Written by Skyline Principal Keith Hennig and Assistant Principal John Gardiner At Skyline High School, we believe that every student can be successful when provided with the right opportunities, relationships, and support. Students arrive in our classrooms with different strengths, experiences, learning needs, and levels of confidence. For some students, success may require additional time…
Read MoreBuilding Readers, One Tile at a Time: ISF’s Investment in Literacy
Walk into a kindergarten classroom on a “tile day,” and you may notice something different. Students lean in, reach eagerly for letters, and anticipate the next word they will build. For young learners, the simple act of moving letters across a board can transform a phonics lesson from something they watch and listen to into something they actively do.
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Family Guide 2026-27
Dear Families, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! As parents and caregivers, you are an essential part of your child’s education. When families stay informed, connected, and engaged, students are better supported both in school and beyond. Cultural Bridges created this Family Guide to help families better understand the Issaquah School District and feel more…
Read MoreCultural Bridges – Number 32
Dear Readers, While March signals the arrival of spring, it is also a time to raise awareness of intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this issue of Cultural Bridges, we are honored to share two impactful programs in our school district. Amira Learning (Page 5) is an AI-powered reading tool currently piloted in elementary special education…
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Cultural Bridges – Number 31
Dear Readers, I hope your family is enjoying the new school year! The Cultural Bridges program will keep offering a variety of information and resources, reaching out to serve all families in the Issaquah School District community. Beginning with this issue, we will adjust our publication dates to November and March. This way, we can…
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Family Guide 2025-26
Dear Families, As a parent or caregiver, you play such an important role in your child’s success. When the important adults in a student’s life are involved in their education, kids tend to thrive—both in school and in life. That’s why Cultural Bridges created this Family Guide—to help you stay informed and feel more connected…
Read MoreAugust 2025 Newsletter: Summer Fun
A Word from Trisha Marshall, Executive Director I hope, like me, you’ve been soaking up the beauty of this incredible Pacific Northwest summer. It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of the season and gearing up for a brand-new school year. Here at the Foundation, we’re wrapping up our 2025 fiscal year and diving…
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