Lynden School District News

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

Warm greetings to the families and friends of Lynden Schools as we prepare for the start of the 2025–2026 school year. Like many of you, I feel the shift from … Read More »

School Supply Distribution Day

School Supply Distribution Day will be held on August 21st from 9am-1pm at the Main Street Campus for K-12 students who may need assistance.

Lynden Hires Director of Safety and Security
Lynden Hires Director of Safety and Security

Jake Leland joins Lynden Schools as the district’s new director of safety and security. The district crafted the new position based on a recommendation by a community-led task force reviewing … Read More »

Annual Back to School Paperwork Opens Tuesday,  Aug. 5
Annual Back to School Paperwork Opens Tuesday, Aug. 5

We hope that you and your family have been enjoying the summer break. We are eagerly preparing our schools for your student(s) first day of school; Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.  Family Access is open for Back … Read More »

Annual Budget Hearing
Annual Budget Hearing

The District’s Annual Budget Hearing is scheduled for Aug 7th at 6:30 pm. Director of Finance & Operations, Ben Thomas, will be presenting the proposed 25/26 budget for consideration by … Read More »

Lynden Adds Director of Safety and Security for 2025-2026 
Lynden Adds Director of Safety and Security for 2025-2026 

A shared passion for student safety led volunteers on the Lynden Schools Safety and Security Task Force to focus on ways to improve the district. That volunteer effort resulted in a list of recommendations … Read More »

Lynden High Adds Girls Flag Football for 2025
Lynden High Adds Girls Flag Football for 2025

Looking to increase opportunities for girls at Lynden High School, the Lions will offer girls flag football during the 2025-26 winter sports season for the first time. The WIAA, the … Read More »

Lynden School Board Receives Community Solutions Committee Bond Recommendations 
Lynden School Board Receives Community Solutions Committee Bond Recommendations 

After months of analysis and discussion, the citizen-led Community Solutions Committee (CSC) provided its recommendations to the Lynden School Board on Thursday, June 12. The group’s recommendation supports a bond … Read More »

Christie Long Named Fisher Elementary Principal
Christie Long Named Fisher Elementary Principal

Following a comprehensive interview and community engagement process, Lynden Schools made the announcement of Christie Long as the next principal of Fisher Elementary School. Most recently, the Lynden Schools community … Read More »

Stacey Anderson Named 2025 Masonic Lodge Educator of the Year
Stacey Anderson Named 2025 Masonic Lodge Educator of the Year

Lynden High School teacher Stacey Anderson was named the annual Masonic Lodge Educator of the Year for Lynden Schools, with a ceremonial presentation occurring at the Lynden School District board … Read More »

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