Get Early Bird Tickets for Teen Singo Night!
All middle and high school students are invited to get together at Blakely Hall for Teen Singo Night, courtesy of the Highlands Youth (HY) Advisory Board! Come join us for a fun-filled evening of music bingo and snacks. Get ready to test your knowledge of popular songs and sing along to your favorite tunes with friends. Whether you’re a music aficionado or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on the chance to win awesome prizes. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment. Cost to attend is $10/student if purchased by Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. After that, tickets are $15/student. Tickets include Singo games, snacks, drinks, and prizes! This is a drop off event – no younger/older siblings or parents. We’ll have background-checked chaperones at the event. Attendees may be asked to show student ID. Get early bird tickets here.
Note: like traditional bingo, this game is based completely on luck – no music knowledge or other skills required. We’ll be playing music clips, so no singing required either, if you prefer not to sing along.
Sign Up for World Language Credit Test
Are you fluent in a language other than English? If you can speak, read, write and listen with understanding in another language, you may be able to take the World Language Credit Test and earn up to four credits for high school graduation. Students who earn high marks can also earn the Seal of Biliteracy, which appears on transcripts if earned.
The tests will be held on Nov. 6, Feb. 12 and April 23. Students must pay ahead of time and register for the test. The test is only open to Issaquah High School (IHS) students and will be offered again next school year. If you are interested in taking the world language competency test, please read the frequently asked questions and then fill out this form.
Girls Robotics Team Places Second in STEAM Contest
The Issaquah High School Girls Robotics Team placed second as captain of their alliance at the recent Girls Generation Competition. Founded in 2012, this event empowers gender minorities in STEAM by encouraging female-led drive teams, pit crews and leadership roles. Held at Tahoma Senior High School, the competition was free for spectators and celebrated diversity and skill in robotics.
Issaquah Schools Foundation: Impact in Action
The Issaquah Schools Foundation invites all ISD parents and caregivers for a deeper dive into how donations are used to help address the growing challenge in meeting basic student needs in the district. Superintendent Tow-Yick and other ISD staff will highlight the growing financial challenges faced by so many families in ISD and the impact it can have on the well-being of students. It will be a great opportunity for donors to get a closer look at the positive impact they’ve had on students and for everyone to learn more about this important area of need. The meeting takes place on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6-7 p.m. at the ISD Administration Building (5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah) in the boardroom. Refreshments will be provided. Please register here if you’re able to attend.
Elementary Families: No School for Conferences Nov. 12, 13
A reminder to families and the greater community that there is no school for elementary students on Nov. 12 and 13 for parent/guardian conferences with teachers.
Surplus Sale Scheduled for Nov. 14
On Thursday, Nov. 14, ISD will hold a sale of surplus computers, furniture, equipment, supplies and books.
- From 3-3:30 p.m., books will be for sale for students and their families only.
- From 3:30-4:30 p.m., computers, furniture, equipment, supplies and books will be for sale to the general public. Computers will be limited to 10 per person. Any unsold computers will be auctioned off as a lot at a later date.
The sale will be held at the May Valley Service Center, 16430 SE May Valley Road, Renton. Please do not enter the property before 2:45 p.m.
Registration Open for Holiday Gift Program
The Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank has opened online registration for their 2024 Holiday Gifts program. Information is available now for anyone who would like to donate or to access services. The deadline to register is Nov. 15.
The program is open to families that:
- Have accessed food services with the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank within the past 12 months, including services such as regular market shopping, Summer Lunch or Lunch for the Break.
- Have children who are 18 or younger on Dec. 5, 2024, or who still attend high school.
- Live in one of these zip codes: 98014, 98024, 98025, 98027, 98029, 98038, 98045, 98050, 98055, 98056, 98057, 98058, 98059, 98065, 98074 or 98075; or have children enrolled in Issaquah School District (ISD). If you are unhoused, you may still qualify for this program.
- Provide documentation that verifies your address within the service area for the food bank, and that your children live with you.
Gift cards will be distributed to families that complete the full registration process and receive confirmation of participation; distribution will be on Dec. 6 and 7. Information about how to donate to the Holiday Gift Program is available on the food bank’s website.
Issaquah High School Graduation Date Set for 2025
ISD will once again partner with T-Mobile Park for its 2025 ISD Commencement Ceremonies on June 12, 2025. Please continue to check the IHS senior homepage for more information to follow.
