Lynden School District News

Message from the Superintendent

Students, Families and Employees: My hope is that you’re successfully navigating this stretch of extremely cold weather and heavier-than-anticipated snowfall. As learned through previous challenges to our daily lives, we may … Read More »

Kevin Richins: Helping High Schoolers Find Wonder
Kevin Richins: Helping High Schoolers Find Wonder

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series There’s a past world to explore and students in Kevin Richin’s Lynden High School classes do so with a … Read More »

Video Shows Student/Staff Perspective on LHS Bond
Video Shows Student/Staff Perspective on LHS Bond

Lynden High School is a significant part of the capital facilities bond that will be on the February 2024 ballot. This informational video provides staff and student perspectives on the challenges … Read More »

A Message from Superintendent VanderYacht

Families of Lynden School District- The beginning of a new calendar year presents an opportunity to reflect on our celebrations and lessons learned while also setting sights on the opportunities … Read More »

The Power of a Buddy (Bench)
The Power of a Buddy (Bench)

In a school of hundreds, individual students may at times feel a little lost or lonely. There’s a bench for that.  In an effort that’s been thriving at all three … Read More »

Pep Band: The Power of Connection
Pep Band: The Power of Connection

The Lynden High School Pep Band is more than just a “wall of sound.” It’s a sound that relates to the community, connects with the student section, gets LHS music … Read More »

Lion Pride Tickets Change LMS Culture
Lion Pride Tickets Change LMS Culture

There’s a culture shift happening at Lynden Middle School. And Lion Pride tickets play a key role.  As part of a new effort across the building to promote positive behavior, … Read More »

Community Joins for Safety + Security
Community Joins for Safety + Security

When David VanderYacht, Lynden Schools superintendent, put out the call for community members to join the newly created Safety & Security Task Force he wasn’t lacking for interest. VanderYacht is … Read More »

Rebecca Van Slyke: Teaching Lynden to Write (and Love Reading)
Rebecca Van Slyke: Teaching Lynden to Write (and Love Reading)

This post is part of the Lynden Schools Staff Spotlight series Rebecca Van Slyke spends so much time with reading and writing it is both job and hobby. A teacher … Read More »

Saturday School Success
Saturday School Success

This past weekend’s Saturday School at Lynden High School drew over 50 students receiving extra help on schoolwork. Teacher Jordan VanderVeen and LHS National Honor Society students led the tutoring, … Read More »

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