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Staff Spotlight: Peter Binskin Traveled the World to Land in Lynden
Staff Spotlight: Peter Binskin Traveled the World to Land in Lynden

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series Peter Binskin’s teaching role at Lynden Academy covers an eclectic mix of grades and subjects. It matches someone who … Read More »

Lynden Schools Planning Veterans Day Assemblies Honoring Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Lynden Schools Planning Veterans Day Assemblies Honoring Nation’s 250th Anniversary

Lynden Schools has long celebrated Veterans Day with exceptional school-based assemblies, and 2026 provides an opportunity to do so with an extra measure of intentionality, as individual schools throughout partner … Read More »

Staff Spotlight: Heidi Jernberg Caring for the Youngest in the District
Staff Spotlight: Heidi Jernberg Caring for the Youngest in the District

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series Heidi Jernberg has spent the last 15 years serving various needs throughout Lynden Schools. She’s always ready for the … Read More »

Update on Contract Negotiations

Last evening, Lynden School District and the Lynden Education Association (LEA) reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. This is an important step forward, and we are … Read More »

Staff Spotlight: Grace Marsh Watches Growth Happen in Real Time
Staff Spotlight: Grace Marsh Watches Growth Happen in Real Time

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series Grace Marsh can see student progress occur at any moment. As part of her multilingual middle school classes, when … Read More »

A Message Regarding Teacher Union Negotiations

A Message to the Community The Board of Directors and superintendent of the Lynden School District feel it is important to provide an update to the community related to the … Read More »

Staff Spotlight: Lisa Perigo Celebrating the Success of Students 
Staff Spotlight: Lisa Perigo Celebrating the Success of Students 

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series Lisa Perigo, in her second year serving at Fisher Elementary School, already knows the value of the staff and … Read More »

Alumni of the Year: Jerry Blankers Serving Others
Alumni of the Year: Jerry Blankers Serving Others

Jerry Blankers has spent his life in Lynden. For the 1974 LHS alumni that meant serving the community, starting when he was in high school.  The Lynden 2026 Alumni of … Read More »

Fall Highly Capable Program Referrals Open

The Lynden School District is now accepting referrals for Highly Capable Program testing for Kindergarten students and students who are new to the Lynden School District this year. Who should … Read More »

A Welcome Message from Superintendent VanderYacht
A Welcome Message from Superintendent VanderYacht

Warmest of greetings to the students, families, staff, and friends of Lynden Schools as we prepare to begin another school year on August 31.  I believe wholeheartedly in the power … Read More »

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