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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Thank you, Lakewood School Board!
Chinese American/Americans of Chinese Descent History Month
In January, Washington celebrates the contributions and achievements of Chinese Americans who have influenced our state for generations (pictured are Wong Tsu, Boeing aeronautical engineer; child care advocate Denise Louie; and tennis star Amy Yee)
Cougars Pause for Mental Health
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News & Announcements
![2 LHS students perform in top Northwest Honor Band]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768257803/lwsdwednetedu/rnbygimfv0i4jrs76vcn/honor-band-plu.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768257803/lwsdwednetedu/rnbygimfv0i4jrs76vcn/honor-band-plu.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768257803/lwsdwednetedu/rnbygimfv0i4jrs76vcn/honor-band-plu.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768257803/lwsdwednetedu/rnbygimfv0i4jrs76vcn/honor-band-plu.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to our Northwest High School Honor Band students who placed in the top band for the Jan. 10 concert at Pacific Lutheran University’s Lagerquist Concert Hall.
Senior Lukas Gibb was fourth chair out of 22 tuba players and junior Elliot Burelo was fourth chair out of 32 alto sax players. The groups rehearsed Friday and Saturday with nationally recognized guest clinicians before Saturday’s evening performances.
![Highly Capable program referrals due by Jan. 30]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768260476/lwsdwednetedu/lwsdwednetedu/bawkpz2seycs0uhpxtnp/highlycapablereferrals.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768260476/lwsdwednetedu/lwsdwednetedu/bawkpz2seycs0uhpxtnp/highlycapablereferrals.png","width":300}])
The Highly Capable Program serves students in grades K-12 who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels.
If your student is not in 2nd or 5th grade and you would like us to assess them for the Highly Capable Program, please complete and return the Student Referral for Evaluation form to your child’s school office by January 30, 2026.
![Cougar Cabinet: Building community to boost attendance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767912013/lwsdwednetedu/vsbjadzpzpjdwekwzbg4/CougarCabinetDec2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767912013/lwsdwednetedu/vsbjadzpzpjdwekwzbg4/CougarCabinetDec2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767912013/lwsdwednetedu/vsbjadzpzpjdwekwzbg4/CougarCabinetDec2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767912013/lwsdwednetedu/vsbjadzpzpjdwekwzbg4/CougarCabinetDec2025.jpg","width":1200}])
Cougar Cabinet students are leading the way in making their schools a welcoming environment.
Students focused on inclusion by creating welcome-back cards for absent classmates and banners to make everyone feel welcome. Watch the video to see their creativity in action!
![LES celebrates young authors during writing celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767910871/lwsdwednetedu/va0sppojeehbjt6wekug/LESwritingcelebration.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767910871/lwsdwednetedu/va0sppojeehbjt6wekug/LESwritingcelebration.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767910871/lwsdwednetedu/va0sppojeehbjt6wekug/LESwritingcelebration.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767910871/lwsdwednetedu/va0sppojeehbjt6wekug/LESwritingcelebration.jpg","width":1200}])
The best part of being an author? When someone enjoys reading your work! Lakewood Elementary’s student authors recently shared their writing with other students and parents during a special Writing Celebration.
Each writer had a compliment sheet so readers could leave encouraging notes. The event helps students build confidence and creativity as they learn the important skill of writing.
![Assemblies recognize commitment to student voice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766188252/lwsdwednetedu/ejlkmbird2bb4xjm8ici/CultureKickoff2025-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766188252/lwsdwednetedu/ejlkmbird2bb4xjm8ici/CultureKickoff2025-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766188252/lwsdwednetedu/ejlkmbird2bb4xjm8ici/CultureKickoff2025-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766188252/lwsdwednetedu/ejlkmbird2bb4xjm8ici/CultureKickoff2025-3.jpg","width":1200}])
During special assemblies on Dec. 18, Lakewood Middle School and Lakewood Elementary received their Culture Kickoff Award banners, joining Lakewood High School as an award recipient. This was the second year that LHS received the recognition, one of only eight schools to receive the recognition two years in a row. A total of 30 schools received the award this year.
Dameon Brown, from Association for Washington School Principals, presented students and staff with their banners. He told students, "You set the tone. Teamwork, positivity, responsibility. Culture is not just an event. It is how we treat each other every day." Learn more about the activities schools are doing to kickoff the school year:
![Robotics helps students learn to solve problems and innovate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766192356/lwsdwednetedu/nlbrjelu8xa4564rsxb7/roboticscsedweek.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766192356/lwsdwednetedu/nlbrjelu8xa4564rsxb7/roboticscsedweek.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766192356/lwsdwednetedu/nlbrjelu8xa4564rsxb7/roboticscsedweek.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766192356/lwsdwednetedu/nlbrjelu8xa4564rsxb7/roboticscsedweek.jpg","width":1200}])
Can you program your VR robot to drive to your age on a 10x10 grid? December 8–12 was Computer Science Education Week—a time to inspire students to build skills for the future.
In robotics class at Lakewood Middle School, students are learning how to give simple, step-by-step instructions to a virtual robot using easy, block-based Python commands on the computer. Each square on the grid is 200mm by 200mm, so students must plan their robot’s movements carefully to reach the correct spot. When the robot doesn't act as expected, students have to think about what went wrong and how how they can overcome challenges. Once they understand the basics of how robots follow commands, students will move on to programming real VEX robots later this year.
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