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2026 Renewal Levies

In February of 2026, ISD voters will consider three levy renewal proposals: the Educational Programs & Operations Levy, which represents 16.6% of the district budget; the Capital (Technology and Critical Repairs) Levy; and the Transportation (School Bus) Levy.

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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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Community Update: December 2025
Community Update: December 2025

In her December Community Update, Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick reflects on the joyful midyear momentum across the Issaquah School District and celebrates the School Board’s 17th consecutive Board of Distinction honor. She thanks outgoing Board President Marnie Maraldo for 16 years of service, welcomes new member Natalie Anderson, and highlights the Board’s adoption of the district’s new Portrait of a Graduate, a community-informed framework outlining the durable skills students need for life after high school. 
 
Superintendent Tow-Yick also previews upcoming work tied to the Strategic Plan, future budgeting, planning for a new high school, and the renewal levies appearing on the February ballot. She closes with a reminder to watch for winter weather updates and warm wishes for a safe and restful break. 

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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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Newport High School, Bellevue, WA

You're invited to the Regional Town Hall on Education Funding, which will be from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7 at Newport High School, 4333 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue, WA 98006.

Cohosted by educators, students, PTSAs and district leaders from Issaquah, Bellevue, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila, the event will include information about how education is funded in our state. We will ask our legislators to fully fund education now.



Topics will include staffing, class size, special education and transportation.

Regional Town Hall About School Funding January 7, 2026, 7-9 p.m. at Newport High School in Bellevue