Issaquah High School Fall Play: “She Kills Monsters”
“She Kills Monsters” tells the story of Agnes Evans following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. Recommended for ages 12 and older. The show runs from Nov. 15-18 at IHS, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door.
Flu, COVID Vaccine Clinics for Students, Staff, Community
ISD is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association (SVNA) to host several clinics offering flu and COVID vaccines this month. The remaining clinics will be hosted at:
- Pine Lake Middle School Commons, from 2:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16.
- Issaquah Middle School Commons, from 3-6:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20.
Anyone who would like to sign up may do so on the SVNA website. Select a time during clinic hours, consent to services, provide insurance information and receive a unique confirmation code. Please bring the code with you on the day of the clinic.
Explore Services, Resources with ARC of King County
Please join the Issaquah Special Services Department in partnership with The Arc of King County for an exploration of services and community resources available in King County and Washington state for students with developmental disabilities and their families. The presentation will take place on Nov. 17, from 5:30-7 p.m., via Zoom. This informative and informal conversation is a great opportunity to find out what help is available and get your questions answered regarding resources through ARC, local community resources and DDA (waivers, respite care, therapies, behavior support and more). Join the presentation on Zoom (meeting ID: 880 4067 4508).
Learn about Financial Aid in Upcoming Information Event
The ISD Cultural and Family Partnerships team will host a virtual college/post-high school education financial aid information night for families of students in grades 9-12 on Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Students and parents will learn when to start the financial aid process and what the process can include. Topics will cover the difference between grants, loans and scholarships, FAFSA (Federal Application for Financial Aid) and WASFA (State Application for Financial Aid). Sessions will be held in English, Spanish and Chinese. Sessions in other languages will be scheduled at an alternative time. Please register to receive the Zoom meeting link.
Care Solace Helps Students, Staff, Families Connect with Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services
ISD is excited to share a new partnership with Care Solace, a central hub that connects students, staff and their families to care. In the most recent survey of families during the school registration process, most people identified the need for help with accessing mental health and substance abuse services. Care Solace can quickly help find therapists and programs, make appointments, and navigate insurance (even for those with no insurance) matched to the patient’s needs. This is a free and confidential service provided to ISD students, staff and family members. Care Solace offers multilingual support available at any time, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The district will offer families more information about Care Solace during a Zoom event on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Register for the event if you are interested. You can access services on the Care Solace webpage or by calling 888-515-0595 at any time.
ASVAB Testing Free and Open to All Students
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be offered in the IHS library on Jan. 10 at 8 a.m. Students who take this test are either fulfilling a graduation pathway, plan on entering the military after graduation, or would like to identify their potential strengths in certain civilian occupations. This test is free and open to students in grades 10-12. Students and families can opt out of sharing the results with the military. There will be an optional follow-up session to explain the results with each student. If you have any questions regarding the ASVAB, please email the college and career specialists.
SAT Testing for 11th and 12th Grade Students
The state of Washington provides students with multiple pathways for graduation. The state is offering an in-person SAT test for all interested juniors and seniors on March 13, 2024. Information on how to register will be sent out in early January.
Graduation Date, Location Announced for Class of 2024
IHS is excited to announce its continued partnership with T-Mobile Park for the 2024 Issaquah School District commencement ceremonies. Graduation is scheduled for June 17, 2024. This school year, the three comprehensive high schools will launch a new “Senior” webpage, which will allow ISD to distribute information to seniors, staff and families in a timely and organized way.
Stay Informed about District Happenings
Looking to stay informed about what’s happening at your student’s school or the district level? Listed below are the district and schools’ official means of communications with families and community members.
- School Bulletins: Each school building sends out a bulletin between 4-6 p.m. on Thursdays during the school year. Emergency bulletins are sent if something timely is happening on campus (bear sighting, police activity near a school, modified lockdown, or other emergencies).
- District Weekly Bulletin “The 411:” The district’s weekly bulletin is sent out in the afternoon on Mondays (and some Tuesdays when holidays fall on Mondays).
- Emergency Notifications: During an emergency, the district will first ensure that students and staff are safe, and then send information to staff and families affiliated with that location via email, text (you must opt-in for text messages from a mobile phone number that is listed in your guardian Family Access account), and occasionally robocalls.
- Websites: For upcoming events, news, staff directory information, lunch menus, bus routes and much more, visit your school’s website or the district website. To translate the websites, use the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the screen (or on mobile, use the menu indicated by the three horizontal lines in the top right).
- Social Media: Our official district social media platforms include Facebook @IssaquahSchools,Twitter @IssaquahSchools, Instagram @issaquahschoolsand YouTube at com/issaquahschools. Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick is also on Instagram: @suptowyick.
