Lynden School District News

Diego Serrano-Rubio: From Learning English to UW Acceptance
Diego Serrano-Rubio: From Learning English to UW Acceptance

When Diego Serrano-Rubio moved from Venezuela to Whatcom County and started attending Lynden High School midway through what would be his freshman year of school, he needed a class designed … Read More »

Melissa Valley: Teaching Multilingual Students is a Calling 
Melissa Valley: Teaching Multilingual Students is a Calling 

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series For nearly three decades Melissa Valley has passionately taught students at Lynden Schools. For the past few years, she’s … Read More »

Laura Landis Named Lynden Educator of the Year
Laura Landis Named Lynden Educator of the Year

Laura Landis was named the Masonic Educator of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year, an annual tradition that comes with a $1,500 award.  Landis began with Lynden Schools in … Read More »

Aug. 6 Bond Election
Aug. 6 Bond Election

As our town continues to attract retirees and families with school-aged children, we are committed to working together to meet the demands of a growing community.  The Lynden School District is … Read More »

Kristie Kornelis Honored with WASA Community Partnership Award
Kristie Kornelis Honored with WASA Community Partnership Award

Kristie Kornelis has proven herself a leader in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) education across the Lynden community. That effort led to her nomination along with the Lynden … Read More »

Elementary Family Fun Fairs
Elementary Family Fun Fairs

The annual Family Fun Fair at each elementary school is an opportunity for students, staff, and families to come together and celebrate the learning and achievements of our youngest learners. … Read More »

2024 Graduation
2024 Graduation

We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2024 and honor them at the upcoming graduation ceremonies. GRADUATION DATES & TIMES Lynden Academy Wednesday, June 5th 7:00pm Judson Hall Lynden … Read More »

Two Lynden Teachers Nominated for Inaugural Countywide Award

The first-ever Brown & Brown Excellence in Education Award Program recognizes six finalists, two coming from Lynden Schools. Both Bria Henthorn of Lynden High School and Meagan Shelley of Bernice … Read More »

Kathy Dodson: Making Nursing Accessible for Lynden Students
Kathy Dodson: Making Nursing Accessible for Lynden Students

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series Kathy Dodson has touched nearly every aspect of Lynden classrooms as a substitute teacher. But she then turned her … Read More »

FFA State Champions
FFA State Champions

Congrats to the Lynden High FFA Marketing Team on capturing a state championship. Team members are Jace Stanley, Hannah Durbin and Faith Baldwin. The team is coached by John Grubbs. 

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