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 to your child’s learning journey. This guide brings together helpful information from the Issaquah School District for families with children in preschool through high school. It also contains family and community resources for the Fall.
We also publish an online magazine twice a year in eight different languages so more families can stay up-to-date and feel supported. You can read or download the Family Guides and all the magazine issues here: https://isfdn.org/programs/cultural-bridges-magazine/.
We also encourage you to: Read the handouts your child brings home, check the weekly school newsletters, visit your child’s school website, and stay connected with your school’s PTA or PTSA.
Yes, it might seem like a lot at first—but staying informed really makes a difference!
Once you’re in the loop, consider getting involved! As you’ll see in this guide, our schools benefit so much from the support of the Issaquah Schools Foundation and PTA/PTSA volunteers. They help create opportunities, build community, and enrich your child’s school experience—and you can be a part of that, too.
If you ever have questions or need help understanding anything, please feel free to reach out to me. I’m here for you.
Wishing you and your family an amazing 2025–2026 school year!
Laura Ni, Cultural Bridges Lead Editor & Program Manager
Issaquah Schools Foundation
laura@isfdn.org
In This Issue
- Kindergarten to High School
- Before School Start
- Who to Contact
- Digital Platforms
- Schools Feed Pattern
- 2025-26 ISD Calendar
- School Website & Attendance Contact
- Daily School Life
- Special Services & Programs
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- What to Expect During Your Child’s Senior Year
- Family Events
- Resources for Families
- Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank – Power Packs Program
- Preparing Your Family for Wildfire Evacuations
- Empowering Families Through Community Partnerships
- Our Culture: Traditions: The Magic Power
- ISD Roadmap
- ISD Acronyms and Terminology Guide
