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LWSD is partnering with LWSF to host its annual Back To School Supply Drive for the 2026-2027 school year. You can help ensure that all students are geared up for success by contributing in one of the following ways:

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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.

Learn more about our work and our impact by viewing our 2024-2025 Annual Report.

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Helping Students Navigate the Digital World at Juanita High School

June 8, 2026

See how Juanita High School helped students build healthier relationships with technology through Smart Scroll Day.

Trustee Spotlight: Meet Irene Neumann

June 8, 2026

Irene shares what inspired her to serve, what she’s learned through board leadership, and why supporting public education matters.

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Five Years of Inclusive Libraries

April 30, 2026

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

April 20, 2026

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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L.E. Scarr Resource Center
16250 NE 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98052

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LWSF
PO Box 83
Redmond, WA 98073

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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.

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The Lake Washington Schools Foundation 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. LWSF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax identification number 55-0891792.

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