![WSP poster contest Thoreau thumb]([{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689354383/lwsdorg/aygzo975j2hy4grbhtjw/poster-contest-thoreau.png","width":256},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689354383/lwsdorg/aygzo975j2hy4grbhtjw/poster-contest-thoreau.png","width":512},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689354383/lwsdorg/aygzo975j2hy4grbhtjw/poster-contest-thoreau.png","width":800}])
Elementary Schools
Recent Elementary School News
Leo Goldfarb, a rising sixth grade student at Thoreau Elementary School, finished first in the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Missing Children’s Day poster contest. On top of that, her entry received second place nationally.
![LINKS Lunch Buddy Marcus Grinde]([{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686607012/lwsdorg/jraxqsefi2h5z3pekbox/links-lunch-buddy-mentor-pic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686607012/lwsdorg/jraxqsefi2h5z3pekbox/links-lunch-buddy-mentor-pic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686607012/lwsdorg/jraxqsefi2h5z3pekbox/links-lunch-buddy-mentor-pic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1686607012/lwsdorg/jraxqsefi2h5z3pekbox/links-lunch-buddy-mentor-pic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1686607012/lwsdorg/jraxqsefi2h5z3pekbox/links-lunch-buddy-mentor-pic.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1686607012/lwsdorg/jraxqsefi2h5z3pekbox/links-lunch-buddy-mentor-pic.jpg","width":2200}])
In a rapidly changing world, where the challenges faced by our youth seem to grow by the day, the role of mentorship has become increasingly vital.
![WANIC at Carson Elementary]([{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684795033/lwsdorg/j69fijg2edz0hwupwvep/WANIC-Carson-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684795033/lwsdorg/j69fijg2edz0hwupwvep/WANIC-Carson-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684795033/lwsdorg/j69fijg2edz0hwupwvep/WANIC-Carson-thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Students in the Fire and EMS program recently did a special fire safety presentation at Rachel Carson Elementary.
![Franklin Elementary Jack & the Beanstalk]([{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684793105/lwsdorg/ifibvlbvmkvmeccqgt7a/IMG_1379-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684793105/lwsdorg/ifibvlbvmkvmeccqgt7a/IMG_1379-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684793105/lwsdorg/ifibvlbvmkvmeccqgt7a/IMG_1379-thumb.jpg","width":800}])
Students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary participated in their first ever in-house drama production, “The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk.”
![Ellie Peterson author visit to Carson]([{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684449055/lwsdorg/gks08akyeygktdofscby/elliepetersonvisittocarson-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684449055/lwsdorg/gks08akyeygktdofscby/elliepetersonvisittocarson-thumb.jpg","width":505}])
Ellie Peterson spent 20 years as teacher. She is using that experience to write picture books that have a focus on science. Peterson visited the first and second graders of Carson Elementary on May 4.
![Alcott Elementary egg drop]([{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684275250/lwsdorg/piyac8dk7h2w0dfjd893/alcott-egg-drop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684275250/lwsdorg/piyac8dk7h2w0dfjd893/alcott-egg-drop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684275250/lwsdorg/piyac8dk7h2w0dfjd893/alcott-egg-drop.jpg","width":800}])
There were eggs falling from the sky at Alcott Elementary leaving yolk and shells on the outdoor basketball court.
![McAuliffe Food Drive]([{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683832107/lwsdorg/zjrroso7uk0jxb6fk1no/McAuliffefooddrive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683832107/lwsdorg/zjrroso7uk0jxb6fk1no/McAuliffefooddrive.jpg","width":512},{"url":"http://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683832107/lwsdorg/zjrroso7uk0jxb6fk1no/McAuliffefooddrive.jpg","width":800}])
Students at McAuliffe Elementary School set out to collect food for families in need. They wanted to find a unique time to collect food that wasn’t during the holidays when many others are donating at the same time.
Elementary School Websites
LWSD has 29 neighborhood elementary schools. In addition, four choice elementary schools provide optional schooling alternatives and meet specific needs and interests.
For school enrollment numbers, please visit the enrollment report page.
