News from ECE

School buses must meet strict inspection criteria to transport students to and from school. To ensure these criteria are met, the Washington State Patrol conducts comprehensive inspections of all school buses each year, with additional unannounced checks year-round. The inspections take a close look at critical safety components like brakes, lights, stop signs, warning signals and emergency exits. If a bus has a safety hazard, it is immediately taken out of service.

For three consecutive years, Lakewood School District has earned a letter of achievement for demonstrating exceptional results. Thank you to our mechanics and our entire transportation team for working every day to keep students safe!

State Auditor Pat McCarthy presented the Lakewood School District Business Office with the State Auditor's Stewardship Award (SASA) during a special meeting of the Lakewood Board of Directors on May 4.

The award recognizes outstanding accomplishment in accountability, transparency and good stewardship of public resources. In presenting the award, McCarthy praised the district’s strong internal control environment, noting that it reflects Lakewood’s commitment to accurate financial reporting, continuous improvement, and a spirit of collaboration.

Sustainability continues to be a priority across Lakewood School District. Recently, our Facilities team replaced a conventional parking lot lightbulb at English Crossing Elementary with an energy-efficient LED. As lighting needs are updated across the district, LEDs are now the standard—helping reduce energy use and lower electricity costs.

Earlier this school year, Snohomish PUD also visited Lakewood to highlight our efforts. With continued progress, Lakewood High School is on track to meet Washington’s Clean Buildings requirements ahead of the 2027 deadline.