![Against a background of trees, students toss their grad caps joyfully in the air]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749685478/lakeside/lgcnv03gexa21qdfwztb/24-25_US_byRidgeway_events_12th_Commencement-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749685478/lakeside/lgcnv03gexa21qdfwztb/24-25_US_byRidgeway_events_12th_Commencement-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749685478/lakeside/lgcnv03gexa21qdfwztb/24-25_US_byRidgeway_events_12th_Commencement-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749685478/lakeside/lgcnv03gexa21qdfwztb/24-25_US_byRidgeway_events_12th_Commencement-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749685478/lakeside/lgcnv03gexa21qdfwztb/24-25_US_byRidgeway_events_12th_Commencement-1.jpg","width":1350}])
News and Announcements
Check here for campus news, updates, blogs, and other information about what is happening at Lakeside School.
Inside Lakeside
![Distinguished Service Award recipient Rob Burgess speaks from the podium at Commencement 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749598700/lakeside/bybqcmowumvquktxroo8/_0573.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749598700/lakeside/bybqcmowumvquktxroo8/_0573.jpg","width":500}])
![Smiling students process out of the graduation space]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749581323/lakeside/iycmujbtujjfydr8mwhi/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_8th_graduation_sm-39Custom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749581323/lakeside/iycmujbtujjfydr8mwhi/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_8th_graduation_sm-39Custom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749581323/lakeside/iycmujbtujjfydr8mwhi/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_8th_graduation_sm-39Custom.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749581323/lakeside/iycmujbtujjfydr8mwhi/24-25_MS_byRidgeway_events_8th_graduation_sm-39Custom.jpg","width":900}])
![BIG CATS, May 2025: Teddy T. '25 and Vienna W. '27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749143187/lakeside/jysjocfx06ga5eenehvu/08_MAY.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749143187/lakeside/jysjocfx06ga5eenehvu/08_MAY.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749143187/lakeside/jysjocfx06ga5eenehvu/08_MAY.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749143187/lakeside/jysjocfx06ga5eenehvu/08_MAY.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749143187/lakeside/jysjocfx06ga5eenehvu/08_MAY.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749143187/lakeside/jysjocfx06ga5eenehvu/08_MAY.jpg","width":2000}])
![The lion mascot throws its hands in the air, matched by a small child on their parent's shoulders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748026850/lakeside/vkhmmoonwlsi2bgrnyss/24-25__all-school__arts__Arts_Fest__byOrlowski__US_8525.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748026850/lakeside/vkhmmoonwlsi2bgrnyss/24-25__all-school__arts__Arts_Fest__byOrlowski__US_8525.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748026850/lakeside/vkhmmoonwlsi2bgrnyss/24-25__all-school__arts__Arts_Fest__byOrlowski__US_8525.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748026850/lakeside/vkhmmoonwlsi2bgrnyss/24-25__all-school__arts__Arts_Fest__byOrlowski__US_8525.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748026850/lakeside/vkhmmoonwlsi2bgrnyss/24-25__all-school__arts__Arts_Fest__byOrlowski__US_8525.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748026850/lakeside/vkhmmoonwlsi2bgrnyss/24-25__all-school__arts__Arts_Fest__byOrlowski__US_8525.jpg","width":2200}])
![Head of School Kai Bynum smiles at the camera.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719341381/lakeside/gzbxrifixrunqcuuy0wx/Kai_Bynum_1360_480x320_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719341381/lakeside/gzbxrifixrunqcuuy0wx/Kai_Bynum_1360_480x320_web.jpg","width":480}])
![Four students holding string instruments assembled in front of McKay Chapel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747686302/lakeside/bw5yjjcecc9syykcothe/small-ensemble-IMG_1083Small.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747686302/lakeside/bw5yjjcecc9syykcothe/small-ensemble-IMG_1083Small.jpg","width":480}])
![A logo of a flying key with the words Scholastic Art & Writing Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747692424/lakeside/hdpiptdwzvvhdqdvgs4e/scholastic-narrow-crop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747692424/lakeside/hdpiptdwzvvhdqdvgs4e/scholastic-narrow-crop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747692424/lakeside/hdpiptdwzvvhdqdvgs4e/scholastic-narrow-crop.jpg","width":632}])
![An older student applies tiger face paint to a younger one]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747696818/lakeside/cnmjhyx40cxilznzbjln/24-25_All-School_byRidgeway_events_MayDay_spring-sm-06.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747696818/lakeside/cnmjhyx40cxilznzbjln/24-25_All-School_byRidgeway_events_MayDay_spring-sm-06.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747696818/lakeside/cnmjhyx40cxilznzbjln/24-25_All-School_byRidgeway_events_MayDay_spring-sm-06.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747696818/lakeside/cnmjhyx40cxilznzbjln/24-25_All-School_byRidgeway_events_MayDay_spring-sm-06.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747696818/lakeside/cnmjhyx40cxilznzbjln/24-25_All-School_byRidgeway_events_MayDay_spring-sm-06.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747696818/lakeside/cnmjhyx40cxilznzbjln/24-25_All-School_byRidgeway_events_MayDay_spring-sm-06.jpg","width":2200}])
