Student Voices
Middle School
Getting to and from school is an important part of a student’s day. With light trail, rapid transit, multi-use trails, and dedicated bicycle infrastructure all within a half mile of our campus, Lakeside is one of the most well-connected and accessible independent schools in the region.
Middle School students travel in multiple ways, including Lakeside’s custom bus program, public transportation, walking, biking, carpooling, and getting dropped off and picked up by parents, guardians, and older siblings. By gaining familiarity with multiple travel modes during their time at Lakeside, students will be well-positioned to thrive in the larger world.
Lakeside’s custom bus program is a popular option for families with Middle School students — more than 50% of Middle School students use it. Lakeside partners with other independent schools to offer six specially designed AM/PM and two evening routes for students, which stretch from Redmond and Bellevue to Rainier Beach and South Park to Kenmore. Buses are provided by King County Metro and ZUM, a private school bus provider. Families can register for semester or yearlong passes, and financial aid is available. Visit the transportation page to learn more and view routes.
Many Lakeside students use light rail to get to and from school — it’s free, dependable, and easy. Lakeside provides a free transfer service from both the Middle School and Upper School to the Shoreline South/148th Street Station, a stop on the 1 Line and 2 Line. Students must register with the custom bus program in order to ride the transfer bus.
The Middle School building opens at 7:30 a.m. for students who arrive early, and breakfast is available for purchase. After-school activities—including clubs, athletics, music lessons, and tutoring—keep many Middle School students engaged on campus through the late afternoon. The library study hall is the hub of after-school student life; students are supervised there until pick-up or 6 p.m. Two evening activity buses—one Eastside and one Westside—depart Lakeside Middle School around 6 p.m.. with a first stop at the light rail station.
Learn more about traveling to and from Lakeside School on our transportation page.
Upper School
Upper School
With light trail, rapid transit, multi-use trails, and dedicated bicycle infrastructure all within a half mile of our campus, Lakeside is one of the most well-connected and accessible independent schools in the region – especially for families who are looking for alternatives to the stress, cost, and environmental impacts of driving.
Upper School students typically incorporate multiple types of transportation into their day, riding Lakeside’s custom buses, public transportation, driving, walking, biking, carpooling, and getting dropped off and picked up. By gaining familiarity with multiple travel modes during their time at Lakeside, students will be well-positioned to thrive in the larger world.
Light rail is a popular way for Lakeside students to get to and from school — it’s free, dependable, and easy. The Upper School campus is a ten-minute walk from the Shoreline South/148th Street Station, a stop on the 1 Line and 2 Line. Lakeside provides a free transfer service to both campuses. Students must register with the custom bus program in order to ride the transfer bus.
Lakeside’s custom bus program offers six AM/PM and two evening routes, which stretch from Redmond and Bellevue to Rainier Beach and South Park to Kenmore. Families can register for semester or yearlong passes, and financial aid is available. Visit the transportation page to learn more and view the current routes.
Student parking on the Upper School campus is permitted, and available mostly to seniors and juniors. Carpooling is highly encouraged, receives priority when assigning parking, and has access to carpool-only parking spaces on campus.
Learn more about traveling to and from Lakeside School, including custom bus routes, on our transportation page.
