Lakewood School District 306

09/21/2026

🎀 “3… 2… 1!” students counted down and cheered as Principal Amanda Coté cut the ribbon for Lakewood Middle School's newly remodeled cafeteria on Wednesday.

The updated space is already making a difference. With expanded seating and new cafeteria tables that maximize space, sixth graders can look to older students as they learn cafeteria routines.

There are now two lunches instead of three, reducing needed supervision time and giving staff valuable time back in their day.

Students who prefer a quieter environment can eat in a new part of the cafeteria that has been designated as a quiet area. Polished concrete floors have transformed the look and feel.

Thank you to our project partners: Studio Meng Strazzara, Tiger Construction and Educational Service District 112. Superintendent Dr. Erin Murphy, School Board Vice President Dana Krueger, Principal Amanda Coté, and Director of Capital Projects and Facilities Alex VanDuine spoke during the event. Student speakers Cole and Claire attended with the rest of their eighth grade leadership class and their teachers Kennedy Doty and Michael Huscusson.

This project was identified in the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee's short-term facilities plan and approved by the Board of Directors in 2023.

Thank you, voters, for supporting investments that improve student learning environments and enhance the Cougar experience.

09/17/2026

What would happen if there were no rules?

That was the question special guest and local attorney Stacy DeMass posed to Toni Krischano’s third graders at Lakewood Elementary as they learned about Constitution and Citizenship Day.📜

Students broke into two groups and played a game with koosh balls, but the rules kept changing. Sometimes students had to close their eyes while they passed the koosh ball. Other times they had to pass the koosh over their heads. Students experienced firsthand how confusing and frustrating it can be when rules constantly change or aren't the same for everyone. After creating their own set of agreed-upon rules, students discovered that the game was more fun when everyone followed the same expectations.

Nearby, Missy Maxson’s third and fourth graders connected with local attorney Greg Wrenn via Zoom to learn about the Constitution’s articles and how the system of checks and balances helps ensure no one branch of government has too much power. Through hands-on activities and conversations with community professionals, students explored why the Constitution remains an important foundation of our democracy.

09/16/2026

👀 Throwback to 2017!

When Lakewood High School opened its doors, students in the video production class captured the excitement of a new chapter for our community. Nearly a decade later, we're inviting alumni and community members back for a look around.

🎓 Are you a Lakewood alum?🐾 Want to see what's changed and what's stayed the same? From science labs and career and technical education classrooms to performing arts and athletic facilities, the school that opened in 2017 now serves more than 800 students in grades 9-12.

Join us for our Homecoming Open House on Sept. 18 from 5-6:30 p.m. for student-led tours, refreshments, old yearbooks, and a chance to celebrate Lakewood's past, present, and future.

And don't let the fun end there! Stay for the Homecoming football game at 7 p.m. in Dick Cardinal Stadium and cheer on the next generation of Cougars under the Friday night lights.

Tag a fellow Cougar who needs to see this! 🐾

09/15/2026

It's ! The November 3 General Election will be here before you know it, so now is the perfect time to make sure your voter registration information is up to date.⠀
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Register to vote or update your voter registration online at VoteWA.gov. You can also pick up a paper voter registration form at your local school, library or post office.⠀
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Once your registration is all set, reach out to your friends and family and remind them to do the same!

It's ! The November 3 General Election will be here before you know it, so now is the perfect time to make sure your voter registration information is up to date.⠀
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Register to vote or update your voter registration online at VoteWA.gov. You can also pick up a paper voter registration form at your local library or post office.⠀
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Once your registration is all set, reach out to your friends and family and remind them to do the same!

Snohomish County Government League of Women Voters of Snohomish County

09/15/2026

Surrounded by a summer's worth of Chromebook repairs! 💻 Thank you to Technology staff for the work you do behind the scenes to keep our computers running. While buildings were quiet over the summer, Sonny was busy fixing, updating, and preparing Chromebooks so students would have technology to support learning.

September 15 is IT Professionals Day - give a shout-out to our tech team!

09/12/2026

🎓 Are you a Lakewood alum? 🐾Be sure to bring a blank shirt with you on Friday, Sept. 18!

Lakewood School District and the Lakewood Coalition are teaming up to celebrate our alumni during the Lakewood High School Open House (5 to 6:30 p.m.) and Homecoming Game (7 p.m.).

The first 50 alumni to stop by can have their shirt printed with the special alumni design featured here! 🎉 We'll also have additional free swag and fun giveaways available. Come reconnect, show your Cougar pride, and celebrate the Lakewood community. We can't wait to see you there! 🐾