06/16/2026
Today we celebrated a special milestone at Les Lilas as we honored our 5th grade graduates!
Families joined us for a warm graduation ceremony celebrating our students’ accomplishments, leadership, and years of growth within our community. We enjoyed heartfelt speeches from teachers and students, reflecting on memories, achievements, and the journey that brought them to this moment.
We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see what comes next. Congratulations, graduates!
06/13/2026
That’s a wrap on another wonderful school year at Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School!
Today, we celebrated the end of the year with our annual Tea Party. Our classrooms and school yard were transformed into charming tea rooms, creating a festive setting for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and delicious treats.
Thank you to our amazing students, families, and staff for making this year so special. We are proud of all that our students have accomplished and wish everyone a joyful and relaxing summer. We look forward to welcoming you back next school year!
06/12/2026
🇫🇷 There's Still Time to Join Us Tonight! 🇫🇷
Interested in learning more about our new French Middle School Continuation Program in partnership with OFALYCÉE?
Join us this evening and discover how francophone and fluent French-speaking students can continue a rigorous French Morningch academic pathway while attending their local American middle school.
📅 Tonight – June 11
🕕 6:00 PM
🏫 Attend in person at Les Lilas
💻 Join online: https://ofalycee-org.zoom.us/my/osaintvincent
✨ Walk-ins are welcome!
👧 Complimentary babysitting available for families attending in person.
We look forward to meeting you tonight! 🇫🇷📚
Today is a special day at Les Lilas French Bilingual School as we celebrate our annual Montessori Bead Ceremony.
Throughout the day, students will be recognized for their accomplishments, growth, and milestones. Each bead symbolizes a year of learning and development, marking an important step in every child’s Montessori journey.
We’ll also celebrate our graduating students and welcome those moving up to the next stage of their education. As part of the experience, students returning next year will spend time exploring their future classrooms, meeting teachers, and discovering what lies ahead.
Congratulations to all of our students on a wonderful year of learning and growth!
06/11/2026
Yesterday, our Les Lilas community came together to celebrate one of our most cherished Montessori traditions: the Bead Ceremony.
This special event honors each child’s growth and recognizes the milestones they have reached throughout their Montessori journey.
Students received beads representing their next step:�💛 Golden beads for students entering Elementary�💚 Green beads for students moving into Upper Elementary�💙 Blue beads for students continuing to deepen their learning within their current environment�❤️ Red beads for students completing their journey at Les Lilas and preparing for new adventures
Each bead symbolizes so much more than a transition—it reflects years of discovery, perseverance, friendship, independence, and growth.
Congratulations to our Maternelle graduates and to every student we celebrated yesterday. We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to seeing where your journey leads next.
06/10/2026
🇫🇷 Reminder: Open House Tomorrow at 6:00 PM!
Are you raising a bilingual or francophone middle schooler? Join us tomorrow to discover our new French Middle School Continuation Program in partnership with OFALYCÉE.
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕕 6:00 PM
🏫 Attend in person at Les Lilas
💻 Or join us online:
https://ofalycee-org.zoom.us/my/osaintvincent
✨ Walk-ins are welcome!
👧 Complimentary babysitting will be available for families attending in person.
Come meet the OFALYCÉE team, hear from Virginie Harroch , Our Head of school , Audrey Mezil , our Director of Learning & Teaching, and learn how students can continue developing strong French language and academic skills while attending their local American middle school.
We look forward to meeting you!
06/10/2026
Today is a special day at Les Lilas French Bilingual School as we celebrate our annual Montessori Bead Ceremony.
Throughout the day, students will be recognized for their accomplishments, growth, and milestones. Each bead symbolizes a year of learning and development, marking an important step in every child’s Montessori journey.
We’ll also celebrate our graduating students and welcome those moving up to the next stage of their education. As part of the experience, students returning next year will spend time exploring their future classrooms, meeting teachers, and discovering what lies ahead.
Congratulations to all of our students on a wonderful year of learning and growth!
06/04/2026
🇫🇷 Curious about our new French Middle School Program?
Join us on June 11 at 6:00 PM to discover how students can continue their French academic journey while attending a local American middle school.
🏫 Attend in person at Les Lilas
💻 Or join us online from anywhere.
Walk-ins are welcome, but if you plan to attend, we'd appreciate it if you could let us know in advance here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6k6JXgVyPi
I can't wait to share this new adventure with you!
We can't wait to meet you!
06/03/2026
What a wonderful evening we had yesterday!
Our end-of-year performance, Les Lilas fait son cinéma, brought the magic of cinema to the stage as students revisited and reimagined some of the most iconic films of all time.
Beyond the costumes, music, and memorable scenes, the show reflected months of hard work, collaboration, and creativity. It was a joy to watch our students perform with such confidence and enthusiasm and to see their efforts come together in such a special way.
A heartfelt congratulations to all of our students for their outstanding performance. Thank you as well to our teachers, staff, and families for your support throughout the year and in helping make this event such a success.
We are incredibly proud of our students and all they have accomplished.
06/01/2026
🇫🇷 Why OFALYCÉE?
When creating our new French Middle School Program, we wanted a partner known for academic excellence, rigor, and experience supporting bilingual students.
That's why we chose OFALYCÉE™️.
We are proud to bring their proven French academic pathway to Seattle through our partnership with Les Lilas.
Learn more:
https://www.les-lilas.com/french-middle-school-continuation-program
OFALycée
Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School
A place where beautiful minds grow.