Issaquah School District Asks Community to Vote for Upcoming Bond
The safety and security of students and staff is one of Issaquah School District’s top priorities, which is why the 2024 School Modernization and Construction Bond includes safety updates to all schools and facility sites throughout the district.
The bond will fund:
- Updates to intercom systems, visitor entry access and building monitoring systems.
- Replacement of approximately 1,600 outdated security cameras across the district.
- Installation of anti-intruder window coverings.
- Improvements to perimeter security.
- Upgrades to or replacement of fire alarm systems.
Learn more about the bond and the way it supports the safety of ISD students here.
Community Survey: High School Social Studies, Math Curriculum
ISD is beginning the process of selecting new instructional materials for multiple high school social studies and math courses. If you are interested in providing feedback for the process, complete either or both surveys by Oct. 31. The selection committees will consider all community input when selecting materials to field test during the winter and spring of 2025. Find the surveys online here.
ISD Volunteer Application Now Open
Are you interested in volunteering at Grand Ridge Elementary, Issaquah High School, or any other school? If so, you MUST be approved to volunteer. Approval is required every year! Log-in to start an application or to renew your approval for this school year.
Run the Monster Mash 5K to Support ISD Students
Registration is open for the Issaquah Schools Foundation Monster Mash 5K, hosted at Lake Sammamish Washington State Park Boat Launch and the East Lake Sammamish Trail. Proceeds from the Monster Mash 5K help provide programs and resources for local students in the areas of academic support and enrichment, behavioral and mental health, basic student needs, teacher grants, dedicated fine arts and cultural bridges. Register here.
How to Stay Informed, Up to Date
Looking to stay informed about what’s happening at your student’s school or at 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.
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 and occasionally robocalls.
Text Messages: If you are not receiving text messages and would like to, send the word “Yes” or the letter “Y” to the number 67587 from the cell phone number that is listed in your Family Access account. If you have already opted in, you do not need to repeat this process.
Websites: For upcoming events, news, staff directory information, lunch menus, bus routes and much more, visit your school’s website or the district website. Find your school’s website here.
Social Media: ISD’s official district social media platforms include Facebook (@IssaquahSchools), Instagram (@issaquahschools), Twitter (@IssaquahSchools) and YouTube (youtube.com/issaquahschools). Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick is also on Instagram (@suptowyick).
Chelsea Musick is a Central Park resident.
