Invest in students. Invest in our future.

No child should face hunger on the weekends.

For 20 years, your generosity has empowered students in the Lake Washington School District. Now, we need your help to feed over 1,000 kids still facing food insecurity in our community.

Pantry Packs is a donor-driven Lake Washington Schools Foundation program that distributes 32,000 weekend food packs each year. With your support, dedicated community members buy, pack, and discreetly distribute bags of kid-friendly, non-perishable food, ensuring no child goes hungry on the weekend.

Let’s ensure no child is left behind.

Transform you parenting with Social Emotional Learning

Are you a parent and caregiver looking to deepen family connections, improve communication, and tackle parenting challenges with patience and calm? Want to learn more about our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Parents workshop?

Join us at our in-person or virtual workshops starting this October and November! Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!

Summer School Support Delivered!

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we raised over $10,000 to provide summer school support to our community’s most vulnerable students! With these funds, LWSD was able to:

  • Provide summer school transportation for students experiencing homelessness.
  • Provide snacks to students to keep them nourished and engaged in their learning.
  • Bring STEM and computer coding experiences to elementary school students at the Title 1 and ESLA summer programs.
  • Cover the cost of grade recovery course fees so that determined high schoolers can achieve their college dreams.

We are grateful to all our donors who stepped up to remove barriers and offer resources to improve the lives of these students.

Summer School

Who is the Lake Washington Schools Foundation?

Discover the heart and soul of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation in just a few minutes. Watch our short video and learn how we work together with the community to make a difference in the lives of LWSD students.

See what LWSD Superintendent Dr. Jon Holmen has to say about the partnership between the Foundation and the school district.

Annual Report

Learn more about our work and our impact by viewing our 2022-2023 Annual Report.

Our Work

We sponsor high-impact programs and projects that nurture, connect, and empower students in our community.

Events

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Ways to Give

Your valued contribution will help us to redefine community through education and youth development.

Recent News

2023–2024 Impact Report

Our 2023–2024 Impact Report is Now Available!

With the support of our donors, sponsors, and partners, LWSF made a lasting impact on student throughout the 2023–2024 school year.

Finding Moments from Chaos to Calm with the Holl Family

LWSF's Social Emotional Learning for Parents workshop gave the Holl family valuable tools to navigate daily stresses, strengthen their family bonds, and nurture resilience in their children.

LWSF Welcomes Five New Trustees Committed to Helping Students Thrive

The addition of our new Trustees bring a collective expertise and passion that will strengthen our mission to help students thrive in the Lake Washington School District.
Zahra Esmali

Meet Zahra Eslami, Passionate LWSF Ambassador

Learn about Zahra's commitment to advocacy, education, and fostering an inclusive community, inspired by her family's values and her desire to ensure every student's voice is heard.
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