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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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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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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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Building Equity Leads
Staff Spotlight: District Partners with Students, Staff, Community to Support, Uplift Students

For as long as she can remember, Sharon Roy knew she wanted to help students learn. What she could not have imagined was how many young lives she would one day help influence and inspire.  

“I always wanted to be a teacher,” recalls Roy, who is now one of the district’s two Equity and Family Partnership Specialists. “My dad was a teacher, principal and professor, and our family has always been very service-oriented.” 

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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.

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

173

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.

97%

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.

99

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.

9,916

Volunteers

More than 9,916 parents and community members worked hand in hand with our staff members as volunteers during the 2022-23 school year.

280

Equity Professional Development Opportunities

Since 2016, we have offered staff 280 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.

14

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, Transition to 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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ISD Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

ISD provides an acceleration option for students who are ready to skip middle school math, beginning middle school in Algebra 1. Students must demonstrate mastery of foundational pre-algebra skills on a district-administered assessment.

The Algebra 1 Placement test will be offered to interested students on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, May 14th (2:30-4:30pm)
  • Monday, May 19th (5-7pm)
  • Tuesday, May 27th (5-7pm)

The sign-up form is available through Monday, May 5th. Details about your student’s testing time and other details will be shared by or before Friday, May 9th. You can sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/E1CSUVcEM1

You may contact Lena Jones, Secondary Math Contact at JonesL@issaquah.wednet.edu with questions.

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ISD Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

The Special Services Department is seeking ISD students to join our Special Services Student Advisory Group and help us improve Special Education programming in the Issaquah School District.

Students* interested in participating in this advisory group will utilize their unique and personal experiences and perspectives to serve as advisors to help shape programs and improve Special Education Programming within the Issaquah School District.

*Parent/Guardian permission is required - approval is requested in the Student Advisory Group Interest Form linked below. All interested ISD students are encouraged to join; sub-committees are available for elementary, middle, high school, and transition-aged students.

Please complete our Student Advisory Group Interest Form or scan the QR code below to complete this form.

Meeting Information:

  • The Special Services Student Advisory Group will meet from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in person at the ISD Administration Building.
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Admin - Board Room

The School Board will hold a special meeting on May 29, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The meeting will be called to order at 5:00 PM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 60 minutes. The Board will then call the meeting back to order to adjourn at 6:00 PM.

Board Directors and ISD Administrators will meet in person in the ISD Administration Center, 5150 220th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98029. For those who cannot meet in person, a Zoom option will be provided.

The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick, members of the ISD Administration, and legal counsel will be present to discuss legal matters pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). This session is hybrid and will be held in person at the Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and via Zoom. This session is expected to last 60 minutes and end at 6:00 PM.

Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.

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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 Commons

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend Dr. Dana Bailey’s Farewell Celebration on Monday, June 2, 2025 to be held from 4:30 – 6:00 PM at the Pacific Cascade Middle School Commons (24635 SE Issaquah-Fall City Rd., Issaquah, WA 98029).

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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Director Gallinger's Residence

The School Board will hold an Executive Session to review the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for the purpose of conducting the annual Superintendent's evaluation. This is the second of two sessions. The first session was held on May 5, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.

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Admin - Board Room

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the Issaquah School District Retirement Celebration on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to be held from
4:00 – 5:00 PM at the ISD Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029).

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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Admin - Board Room

The School Board will hold a special meeting on June 10, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The meeting will be called to order at 5:00 PM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 2.5 hours. The Board will then call the meeting back to order to adjourn at 7:30 PM.

The Issaquah School Board and Superintendent Tow-Yick will be present to review the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). This session will be held in person at the Administration Center (5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029). This session is expected to last 2.5 hours and end at 7:30 PM.

Executive Sessions are not open to the public and no action will be taken.

 

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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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This meeting was originally scheduled for June 12 but was moved to June 10, 2025 due to high school graduations on June 12. This change was approved by the Board at the December 12, 2024 regular board meeting.

The start time was originally scheduled for 6:00 PM, but was moved to 7:30 PM due to the preceding special meeting - executive session - scheduled from 5:00 - 7:30 PM. This change was approved at the May 8, 2025 regular board meeting.

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T-Mobile Park

Procession to begin up to 30 minutes before ceremony. Admission by ticket only.

 

Notice of School Board Assembly

Three of more members of the Issaquah School Board are scheduled to attend the graduation ceremony. No Board action will be taken during this assembly.

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T-Mobile Park

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the graduation ceremonies for Issaquah High School, Liberty High School, and Skyline High School on Thursday, June 12, 2025 to be held from 1:00 – 9:00 PM at T-Mobile Park
(1250 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134).

Issaquah High School: 1:00 PM

Liberty High School: 4:30 PM

Skyline High School: 7:30 PM

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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ISD Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah

4-6 p.m.

In person meeting

Tiger Mountain Conference Room at the ISD Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah

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T-Mobile Park

Admission by ticket only.

 

Notice of School Board Assembly

Three of more members of the Issaquah School Board are scheduled to attend the graduation ceremony. No Board action will be taken during this assembly.

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Longman Performing Arts Center
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Beaver Lake Middle School
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Liberty High School Performing Arts Center
Pacific Cascade Middle School
Pine Lake Middle School