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Freedom Day: Juneteenth is June 19
No school on June 19

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States

steel drum and Jamaican food
Caribbean American Heritage Month

In June, we celebrate and recognize the rich history, culture and diverse contributions of Caribbean Americans to the United States

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June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month

We see and welcome students, staff and family members who identify as LGBTQ+. Our schools are stronger when everyone is included. Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising.

Washington State Recognized School: Congratulations, English Crossing!
Happy Retirement!
Congratulations, retirees!

News & Announcements

girls with lunch tray

Join us for free summer meals! From June 23-July 31, free breakfast and lunch will be available in the cafeteria at Lakewood High School, Monday through Thursday.

Breakfast will be offered from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon. Children 18 and younger may receive a free meal to eat at the school through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program. Families can text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 509-509 to instantly find nearby summer meal sites.

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During the 2025-26 school year, Lakewood School District will provide all school supplies for students except for a backpack. If families cannot provide a backpack, schools will help students access one with the help of our community partners.

You can also pick up a backpack during Lakewood School District's Back-to-School Resource & Wellness Fair on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at LINC Northwest. We'll have local community partners with activities to enjoy. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

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students hold their certificates from Shark Tank

What if you had an idea to pitch on Shark Tank? That’s exactly the challenge students in Lakewood Middle School’s new Horticulture class took on—bringing their big ideas to a panel of four judges in class.

From a precision agriculture system using multispectral imaging to plant seeds and deliver nutrients, to a drone designed to clean up pollution, these students weren’t afraid to think big. 

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Strategic Planning

We Are Lakewood

Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey asking for feedback on our draft strategic direction pillars, goals and indicators. The Strategic Planning Committee has been meeting to discuss each priority and brainstorm what each priority might look like for Lakewood. The committee will present a draft to the board in May.

committee members in discussions