Lake Washington Girls Middle School

I am the proud parent of an LWGMS alum and a current student at this incredible school. My daughter has grown so much! The academic content and the additional activities offered are effective, engaging, fun, and challenging. It's important to me that my daughter is supported as an independent and confident person, and to advocate for herself, especially in middle school. LWGMS shares that perspective - it's the school's mission and foundation! I also appreciate that LWGMS is intentional in reaching out to community organizations that serve the diverse members of our community. The staff is talented and unified - consistent in their focus on our girls and available whenever I have a question, comment, or concern. I am so glad my daughter attends LWGMS!

I'm a parent of a current 7th grader and an alum who's a tenth grader thriving at a competitive Seattle high school. This school is very special. It sets girls up for success in so many ways--academically and also socially and emotionally. They truly learn to take up space and use their voices for good. It's a game-changer kind of place. It's gone through some changes in the last couple of years as other reviews mentioned, but as a parent who has stuck with it through the changes, I feel great about where it is and where it's going. The new head of school is outstanding! The culture at the school is open and positive and focused on supporting the students in being their best selves. Academically LWGMS is excellent--teaching critical thinking and preparing students for success wherever they go to high school. Aside from this, I feel like my girls will have a different trajectory in life because of what they learned in the halls and classrooms at LWGMS. If we could all have gone here!

LWGMS is an amazing place for girls to stay curious and confident during their middle schools years. Highlights: all girls participate in one play/year (drama programs is amazing); very racially diverse student body; 6th graders take a class called Fuel for Thought in which they learn organization/how to use their planners, their learning style, and brain research about learning; fabulous teachers - engaging and supportive (my daughter went from "hating math" to enjoying and strengthening her math skills); sister groups across grades that help build community and support students; strong parent support; social justice focus with girls learning about racism, sexism, etc., in a supportive, diverse community; no cut sports with high participation rates; excellent school leadership.

At LWGMS our daughter has grown in every way, including compassion and respect. She has strong connections with her teachers, and they know her deeply. She is truly stronger in mind, body and voice! We love the welcoming, diverse, inclusive community and the strong curriculum. Social justice and feminism are woven into everything.