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Your student ID gives you access to even more amazing resources from the King County Library System! 

• Make sure you are in the KCLS Student Portal (kcls.org/students).
• DO NOT log in using the black "Log In/MY KCLS" button!
• When are ready to access materials (books or databases) you will be prompted to enter a Log In/Password.
• Your library account or card number is 414 + your LWSD student ID number for example: 4141234567
• Your PIN or password is the last 4 digits of your LWSD student ID number

Big NEWS from the library for your Summer Reading! LWSD ebooks are now available for summer check out via Sora from Overdrive! Use this link for directions on how to access the very latest and best books available to LWSD secondary students. You can also access Sora via the Office 365 Waffle.

So many great books here and no long holds lists like at KCLS. You can use the Sora app to read on your mobile device or kindle! You can even get a head start on all Battle of the Books titles! Need more information? Click here. Email Ms. Metcalf if you need help.

Download a PDF for more info about LWSD ebooks

Please email Ms. Metcalf if you are having issues with your laptop. Depending on the problem, we may be able to troubleshoot for a fix quickly or submit a HelpDesk ticket for you.

Need immediate assistance? Contact the Family Technology Access Support Team. They are available from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (425) 936-1322 or ftaccess@lwsd.org   

For more information and tech FAQ's please visit the LWSD Technology Help Page  and more detailed information is in the Laptop HandbookPDF download. Once in person school resumes, students may stop by the library for drop-in laptop help. 

We encourage students to register your password in the event you have difficulty logging in to your student account. Process is simple and quick! We can help you reset your password in the library, but doing this process ahead of time will mean you're never locked out! Locked out? Here's the link to access Password Recovery.

Laptop Insurance

The district is working with Worth Ave Group to offer students optional insurance for laptops. More information about insurance can be found on the Worth insurance portal. Laptop repairs can be expensive, please review the laptop handbook for more information.

Laptop Opt Out

A parent or guardian may opt out from checking out a district laptop if they have a preferred device already available for the student’s schoolwork that better meets personal circumstances. Please note that LWSD student laptops may at times offer additional resources or closer alignment of software experiences between teacher and student.

Student/Parent Laptop Agreement Form

Students in Grades 6 and 8, and new RMS students: Please download and sign the appropriate copy of the Student/Parent Laptop Agreement Form and drop it off at the school or email to Ms. Metcalf. Forms can be found on the LWSD Technology Page.

Need help finding just the right book? Here are some links to get you started. Please note that since we are a middle and high school library, not all books on these lists are right for every student. Check the age level recommendations to make sure a book is right for you.

Evergreen Teen Book Awards List

KCLS New & Interesting Books List

What Should I Read Next Bookfinder

YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults List

YALSA's College-Bound Reading List

Library of Congress (Read.gov)

Battle of the Books is a cooperative effort between Inglewood, Rose Hill, Kirkland, Finn Hill, Evergreen, Redmond, International Community and Kamiakin Middle Schools. This program allows 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in each school to work together as a team and challenge other schools to correctly answer questions about the selected books. The goal is to encourage students at all reading levels to engage in teamwork while reading some of the best in children’s literature. Challenge questions are based on specific and factual information within the books.

Do you use Common Sense Media? CSM has always been a great resource to provide age-based media reviews for families for books, movies, apps & technology and more. They now have added some thoughtful coronavirus resources for parents as well. Look for the link on the top-right of the main Parent Resource Page.

Want some reading suggestions for your student during this unexpected time at home? Use the "Need to Read" tab above for reading suggestions and best books lists. 

Please contact me if you have questions or need further resources.

Elizabeth Metcalf 

KCLS has many resources for students! Follow these links to learn more!

• Online Resources PDFPDF download

To use your student ID to access KCLS resources follow these directions carefully:

• Make sure you are in the KCLS Student Portal (kcls.org/students).
• DO NOT log in using the black "Log In/MY KCLS" button!
• When are ready to access materials (books or databases) you will be prompted to enter a Log In/Password.
• Your library account or card number is 414 + your LWSD student ID number for example: 4141234567
• Your PIN or password is the last 4 digits of your LWSD student ID number.