History

 

For more than 70 years, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School has been a cornerstone of Catholic education in Northeast Seattle. Since opening our doors in 1949, we have nurtured generations of students—forming hearts, inspiring minds, and building a foundation of faith that lasts a lifetime.

 

Founded with six classrooms and an auditorium, the school was formally dedicated by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Thomas A. Connolly on June 12, 1949. As our community grew, so did our campus. A major expansion in 1957 added nine additional classrooms to meet the needs of a growing student body.

 

Originally staffed by the devoted Tacoma Dominican Sisters, Our Lady of the Lake transitioned to an outstanding lay faculty in the 1970s. Over the decades, our programs continued to evolve. A kindergarten was added in the mid-70s, followed by a pre-kindergarten in 2003, and then preschool and additional early childhood classrooms in 2006 to meet growing demand.

 

In 2013, we completed construction of a beautiful new Events Center, featuring a state-of-the-art gymnasium and a renovated Multipurpose Room—made possible by the incredible generosity of our families and parish community. More recently, in 2020, our main school restrooms were fully renovated thanks to continued philanthropic support.