scores: How Your Child's Elementary School in Sammamish Did

These quick charts show the test results for the state, district and respective school in Sammamish.

Issaquah and Lake Washington District Students Score Better Than Peers in State Assessment Tests

The test results for students in the Issquah and Lake Washington school districts show results that are higher than the state

Wanted: 'Whiz Kids' Nominees from Sammamish

This regular feature is a tip of the hat to Sammamish students - who have done something extraordinary.

Issaquah School District Classes Start Tuesday

Here are class times for district campuses that serve Sammamish students.

Lake Washington School District Reports Increase in ACT Scores

The district said that students who take the ACT also are well prepared for college standards, as compared to their counterparts in the state and country.

Under LWSD 2011-12 Budget, Some Class Sizes Will Increase Slightly

The Lake Washington School District used levy and reserve dollars to bridge the gap because of state budget cuts.

Sammamish Families: Tips on Getting Ready for Back to School

What you can do now to ease your kids back to school in Sammamish with tips from Eastside teachers and tutors. Classes start in weeks.

Bartell Drugs Hosts Drive for School Supplies

The Sammamish store will begin collecting donations for kids in need on Monday, Aug. 8.

Speedy Alex Foreman, an Eastside Catholic Graduate, is Making Leap to Next Level in Lacrosse

Graduation from Eastside Catholic didn't slow lacrosse star Alex Foreman, who has been coaching and playing all summer. Her next stop? Los Angeles, where she'll join the head coach Lindsey Munday and the Southern Cal women's team.

Barbara Martin of Sammamish Elected to Washington State PTA Secretary

The election took place at the WSPTA’s 98th Annual Convention held in SeaTac last month.

Lake Washington School District Extends School Year to Avoid Teacher Pay Cuts

Instructors will work two extra days next year to help prepare for grade reconfiguration.

Update: Issaquah School Board Approves Bond for 2012 Ballot - but Amount, Details Will be Determined During Summer

Issaquah School District Superintendent Steve Rasmussen was scheduled to present a $227.7 million bond measure to the board on Wednesday.

Whiz Kids: Adam Hawkins Wins Eastlake High School's Staff Scholarship

Adam Hawkins was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the staff at Eastlake High in recognition of his community service.

Harlem Globetrotters Draft Beaver Lake Middle School Student Jordan McCabe, a Basketball Phenom (video)

Earlier this year, McCabe played basketball with the Globetrotters at an assembly in front of his classmates.

Lake Washington School Board Plans to Use Levy Funds to Fill Budget Gaps

The average class size for kindergarten through fourth grade would increase by about one student under the current budget proposal.

Whiz Kids: Sammamish Schools Earn Recognition From King County for Conservation Efforts

Sunny Hills Elementary and Creekside Elementary named as Green Schools by King County, thanks to the help of green-minded students.

For Eastlake High School's Class of 2011, a Fond Farewell and Graduation at Key Arena

Eastlake High School's graduation ceremony on Wednesday was the last for high schools in Sammamish for 2011.

Issaquah School District Raises Over $400,000 for Science Education

New funding will help Issaquah School District schools keep pace with state science standards.