Kai Sato had an idea to help raise money for the cash-strapped Madison Valley and Madison Park community councils.

Sell lemonade.

Over the summer, The Valley School completed a $1.9 million project that included renovations of an existing building, demolition of the old administration building and construction of a new facility for third-, fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms.

Four local schools will each have open house events in the coming weeks for prospective students and their families.

School is well underway at McGilvra Elementary School, with kids, parents, faculty and staff spearheading some high-impact community outreach projects.

This year, the McGilvra Elementary School PTA has announced that its annual Runathon, the school’s biggest fundraiser and the only one driven by students, will look a little bit different.

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Late Night Recreation Program will start offering free hot and healthy meals to participants beginning in September 2015.

The Interagency Academy is Seattle’s biggest secret: an alternative, nurturing public high school for students who are dealing with hard life issues and need extra support. 

In recent years, arts education funding has been cut from Seattle Public Schools (SPS). But the City of Seattle is doing something about it.

The Bertschi School in Capitol Hill has chosen Rafael del Castillo as its next head of school beginning in July 2016.