Lynden School District News

Capital Facilities Levy to Appear on April 28 Ballot
Capital Facilities Levy to Appear on April 28 Ballot

The Lynden School Board has approved placing a Capital Facilities Levy on the April 28 ballot. Resolution #03-26 focuses on taking care of the schools we already own, reducing temporary … Read More »

A Superior Band Once Again
A Superior Band Once Again

Two Lynden High School band entries received the top rating of “superior” once again at the SJMEA festival at Western Washington University. The wind ensemble, made up of students in … Read More »

Staff Spotlight: Trey Ballard Seeing Students Grow in Strength (and Confidence)
Staff Spotlight: Trey Ballard Seeing Students Grow in Strength (and Confidence)

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series For over three decades, Trey Ballard has served Lynden Middle School students, all while relishing in the opportunity to … Read More »

Bus Garage Throws Surprise Birthday Party for Student
Bus Garage Throws Surprise Birthday Party for Student

When the Lynden Schools transportation staff throws a surprise birthday party, they go all out—complete with treats, a pinata and ample fun. And it doesn’t matter if the party is … Read More »

Community Invitation- Coffee with Board Directors
Community Invitation- Coffee with Board Directors

Staff Spotlight: Tami Namminga Infusing Plenty into First-Grade Learning
Staff Spotlight: Tami Namminga Infusing Plenty into First-Grade Learning

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series First graders in Tami Namminga’s Fisher classroom get to move around and have some fun during the day, but … Read More »

Staff Spotlight: Parveen Cheema from Parent to Teacher 
Staff Spotlight: Parveen Cheema from Parent to Teacher 

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series From parent to paraeducator to special education teacher, Parveen Cheema has an intimate knowledge of Isom Elementary. She says … Read More »

Taking Stock of Student Needs
Taking Stock of Student Needs

Fisher Elementary staff completed a Data Days event where grade level teams and the intervention team collaboratively analyzed each student’s growth and proficiency data in math and reading. Teams identified … Read More »

Kindergarten Registration Opens Feb. 17
Kindergarten Registration Opens Feb. 17

The kindergarten registration window for the 2026-27 school year opens Feb. 17 and runs through March 6, allowing families of incoming kindergarten students to register for the new school year. … Read More »

Staff Spotlight: Larrin Weidenaar Is Looking for a Smile
Staff Spotlight: Larrin Weidenaar Is Looking for a Smile

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series For 35 years Larrin Weidenaar has had a role within Lynden Schools. But no matter the task or location, … Read More »

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