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![Student-led sustainability initiative to increase recycling opportunities for used school supplies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763066477/lwsdorg/izyyoepjqqtitio4zqgd/IMG_7558.jpg","width":1320}])
EcoBeyond is a student-led sustainability initiative focused on increasing the availability of recycling opportunities for commonly discarded school supplies such as pens, markers and crayons. Led by Aarav Gumber, a junior at Tesla STEM High School, EcoBeyond empowers students to act against plastic waste in the form of school supplies through recycling drives.
![Jenai Sheffels Honored with the 2025 Dee Simon Teacher of Excellence Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761668188/lwsdorg/tjrw3m9ddy8gi7h6ccve/HolocaustforHumanityLuncheon102425.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761668188/lwsdorg/tjrw3m9ddy8gi7h6ccve/HolocaustforHumanityLuncheon102425.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761668188/lwsdorg/tjrw3m9ddy8gi7h6ccve/HolocaustforHumanityLuncheon102425.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761668188/lwsdorg/tjrw3m9ddy8gi7h6ccve/HolocaustforHumanityLuncheon102425.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761668188/lwsdorg/tjrw3m9ddy8gi7h6ccve/HolocaustforHumanityLuncheon102425.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761668188/lwsdorg/tjrw3m9ddy8gi7h6ccve/HolocaustforHumanityLuncheon102425.jpg","width":2200}])
The Holocaust Center for Humanity was proud to announce Jenai Sheffels, teacher at Tesla STEM High School, as the 2025 Dee Simon Teacher of Excellence Award recipient. This annual award recognizes educators who inspire students to think critically, act with compassion and take responsibility for building a more just and humane world.
![Three additional LWSD students receive National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712613268/lwsdorg/iftqvbm5tmmtmjjj0ink/LWSDlogo-sailboatsonly-post-thumbnail-800x720.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712613268/lwsdorg/iftqvbm5tmmtmjjj0ink/LWSDlogo-sailboatsonly-post-thumbnail-800x720.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712613268/lwsdorg/iftqvbm5tmmtmjjj0ink/LWSDlogo-sailboatsonly-post-thumbnail-800x720.png","width":800}])
Nearly 800 additional distinguished students recognized nationwide
Redmond, Wash. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this week that three additional Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students will receive National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships:
![Doing the math - Mann Elementary Math Club shines with support from Tesla STEM mentors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750869284/lwsdorg/mlehi0wtkfbqlmnyoule/MannMathClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750869284/lwsdorg/mlehi0wtkfbqlmnyoule/MannMathClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750869284/lwsdorg/mlehi0wtkfbqlmnyoule/MannMathClub.jpg","width":640}])
The Math Club at Mann Elementary has seen exceptional growth this year, with increasing student participation and a culture of curiosity, challenge and success. This was made possible by a collaboration with Alpha Math, a student-led organization from Tesla STEM High School.