![A photo of Upper School students studying and conversing in the library.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747329886/lakeside/rakmyl3s0s7yxw0f5wtl/24-25__byTomReese__library__school_life__US_1453_small.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747329886/lakeside/rakmyl3s0s7yxw0f5wtl/24-25__byTomReese__library__school_life__US_1453_small.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747329886/lakeside/rakmyl3s0s7yxw0f5wtl/24-25__byTomReese__library__school_life__US_1453_small.jpg","width":800}])
![Students read books at the Middle School library.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715905152/lakeside/ncrdfjgpvek1lfanxmuo/23-24__byTomReese__library__MS__school_life_837.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715905152/lakeside/ncrdfjgpvek1lfanxmuo/23-24__byTomReese__library__MS__school_life_837.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715905152/lakeside/ncrdfjgpvek1lfanxmuo/23-24__byTomReese__library__MS__school_life_837.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715905152/lakeside/ncrdfjgpvek1lfanxmuo/23-24__byTomReese__library__MS__school_life_837.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715905152/lakeside/ncrdfjgpvek1lfanxmuo/23-24__byTomReese__library__MS__school_life_837.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715905152/lakeside/ncrdfjgpvek1lfanxmuo/23-24__byTomReese__library__MS__school_life_837.jpg","width":2200}])
![The steel frame of a new building under construction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747765682/lakeside/qnsb6o85ytlsrvctk2xt/DJI_20250415144101_0091_DSmall.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747765682/lakeside/qnsb6o85ytlsrvctk2xt/DJI_20250415144101_0091_DSmall.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747765682/lakeside/qnsb6o85ytlsrvctk2xt/DJI_20250415144101_0091_DSmall.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747765682/lakeside/qnsb6o85ytlsrvctk2xt/DJI_20250415144101_0091_DSmall.jpg","width":853}])
![A depiction of the new light rail station.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722976991/lakeside/bgyarpmdgafevxxbpaji/637708462199770000-small.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722976991/lakeside/bgyarpmdgafevxxbpaji/637708462199770000-small.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722976991/lakeside/bgyarpmdgafevxxbpaji/637708462199770000-small.jpg","width":600}])
![Three students wait to board a Seattle Metro Bus, under the shade of trees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684793285/lakeside/whvyygyoqtimp5o0lwvu/bus-program-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684793285/lakeside/whvyygyoqtimp5o0lwvu/bus-program-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684793285/lakeside/whvyygyoqtimp5o0lwvu/bus-program-2.jpg","width":720}])
![Students sit on the grass of the Quad, talking with friends in small groups.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747755756/lakeside/tsxkmpc0dhzrjsybc2ui/24-25__byTomReese__school_life__US_856.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747755756/lakeside/tsxkmpc0dhzrjsybc2ui/24-25__byTomReese__school_life__US_856.jpg","width":500}])
Blogs and Reflections
![Lakeside's Head of School Kai Bynum delivering a speech at a podium at Commencement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749597778/lakeside/zxyghguqihjmesjkpuqw/_0644.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749597778/lakeside/zxyghguqihjmesjkpuqw/_0644.jpg","width":500}])
by Kai Bynum, head of school
![Distinguished Service Award recipient Rob Burgess stands at the podium during Commencement 2025, wearing a red clown's nose]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749769536/lakeside/mfsoi9hsp3ljdv1eveh0/_0611.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749769536/lakeside/mfsoi9hsp3ljdv1eveh0/_0611.jpg","width":500}])
by Rob Burgess, recipient of the Willard J. Wright ’32 Distinguished Service Award
![Class of 2025 Commencement speaker Coulter Dearie, at the podium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749597451/lakeside/xd8pexrcrwjq8yibl5yp/_0442.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749597451/lakeside/xd8pexrcrwjq8yibl5yp/_0442.jpg","width":500}])
by Coulter Dearie, member of the Class of 2025
![Graduating senior Mary Yacob stands at the podium, addressing the audience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749660366/lakeside/rcyrjms92nrpsrxbtbnm/_0394.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749660366/lakeside/rcyrjms92nrpsrxbtbnm/_0394.jpg","width":500}])
by Mary Yacob, member of the Class of 2025
![Upper School Director Ryan Boccuzzi delivers a speech at the podium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749599693/lakeside/ndl1rnj78i0ppzph72pm/24-25_US_byRidgeway_events_12th_Commencement-3Custom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749599693/lakeside/ndl1rnj78i0ppzph72pm/24-25_US_byRidgeway_events_12th_Commencement-3Custom.jpg","width":500}])
by Ryan Boccuzzi, Upper School director / assistant head of school
