Lake Washington Schools Foundation

LWSF is on the search for Ambassadors for our schools! Represent your school community and champion LWSF programs that help every student in our school district thrive.
Learn more and apply at www.lwsf.org/ambassadors. For more info, contact [email protected].

Calling all rising seniors (Class of 2027)! 🎓
Missed our College Bootcamp in June? We've added a virtual bootcamp on August 18–20 so you can prepare for application season from home.

Register today: www.lwsf.org/our-work/find-your-fit

🎒 Back-to-school season is here, and you can help support LWSD students with the supplies they need to succeed.

Donate backpacks, school supplies or make a monetary contribution. Every gift makes a difference!

Learn more and find drop-off locations: www.lwsf.org/school-supply-drive 💙 ✏️ 📚

Rising seniors, if you missed our Find Your Fit College Bootcamp in June, here's another opportunity to participate in August! Join Mary Pat O'Neil to learn how to build a balanced college list, complete your Common Application, and write standout essays with expert guidance.

Register today: www.lwsf.org/findyourfit

A huge thank you to the student-led organization Hand in Hand We Grow (HHWG) for offering free summer camps for children while also turning these events into opportunities to support our Pantry Packs program. 💙

Families can register for upcoming camps here: https://forms.gle/aebHv91FuYLFjkzdA

Learn more about this wonderful organization at https://handinhandwegrow.org/

Hi everyone!

Hand in Hand We Grow (HHWG) and AYLUS Lake Washington are excited to offer a variety of free educational summer camps led by dedicated student volunteers. Our 2026 summer programs provide students with opportunities to explore STEM subjects, develop problem-solving skills, and discover new interests in a supportive learning environment.

Find more information and sign up on the sign-up form: https://forms.gle/wTUVLbc2RYRvGNPU6 (Click here or use the QR code!)

https://handinhandwegrow.org/2026-aylushhwg-free-summer-camps-are-coming

📢 Please join us in welcoming Trevor Willett as the new President of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation Board of Trustees!

Since joining our Board in 2025, Trevor has been a passionate advocate for ensuring every student has the support and opportunities they need to thrive. With a background in public policy and education at Microsoft, he brings a deep commitment to educational equity, community partnership, and student success.

"As enrollment patterns and community needs change, we may be entering a new era for our schools and students," Trevor shared. "I am excited to help ensure that LWSF continues to adapt, focus its resources where they can make the greatest difference, and maximize its impact for all students across the district."

We're grateful for Trevor's leadership and look forward to the impact we'll make together.

Read more: www.lwsf.org/press-releases/

What a treat to join partners from across the Eastside in May for this inspiring gathering hosted by Eastside Pathways, celebrating the impact of Noticias en Español and the power of transcreation to make information truly accessible for families.
As a proud partner of Eastside Pathways and Noticias en Español, LWSF is honored to support efforts that ensure Spanish-speaking families have access to culturally relevant information and resources that help them stay informed, connected, and engaged in their children's education. Together, we are building stronger, more connected communities for students and families.

"By providing students with encouragement, stress-relief tools, and opportunities to interact with school counselors in a casual setting, the event helped normalize conversations about mental health and increased the visibility and approachability of counseling services... In a high-achieving school environment where students may experience academic and social pressures, wellness events such as this provide a proactive reminder of available support resources and healthy coping strategies." - RHS counselor

With funding from LWSF, Redmond High School hosted a student mental health and wellness outreach event earlier this month. School counselors were on hand to engage with students, answer questions, and foster connections in a welcoming environment.

For today’s students, online life is real life.
See how Juanita High School used an LWSF grant to help students build healthier relationships with technology through Smart Scroll Day and digital wellness education.

Helping Students Navigate the Digital World at Juanita High School | Lake Washington Schools Foundation See how Juanita High School helped students build healthier relationships with technology through Smart Scroll Day.

📚 From discovering new favorite books to building teamwork and friendships, Battle of the Books gave elementary students across LWSD so much more than a reading competition this year.

Students told us that the program helped them explore new genres, learn about different cultures and perspectives, strengthen friendships, and develop collaboration skills—all while having fun!

💬 "It made me like reading more and it gave me something to look forward to."
💬 "Working in a team is better than working by yourself."

We're proud to support Battle of the Books and the incredible teacher-librarians who inspire a lifelong love of reading in our students. ❤️📖