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I didn’t fully comprehend how great Maggie’s middle school education was until she started high school. When she came home to tell us that her 9th grade biology teacher told her she’d turned in the best lab report she’d ever read, I knew it for sure: Maggie has the foundation and self-confidence she needs to successfully handle advanced high school classes. She advocates for herself, is not afraid to ask questions, and seeks out leadership opportunities. I honestly believe this is all due to LWGMS.

My family gives to the Annual Fund so that more girls have the opportunity to experience the extraordinary community and education that is LWGMS. Please join us and lend your financial support to allow this wonderful school to grow, to admit students from all walks of life, to enhance special programs inside and outside of the classroom, and to empower our outstanding teachers to inspire our girls to grow into young women who are truly strong in mind, body, and voice.

Jennifer Bucher P’12

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students receivetuiton support.

I’m not sure everyone understands that the true cost of an LWGMS education is higher than tuition. This is why I give to the Annual Fund.

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Photo by Teresa McCann P’13

Not only did I leave LWGMS more than prepared for high school academics, I had the confidence to stand up for myself, speak my mind, and try new things.

I didn’t fully comprehend how great Maggie’s middle school education was until she started high school. When she came home to tell us that her 9th grade biology teacher told her she’d turned in the best lab report she’d ever read, I knew it for sure: Maggie has the foundation and self-confidence she needs to successfully handle advanced high school classes. She advocates for herself, is not afraid to ask questions, and seeks out leadership opportunities. I honestly believe this is all due to LWGMS.

My family gives to the Annual Fund so that more girls have the opportunity to experience the extraordinary community and education that is LWGMS. Please join us and lend your financial support to allow this wonderful school to grow, to admit students from all walks of life, to enhance special programs inside and outside of the classroom, and to empower our outstanding teachers to inspire our girls to grow into young women who are truly strong in mind, body, and voice.

96%of LWGMS

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As founding board members we are honored to celebrate 15 years of educational excellence with the Lake Washington Girls Middle School family. We believe that LWGMS continues to empower its students by fostering a learning environment that promotes positive self discovery, social justice, and a love of learning while upholding the founding values, mission, and vision of the school. We feel that every contribution to the school is a dollar well spent, and we will continue to give because we know our support will guarantee the students leave the school intelligent, thoughtful, and creative young women who will become tomorrow's leaders.

Daniel Caracciolo and Donna MacKenzie P'01

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My L-Dub teachers seemed to have the perfect balance of humor and wisdom. My teachers in high school know what kind of student I am, but I miss my teachers knowing what kind of person I am.

As founding board members we are honored to celebrate 15 years of educational excellence with the Lake Washington Girls Middle School family. We believe that LWGMS continues to empower its students by fostering a learning environment that promotes positive self discovery, social justice, and a love of learning while upholding the founding values, mission, and vision of the school. We feel that every contribution to the school is a dollar well spent, and we will continue to give because we know our support will guarantee the students leave the school intelligent, thoughtful, and creative young women who will become tomorrow's leaders.

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The LWGMS Annual Fund is made up of hundreds of operating gifts from our loyal alumnae families, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends. Your gift to the Annual Fund is a direct investment in our teachers and students, and helps us provide

• Our meaningful, experiential, all girls education• Tuition support for every single student• Competitive faculty compensation and enrichment• A wide breadth of academic, arts, and cultural experiences Your gift will ensure our girls will leave here empowered for high school and life. We thank you for your support.

Cash and Checks Please make your check out to "LWGMS Annual Fund" and mail it to:LWGMS Annual Fund810 18th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122

Online GivingYou can use your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover to make your gift online. 

SecuritiesGifts of stock (including mutual funds), bonds, and other securities may offer considerable capital gains tax savings. For more information on making a gift of securities, please contact Becky O'Boyle, Director of Advancement, at 206.709.3800 or advancement@lwgms.org.

Matching GiftsCorporate matching gifts may double or even triple your gift. Contact your personnel office for eligibility requirements and matching gift forms which must be completed and returned with your gift to the school. Spouses, retirees, and board members may qualify. To find out if a particular company or foundation has a matching gift program, please check our website's Ways to Give page. LWGMS's EIN is 91-1835055. 

Questions?Please don’t hesitate to call the advancement office at 206.709.3800 if you have any questions.

Ways to give.

Thank you.

In-house photography and design by Director of Communications, Shannon Blaisdell.

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