Lakeridge Elementary PTA

10/07/2026

Lakeridge Elementary School has been named the #1 best public elementary school in Washington. The 2027 Best Public Elementary Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Read more here:

Ranking of Top 100 elementary schools based on stats, test scores, and district ratings.

09/30/2026

Our friends at West Mercer are hosting a community event at the Kraken game. See post below if you’re interested:

West Mercer has extra tickets for their family night at the Kraken game! Join them Sunday, October 4th at 5 pm for the season home opener against the Calgary Flames. West Mercer’s PTA received special PTA pricing of $70 per ticket for this event. Ticket price includes a hot dog and a soda. This is not a fundraiser, but a community event that they would like to extend to their Mercer Island neighbors!

If you have a membership toolkit account for any of our MISD schools, you can order using this link: https://westmercerptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/408419.

If you do not have an account or have any trouble, please email [email protected] and they can help you place your order. Orders must be placed by midnight on Wednesday 9/30. Tickets will be emailed on Thursday, 10/1. West Mercer’s PTA hopes you can join them to cheer on the Seattle Kraken!

08/27/2026

Welcome back to a new school year! We hope you’re as excited as we are to be back. Thank you to all of the volunteers who donated and helped out with the popsicles on the playground and the welcome coffee. Don’t forget to RSVP for the back to school picnic on Sept 3rd from 5-7:30 pm. 💙💛🦁

RSVP HERE: https://www.evite.com/event/02B6IIAE4SKDAAJDYEPRR3L5TYMEYA

08/18/2026

Lakeridge Back to School Picnic
When: Thursday, Sept. 3 | 5-7:30 pm
Where: Lakeridge Field and Playground
RSVP (https://www.evite.com/event/02B6IIAE4SKDAAJDYEPRR3L5TYMEYA)

If you're one of the returning families, you already know. If you're new? Well, get ready, it's one of the hottest events of the year... the Lakeridge Back to School Picnic! 😁

Join us for an evening of fun, connection, and community as we kick off the new school year.

Enjoy:
Los Chilangos Food Truck – Food for purchase
Oskars Pizza Truck – Pizza for purchase
Ice Cream Truck – Treats for purchase
Bouncy Slides & Sports Obstacles
Live DJ & Field Day Games
Enrichment Activities & More!

Come meet new families, reconnect with friends, and celebrate the start of a great school year!

Please RSVP to help our food and activity partners plan

08/17/2026

Don’t forget to RSVP for the all school ice cream social on Sunday, August 23rd from 5-7 pm: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xjdxs8n

06/19/2026

Congratulations Kyryll!

Special thanks to Kyra’s Hope Foundation.

06/19/2026

Congrats to Our Amazing PTA Award Winners
Every day, volunteers and educators bring their time, passion, and heart to Lakeridge. This year we recognized the following individuals:

Belonging Warrior Award: Madison Zwiefelhofer

Lion of the Year Award: Rebecca Reid (K) and Erica Ottesen (4th)

Lions Pride Award: Jon Davis

Golden Acorn Award: Amber VanWinkle

Volunteer Service Award (Unsung Hero): Kyle Richey & Ankita Patel (Treasurers)

Volunteer Service Award: Duncan Stark (Chess)

Special Recognition Award: Ashley Frizzell

06/09/2026

Once a Lion, always a Lion. 🦁 Congratulations MIHS Class of 2026!

06/04/2026

Tomorrow! Join a fun start to the school day from 7:45 - 9 am at the Mercer Island Schools Foundation Rise n’ Shine Breakfast. Lakeridge families can enjoy pancakes, a visit from the Reptile Man, and a great morning together before school. This is a MISF fundraiser, and while there is no fee or signup to attend, they ask families who have not yet given this.

05/20/2026

10 Things You Can Grab at the Bookstore Today!

Every purchase sends a percentage back to the Lakeridge PTA — so shop big, shop small, shop happy!

Dad & Grad Gifts — perfect timing for June celebrations

Cards — birthdays, weddings, and everything in between

Island Book Gift Cards — great to have on hand throughout the year!

Stationery — journals, notepads, notecards and planners

Teacher Thank‑You Cards — end‑of‑year appreciation made easy

Books — SO many books!

Gifts — cute, quick gifts

Cookbooks — summer cooking with the kids

Fidgets & Small Toys — perfect for little hands

Games & Stuffies — board games, plushies, and more

Thank you for shopping locally and supporting our school! Your purchases truly make a difference.

No time to stop by, no problem! Call in your order for gifts or a gift card and proceeds will still benefit Lakeridge. Island Books: 206-232-6920