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Teaching is an Art—Celebrate an LWSD Staff Member

Every classroom is a canvas. Every teacher, an artist.

Each day, Lake Washington School District staff spark curiosity, nurture growth, and help students see what’s possible. This spring, families are invited to celebrate the educators and staff who make a difference through the Lake Washington Schools Foundation’s Staff Appreciation campaign.

With a donation, you can:

Recognize a staff member on the Wall of Appreciation
Send a Staff Appreciation postcard
Add a “Teaching is an Art” keepsake pin

Each gift includes a message of gratitude and supports programs that help students thrive. Honor a teacher or staff member who has made an impact:
www.lwsf.org/staff-appreciation

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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.

Event Photo Gallery Photo Booth Gallery

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.