Apply Now! Join the Capital Bond Planning Committee
Issaquah School District is looking for secondary students, staff, parents/guardians and community members to represent the community as members of the ISD Capital Bond Planning Committee. The committee’s work will be essential in assessing the needs of our facilities and shaping a potential bond measure for 2024. Apply now! The application is open through Dec. 17.
Don’t Drive Distracted!
Put those cell phones down when you are in the car. We want our Grand Ridge Elementary students to be able to arrive/depart our campus feeling as safe as possible. There is a growing number of drivers that are engaged with their phones as they drive on our campus. Our students are worth a quick “pause” on all electronic devices, especially when you are operating your vehicle. Keep (y)our students safe. Put the cell phones away.
Now Available: ISD Annual Report for 2022-23 School Year
ISD invites the community to view its annual report online for the 2022-23 school year. The report contains information about student achievement, programs and services, and revenues and expenditures.
Pathways to Graduation Family Night
Eighth grade students and their family/caregiver(s) are invited to learn about and explore high school courses and pathways to graduation on Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place in the library at Issaquah High School. Registration is required.
ISD Online Learning Spring 2024 Application
Middle and high school students are eligible to take online learning courses in art, English, math, physical education, science (new), social studies and world language. The courses can be taken within a student’s schedule or in addition to a student’s schedule. Find more information on program course lists and requirements here. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 10.
Connect with ISD on LinkedIn
Would you like to help create a bright future for our students? Connect on LinkedIn for more information about employment and frequent updates from the Issaquah School District. The district is asking for your help to share posts and job opportunities with your LinkedIn networks.
Register for Great Careers
It’s time to register for Great Careers! This is your opportunity to tour career training programs, while meeting and talking to a wide range of working professionals and educational representatives who provide a window into careers that you can pursue through on-the-job training, certification, apprenticeship, or two-year college programs. This year, the event takes place at Renton Technical College on Friday, Feb. 9. We will leave Issaquah High School by bus at 10:30 a.m. and return at 2:40 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Find out more and register here. Space is limited and registration closes on Jan. 26.
Elementary Literacy Adoption Process Moves into Pilot Phase
Across the district at the end of November, some elementary students and staff began testing two reading and writing curricula to replace the current systems, which are outdated. Some teachers at every elementary school are helping to lead the pilot, which is designed to use and evaluate the two finalist programs selected as part of the ongoing elementary literacy adoption process. All grade levels are represented in the test group. A selection of materials from each of the two curricula are available for public review from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the ISD administration office on all regular business days between now and March. Parents and guardians are invited to give feedback or submit questions via this form; or in person at one of the regional meetings. These meetings will take place on the following dates:
- March 19, 6-7 p.m., Clark Elementary library
- March 20, 6-7 p.m., Sunny Hills Elementary library
- March 21, 6-7 p.m., Briarwood Elementary library
- March 22, 10-11 a.m., Zoom meeting
After hearing from teachers who piloted the two curricula, and receiving parent and guardian feedback, the committee will make its recommendation to the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC), which will review all the information and forward a proposal to the Issaquah School Board for consideration and proposed adoption.
School Board Meeting Recap: Dec. 6
The Issaquah School Board held a regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the ISD Administration Building. Two new board members and one re-elected board member took the oath of office. The board meeting also included discussion and updates about the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) annual conference, works in progress, bond planning, development of the 2024-25 budget, and more. Directors highlighted the fact that there are currently no plans to close schools or for a reduction in force for next year. A recording of the meeting is available on YouTube.
First Winter Break: Dec. 18-Jan. 1
District schools will be closed for First Winter Break from Dec. 18 through Jan. 1. ISD wishes all students and families a safe and restful time together. Schools reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2. District calendars are available online.
