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Do you want to know why LWSD recommends rebuilding Louisa May Alcott Elementary in the next phase of the Building Excellence Plan?
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We want to sincerely thank all the staff members and families who came to the community open house in late February to provide input into the possibility of relocating Alcott Elementary to Site 44 (Cadman Property), as well as those who provided input through the online form.
![Alcott Design Draft]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709768145/lwsdorg/izikbknqnimm0vaunjiv/alcott-design-draft.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709768145/lwsdorg/izikbknqnimm0vaunjiv/alcott-design-draft.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709768145/lwsdorg/izikbknqnimm0vaunjiv/alcott-design-draft.png","width":800}])
On Thursday, February 29, 2024, members of Lake Washington School District’s facilities team met with staff, families and community members from Alcott Elementary to discuss the future of their school community.
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Alcott Elementary School partnered with a regional museum to educate students on whales and their place in our ecosystem.
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At the November 20 School Board Study Session, Associate Superintendent Barbara Posthumus, Superintendent Holmen and Executive Director of Support Services Brian Buck shared an update to Phase 2 of the Building Excellence Plan.