Announcements

The state has approved Issaquah School District’s request to waive the school day on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This waiver was requested due to weather-related closures earlier in the school year. As a result, the last day of school for all students will be Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The schedule for June 24 remains the same — elementary schools will attend a full day, and secondary schools will follow a half-day schedule. Students will not attend school on June 25.

The Issaquah School Board and Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick issued a statement about the passing of Senator Bill Ramos. “We will greatly miss his leadership and partnership," they wrote. Full message enclosed.

If your child will attend kindergarten with us in the fall, please register by April 30, 2025.  It is important for us to have the most accurate count possible for our incoming kindergarten students so we can have the correct number of teachers and staff members ready to welcome the class of 2038!

In collaboration with Belong Partners, the district will host a three-session series of "Parenting with Courage and Connection" on May 7, 14 and 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Maywood Middle School, 14490 168th Ave. S.E., Renton. Food will be provided. All three sessions are in Spanish. There is no cost to attend.

Families of students in the Multi-Language Learners (MLL) program in grades 2 and 3; and families of students who participate in the Extended School Year (ESY) program in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to register for STEAM Camp. Details enclosed.

Your School Board Directors would like to hear from you. Please join us for a School Board Town Hall, from 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, May 12 in the library at Issaquah Middle School

Two Issaquah School Board positions will be up for election this fall. To share information about what it's like to serve on the School Board, and to help answer questions that potential candidates may have, Directors Matt Coyne and A.J. Taylor will host a School Board Candidate Workshop on April 23. Details enclosed.

Transition to Kindergarten (TK) is a free Pre-K program that focuses on social-emotional skills, learning habits, and kindergarten readiness goals to prepare our youngest learners for their educational journey. Eligibility is determined through the application and screening process. Space is limited, and priority enrollment is given to families impacted by limited household income and students who demonstrate the most need for additional preparation. We encourage families to apply soon.

The Instructional Materials Committee will meet from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 at the District Administration Building. Agenda and details enclosed.

Cultural Bridges Magazine is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Issue number 30 of the magazine, which is published by the Issaquah Schools Foundation, is now available in eight languages. Articles in this issue include Food Services, the Nurse Fund, Holly Street Early Learning Center, video game addiction, community resources and more.