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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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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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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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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

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.

94.7%

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.

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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The School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM. The meeting will be called to order at 9:30 AM and the Board will immediately go into Executive Session, expected to last 30 minutes. The Board will then call the meeting back to order to adjourn at 10:00 AM.

The Issaquah School Board, Superintendent Tow-Yick, members of the ISD Administration, and legal counsel will be present to discuss litigation or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). This session will be held over Zoom. This session is expected to last 30 minutes and end at 10:00 AM.

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

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This Town Hall has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. Please join our School Board Town Halls on October 27 at Maywood Middle School or October 28 at Issaquah Middle School. These town halls are open to our entire community.

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This date was previously scheduled to be a teacher workday, but was adjusted to be a full, regular day of school for students. The School Board approved the change officially during its September 11 board meeting, but the district initially announced the change along with the new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Issaquah Education Association.

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Want to help shape how our schools support multilingual families? Join the Language Access Advisory Committee! Our Focus: Accessibility, Accountability, Responsive culture, and Relationships.

Who can join the committee? Parents, community organization, students, teachers, district staff members, cultural advocates.

Semiannual Meetings:

  • Oct. 22, 2025: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
  • April 22, 2026: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

To apply click here: Application Link

For questions, contact:

Mayumi Johnson 

Language Access Coordinator

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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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Maywood Middle School Library, 14490 168th Ave. SE, Renton, WA 98059

Notice of School Board Assembly

School Board Town Hall

Monday, October 27, 2025

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Maywood Middle School Library

14490 168th Ave. SE

Renton, WA 98059

Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the School Board Town Hall on Monday, October 27, 2025 to be held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. The meeting will be held in-person at the Maywood Middle School Library (14490 168th Ave. SE, Renton, WA 98059).

The ISD School Board is inviting students, families and community members to join a town hall and share ideas about what every ISD graduate should know and be able to do. This work is part of creating our “Profile of a Graduate,” which will guide how we support students on their path to graduation and beyond.

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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Issaquah Middle School Library, 600 2nd Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027

Notice of School Board Assembly

School Board Town Hall

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Issaquah Middle School Library

600 2nd Ave. SEIssaquah, WA 98027Three or more members of the Issaquah School Board plan to attend the School Board Town Hall on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 to be held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. The meeting will be held in-person at the Issaquah Middle School Library (600 2nd Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027).The ISD School Board is inviting students, families and community members to join a town hall and share ideas about what every ISD graduate should know and be able to do. This work is part of creating our “Profile of a Graduate,” which will guide how we support students on their path to graduation and beyond.🌐 Language support will be available.
Language interpretation will be available through ILA devices, which provide real-time translation in multiple languages by text or audio on your smartphone. 🎧 Please bring a headset if you’d like to listen in your preferred language.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

Members of the Issaquah School Board plan to meet with administrators from ISD schools to discuss School Improvement Plans. These meetings will take place at the Administration Center Boardroom at 5150 220th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98029.

SIP meetings are open to the public, however there will be no public input and no board action will be taken.  Any action resulting from the discussions will take place at a future board meeting.  The public is always welcome to send any comments to the Board at schoolboard@issaquah.wednet.edu.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Apollo Elementary

Briarwood Elementary

Maple Hills Elementary

Newcastle Elementary

Cougar Mountain Middle School

Maywood Middle School

Liberty High School

Echo Glen Children’s Center

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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.