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Learning Locally, Excelling Globally

We believe that every stage of a student’s educational and emotional growth, be it elementary, middle or high school, is important. Our schools offer well-rounded curriculum with an abundance of extracurricular activities to build students ready to take on the world.

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Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders

Whether student interests lie with STEM curriculum, the arts or somewhere in between, there is something for everyone in the Issaquah School District. Students can explore their passions through advanced courses or take an entirely unique, project-based approach as they transform from today's pupils into tomorrow's leaders.

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Educating the Whole Child

From the very first day students step into our schools their education and social-emotional wellbeing are prioritized. Through various educational programs, staff support, and more, students excel in learning how to be the best individual they can be.

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Every Student. Every Day.

Our students will be prepared for and eager to accept the academic, occupational, personal and practical challenges of life in a dynamic global environment.

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Academic Excellence

Issaquah School District students will be prepared and confident in their ability to pursue post-high school education or training. Our alumnae are problem solvers, critical thinkers, and creative in all aspects of their lives.

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Civic Engagement 

Students will understand and respect their freedoms and responsibilities as members of the ISD community and global world at large. They will move forward in all aspects of their lives by applying the ethical and equitable values fostered in their education.

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Developing Resilience

Students will receive extensive social-emotional support each year of their educational career. In addition, they will learn life skills to support all aspects of their growth, including collaboration, goal setting, physical health, creativity, and resilience.

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Explore the Issaquah School District

Whatever your background, wherever you’re from, we are excited you’re here! Our diversity is a big part of what makes our schools great. No one racial group makes up a majority of our student body, and a significant portion are new to the United States — our families speak 95 different languages at home. Learning in an environment rich with different cultures and perspectives benefits all students and better prepares them for life in a global community.

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A Beautiful Place To Live

The Issaquah School District is located just 17 miles from the heart of downtown Seattle and close to offices of major employers, including Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft, Costco, Facebook, and Google. Our beautiful location in East King County is removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to visit regularly. It also provides easy access to SeaTac airport, local sports venues, as well as skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities in the Cascade Mountains.

For an official boundary map visit our Find Your School page.

A Beautiful Place To Learn

The ISD’s 26 schools are located across 110 square miles and within seven cities. Our schools educate nearly 20,000 students, with an increasingly diverse population as our region continues to grow and flourish.Our schools have high levels of parental involvement, with most of our Parent-Teacher-Student Associations having close to 100 percent membership. While our schools are always academically celebrated, their true character shines through the passion, compassion, creativity, and diverse interests of students and staff.

For an official boundary map visit our Find Your School page.

Key Cities

Bellevue
Issaquah
Redmond
Renton
Sammamish
Seattle

Major Employers

Amazon
Boeing
Costco
Facebook
Google
Microsoft
Starbucks
T-Mobile

Elementary

Apollo Elementary
Briarwood Elementary
Cascade Rige Elementary
Cedar Trails Elementary
Challenger Elementary
Clark Elementary
Cougar Ridge Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Discovery Elementary
Endeavour Elementary
Grand Ridge Elementary
Issaquah Valley Elementary
Maple Hills Elementary
Newcastle Elementary
Sunny Hills Elementary
Sunset Elementary

Middle School

Beaver Lake Middle School
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Issaquah Middle School
Maywood Middle School
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Pine Lake Middle School

High School

Echo Glen
Gibson Ek High School
Issaquah High School
Liberty High School
Skyline High School
Bellevue
Issaquah City
Issaquah City
Redmond
Renton
Sammamish
Seattle
Seattle
Amazon
Boeing
Costco
Facebook
Google
Microsoft
Starbucks
T-Mobile

By the Numbers

227

National Board Certified Teachers

Our teachers are passionately committed to their craft. A high number have earned National Board Certification, the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education.

96%

4-year Graduation Rate

High School students learn the skills needed to excel in managing their time and many responsibilities, leading to a high graduation rate as they head into the next phase of life.

84%

Post-Secondary Education Enrollment

ISD high school graduates are prepared and eager to enter the post-secondary educational world at colleges, universities and vocational schools across the globe.

90

STEM and CTE Courses

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), and Career and Technical Education (CTE) are key focuses for our middle and high school students, both in the classroom and extracurricular activities.

7,600

Volunteers

More than 7,600 parents and community members worked hand in hand with our staff members as volunteers during the 2019-20 school year.

265

Equity Professional Development Opportunities

Since 2016, we have offered staff 265 professional development opportunities to support the important work of identifying and eliminating biases and inequities that are based on race, gender, status, sexual orientation and other factors.

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Specialized Pre-K and Elementary School Programs

A range of specialized programs give our youngest learners a strong start. These include Dual Language, Highly Capable (Gifted), Social Emotional support, Transitional Kindergarten, special education preschool and many others.

13,700

Middle and High School Sports and Clubs Participants

Students are highly active within their school communities, with thousands choosing to participate in extracurricular and athletics offerings each year.

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Upcoming Events

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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA
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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA
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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA
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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

ISD Family Partnership Events 2022-2023

All session in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Interpreters in other languages available upon request.

Online Verification Process support for ALL incoming families for ISD students K-12 by appointment only. Registration link coming soon.

District staff will support families completing the online forms for enrollment verification.

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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

ISD Family Partnership Events 2022-2023

All session in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Interpreters in other languages available upon request.

Online Verification Process support for ALL incoming families for ISD students K-12 by appointment only. Registration link coming soon.

District staff will support families completing the online forms for enrollment verification.

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Administration Boardroom

The Board Retreat agenda will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the event.  No Board action will be taken during this meeting.  Any action resulting from this meeting will take place during a future regular board meeting.  This session will not be on Zoom or YouTube, but the public may attend in person.  Please contact Diane Ghanbari if you have any questions.  (425) 837-7002.

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Zoom

ISD Family Partnership Events 2022-2023

All session in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Interpreters in other languages available upon request.

For families unfamiliar with the US public school system, staff will provide a general overview of the school day, lunch, transportation, sports and afterschool activities (6-12), learning platforms, and communications with school.  Families can ask questions at end of session.

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Zoom

ISD Family Partnership Events 2022-2023

All session in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Interpreters in other languages available upon request.

For families unfamiliar with the US public school system, staff will provide a general overview of the school day, lunch, transportation, sports and afterschool activities (6-12), learning platforms, and communications with school.  Families can ask questions at end of session.

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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

The agenda and meeting details will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Please note the agenda and materials may be modified up to 24 hours prior to the meeting; after that time, any agenda modifications will be addressed at the meeting.

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Zoom

ISD Family Partnership Events 2022-2023

All session in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Interpreters in other languages available upon request.

For families unfamiliar with the US public school system, staff will provide a general overview of the school day, lunch, transportation, sports and afterschool activities (6-12), learning platforms, and communications with school.  Families can ask questions at end of session.

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Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA

The agenda and meeting details will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Please note the agenda and materials may be modified up to 24 hours prior to the meeting; after that time, any agenda modifications will be addressed at the meeting.

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Pacific Cascade Middle School
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Discovery Elementary Playground