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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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A Vision for ISD

Our Strategic Plan was developed with a strong emphasis on staff, family and student voice to ensure that everyone in our community is represented. Our vision statement, along with our mission statement and priority focus areas will guide our work over the next three years. 

Vision: All students thrive as they engage in meaningful learning that unlocks their passion and potential to positively impact 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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Kindergarten Registration for 2026-27 School Year!

It’s Kindergarten Registration season! The Issaquah School District is now open for the 2026–27 school year, including applications from families who live outside our district boundaries.

If your child will be 5 years old by August 31, 2026, it’s time to register for kindergarten. Explore open enrollment options and learn how to apply.

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Every ISD 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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Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! ⭐ In this Community Update, Issaquah School District Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick welcomes families back and outlines what to expect across the district's 29 learning sites as we serve over 18,500 students. She expresses gratitude for the community's support of the three February renewal levies, noting that preparations for critical repairs are underway before revenue collection begins in 2027. While acknowledging challenges like rising costs and shifting enrollment trends—including elementary declines and overcrowding at our three comprehensive high schools—Tow-Yick highlights exciting solutions on the horizon. These include the launch of a new high school designed to alleviate overcrowding and offer real-world, career-connected learning in fields like robotics, engineering, entrepreneurship, and health sciences. Grounded in the district's strategic plan, she concludes by emphasizing the importance of student belonging, well-being, and a research-backed sense of hope to help students build resilience and achieve lifelong success. 

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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 27 schools are located across 110 square miles and within seven cities. Our schools educate nearly 18,500 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.

Bellevue
Issaquah
Redmond
Renton
Sammamish
Seattle
Amazon
Boeing
Costco
Facebook
Google
Microsoft
Starbucks
T-Mobile
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
Beaver Lake Middle School
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Issaquah Middle School
Maywood Middle School
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Pine Lake Middle 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

1,228

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.

96.3%

4-year Graduation Rate

High School students develop the skills, confidence and experiences they need to thrive beyond graduation, contributing to a 96.3% four-year graduation rate that ranks No. 1 in King County and among the highest in Washington state.

5,249

Middle & High School Student Athletes

In the 2024–2025 school year, 5,249 middle and high school students represented our district as athletes, with some schools having more than half the student body participate.

264

Extracurricular Clubs

In the 2024–2025 school year, students in our district participated in 264 extracurricular clubs.

6,541

Volunteers

Parents and community members worked hand in hand with our staff members as volunteers during the 2024-25 school year.

761,732

Meals Prepared In-House

In the 2024–2025 school year, our kitchens prepared and served 761,732 meals to students.

97

Languages Spoken

In the 2024–2025 school year, students and families in our district represented 97 different home languages.

170

School Buses

Our 170 school buses traveled 1,185,052 miles in the 2024–2025 school year — safely getting students to and from school every day.

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Upcoming Events

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Sunset Elementary School Library (4229 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Bellevue, WA 98008)

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the School Board Listening Sessions with Staff from 2:30 – 4:00 PM on:

 

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Briarwood Elementary School MPR (17020 SE 134th St., Renton, WA 98059)

 

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Sunset Elementary School Library (4229 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Bellevue, WA 98008)

 

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Clark Elementary School Library (335 1st Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027)

 

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Sunny Hills Elementary School MPR (3200 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd. SE, Sammamish, WA 98075)

 

No Board action will be taken during this assembly. Any actions resulting from this assembly will be taken during a future board meeting.

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

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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District Administration Building, Mount Rainier Room

Families are invited to join the ISD Special Services leadership team for a morning conversation and donuts.

This is an opportunity to ask questions, learn about available supports, and connect with the team in an informal setting.

Interpreters are available upon request. If you plan to attend, we kindly ask that you sign up by filling out this form so that we know how many people to expect. 

We look forward to talking with you at the event!

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

The Issaquah School District’s Parent Advisory provides a space for parents and families of students with disabilities to connect with district leaders, share perspectives, ask questions, and provide feedback.

The Advisory supports open dialogue, listening, and collaboration around the programs, practices, and services that support students with disabilities. Families have opportunities to hear department updates, share community perspectives, and help identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

The purpose of Parent/Caregiver Advisory is to strengthen communication and partnership between families and the district in support of students with disabilities.

 

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Issaquah School District Administration Building: Mt Rainier Room

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Clark Elementary School Library (335 1st Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027)

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the School Board Listening Sessions with Staff from 2:30 – 4:00 PM on:

 

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Briarwood Elementary School MPR (17020 SE 134th St., Renton, WA 98059)

 

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Sunset Elementary School Library (4229 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Bellevue, WA 98008)

 

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Clark Elementary School Library (335 1st Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027)

 

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Sunny Hills Elementary School MPR (3200 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd. SE, Sammamish, WA 98075)

 

No Board action will be taken during this assembly. Any actions resulting from this assembly will be taken during a future board meeting.

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Pickering Barn | 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA  98027

Learn. Share. Shape.

October 21, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Pickering Barn | 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027

What matters most to you in a high school experience? Join us to explore what already exists, learn about what’s possible and help shape the student high school experience.

At the event, you can:

  • Explore our current high schools and learn what makes each one unique.
  • Discover the New High School’s college and career-connected programs in Robotics & Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Health Sciences, with full-time and part-time options opening in fall 2027.
  • Connect with students, educators and community members.
  • Share your ideas and perspectives to help inform future programming.

The event is an opportunity to learn more about high school options across the district and contribute to the vision for the New High School.

 

RSVP for the Event

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

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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Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

 

SEPAC is a forum for parents, guardians, and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and collaborate with the district on special education programs and services. 

 

Location: District Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave. S.E., Issaquah

 

Dates and rooms of all are below: 

DateEventTimeRoom Booked
5-Oct-26SEPAC5:30pm to 7:00pmTiger Mtn
2-Nov-26SEPAC5:30pm to 7:00pmTiger Mtn
4-Jan-27SEPAC5:30pm to 7:00pmMt Rainier
1-Feb-27SEPAC5:30pm to 7:00pmMt Rainier
1-Mar-27SEPAC5:30pm to 7:00pmMt Rainier
5-Apr-27SEPAC5:30pm to 7:00pmMt Rainier
3-May-27SEPAC5:30pm to 7:00pmMt Rainier
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