Announcements

Did you know that the Educational Programs and Operations Levy helps fund mental health counselors, nurses and health room specialists, security staff, as well as clubs, sports and extracurricular activities? Today we're sharing how levy dollars support student well-being, academic opportunities and other strategic priorities.

The third of our three Finance Information Sessions is Wednesday, December 10. Please join us to hear details about the district budget, school funding and the February renewal levy measures with our community members.

The Issaquah Schools Foundation and Cultural Bridges Magazine is gathering student and family perspectives on course selection and graduation pathways and we’d love to include yours. Share your experience through a short survey to help other ISD families make informed choices for their students’ futures.

We hope to see many of you at our ISD Online virtual open house event at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9. We will share more about our new virtual high school, which opens in the fall of 2026, including details about how our school will offer flexibility, meaningful support from teachers and mentors. Details enclosed.

We recently learned that the state approved our waiver request, which means we are confirming that the last day of school for the 2025-26 school year is June 16 unless there are more than two weather make-up days needed. The district website calendars have been updated, and details are enclosed.

In her December Community Update video, Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick reflects on School Board celebrations, the district's new Portrait of a Graduate, upcoming work on the Strategic Plan and budget, and the renewal levy measures on the February ballot.

On February 10, 2026, our community will vote on three renewal levies that fund essential educational services not covered by the state. The current levy measures, which voters approved in 2022, expire in 2026.

You still have time to share your feedback in our annual ISD Family and Caregiver Survey. The deadline has been extended through this Friday, December 5, 2025. Your input plays an important role in our work. It helps us understand your experiences, make improvements and continue building a school environment where students feel safe, supported and valued.

Members of the district Safety Advisory Committee met recently for a regularly scheduled discussion of topics related to safety and security in our district. The committee includes representatives from local law enforcement, members of our district security team, principals and building representatives, and representatives of district departments.