Issaquah School District

🚀 In a rapidly changing world, what skills do students really need to succeed after high school? In this episode of Homeroom Huddle, we explore "durable skills" and how Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes create an ideal environment to learn them. Joined by a teacher, a student, an industry engineer, and our CTE director, this conversation uses real-world examples to show how these hands-on pathways prepare every student for a future-ready life. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or your favorite podcast app: https://lnkd.in/gX55kBEr https://lnkd.in/g86HMjgv https://lnkd.in/gzY5Gp-G

Your voice matters! 💚 Join our School Board for one of two Profile of a Graduate Town Halls to share your vision for what skills and knowledge every ISD graduate should have. 💬 📅 Maywood MS: Oct. 27 | 6:30–8 p.m. 📅 Issaquah MS: Oct. 28 | 6:30–8 p.m. Students, families, and community members are welcome!

Please consider joining us for the Issaquah Schools Foundation's "Impact in Action" event on November 5!

🍎 We’re hiring! Join the Issaquah School District as a Kitchen Manager at Endeavour Elementary School. In this role, you’ll lead daily kitchen operations, support a small team, and help provide nutritious meals that fuel student success. We’re looking for someone with food service experience, strong leadership and team management skills, experience in institutional food service or school nutrition programs, knowledge of food safety, budgeting, inventory and operations. Plus, amazing communication and organizational skills. 💼 Learn more and apply through the link on our employment webpage: https://lnkd.in/g-s5M_jU Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share!

🍂 In her October Community Update, Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick celebrates a strong start to the school year and shares great news: Issaquah School District remains one of the top-performing districts in Washington! She highlights the importance of not only academic achievement but also “durable skills” -- including collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and adaptability -- that help students thrive in school, work, and life. Superintendent Tow-Yick invites families to upcoming October School Board Town Halls to join the conversation about how the district continues to strengthen learning from early education through high school. To learn more about the Town Hall meetings, visit: https://lnkd.in/geE7zySS

🚀 We’re looking for a Data Engineer to help us transform information into action at Issaquah School District! We’re looking for someone with 3–5 years of data engineering / integration experience, a passion for translating complex data into clarity, and a commitment to supporting equity and student success. Experience working in K-12 education systems (Skyward, WSIPC, etc.) is a plus. Bring your expertise in data engineering and passion for impact in education—apply today! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6AndbnJ

📣The Issaquah School District is excited to announce "Homeroom Huddle," a new podcast exploring education in the Issaquah School District. Each episode highlights a theme discussed by a dynamic panel of educators, students, families and community members. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, or simply interested in learning more about our schools, Homeroom Huddle is an opportunity to stay connected and informed. 🎒Our first episode explores the kindergarten experience for families new to public school, including those new to the United States. The huddle talks about enrollment, classroom life, school readiness, communication and resources for extra support. With helpful tips and reassurance, this conversation is designed to help parents and kindergarten students feel confident and prepared for our schools. 🔗🎧Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or your favorite podcast app: https://lnkd.in/gX55kBEr https://lnkd.in/g86HMjgv? https://lnkd.in/g-cSut6W

In her August 2025 Community Update, 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. 🎒✨

🚀 This summer, we launched the Career Kickstart pilot, a new 8-day program designed to help high school students explore real-world careers through immersive, hands-on learning. Students explored different industries through job shadows, practiced resume and interview skills, and connected directly with professionals who shared practical advice. 🎓 50 students completed the program, engaging with more than 100 professionals throughout the experience. We’re deeply grateful to our key partners, the Issaquah Schools Foundation, SanMar, and every volunteer who generously gave their time to support our students. 🌟 One highlight was the Alumni Career Panel, where ISD graduates Yumi Park, Isabelle Toader, Dil Thiagarajan and Jordan Crist shared what it’s really like to take those first steps into the workforce. Their practical advice and encouragement gave students a relatable look at life after high school and the chance to build connections with people just a few years ahead of them. 🎉 Career Kickstart was an exciting first step in expanding opportunities for students to learn from real-world experiences. We look forward to building on this pilot and continuing to prepare students for life beyond graduation!

🔎 What should high school look like today—and tomorrow? Students, families, educators, and community partners are working together to reimagine the high school experience in our district. 📚Today’s students need a high school experience built for their future, not our past. While our world has evolved, high school has largely remained the same nationwide. That’s why we are taking steps to reimagine the secondary student experience. According to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, by 2031, an estimated 72% of jobs will require postsecondary education or training, yet many high school experiences remain rooted in outdated systems that no longer serve all students effectively. Just after school got out in June, more than 50 students, parents/caregivers, community partners, educators and school leaders gathered for a two-day Educational Outcomes Audit and Analysis (EOAA) facilitated by the XQ Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 to help communities dream big about what high school can be. 🔗Read the full article: http://bit.ly/41dD1XN