Superintendent Tow-Yick Welcomes You to 2025-26 School Year
In her August 2025 Community Update video, Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick welcomes students back to school, thanks staff and families for their support, and encourages community involvement through volunteering, mentoring and sharing input. She also reflects on the importance of joy as a foundation for well-being, a spark for learning and a way to stay connected as a community. Join her in centering joy as we begin the new school year together.
Join Us for Mimosa Morning to Celebrate the New School Year
School is back in session, and that calls for a toast! Let’s raise a glass to new beginnings with friends and neighbors at our annual Mimosa Morning tomorrow, Sept. 5, from 9-10:30 a.m. Swing by Blakely Hall for coffee, mimosas and a light breakfast. All are welcome – kids in school not a requirement (ages 21 and over only).
Influence the Choice’s Town Hall Event: Action Forum for Youth
You’re invited to the 2025 Action Forum for Youth! Start your morning with a light continental breakfast and hear directly from our Teens Encouraging Community Health (TECH) youth advisory. Learn how they are making an impact through Positive Community Norms, refusal skills and healthy-choice clubs. You will also hear the latest trends in youth substance use and the importance of the 2025 Healthy Youth Survey.
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- Sept. 17 from 8-9:15 a.m.
- Blakely Hall – 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029
- Register online (and bring a friend!)
Districtwide College Fair at Issaquah High School
The Issaquah High School (HIS) College and Career Center is hosting a districtwide college fair on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 30. The fair will feature more than 50 universities and colleges from across the country and abroad. Admissions counselors will be available from 6-8 p.m. in the Lower Commons. Beginning promptly at 6:15 p.m., the theatre will be open for admissions/application presentations given by college admissions counselors. The fair is open to all ISD high school students and their families. Details of the presentations and a finalized list of attending universities will be shared closer to the date.
ParentWiser Presents: The Power of Storytelling
Stop by the Sunset Elementary School Multipurpose Room for an evening of inspiration and creativity on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m. Discover how stories have the power to connect, inspire and transform. Erin Jones will share her personal journey and insights on the impact of storytelling in our lives. Whether you’re a parent, educator or just someone who wants to connect with your community, this event is for you!
Save the Dates: School Board Town Halls
Issaquah School Board members want to connect with you! Please save the date for three upcoming Town Hall meetings, with further details to be announced soon. Dates of the Town Hall opportunities are:
- Oct. 16
- Oct. 27
- Oct. 28
More information will be shared soon in upcoming bulletin messages, on the ISD website and via social media platforms.
How to Stay Informed, Up to Date
Are you looking to stay informed about what’s happening at your student’s school or at the district level? Here is ISD’s official means of communications with our families and community members.
- School Bulletins:Each of the ISD school buildings sends out a bulletin between 4-6 p.m. on Thursdays during the school year. Emergency bulletins are sent if something timely happens 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, ISD will first ensure that students and staff are safe before sending information to staff and families affiliated with that location via email, text (you must opt in for text messages from the mobile phone number that is listed in your guardian Family Access account), 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. ISD will send a districtwide test of the text message system on Thursday, Oct. 16, and will send multiple reminders before the test.
- 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). Select the language you would like.
- Social Media: Social Media: The official district social media platforms include Facebook @IssaquahSchools, Instagram @issaquahschools, YouTube at youtube.com/issaquahschools. Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick is also on Instagram: @suptowyick. In time-sensitive events and for certain other topics, ISD may also post to Twitter @IssaquahSchools, but it is no longer one of its primary platforms.
- FlashAlert Notifications: FlashAlert is the system the district uses to send emergency school closure or delay information to local media (TV, radio). Parents/caregivers, staff and community members may sign up to receive notifications via email, text or push notification to your phone by downloading the FlashAlert Messenger mobile app.
- Visit the Issaquah School District Flash Alert page to sign up and create an account.
- Download the FlashAlert mobile app by searching for FlashAlert Messenger on your Android or Apple/iOS phone.
