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Lake Washington Schools Foundation Seeks New Trustees to Join its Board

Are you interested in serving and impacting over 30,000 students across the Lake Washington School District? Are you passionate about the work of Lake Washington Schools Foundation? 

The Lake Washington Schools Foundation is looking to add new trustees to our governing board. LWSF raises funds and amplifies community resources to provide students in Lake Washington School District what they need to thrive, both now and in the future. We activate our mission through four focus areas: removing barriers, building connections, enhancing learning, and supporting wellness.  

We are very interested in building our board with thoughtful, diverse candidates who have enthusiasm for the work we do, connections to local businesses and corporations, and the ability to help us expand our reach. 

If you have a passion for serving and impacting students and families across the district, we encourage you to apply online at www.lwsf.org/trustee-application.

Please reach out to LWSFBoardRecruitment@lwsf.org with any questions.

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$260K+ Raised at Be the Bridge

Thank you so much for attending our Be the Bridge Spring Benefit and to those of you who donated remotely. Together with our community partners, we raised over $260,000! We are in awe of the generosity of this community, and we thank you for showing such incredible support for our students’ education and well-being.

Guests enjoyed the performances by our talented student musicians, took your chances at the raffle, captured moments with friends in the photo booth, and had fun cheering on the dessert dashers!

So many dedicated individuals contributed to the success of this event—our emcee Joel Ryan, performers and speakers, student and adult volunteers, raffle prize donors, Meet & Greet hosts, Table Captains, Ambassadors, and Trustees, along with the bakeries and community members who kindly donated the desserts.

Thank you also to our presenting partner Amazon and our many other generous Community Partners for their investment in our students’ present and future.

Who is the Lake Washington Schools Foundation?

Discover the heart and soul of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation in just a few minutes. Watch our short video and learn how we work together with the community to make a difference in the lives of LWSD students.

See what LWSD Superintendent Dr. Jon Holmen has to say about the partnership between the Foundation and the school district.

2023-24 Annual Report

Learn more about our work and our impact by viewing our 2023-2024 Annual Report.

Our Work

Amazing Reading Challenge

We sponsor high-impact programs and projects that nurture, connect, and empower students in our community.

Events

SEL for Parents Workshop

Stay connected with upcoming events and access event resources and recordings.

Ways to Give

Your valued contribution will help us to redefine community through education and youth development.

Recent News

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Five Years of Inclusive Libraries

Over five years, the Inclusive Libraries grant has brought more than 6,500 books into LWSD schools, helping students connect with stories that reflect their lives and expand their understanding of others.
Community members raise the paddle at LWSF's Spring Benefit

A Night for LWSF Students

Held March 26 in Redmond, the Lake Washington Schools Foundation’s Be the Bridge Spring Benefit raised over $250,000 to support students across the Lake Washington School District.

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By training students in Teen Mental Health First Aid as early as 9th grade, Tesla STEM is helping teens look out for one another and take action when it matters most.
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6,498 Reasons to Celebrate at Mead Elementary

Margaret Mead Elementary brought its community together for “The Great Food Drive Challenge to support LWSD students through the Pantry Packs program.
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